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Legion looking to start banner program to honour North Battleford veterans

The North Battleford community may soon see a banner program to honour its veterans, similar to the one started in Battleford last year.The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch #70 based in North Battle...

Mar 27, 2020 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70 in North Battleford wants to work with the Fred Light Museum and the city to create a banner program to remember local veterans. (submitted photo/Town of Battleford)

Local arena acting as temporary fire hall

The Prince Albert Fire Department is taking steps to protect against COVID-19.One of these steps has seen the Dave G. Steuart Arena turned into a temporary fire hall. Fire Chief Kris Olsen told paNOW ...

Mar 27, 2020 The Prince Albert Fire Department is now running one fire truck out of the Dave G. Steuart Arena. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair postponed

Another spring event in the northeast that has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair - hosted by the Tisdale Ramblers Senior Hockey Club - won't run at t...

Mar 27, 2020 Northeast residents will need to wait a few more months before getting their dancing boots on for the Tisdale Rambler Rodeo Cabaret. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Avoid travel during the pandemic, including to lake country

With warmer temperatures in the forecast, many people may be considering an escape to the lakes, but the R.M. of Lakeland is cautioning against that in the midst of the pandemic.Reeve Cheryl Bauer-Hyd...

Mar 27, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Federal government commits to work with First Nations who postpone elections

In the wake of rising health concerns surrounding COVID-19, the federal government is now providing some direction to First Nations' who have scheduled elections.In a Twitter post Friday morning, Marc...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

City Council meetings moving to online platform

The COVID-19 situation is causing many schools, businesses and municipalities to explore virtual spaces for their day to day operations.The City of North Battleford is no exception, saying they will b...

Mar 27, 2020 Council meetings moving to online platform (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Kinistin Salteaux Nation implements COVID-19 measures

Members of the Kinistin Salteaux Nation are taking many precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.There are three monitoring checks at the points of entry into the community.In a letter ...

Mar 27, 2020 (Facebook/Kinistin Salteaux Nation Information)

Cook-Searson and fellow councillors being updated on current LLRIB emergency plan

The reinstated Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) council has been busy with emergency meetings since being called back to their positions Thursday. "Everything was going as a normal campaign would go, ...

Mar 27, 2020 Tammy Cook-Searson is back as LLRIB chief for at least another month. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

COVID-19 forces big changes in funeral industry

Funeral homes in Prince Albert are adapting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Funerals are still allowed to take place, but they are limited in size to 10 people and social distancing is required. Drew Gra...

Mar 27, 2020 COVID-19 has forced funeral homes in Prince Albert to make changes. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Kelly Taylor stand up comedy on Facebook live!

Monday at 7pm on the X-FM Facebook page join us as our very own Kelly Taylor is jumping on the Facebook live trend and doing a FREE live and local stand up set for PA.With artists like Garth Brooks an...

Mar 27, 2020