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Feds impose new restrictions on entry to Canada to combat spread of COVID-19
The federal government announced Monday restrictions on people entering Canada in a bid to slow the spread of COVID-19. They include: - Starting at noon Wednesday, anyone who is not a Canadi...
Mar 16, 2020
Seniors group responding to pandemic
The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre is taking steps to protect members during this pandemic.The organization has suspended all events and programming scheduled for March and April in response to...
Mar 16, 2020 The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre has cancelled events and programming. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Janitorial services ramp up efforts to keep P.A. offices and businesses clean
Cleaning companies around P.A. are being asked to put a little more elbow grease into what is already a challenging job.Janitorial services are putting in extra hours with a focus on sanitizing high-t...
Mar 16, 2020 Janitorial companies around P.A. are putting in extra hours ensuring businesses are clean in response to COVID-19 concerns. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)
Aerials suspending all classes
The Prince Albert Aerials Gymnastics Club is suspending all classes for 14 days due to COVID-19.The Aerials released a statement on Monday, stating all recreational classes and competitive training cl...
Mar 16, 2020 The Prince Albert Aerials Gymnastics Club have suspended classes due to concerns around COVID-19. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Mental health support available during COVID-19 crisis
Mental health support is available for those experiencing extreme anxiety surrounding COVID-19. Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Battlefords' branch executive director Jane Zielke de Montbrun...
Mar 16, 2020 Mental health support is available in the Battlefords for those experiencing overwhelming anxiety and stress surrounding COVID-19. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Stars’ camaraderie: Reflecting on the team’s key ingredient to success
"Uh.. can you repeat the question?" North Stars' forward, Carson Reagan said with a sheepish grin. It's not Reagan's fault he's distracted, as by this point - about a minute into his Player Profile in...
Mar 16, 2020 Stars’ forwards Matthias Urbanski and Kaden Boser pose for a quick picture at Stars' practice between drills this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Town of Nipawin closing facilities due to COVID-19
The Town of Nipawin has announced a number of closures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Their news release today said the town's top priorities are the health, safety, and well-being of employees and...
Mar 16, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Health officials, police warn of scams exploiting COVID-19 fears
WINNIPEG - Health officials and police are warning people about an email scam taking advantage of people worried about COVID-19 to steal money or sensitive information. Winnipeg police have sent a war...
Mar 16, 2020
Canada closes borders to most foreigners to fight spread of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada is closing its borders to most foreign nationals except Americans and is barring anyone, including Canadian citizens, with symptoms of the novel coronavirus from boarding fli...
Mar 16, 2020
Canada closes borders to most foreigners to fight spread of COVID-19
OTTAWA - Canada is closing its borders to most foreign nationals except Americans and is barring anyone, including Canadian citizens, with symptoms of the novel coronavirus from boarding fli...
Mar 16, 2020