Health

Easter traditions still viable amid pandemic

Easter traditions like hiding candy or the preparing of large meals can still go ahead as long as its limited to those living in the same household.That's according to La Ronge's Dr. Michael Bayda, wh...

Apr 09, 2020 Large meals at Easter are a tradition for many families in the North. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Local business sees change in requests amid outbreak

One Prince Albert business has seen a change in its orders now amidst the pandemic.Ben's Auto and House Glass is getting lots of requests for safety shields to protect people amid the COVID-19 outbrea...

Apr 09, 2020 Ben's Auto and Home Glass is seeing lots of orders for COVID shields. (Facebook/Ben's Auto and House Glass)

SHA explains COVID-19 planning for the North

The SHA is providing more details about the coordinated provincial response to manage COVID-19 in Northern Saskatchewan. Yesterday the province released information on plans to create dedicated spaces...

Apr 09, 2020 Hospitals for non-COVID patients only are shown in blue, hospitals for mixed patients are shown in black. (Presentation/SHA)

Union requests better distancing practices and more testing at provincial correctional centres

As of Thursday there have been six confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the province's correctional centres, all traced back to staff members. No inmates have been infected.According to a statement from the...

Apr 09, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Fire & rescue lighting up for kids birthdays

Families looking to brighten their young children's day during this period of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have a loud and colourful assist from their municipalities.The Fire and ...

Apr 09, 2020 Fire and rescue services in communities like Unity are firing up the engines to make some noise for kids eight and under that have an April birthday. (Submitted Photo/Unity Fire & Rescue)

La Ronge resident donates Easter baskets to families at Piwapan

The Easter Bunny had a little help this year from La Ronge resident Melanie Potts, who collected donations to benefit families at Piwapan Women's Centre. "I guess they have a little place in my heart,...

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Alberta doctors file lawsuit against province after changes to billing

EDMONTON - The Alberta Medical Association has filed a lawsuit against the province after the United Conservative government went ahead with changes to how doctors can bill for their services.The asso...

Apr 09, 2020

Restrictions in place at Wahpeton

Wahpeteon Dakota Nation, northwest of Prince Albert, is following the lead of a number of other First Nations in the province and country, and imposing a number of restrictions to prevent the spread o...

Apr 09, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Lawyers, advocate call for inmate release before COVID-19 spreads

The number COVID-19 cases in prisons is rising, prompting Canada's criminal lawyers and an inmate advocacy group to call on the federal and provincial governments to reduce the number of peo...

Apr 09, 2020

Controls can keep Canadian COVID-19 deaths under 22,000, health agency says

OTTAWA - With strong control measures, the federal public health agency projects that 11,000 to 22,000 Canadians could die of COVID-19 in the coming months.The Public Health Agency of Canada says shor...

Apr 09, 2020