Community

What'sHappeningNOW April 17, 2020

Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell speaks with reporter Michael Joel-Hansen about SIGA's most recent message to customers.

Apr 17, 2020

Smoke's Poutinerie donates to Prince Albert Food Bank

In this time of uncertainty food banks are asking for more help and Smoke's Poutinerie stepped up to help.The owner of the Prince Albert location announced they partnered up with Sysco Canada and Leon...

Apr 17, 2020 Owner of Smoke's Poutinerie Prince Albert Wendy Pellegrini, left, and executive director of Prince Albert Food Bank Kim scruby, right, pose for a picture in front of a donation from the restaurant. (Smoke's Poutinerie Prince Albert/Facebook)

Provincial government supports businesses during COVID-19

Business across the province who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic will soon be receiving economic support from the provincial government.This week, the province began accepting applications...

Apr 17, 2020 Battlefords Chamber of Commerce welcomes provincial support (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

Law firm questions reasoning behind cancelled drive-in Easter service in Nipawin

A public drive-in Easter Service in Nipawin that was called off the night before has drawn attention from outside the province. The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF), a law firm based ...

Apr 17, 2020 A drive-in Easter Sunday service was set to take place at Centennial Arena's parking lot, but was cancelled due to public complaints and orders from Public Health. (Facebook/Chad Jeremy Glascock)

Country at the Creek Cancelled for 2020

Well, we really had hoped it wouldn't come to this. We were all so gosh darn excited about our amazing lineup of talent, but now it comes time to announce the inevitable...Due to the COVID19 situation...

Apr 17, 2020

Support Local Business from Home

How to SUPPORT LOCAL businesses without leaving your couch:Craving that hot pizza or delicious burger? Order take-out from your local restaurants! No contact delivery and pick ups help protect everyon...

Apr 17, 2020

Tips for families and caregivers caring for those at risk of COVID-19 complications

While all Canadians at at risk of contracting COVID-19 disease, certain Canadians are at higher risk of experiencing serious complications due to their weakened immune systems. This includes: Older ad...

Apr 17, 2020

2020 Crisis Creates Creativity Chamber Virtual Coffee

"Any kind of crisis can be good. It wakes you up." Ryan Reynolds Let's stay connected within our Prince Albert District and share information, ideas, best practices and help support each other through...

Apr 17, 2020

Dale Grayston named new coach of AAA Stars

The Battlefords AAA Stars have named Dale Grayston head coach, the club announced Thursday. The U-18 AAA Stars are pleased to announce our new Head Coach! pic.twitter.com/XVftRZvoQE— Battlefords...

Apr 16, 2020 Head coach Dale Grayston brings experience and winning pedigree to the fold behind the bench for the AAA Stars (File photo/battlefordsNOW)

Masks and sanitizer: local business juggling the costs and demand

At this time of uncertainty masks and hand sanitizer are hard to come by, including for first responders, and a local business insists it is trying to help out and is not over-charging. paNOW received...

Apr 16, 2020 Prince Albert Electronics says it is selling hand sanitizer and masks at a lower price than they're buying them for to serve the community. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)