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Participaction - Posting Full Routine Exercise Video

To help you start your new home routine, we're posting our full routine exercise video so you and your family can try it. Did you know that exercise improves the quality and sleep time? Click on the l...

Mar 24, 2020

It’s safe to donate blood during COVID-19, and critical for patients

We urge all donors to book and keep their appointments to prevent shortagesCanadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19...

Mar 24, 2020

Customers don't mind limits during COVID-19 if they can find what they need

Ryan Beauchene from Red Pheasant First Nation had a full cart as he returned from shopping at Frazer's No Frills grocery store in North Battleford on the weekend.While some residents had concerns abou...

Mar 23, 2020 Ryan Beauchene from Red Pheasant First Nation who has a large family said having purchase limits on certain grocery items during the COVID-19 situation has made it better for his family to find what they need. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

No repeat for the Raiders

The Prince Albert Raiders will not have a chance to repeat as WHL Champions.The CHL has announced the cancellation of the 2020 playoffs in all three of the country's major junior hockey leagues along ...

Mar 23, 2020 Raiders forward Dante Hannoun holds the Ed Chynoweth Cup. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

P.A. cab companies feeling pinch from COVID-19

With fewer people leaving their homes for business or pleasure, it's no surprise local cab companies are taking a big hit.Pardeep Kumar, owner of Checker/ Family Taxi, confirmed for paNOW daily busine...

Mar 23, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

NCHCF continues to raise funds for heliport at Melfort Hospital

The North Central Health Care Foundation (NCHCF) continues to accept donations to the Melfort Heliport project.The campaign is seeking to raise $600,000 to go toward the construction of a heliport adj...

Mar 23, 2020 NCHCF Chair Peggy George (right) discusses plans for heliport during an information session in Dec. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff

City of Melfort issues call for supplies to assist health care providers

The City of Melfort is helping out local health care providers during the COVID-19 pandemic should a shortage of supplies occur.The city put out a call for supplies to local businesses on Monday, Marc...

Mar 23, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 cases now at 66, two confirmed cases are under age 19

As of Monday, March 23, the province confirmed 14 more cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, bringing the total to 66 reported cases. Two of those cases are individuals in the five to 19 age category. Th...

Mar 23, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Area First Nations working to protect members from COVID-19

Area First Nations are taking steps to protect their members against the COVID-19 virus. Last week Fond-du-lac Denesuline Nation issued a travel ban to the nation, and offered members aid. Shoal Lake ...

Mar 23, 2020 The Muskoday First Nation is taking steps to protect members from COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Repurposed Prince Albert daycares now operational

Repurposed child care centres in school buildings are up and running in Prince Albert as per the provincial directive amid the the COVID-19 pandemic.Children of essential workers - such as in health c...

Mar 23, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)