Health

Six new cases of COVID-19 all in northern Saskatchewan

There are six new cases of COVID-19 in the province with one new case in the North and five in the Far North. As of April 22, the provincial case total is now at 326, with 61 of them considered active...

Apr 22, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)

City of P.A. looking to province for guidance on summer activities

Prince Albert's Mayor says the city is waiting on the provincial government before making decisions on what summer activities can proceed.Greg Dionne said he expects the province will speak to what wi...

Apr 22, 2020 There were a number of people making use of the Kinsmen Skateboard and BMX Park Wednesday afternoon. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Funds available for northern Métis to assist with pandemic relief

Mtis residents in northern Saskatchewan should be aware of social programs put in place as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. That's according to Northern Region 1 Area Director Earl Cook, who said ...

Apr 22, 2020 Assistance is available for Métis residents in northern Saskatchewan. (file photo/paNOW staff)

City scaling back Parks Services

A lack of activity in public spaces means an adjustment for city employees and the cost of services.Administration for the City of North Battleford brought forward the Parks Services Plan for dealing ...

Apr 21, 2020 The City is planning to maintain parks and other areas on a modified schedule. (submitted photo/City of North Battleford)

Four cases of COVID-19 confirmed at English River First Nation

A band councillor at English River First Nation (ERFN) says the community is in shock, after receiving news four local residents tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.Monday's test results represent ...

Apr 21, 2020 (submitted photo/Katrina Maurice)

Patient raises funds for BUH Foundation

While many organizations have seen tough days due to the ongoing COIVID-19 pandemic, the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation recently received a boost from a local resident who wanted to show ...

Apr 21, 2020 Kim Brown, pictured here wearing a ‘Stronger than the Storm’ T-shirt, designed to help raise awareness for rare diseases. (submitted photo/Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation)

Premier to address Saskatchewan, lay out Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan

Premier Scott Moe is set to address the province tomorrow and introduce the government's Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan on April 23. The provincial address will be televised and broadcast live on April 22 ...

Apr 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (submitted photo/Province of Saskatchewan)

Four new COVID-19 cases brings provincial total to 320

As of today, April 21, the province has four new cases of COVID-19, two of which are from the Far North. The provincial total now stands at 320. Of those cases, 64 are considered active. The provincia...

Apr 21, 2020 (Canadian Press)

Local group fills lunch void amid COVID pandemic

Community groups who help the city's less fortunate, are struggling to keep up during the COVID-19 pandemic.Staff at P.A. Outreach have been helping provide up to 200 sandwiches a day to other communi...

Apr 20, 2020 (Facebook/ PA Outreach)

Gold mine makes donations to northern communities amid pandemic

SSR Mining Inc., which owns the Seabee Gold Operation in northern Saskatchewan, has made donations to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) and other communities to assist during the COVID-19 pandemic....

Apr 20, 2020 Seabee Gold Operation is located northeast of La Ronge. (SSR Mining)