Community

Local mayor creates youth competition to help pass time during school closures

A local mayor is trying to spark the creative juices and help pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing a youth competition on his Facebook page.Battlefords Mayor Ames Leslie is challen...

Mar 25, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie creates youth contest. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

COVID-19 testing begins in La Ronge

A COVID-19 testing site has opened in La Ronge and 18 other sites across the integrated north. That's according to an email from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, which noted as of March 23, testing ...

Mar 25, 2020 Municipal employees are still working to deliver services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

SaskTel using COVID-19 protocols for Internet installations; demand for services up

Don't be surprised if you're a SaskTel customer and you get a call from the company to send a technician over to your home or business.The Crown corporation says it's still doing Internet installation...

Mar 25, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Kitchen aims to feed vulnerable citizens amid COVID-19

A number of community groups and organizations are coming together to help feed Prince Albert's more vulnerable citizens.The Community Cares Kitchen is operating out of Parkland Hall in collaboration ...

Mar 25, 2020 The Community Cares Kitchen is based at Parkland Hall and is being run by volunteers. (Facebook/Community Cares Kitchen Prince Albert)

Rotary Club giving up to $50,000 to help community during COVID-19

Members of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords are stepping up during the COVID-19 pandemic by giving up to $50,000 in support to the community and help meet the "emerging food needs." The Rotary will ...

Mar 25, 2020 The Rotary Club of the Battlefords announced it is donating up to $50,000 to the community in response to COVID-19 situation. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Neighbour steps up to aid house fire victims recover property loss

A local resident is gathering household items for a young family who suffered significant property loss during a house fire. The Meadow Lake Fire and Rescue responded to a blaze at 710 1st Street East...

Mar 25, 2020 Fire damage at 710 1st Street East in Meadow Lake. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Charges upgraded in bus driver assault case

The man charged in connection to the death of a longtime Prince Albert bus driver is now facing a charge of second degree murder.Kenny Donald Morin's attendance was waived when the case was briefly di...

Mar 25, 2020 David Maxemiuk, a well known city bus driver, passed away in hospital on March 20. (City of Prince Albert)

What'sHappeningNOW March 25, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks about how Prince Albert city council needs to work together during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 25, 2020

Bringing Our Parks to You

Beginning Monday, March 30, SaskParks will be offering daily programming, activities and challenges from the comfort of your home! We are calling this SaskCyberParks! Each day at 10:00 a.m. we will po...

Mar 25, 2020

Humboldt mayor discusses city's first COVID-19 case

The mayor of Humboldt is encouraging people to stay calm, follow health protocols, and strict social distancing. His comments came after the community's first confirmed case of COVID-19 over the weeke...

Mar 25, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)