Tag Archives: People
Non-medical cloth masks can bolster COVID-19 preventative measures
During the COVID-19 situation in Canada, everyone is trying to find the best ways to protect themselves and the general public.On Monday, Canada's Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam, said wea...
Apr 07, 2020 Non-medical cloth masks can supplement COVID-19 preventative measures (ID 177629623 © Luboslav Ivanko | Dreamstime.com)
Local Oilers forward Colby Cave placed in medically induced coma
The Edmonton Oilers announced Tuesday North Battleford product, and team forward, Colby Cave suffered a brain bleed overnight and has been placed in a medically induced coma. #Oilers & @Condors fo...
Apr 07, 2020 (Supplied photo/NHL.com)
Helpful tips to keep kids learning at home during COVID-19 quarantine
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing families to stay home in isolation for an extended period of time, it is important to ensure children and youth are given satisfying and mentally stimulating activit...
Apr 07, 2020 Visual arts serve as an excellent creative outlet for children and youth of all ages that can be done from home. (ID 141946514 © Larisa Kapustkina | Dreamstime.com)
'I gained confidence in Melfort': Rondeau rolling to Laurentian for post-secondary hockey
The Melfort Mustangs have their first graduating player commitment of the off-season.Defenceman Alex Rondeau has committed top Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ont. for his post-secondary hockey care...
Apr 06, 2020 Rondeau played a total of 128 regular season and playoff games for the Mustangs over his two seasons with the club. (Facebook/Broad Leaf Media)
Guitar instructor explains challenges of teaching amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up how the public operates in everyday life. From how children learn, all the way to how business owners provide their services.Byron Matice, owner of Byron's Guitar I...
Apr 06, 2020 Byron Matice in his home studio. (submitted photo/ Byron Matice)
Hazee Awards postponed, but not cancelled, among COVID-19 pandemic
The Chapel Gallery announced this week, the postponement of its second annual Hazee Art Awards, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last spring marked the inaugural year of the Hazee Art Awards for Young Ar...
Apr 03, 2020 Pictured here, people admire the artwork shared at the 2019 Hazee Art Awards. The awards will go ahead at a later date this year, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (submitted photo/Matt Jacques)
Young boy remembered as 'selfless' and 'loving'
Options are now available for people wishing to make donations in memory of a young boy killed last weekend in Prince Albert.Seven-year-old Bentlee was found dead last Sunday afternoon, along with his...
Apr 03, 2020 Seven-year-old Bentlee died last weekend. His father was charged with first-degree murder. (submitted photo)
Battlefords Chamber of Commerce urges businesses to take proactive measures
As businesses assess their respective situations, the local Chamber of Commerce is urging entrepreneurs to take proactive steps in handling the COVID-19 emergency."The stress isn't going away anytime ...
Apr 03, 2020 Businesses across the Battlefords have to explore all their options as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. (Josh Ryan/battlefordsNOW)
Local hotel providing free rooms to frontline healthcare workers during COVID-19
A local hotel is offering its assistance to frontline healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Comfort Inn and Suites in North Battleford will offer frontline healthcare workers free rooms to s...
Apr 03, 2020 Comfort Inn and Suites offering free rooms to frontline healthcare workers. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Staying active and in shape still possible, even with gyms closed during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down numerous businesses in Saskatchewan, and across Canada. Included in those businesses closed are local gyms. However, even with local gyms shut down for the time bei...
Apr 03, 2020 Chisa Glendenning says it's still possible to stay active during the COVID-19 pandemic, even if you don't have a home gym. (Submitted Photo/Chisa Glendenning)