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Family celebrations adapt to COVID-19 restrictions; Premier asks public to stay apart for Easter
Like many across the province, a Prince Albert man and his extended family are finding a way to be together this Easter long weekend, while also staying apart.Former 900 CKBI radio host Neil Headrick ...
Apr 10, 2020 Prince Albert resident Neil Headrick uses video conferencing platforms like Zoom to stay connected with family and friends. (submitted photo/Neil Headrick)
What'sHappeningNOW April 10, 2020
Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell speaks with Sports Editor Jeff D'Andrea about the first installment of Raiders Replay tonight on 900 CKBI.
Apr 10, 2020
Mann Gallery accepting submissions for high school show
The Mann Art Gallery may be closed to the public, but the Ninth Annual High School Juried Art Show will continue as planned. The only caveat: the entire exhibition will take place online. Prince Alber...
Apr 10, 2020 Untitled by Rhea
Daniels was awarded "Best in Show" during the 2019 High School Juried Art Show. (submitted photo/Mann Art Gallery)
The latest numbers on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest numbers of confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases in Canada as of 10:41 a.m. ET on April 10, 2020: There are 21,243 confirmed and presumptive cases in Canada. _ Quebec: 10,912 confirmed (...
Apr 10, 2020
The latest developments on COVID-19 in Canada
The latest news on the COVID-19 global pandemic (all times Eastern): 10:30 a.m. Ontario is reporting 478 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total in the province to 6,237. The province is a...
Apr 10, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO - As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with the long delay. Japanese ...
Apr 10, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021
TOKYO - As the coronavirus spreads in Japan, the chief executive of the Tokyo Games said Friday he can't guarantee the postponed Olympics will be staged next year - even with the long delay. Japanese ...
Apr 10, 2020
VIDO-Intervac to sterilize used N-95 masks for re-use, establishing emergency supply
As the world faces supply issues for N-95 medical-grade respirator masks in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Saskatchewan Health Authority and University of Saskatchewan are striking a deal to...
Apr 10, 2020 N95 masks. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)
Raiders Replay; reliving some of the biggest wins during the Raiders playoffs
On CKBI, we're reliving three important games during the Prince Albert Raiders' run to the 2019 Ed Chynoweth Cup on our new program called 'Raider Replay.' On Friday at 7 p.m., we'll re-run Game 5 of ...
Apr 10, 2020 Raiders goaltender Ian Scott was under siege for most of Games 3 and 4 against the Saskatoon Blades, being pressured here by Eric Florchuk. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)
Homemade hand sanitizer not recommended by health professionals
Homemade hand sanitizer has been gaining traction in the world, especially on social media, during the COVID-19 pandemic as regular sanitizer is difficult to find in stores.However, Health Canada is w...
Apr 10, 2020 According to Health Canada, homemade hand sanitizers do not have the proper alcohol content to be effective during COVID-19. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)