Tag Archives: Community
Local historian looks back on Spanish Influenza amid COVID-19
Over a hundred years ago, locals were also learning the benefits of social distancing and washing vigorously in the fight against Spanish Influenza.Fred Payton, a board member with the P.A. Historical...
Mar 31, 2020 The Victoria Hospital circa 1920. (submitted photo/P.A. Historical Society)
Shelters and lower income population to receive additional provincial funding in wake of pandemic
The Saskatchewan government released the Ministry of Social Services Pandemic Response Tuesday, which will help vulnerable Saskatchewan citizens by adapting policies and allocating new resources. "Our...
Mar 31, 2020 The Lighthouse North Battleford is one of several shelters to receive additional provincial funding amid the COVID-19 pandemic. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Eight new cases of COVID-19 confirmed, province reminds public to stay vigilant to flatten the curve
There are eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the province and while it's a smaller number than in previous announcements, the Ministry of Health is advising to not become complacent with precaut...
Mar 31, 2020 Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Canadian Press)
Father of Humboldt Bronco disappointed Saskatchewan has relaxed trucking rules
REGINA - A father whose son was killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he's worried Saskatchewan's move to relax some trucking rules during the COVID-19 outbreak may me...
Mar 31, 2020
Report Child Abuse and Neglect
Child protection services are available from the Ministry of Social Services for children who are believed to be in need of protection. It is the goal of the Ministry of Social Services to keep childr...
Mar 31, 2020
PA and District Chamber of Commerce Helping Businesses and Their Customers with Updates
The Chamber wants to help facilitate continued trade in within our Region to support both businesses and customers. Go to their webpage for current information of where specific businesses are at.
Mar 31, 2020
Get Fit as You Sit - ParticipACTION
Get Fit As You Sit is a simple workout you can do while sitting at work or at home. And it's a quick way to add a little physical activity to your day. And you know, there are a ton of benefits associ...
Mar 31, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW March 30, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Alison Sandstrom about a creative surprise birthday party.
Mar 30, 2020
Friends creatively celebrate local teen's birthday together, while staying apart
Family and friends of a local high school student found a way to figuratively come together to give her a birthday surprise, despite social distancing protocols.Sarah Szell, 19, organized around a doz...
Mar 30, 2020 Sarah (left) and Bria Szell (right) pose on their family's driveway surrounded by birthday messages for Bria. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced their properties will remain closed until further notice.In an email to paNOW, SIGA's director of communications Melody Lynch said since a...
Mar 30, 2020 The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
