Tag Archives: Community
More details revealed in local R.M. theft case
Another court date has come and gone for a former Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland Administrator, charged with theft over $5,000.Tara Kerber was not present for the brief hearing on Thursday, and...
Apr 03, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Indigenous strategy launched to help communities access credible COVID-19 information
A new strategy developed in Saskatchewan, geared to Indigenous communities, is looking to provide credible, and easy to access information on the COVID-19 global pandemic."Protecting Our Home Fires" w...
Apr 02, 2020 "Protecting Our Home Fires" is a strategy geared to show Indigenous communities credible information amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
What'sHappeningNOW April 2, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Ron Quaroni about a local photographer supporting the Food Bank.
Apr 02, 2020
Province not considering ban on alcohol sales at this stage, premier says
An increase in house parties has been a direct result of the temporary closure bars and restaurants in the province, according to the Chief of Montreal Lake Cree Nation.Frank Roberts is one of several...
Apr 02, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
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)