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Canada, U.S. begin turning away casual travellers at shared border
WASHINGTON - Canada's shared border with the United States is now closed to casual, non-essential travel in a bilateral effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 in North America. A mutual ban o...
Mar 20, 2020
Swimming Canada supports US after Americans call for Olympic postponement
OTTAWA - Swimming Canada says it backs its rivals from the United States when it comes to finding a solution for the Olympic Games. Early Friday, the head of USA Swimming sent a letter urging the U.S....
Mar 20, 2020
Sask. NDP leader in self-isolation
The leader of the provincial NDP, Ryan Meili, announced in a video news conference on Friday that he is in self-isolation at home.Meili said his wife, Mahli Brindamour, who is a pediatrician, woke up ...
Mar 20, 2020 Ryan Meili (YouTube)
Shoppers endure line-ups as community urged to self-isolate
Meadow Lake Extra Foods had stocked shelves this morning and staff are working hard as shoppers fill their carts and endure long lineups. It's the first weekend since the province declared a State of ...
Mar 20, 2020 (Nicole Reis/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Battlefords Community Players show dates postponed to June
Those planning to attend the play Impromptu on Nuns' Island will have to wait a little longer. Battlefords Community Players (BCP) postponed the show, originally scheduled to start March 24, due to CO...
Mar 20, 2020 Battlefords Community Players is postponing its next production due to COVID-19 precautions. The event has been moved to June. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Taking a hypothetical look at how weird the WHL playoffs could be if they return
During this COVID-19 pandemic, nobody knows what's going to happen in the future for a lot of things. Sports being one of them. So I'm going to look into my non-reliable crystal ball and how things co...
Mar 20, 2020 Will somebody be able to hoist the Ed Chynoweth Cup this year, like Raiders forward Dante Hannoun did last year? (File photo/Jeff D'Andrea)
Mass suspended at P.A. diocese
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert is making big changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter, Bishop Albert Thvenot announced that until further notice masses will be cancelled. Parishione...
Mar 20, 2020 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert has suspended all masses for the foreseeable future. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Trio of AAA Sharks recognized with league year-end honours
Three local hockey players have been recognized for their on-ice excellence by the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League (SFMAAAHL) following the abrupt conclusion of the hockey season due to C...
Mar 20, 2020 Three Sharks were recognized by the SFMAAAHL with league recognition following the 2019-20 season. (Twitter/B'fords AAA Sharks)
Prince Albert city hall closed
Prince Albert city hall closed it doors to the public as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday. In a press release the city said the measure was taken to minimize the spread of COVID-19. This follows the closure of ...
Mar 20, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
After violent assault P.A. bus driver succumbs to injuries
Prince Albert Police have confirmed the victim of a violent assault in the city's midtown neighbourhood last weekend, has died.David Maxemiuk, 61, was rushed to hospital last Sunday with what were des...
Mar 20, 2020 Over 20 years, David Maxemiuk helped greet the city's transit users. (submitted photo/Erin Allard)