Tag Archives: People
City Council meetings moving to online platform
The COVID-19 situation is causing many schools, businesses and municipalities to explore virtual spaces for their day to day operations.The City of North Battleford is no exception, saying they will b...
Mar 27, 2020 Council meetings moving to online platform (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
Kinistin Salteaux Nation implements COVID-19 measures
Members of the Kinistin Salteaux Nation are taking many precautionary measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.There are three monitoring checks at the points of entry into the community.In a letter ...
Mar 27, 2020 (Facebook/Kinistin Salteaux Nation Information)
XFM's Kelly Taylor set to perform free online show
At a time when people need a laugh the most, a Prince Albert comedian is hoping to provide it.XFM Morning Co-host, Kelly Taylor will be providing a free Facebook live show on XFM's Facebook page Monda...
Mar 27, 2020 (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
Nipawin Kinsmen offering community support during COVID-19 pandemic
Similar to all other Kin Clubs, the Nipawin Kinsmen have cancelled all upcoming events due to COVID-19 but they are still offering to help out in the community.Members are making themselves available ...
Mar 27, 2020 Nipawin Kinsmen are offering grocery delivery during COVID-19 pandemic. (Facebook/District 3 KInsmen and Kinettes)
Local photographer bringing 'Front Steps Project' to northeast communities
A local photographer is hoping to brighten some family's days, while also raising money for the North East SPCA (NESPCA).Tarynn Freed currently lives in Kinistino and was teaching before the COVID-19 ...
Mar 27, 2020 Freed's mother poses with her dogs as an example of what pictures could look like from the "Front Steps Project" shoots on Saturday, March 28. (Submitted Photo/Tarynn Freed Photography)
The next chapter: Stars’ Nivon commits to Concordia Thunder
The perfect combination of finesse and intangibles, it didn't take long for Rylan Nivon to endear himself as fan-favorite in the Battlefords.Although he spent just one season in the community with the...
Mar 26, 2020 Stars’ forward Rylan Nivon will suit up for Concordia University in the fall, after capping his junior career with a season to remember in the Battlefords, helping lead the team to a league-best 45-11-2 record. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Handi-Bus shut down; Public Transit service reductions
Commuters in the Battlefords may have to start looking for alternative options for transportation.The Battlefords Handi-Bus has been temporarily shut down due to the COVID-19 virus.In addition to this...
Mar 26, 2020 Handi-Bus temporarily shuts down due to COVID-19 (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)
While people settle into self-isolation PAFD offers cooking safety tips
With more kids at home because of a cancelled school year and parent working from home, the Prince Albert Fire Department (PAFD) is reminding residents who may be partaking in more culinary activities...
Mar 26, 2020 (paNOW Staff/ Ronald Quaroni)
Salvation Army stores close donation centres
Salvation Army stores across the country are no longer accepting donations to comply with stricter restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan and around the world.The Melfort Thrift Sto...
Mar 26, 2020 The Melfort Salvation Army is no longer accepting item donations. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW staff)
Tokyo Paralympics may be postponed, but Gavel's looking at the big picture
With the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games being postponed during this COVID-19 pandemic, Erica Gavel's second Paralympic games appearance is in limbo. Gavel is on Team Canada's Senior Wo...
Mar 26, 2020 Tokyo Paralympics are postponed, and that leaves athletes like Prince Albert's Erica Gavel waiting for answers. (Canadian Paralympic Committee)