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A unique site as ice breaks on the North Saskatchewan River in P.A.

Some people watching the ice break up on the North Saskatchewan River saw quite the sight this past weekend.A single deer was seen riding on an ice floe as the river broke. Since this past weekend foo...

Apr 27, 2020 A deer was spotted on the ice floe as the North Saskatchewan River broke this past weekend. (submitted photo/Aimee McKay)

What'sHappeningNOW April 27, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with the paNOW newsroom about their biggest stories of recent days.

Apr 27, 2020

Local museum requesting public’s assistance to archive COVID-19

The global COVID-19 pandemic has affected everything from daily life and business in the local community, to activities, sports and entertainment across the globe.That is why the Western Development M...

Apr 27, 2020 The Western Development Museum is asking residents to send in pictures of themselves or their surroundings - like this one, submitted by Lloydminster’s Natasha Dewing - to document the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted photo/Natasha Dewing)

Battlefords Chamber staff keeping busy, despite challenges

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce faces similar challenges to the business owners who populate its membership.Due to economic shutdown, the Chamber faces depleted revenue, so staff are taking steps ...

Apr 27, 2020 The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues help businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, despite their own challenges. (File Photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Humboldt to re-open City Hall May 4

A local community is re-opening their city hall amid the province's recently unveiled 'Re-Open Saskatchewan plan'.City Hall in Humboldt will re-open Monday, May 4, and the hours of operation will be 9...

Apr 27, 2020 (Facebook/City of Humboldt - Municipal Government)

New rules for golfers and golf-green owners

The Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan allows golf courses to open on May 15 which means the spring pass-time has radically changed. One local golf course owner said he's still trying to decipher the rules lea...

Apr 27, 2020 (submitted photo/Northern Meadows Golf Club Ltd.)

Clean up underway in the R.M. of Buckland

The Reeve for the Rural Municipality (RM) of Buckland says it's too soon to assess the full extent of the damage, but told paNOW a number of roads and properties have been directly impacted by the sud...

Apr 27, 2020 A large tree trunk blocks the access to Buckland Bridge. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

PAYSA Spring 2020 Soccer Season is cancelled

Although it may not come as a surprise, the Prince Albert Youth Soccer Association (PAYSA) announced it has cancelled the Spring 2020 Soccer Season.According to a media release, representatives from t...

Apr 27, 2020 This photo was taken at the 2019 Melba Jenkins Memorial Cup. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Classroom in a Box - Fish

The purpose of this classroom in a box is to introduce your students to the fish that live in our rivers and lakes, learn about the special adaptations they have that make them perfect for living here...

Apr 27, 2020

Wrights Greenhouse opens for the season this Friday

Wrights Greenhouse will open its Beatty and Melfort locations this Friday.Owner and operator Angie Bragg told northeastNOW greenhouses are deemed as essential during the COVID-19 pandemic and they wil...

Apr 27, 2020 Both Melfort and Beatty Wrights Greenhouse locations will open to the public this Friday. (Facebook/Wrights Greenhouse)