Health

Battlefords RCMP remain active despite mostly empty streets

Essential services remain hard at work in the Battlefords during the COVID-19 pandemic. The RCMP detachment has only had to make a few adjustments amidst increased safety measures and less people visi...

Mar 26, 2020 Despite social distancing, Battlefords RCMP are taking in a fairly steady volume of calls. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Cannabis sales continue amid COVID-19

The Government of Saskatchewan has given cannabis shops the green light to stay open.Businesses selling cannabis are among a number which the province has declared as being essential amidst the COVID-...

Mar 26, 2020 Prairie Cannabis is seeing good business. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association processing hundreds of inquiries about emergency licenses

One week ago, the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association put out an urgent call to its eligible members - including retired nurses, non-practicing nurses, and grad nurses to register for emergency...

Mar 26, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW March 26, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell about the two positive cases of COVID-19 who attended the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club rally supper on March 14.

Mar 26, 2020

Nine new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan

There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.In a media release, the provincial government said as of March 26, 2020, the provincial total was 95.There are five new cases in a broad reg...

Mar 26, 2020 Poster on pharmacy window. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)

La Ronge's Extended Hours Program facing 'extreme staff shortages'

With a number of employees opting to stay home, the Extended Hours Program (EHP) at Scattered Site is struggling to retain workers. "We are dealing with extreme staff shortages right now because folks...

Mar 26, 2020 Scattered Site is seeking donations of food, personal hygiene products, and disposable cups and bowls. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Cornerstone Credit Union urges members to avoid visiting branches

A local financial institution is taking the unusual step of asking members not to visit their branches.Cornerstone Credit Union, which has branches in Archerwill, Rose Valley, Tisdale, and Wynyard, is...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

BHP reduces staff, increases safety measures amid COVID-19 pandemic

The potash company behind the Jansen project has announced a number of COVID-19-related health and safety measures.BHP issued a news release March 26 to announce a range of measures at its Jansen Pota...

Mar 26, 2020 Seats blocked off on the BHP coach between Saskatoon and the Jansen Project site - only one person may sit in the clear rows. (Submitted photo/BHP)

'A death sentence:' Advocates warn of COVID-19 spread in jails, prisons

Advocates across Canada are calling for the release of non-violent offenders and a unified plan to deal with the health and safety of inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic. "What we have is people...

Mar 26, 2020

Upgrade added to seniors' transport service in response to COVID-19

The group that helps provide rides in Prince Albert for seniors as well as paratransit for people with disabilities is doing more to help people avoid exposure to the virus.The people who use the two ...

Mar 26, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)