By Prince Albert Networking Coalition

Keeping the Community Updated

Cancellations and Postponements as of March 16th in PA Area

Mar 17, 2020 | 11:21 AM

Please see a listing of the following (7) cancelled/postponed events re: adherence to covid-19 protocols provided by health officials:

1. Big Sisters Big Brothers 2020 Bowl for Kids Fundraiser

The well-being of our families, volunteers, staff and community members is important to us. We have been paying close attention to the recent global outbreak of COVID-19. Although the Public Health Agency of Canada has assessed the public health risk as low for Canada, we are taking precautions throughout our organization.

We have made the decision to postpone the Prince Albert 2020 Bowl For Kids Sake to a later date. At this time we feel it is too early to determine what that date will be.

Bowl For Kids Sake is an important event for Big Brothers Big Sisters and funds raised are critical in allowing us to continue to support current and make new life changing matches for youth facing adversities in our community, which is why we have made the decision to postpone versus cancel at this time.

Freedom and Flexibility

How App-Based Work Creates Economic Opportunity

Dec 12, 2025

Riderville

Now for the Hard Part

Dec 10, 2025

Seniors Scene

Christmas is Coming

Dec 09, 2025

We truly appreciate all of commitments to being part of this year’s event and I will reach out to you again once we are ready to move forward with rescheduling our fundraiser.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
Natasha Thomson

Development Coordinator | Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince Albert

p: 306-922-1299

2. Budget Address – public portion – Govt. of Saskatchewan

As you may have heard from Premier Scott Moe on Friday, the Budget Address on March 18, 2020 will go forward; however, the gallery will be closed to the public because of sanctions imposed due to concerns over COVID-19. We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work together to keep Saskatchewan residents safe.

You may link to watch the proceedings at the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and review budget documents at saskatchwan.ca/budget once Finance Minister Harpauer begins delivering her speech at about 2:15 p.m..

Rob Currie, Government of Saskatchewan

Deputy Minister, Deputy Minister’s Office, Ministry of Education

5^th Floor – 2220 College, REGINA SK S4P 4V9, Bus: 306-787-2471

3. YWCA Job & Career Fair that was scheduled for March 24^th

Health officials are advising against having large gatherings of people to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus. With public health in mind we have decided to cancel the YWCA Job & Career Fair that was scheduled for March 24^th. At this time there are no plans for rescheduling this event. We want to thank everyone for their interest in supporting the Job & Career and we look forward to future opportunities for community partnerships and event planning. Please share information of this cancellation with the Community Networking Coalition and any other contacts that may have been planning to attend this event.

Regards, David Hambleton

Employment Coordinator, YWCA Prince Albert

T: (306)-953-6449 | F: (306)-763-0735 | C: (306)-981-4697, www.ywcaprincealbert.ca

4-Saskatchewan Festival of Words office will be closed until further notice.

In response to recent events, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words office will be closed until further notice. Our staff will continue to work from home and are still available if you need us.
Sarah Simison, Executive Director sarah@festivalofwords.com
Amanda Farnel, Operations Coordinator amanda@festivalofwords.com
Lucinda Fawcett, Admin Assistant admin@festivalofwords.com
Or Call 306-691-0557
The following events through to the end of April have been cancelled or postponed:

• LitCon 2020 Postponed
• Cineview Postponed
• Library Book Club Cancelled
• Performer’s Café March – Cancelled / April – Reassess

We continue to monitor the situation closely and will proceed as advised by heath officials.
Hope to see you at the Festival in July!

5-Snowmobile & Ice Safety webinar – cancelled

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic we regret to inform you that the Snowmobile & Ice Safety webinar scheduled for tomorrow (March 17^th ) will be cancelled.

Best Regards,

Jennie Knudsen, B.Kin

Health Educator – Saskatchewan North Acquired Brain Injury Services

1521 6^th Avenue West – Prince Albert – S6V 5K1

Saskatchewan Health Authority | 306-765-6470 | Cell: 306-940-9275

Jennie.knudsen@saskhealthauthority.ca

6-Screening of “The Condor and the Eagle” postponed

To flatten the curve of COVID-19 as recommended by The Council of Canadians, we are postponing the screening of “The Condor and the Eagle” on Monday March 23. We regret the inconvenience and hope you will celebrate World Water Day with us when the future screening date is set.

Rick Sawa rj.sawa@icloud.com

7-Notification of Postponement: March 20^th, 2020 Grand Opening of the Prince Albert Early Years Family Resource Centre: As a preventative measure with respect to large community gatherings having the potential to contribute to the transmission of respiratory pathogens, such as the virus causing the current outbreaks of COVID-19, we are postponing the Grand Opening of the Prince Albert Early Years Family Resource Centre that was scheduled for March 20, 2020 at the Gateway Mall. We look forward to re-scheduling this important event as soon as we are assured by the authorities that it is safe to proceed.