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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)

Businesses using 360 sprayer to clean during pandemic

As Canadians rush to stock up on supplies to keep their homes and workplaces clean during the coronavirus pandemic, a new line of disinfectant products may become the answer for now and the future.Bre...

Mar 23, 2020 Businesses looking to improve cleanliness during the COVID-19 pandemic have new options for disinfectant. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW Staff)

SIGA donates over a thousand pounds of food to North Battleford Food Bank

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority shuttered its properties last week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. North Battleford's Gold Eagle Casino, along with Northern Lights Casino in Prince Albe...

Mar 23, 2020 Gold Eagle Casino donated over 1,000 pounds of food to the local food bank. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Parkland Ambulance stepping up safety protocols in wake of COVID-19

To no one's surprise, the day-to-day operations at Parkland Ambulance have been impacted by the ongoing concerns around COVID-19. Social distancing is nearly impossible for paramedics, who respond dai...

Mar 23, 2020 (Facebook/Parkland Ambulance)

Snowfall warning issued as spring storm approaches the region

Enjoy your time outdoors while practicing social distancing today, because you will likely be spending quality time with your shovel tomorrow.A weather system with heavy snow is passing through north-...

Mar 23, 2020 We will likely see more of this in the coming days. (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Higher demand expected at Melfort Food Bank amid COVID-19 pandemic

Supplies could be short at the Melfort Food Bank as families in need cope with the growing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic.The Food Bank will open to the public for the first time since the coronavi...

Mar 23, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Food Bank Inc.)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): For travellers without symptoms returning to Canada

While outside of Canada, you may have come in contact with the virus that causes COVID-19For the next 14 days:self-isolate (stay home and keep your distance from others);do not have visitors, especial...

Mar 23, 2020

BATC Services Continue Despite Buildings Being Closed

Please be advised that ALL BATC services continue. Buildings are closed to the public but staff are ensuring there are NO disruptions to our services. We will continue to have daily conference calls w...

Mar 23, 2020

Government Clarifies Discrepancy Between Provincial, Municipal COVID-19 Orders

Released on March 22, 2020The Government of Saskatchewan today clarified that in the case of any discrepancy between an emergency order issued by the province and one issued by a municipal government,...

Mar 23, 2020