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R.M. of Torch Rivers asks residents to keep recyclable materials at home if possible

The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Torch River will be without recycling services for the foreseeable future.A public notice from the R.M. stated recycling products are unable to move across the Canada-...

Apr 17, 2020 (Facebook/Rural Municipality of Torch River No. 488)

Vets say treat animal transmission with similar caution

Concerns over possible transmission of coronavirus from an animal are being met with similar advice to staying safe from human transmission.Dr. Kent Weir, President of the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medi...

Apr 17, 2020 ID 177299135 © Photonsk | Dreamstime.com

Conexus switches to appointments only for in-person assistance starting Monday

Conexus Credit Unions across Saskatchewan will be serving members in-person by appointment only starting Monday. That's according to Conexus CEO Eric Dillon, who said the best way for members to get a...

Apr 17, 2020 Members are encouraged to phone the Conexus call centre for banking matters. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Closures allow some projects to move forward earlier

The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library is closed to the public due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but despite this the building is not too quiet.Renovations which were originally planned for the summer have...

Apr 17, 2020 The John M. Cuelenaere Public Library will have a new look when it opens its doors to the public. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW April 17, 2020

Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about SIGA's most recent message to customers.

Apr 17, 2020

Smoke's Poutinerie donates to Prince Albert Food Bank

In this time of uncertainty food banks are asking for more help and Smoke's Poutinerie stepped up to help.The owner of the Prince Albert location announced they partnered up with Sysco Canada and Leon...

Apr 17, 2020 Owner of Smoke's Poutinerie Prince Albert Wendy Pellegrini, left, and executive director of Prince Albert Food Bank Kim scruby, right, pose for a picture in front of a donation from the restaurant. (Smoke's Poutinerie Prince Albert/Facebook)

Provincial government supports businesses during COVID-19

Business across the province who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be receiving economic support from the provincial government.This week, the province began accepting applications...

Apr 17, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce welcomes provincial support (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Law firm questions reasoning behind cancelled drive-in Easter service in Nipawin

A public drive-in Easter Service in Nipawin that was called off the night before has drawn attention from outside the province. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), a law firm based ...

Apr 17, 2020 A drive-in Easter Sunday service was set to take place at Centennial Arena's parking lot, but was cancelled due to public complaints and orders from Public Health. (Facebook/Chad Jeremy Glascock)

Country at the Creek Cancelled for 2020

Well, we really had hoped it wouldn't come to this. We were all so gosh darn excited about our amazing lineup of talent, but now it comes time to announce the inevitable...Due to the COVID19 situation...

Apr 17, 2020

Support Local Business from Home

How to SUPPORT LOCAL businesses without leaving your couch:Craving that hot pizza or delicious burger? Order take-out from your local restaurants! No contact delivery and pick ups help protect everyon...

Apr 17, 2020