Tag Archives: People
Legions face uncertainty amid COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Legion branches across the province are facing an unknown when it comes to supporting veterans in communities and how long their funds will last. Legion locals have been sh...
Apr 02, 2020 (Submitted/Sask Command - Royal Canadian Legion Facebook)
'A trickle-down effect,' Local non-profits feeling effects of COVID-19 cancelations/postponement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on many organizations across the country, and those in the Battlefords' community are no different.The mandate of social distancing and the limit of...
Apr 02, 2020 The annual smoker, hosted by the Battlefords Wildlife Federation, is just one of the many community events that has been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations such as the Wildlife Federation and Historic Battleford Lions Club have felt the impact, but are staying optimistic during trying times. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Local hotel doing what they can to help support commercial trucking industry during COVID-19
A local hotel is doing what they can to help essential workers during the COVID-19 situation.Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Battleford have announced that they will be providing support for th...
Apr 02, 2020 Holiday Inn Express & Suites providing hot shower and meals for truck drivers. (supplied photo/Jenni Wuttunee)
Northern musician releases new single called Prairiedise
Air Ronge's Roland Corrigal is hopeful his new single Prairiedise released today will be picked up by stations and played on the radio. "We released the song to iTunes today and it will out on Spotify...
Apr 02, 2020 Roland Corrigal hopes the single is successful enough to release a second album. (submitted photo/Roland Corrigal)
Coming together, while being apart
From hockey playoffs to graduation, dance recitals and birthdays, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought social gatherings to a standstill, but it hasn't stopped memories from being made.People like Michel...
Apr 02, 2020 Despite social distancing orders, Aiden Papp was still able to celebrate his 13th birthday last Saturday after his grandma came up with a unique plan. (Submitted photo/Michelle Tarry)
Food and cash donations needed at Melfort Food Bank
The Melfort Food Bank is in need of donations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on families and individuals in the community.The usual hampers were dispersed last Thursday, which was ...
Apr 02, 2020 Melfort Food Bank is in need of extra donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo/northeastNOW staff)
Kelly Taylor live show a big hit
Some say laughter is the best medicine.On Monday Night XFM Morning Co-host, Kelly Taylor provided a free comedic live show on XFM's Facebook page. During the live stream the show had as many as 1,600 ...
Apr 01, 2020 Kelly Taylor. (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
Families prepare for online Easter celebrations in times of COVID-19 reality
Families in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake will need to start planning to celebrate Easter at home alone with their family, or on their own, instead of heading to church this year due to COVID-19 res...
Apr 01, 2020 Rev. Trevor Malyon stands alone at St. Paul's Anglican Church in North Battleford Wednesday, surrounded by empty pews. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Temporary essential supply site located inside Danceland at Manitou Beach
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Saskatchewan, families and individuals are facing unprecedented challenges.With that, a temporary essential supply site is being set-up at Danceland at Manitou Be...
Apr 01, 2020 Danceland at Manitou Beach will serve as a temporary essential supply site during the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Bonnie Rawling)
Local photographer collecting non-perishables for the food bank
The Front Step Project has made its way to Prince Albert in support of the Food Bank.Photographers across North America are breaking out their cameras and snapping shots of people standing outside the...
Apr 01, 2020 (submitted photo/Brittany Olsen)