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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)

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation continues fundraising efforts through COVID-19

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation's monthly lottery is wrapping up on Friday April, 17 and only has less than fifty tickets available.Claudette McGuire, BUH Foundation Executive Director...

Apr 16, 2020 BUH Foundation continues fundraising efforts during COVID-19. (Facebook photo/Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation)

The Melfort Regional Landfill is open to the public after month-long closure

The City of Melfort has reopened one of its facilities that was closed due to the COVID-19 crisis.The Melfort Regional Landfill is once again open to the general public.Director of Development, Planni...

Apr 16, 2020 The Melfort Regional Landfill has reopened, though it remains closed on weekends. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Communities in Bloom cancels national competition; community garden still a go

The Communities in Bloom judges' visit will be canceled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the Melfort group can still go ahead with its community garden.The garden plots are far enough apart ...

Apr 16, 2020 Melfort community garden renting out plots for the upcoming planting season. (Facebook/Melfort Communities in Bloom)

COVID-19 Relief Fund at VIC

We are proud to support our doctors, nurses, health care professionals and administrators who are continuing the high level of care within our facility during this time of uncertainty.To help with the...

Online concert: 100% Franco-Amérique en directe by Alexandre Belliard

Alexandre Belliard will holding his online concert at 5:30pm on Friday, April 17, 2020. Just go to https://www.facebook.com/CFAmeriques/Check it out! It's a safe way to enjoy a concert from your own h...