Community

Local school donates $1,000 to Make-a-Wish Foundation

The emotional story of a Grade 10 student at their school, prompted staff and students at Ecole Valois to give back in a big way.On Friday, Anthony Chester and Kayli Delisle helped present a cheque fo...

Mar 14, 2020 Make a Wish Regional manager Allyson Toye, accompanied by Ecole Valois students Anthony Chester and Kayli Delisle. (Submitted pic/ Allyson Toye)

PAGC outlines pandemic plans and cancellations

The list of local COVID-19 caused cancellations grew late Friday when the Prince Albert Grand Council announced their pandemic plans.In a media release PAGC said, in part, as a result of their efforts...

Mar 13, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

‘A sad day for hockey’: Reflecting on a minor hockey season cut short

Like many towns and small city-centres all across the province, the Battlefords' rely on the hockey rink as a lifeblood to the social fabric of the community and a central vein to the heart of what bo...

Mar 13, 2020 More than a game, hockey is an integral part of the community in the Battlefords. Pictured here, minor hockey players receive some help getting their skates tied by Stars’ forward Matthias Urbanski at the North Stars’ hockey camp earlier this year. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Sask. Rivers schools highlight hygiene practices as COVID-19 spreads

The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) is stepping up its reminders around public health following confirmation Thursday of this province's first COVID-19 case. A second presumptive ca...

Mar 13, 2020 (file photo/CJME News Staff)

North Battleford woman self-quarantined, awaiting COVID-19 testing results

A North Battleford woman who showed early signs of COVID-19 said she and her family have been self-quarantined while she awaits results from tests taken this week. Renee Hemmerling said a friend from ...

Mar 13, 2020 Renee Hemmerling shown with her children at her home in North Battleford. (submitted photo/Renee Hemmerling)

Muskoday implements precautionary COVID-19 measures, including school closure

Muskoday First Nation has announced a number of precautionary measures against COVID-19, including the closure of Muskokday First Nation School, effective immediately until Monday March 30.In a media ...

Mar 13, 2020 Muskokday First Nation School will be closed effective immediately until Monday March 30. (paNOW/File Photo)

Northeast Christian Academy hosting 'Taste of the World' on Saturday

The Northeast Christian Academy in Melfort is hosting a delicious fundraiser on the weekend.The Taste of the World cultural supper event will take place Saturday at Northeast Christian Fellowship on M...

Mar 13, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Dogs from across the country compete in local show

Amid cancellations and suspensions of events and sports because of COVID-19, there is still a massive event taking place this weekend.On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedie...

Mar 13, 2020 At least 175 dogs per show will take place in the event. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

MP Gary Vidal cuts down public engagement admid COVID-19 concerns

Gary Vidal, Member of Parliament for Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River, is distancing himself from the public as a precaution amid COVID-19 concerns. "This morning, Parliament suspended due to concer...

Mar 13, 2020 MP Gary Vidal. (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Federal court upholds order for northern band to appoint new appeal board

Years of political unrest may be coming to a head for the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation.A decision this week out of federal court in Saskatoon, essentially upholds a order in 2018 for the band t...

Mar 13, 2020