Community

Elevator at Melfort seniors housing unit repaired after being out of order for six months

The elevator is back in working order in a multi-level seniors housing building in Melfort after being out of commission for six months.The board of directors at Consolation Manor announced on Tuesday...

Apr 16, 2021

SHA warning of increased COVID-19 exposure after parties in Birch Hills

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 in Birch Hills.All individuals who attended parties on Birch Drive the night of April 10 are required to get t...

Apr 16, 2021

Quilter and top go-to person becomes P.A. Citizen of the Year

Prince Albert's Citizen of The Year for 2020 is Margaret Ferguson.She's being honoured for her extraordinary efforts in helping the less fortunate in the community.Ferguson, 79, told paNOW she's alway...

Apr 16, 2021

JPII students support special needs programs through RCMP Youth Advisory Committee

Two local students at John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) are doing what they can to raise awareness and advocate for those with special needs at their high school. Grade 9 student, Anicah Poynting, and Gr...

Apr 16, 2021

Province reports 221 new and 225 recovered cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, two deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan reported another 221 cases of COVID-19 in the province on April 16, as well as 225 recoveries. This brings the provincial total to 37,615 cases. There have been 34,550 r...

Apr 16, 2021

Thieves target police and corrections museum

Prince Albert police are investigating a break-in at the city's Rotary Museum of Police and Corrections.The thieves broke in early Tuesday morning and made off with a total of seven items. Museum mana...

Apr 16, 2021

P.A. transit troubles expected to continue into next week

Shuttle buses will continue to cover Prince Albert's transit routes for at least the next week as the city's bus fleet undergoes inspection and repairs to fix cracked frames. The Rush Hour Route, whic...

Apr 16, 2021

NEOSS takes over Good Food Box program

The Good Food Box program will still be available in the region but will switch hands from Plus Industries to North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS).On a monthly basis, members place their o...

Apr 16, 2021

Melfort Golf and Country Club to open Saturday

The Melfort Golf and Country Club will be open to patrons starting Saturday, April 17.It'll only be the back nine, however, as there's still some snow sitting on a few holes of the front nine.Tee time...

Apr 16, 2021

RCMP Youth Advisory Committee at John Paul II

John Paul II's Anicah Poynting and Alex Northcott were part of the RCMP Youth Advisory Committee with Constable Laura Cockrum as their advisor. It was through this committee that they chose to bring a...

Apr 16, 2021