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Humboldt Broncos bus crash anniversary recognition plans change due to COVID-19
The City of Humboldt is still recognizing the second anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, despite the restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.The City has announced that they and t...
Apr 06, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
City concerned some people may still not be following COVID-19 public health orders
The City of North Battleford is concerned some people may still not be following the COVID-19 pandemic provincial orders to maintain a distance of at least two metres from other individuals when in pu...
Apr 05, 2020 This sign at the entrance to the Territorial Place Mall parking lot reminds residents to stay two metres back from others in public. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
COVID-19 virus adds uncertainty for seasonal operations
Golf courses in Prince Albert and the surrounding area are facing uncertainty.The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced the closure of non-essential businesses and the current weather conditions in the area...
Apr 05, 2020 Prince Albert area golf courses are facing an uncertain future with the COVID-19 situation. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
COVID-19 ushers in whole new world of student education
Local teachers - like their counterparts across the country- are trying to get up to speed on a whole new way of doing their job as they prepare supplemental opportunities for students. We're really b...
Apr 05, 2020 Classroom based education as we know it is on hold because of COVID-19 and teachers have been reaching out to families on how best to offer supplemental learning.(file photo/paNOW)
One new COVID-19 case in North, 11 new in province brings total to 231
Saskatchewan had 11 more confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Saturday. Of those 11 new cases, only one of them is from the large North region, where Prince Albert and areas are located. The provincial tota...
Apr 04, 2020 Stores around the province have taken extra precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hazee Awards postponed, but not cancelled, among COVID-19 pandemic
The Chapel Gallery announced this week, the postponement of its second annual Hazee Art Awards, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last spring marked the inaugural year of the Hazee Art Awards for Young Ar...
Apr 03, 2020 Pictured here, people admire the artwork shared at the 2019 Hazee Art Awards. The awards will go ahead at a later date this year, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (submitted photo/Matt Jacques)
Onion Lake Cree Nation announces positive case of COVID-19
Onion Lake Cree Nation has announced the first case of the coronavirus within the community.In a Facebook post to residents, OCLN announced a positive case of COVID-19. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nati...
Apr 03, 2020 Onion Lake Cree Nation announced it's first case of COVID-19 Thursday. (Courtesy: Onion Lake Cree Nation)
Mayor of Melfort thankful for local efforts in fighting spread of COVID-19
The City of Melfort is recognizing the efforts of many during the COVID-19 pandemic.Mayor Rick Lang said while city hall remains closed to the public, employees are working hard to maintain public ser...
Apr 03, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to take proactive measures
As businesses assess their respective situations, the local Chamber of Commerce is urging entrepreneurs to take proactive steps in handling the COVID-19 emergency."The stress isn't going away anytime ...
Apr 03, 2020 Businesses across the Battlefords have to explore all their options as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)
Food Bank in need of more volunteers and food donations
The food bank located in North Battleford is looking for more food donations as well as more volunteers to help pack hampers as its crew is running low.Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre ex...
Apr 03, 2020 The local food bank's executive director Erin Katerynych shows a box of non-perishable food that would be given out, while at the centre Friday. (submitted photo/Erin Katerynych)