Tag Archives: Community
Nipawin Lions Club cancels Tradeshow, other events in limbo
With Saskatchewan's State of Emergency being extended another two weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Nipawin Lions Club decided to cancel its upcoming Tradeshow.The Tradeshow was scheduled to run...
Apr 02, 2020 The Nipawin Tradeshow brings in nearly $15,000 for the Nipawin Lions Club, according to member Brian Starkell (Facebook/Nipawin Lions Club).
'The community is coming together': Delivery service available for seniors, residents with medical conditions
La Ronge Community Programmer Avyn Koyl and a number of local groups are looking to help residents during these trying times. Through a partnership with Men of the North, Lake Country Co-op, La Ronge ...
Apr 02, 2020 The service is operated by the community programmer and local volunteers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
MMSA asking house league players to register now, even with softball activities suspended
Organizers of the Melfort Minor Softball Association (MMSA) are trying their best to make sure the COVID-19 pandemic doesn't have too much of an effect on the upcoming season.On Thursday, April 1, MMS...
Apr 02, 2020 The Melfort U14 Spirit team had plenty of success last season, including winning bronze at provincials, and then going to Quebec for Nationals later in the summer. (Facebook/Regina Minor Softball League)
Battlefords restaurants reshaping menus to keep kitchens running
As the strain of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect restaurants in the Battlefords, several are still cooking up new ideas to keep kitchens running and residents well fed.Because of the provinc...
Apr 02, 2020 Blend, and other Battlefords restaurants, are adjusting their menus and output to keep meals coming during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)
'A trickle-down effect,' Local non-profits feeling effects of COVID-19 cancelations/postponement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on many organizations across the country, and those in the Battlefords' community are no different.The mandate of social distancing and the limit of...
Apr 02, 2020 The annual smoker, hosted by the Battlefords Wildlife Federation, is just one of the many community events that has been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations such as the Wildlife Federation and Historic Battleford Lions Club have felt the impact, but are staying optimistic during trying times. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Muskoday First Nation closes borders due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Muskoday First Nation has officially closed its borders.According to a media release, as of March 30 band leadership implemented their Community Protection Law and Land Resolution. The law is mean...
Apr 02, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Prince Albert MP joins colleagues in call for tax relief
Prince Albert's member of Parliament is joining his provincial colleagues in calling for the federal government to pause the carbon tax.Saskatchewan's 14 Conservative Party MPs sent a signed letter to...
Apr 02, 2020 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is calling for the federal government to suspend the carbon tax. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Local hotel doing what they can to help support commercial trucking industry during COVID-19
A local hotel is doing what they can to help essential workers during the COVID-19 situation.Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Battleford have announced that they will be providing support for th...
Apr 02, 2020 Holiday Inn Express & Suites providing hot shower and meals for truck drivers. (supplied photo/Jenni Wuttunee)
Provincial gov’t adds to list of flights that carried COVID-19 cases
Seven flights have been added to the provincial government's list of those that carried passengers who since have tested positive for COVID-19.As well, one flight that previously was listed has been u...
Apr 02, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Pandemic particularly hard for downtown businesses
In what may have been one of the first business casualties of COVID-19 in P.A., Central Avenue restaurant The Tartan Table appears to have closed for good. The Tartan Table announced its closure on Fa...
Apr 02, 2020 Downtown restaurant The Tartan Table has closed. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)