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Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW March 18, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and Reporter Alison Sandstrom about the provinces State of Emergency and the impacts on Prince Albert.
Mar 18, 2020
La Ronge council set to announce restrictions due to pandemic
Information will be released to the public at a regular La Ronge council meeting tonight on how the town will deal with the spread of COVID-19.That's according to La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich who said...
Mar 18, 2020 La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich is concerned about the pandemic's effect on residents and businesses. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Local officials say stay healthy, support business during State of Emergency
Battlefords municipal officials are asking residents to adhere to health guidelines, support their local businesses and their neighbours during the Government of Saskatchewan's State of Emergency over...
Mar 18, 2020 Local municipal officials are asking residents to follow the province's guidelines and support those who need help in response to the province's State of Emergency surrounding COVID-19 announced Wednesday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
P.A. responds to COVID-19 State of Emergency
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's confident Prince Albert will pull through the COVID-19 pandemic as a community, but acknowledged the sobering reality that the local economy will be hit hard....
Mar 18, 2020 Saskpro gym is one of a number of businesses that have to close or are facing restricted business protocols following the State of Emergency declared for Saskatchewan Wednesday (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Provincial state of emergency closes most local businesses but not all
The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a provincial state of emergency due the COVID-19 pandemic. The province announced earlier Wednesday it has eight new presumptive cases, bringing the total n...
Mar 18, 2020 The Rise Up Health and Fitness gym is now closed until further notice after the Government of Saskatchewan declared a provincial state of emergency. (Facebook/Rise Up Health and Fitness)
For the love of the game; Part two
Instead of reading another sports cancellation or pause, here is a refreshing breath of fresh air as the For the love of the game series continues. Part two of the series today features the Carlton Cr...
Mar 18, 2020 Gage Grassick was one of four Crusaders to reach out and talk about how they fell in love with basketball. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Malls remain open, patrons encouraged to follow protocols
With numerous facilities and businesses closing in Prince Albert including the library, pool and the Senior's Advocacy Centre, residents may be flocking to the city's two malls for relief.Both the Gat...
Mar 18, 2020 A sign posted at Prince Albert's Gateway Mall. (submitted photo)
Local stores opening early for seniors only during COVID-19 pandemic
Seniors are some of the most vulnerable people when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. So to help seniors in Melfort and area, Prairie North Co-op Food Stores, and Cindy's Independent Grocer are...
Mar 18, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Business purchases and traffic down in La Ronge: Chamber of Commerce President
Lac La Ronge Chamber of Commerce President Crystal Everest believes now is the best time for residents to shop local. "The economy is kind of soft in the North and, with the kids out of school as well...
Mar 18, 2020 Crystal Everest said business owners need to consider the safety of employees and customers. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)