Tag Archives: Community
Tips for families and caregivers caring for those at risk of COVID-19 complications
While all Canadians at at risk of contracting COVID-19 disease, certain Canadians are at higher risk of experiencing serious complications due to their weakened immune systems. This includes: Older ad...
Apr 17, 2020
2020 Crisis Creates Creativity Chamber Virtual Coffee
"Any kind of crisis can be good. It wakes you up." Ryan Reynolds Let's stay connected within our Prince Albert District and share information, ideas, best practices and help support each other through...
Apr 17, 2020
Dale Grayston named new coach of AAA Stars
The Battlefords AAA Stars have named Dale Grayston head coach, the club announced Thursday. The U-18 AAA Stars are pleased to announce our new Head Coach! pic.twitter.com/XVftRZvoQE— Battlefords...
Apr 16, 2020 Head coach Dale Grayston brings experience and winning pedigree to the fold behind the bench for the AAA Stars (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Masks and sanitizer: local business juggling the costs and demand
At this time of uncertainty masks and hand sanitizer are hard to come by, including for first responders, and a local business insists it is trying to help out and is not over-charging. paNOW received...
Apr 16, 2020 Prince Albert Electronics says it is selling hand sanitizer and masks at a lower price than they're buying them for to serve the community. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)
Northern Canadian Rangers assisting with COVID-19 relief efforts in Sask.
Three Canadian Ranger Patrols in northern Saskatchewan are providing support to their communities, alongside local officials, during the Canadian Armed Forced Operation LASER COVID-19 relief efforts. ...
Apr 16, 2020 Canadian Rangers are taking a leading role in three northern communities. (submitted photo/Canadian Rangers)
SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open
While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...
Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
R.M. of North Battleford passes budget
The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 passed its 2020 municipal budget Wednesday.During a "socially distanced" meeting, council approved a budget that will be the fourth consecutive with no tax rate in...
Apr 16, 2020 The R.M. of North Battleford was able to avoid raising taxes, despite the addition of a new fire department. (submitted photo/R.M. of North Battleford)
AAA Sharks announce team award winners for 2019-20
The Battlefords AAA Sharks announced their year-end team awards on Thursday. Goaltender, Haylie Biever took home Most Valuable Player and the Leadership Award; while Madison Glynn was named Top Defens...
Apr 16, 2020 The Battlefords AAA Sharks’ award recipients: Top (L-R): Haylie Biever, Kiana McNinch, Madison Glynn. Bottom (L-R): Ava Cole, Yelena Zaleschuk, Ryder Milne. (sfu18aaahl.com)
Charges pending after driver damages school playground
One individual has been arrested after a vehicle rammed into the playground at St. Mary's School Thursday.In a release, Battleford RCMP said they were called to the elementary school at approximately ...
Apr 16, 2020 According to Battleford RCMP, a vehicle drove into the playground at St. Mary's School, resulting in extensive damage. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Hospice gets $10,000 closer to fundraising goal
The Rose Garden Hospice received its first big donation since the COVID-19 outbreak.Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave and his wife Fran made a personal donation of $10,000 to help build the facil...
Apr 16, 2020 Joe and Fran Hargrave, center, donated $10,000 to the hospice Thursday morning. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)