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Gatherings limited to 10 people in Saskatchewan, further businesses to close to prevent virus transmission

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, there are new changes coming into effect for businesses and gatherings are now limited to 10 people maximum."As we impose further restrictions to fight the spread of ...

Mar 25, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Moose goes through window at Tisdale care home

Newmarket Manor in Tisdale had an unusual after-supper guest on Sunday.A moose broke through panes of glass in the dining room at the care home before leaving and then attempting to jump a fence.Inspe...

Mar 25, 2020 A moose broke through panes of glass at the New Market Manor care home in Tisdale on Sunday evening. (Facebook/Donna Jansen)

Local mayor creates youth competition to help pass time during school closures

A local mayor is trying to spark the creative juices and help pass the time during the COVID-19 pandemic by organizing a youth competition on his Facebook page.Battlefords Mayor Ames Leslie is challen...

Mar 25, 2020 Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie creates youth contest. (File photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

COVID-19 testing begins in La Ronge

A COVID-19 testing site has opened in La Ronge and 18 other sites across the integrated north. That's according to an email from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, which noted as of March 23, testing ...

Mar 25, 2020 Municipal employees are still working to deliver services. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

SaskTel using COVID-19 protocols for Internet installations; demand for services up

Don't be surprised if you're a SaskTel customer and you get a call from the company to send a technician over to your home or business.The Crown corporation says it's still doing Internet installation...

Mar 25, 2020 (CJME News Staff)

Bringing Our Parks to You

Beginning Monday, March 30, SaskParks will be offering daily programming, activities and challenges from the comfort of your home! We are calling this SaskCyberParks! Each day at 10:00 a.m. we will po...

Mar 25, 2020

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Show - Postponed

The 2020 Rodeo and Trade Fair will be postponed. Hold onto your tickets as we will honor them once we reschedule. We will post our new date as soon as we are able. Thank you for understanding.

Mar 25, 2020

The Greatest Need

COVID19 is an event that is both globally & locally, historic. No event in history has ev-er demonstrated the need for effective, community focused healthcare the way this pandemic has. Businesses...

Mar 25, 2020

Local representatives respond to shuttering of Cigar Lake mine

Cameco's decision to halt production at its Cigar Lake mine is being applauded by local leadership.The Saskatoon-based mining company made the announcement Monday afternoon. The company said the decis...

Mar 24, 2020 Cameco announced a suspension of operations Monday at Cigar Lake amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Cameco.com)

SHA planning for field hospitals to cope with extent of COVID-19

It's suggested COVID-19 will affect 30 per cent of the province, and the government is reviewing whether community rinks, arenas and school gyms could serve as field hospitals to meet the growing need...

Mar 24, 2020 Prince Albert Victoria Hospital. (file photo/paNOW Staff)