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Perceptions of food scarcity reveals growing interest in personal growing projects

Sparse isles in local grocery stores seem to reveal a growing perception of food supply scarcity.According to some local growers, more people are showing an interest in growing their own locally sourc...

Mar 30, 2020 (Submitted/Willow Creek Community Garden Facebook)

City and community organizations look to help homeless during COVID-19

The City of Prince Albert and other groups are looking to help the city's homeless during the current crisis.Municipal representatives along with officials from the provincial and federal governments ...

Mar 30, 2020 Jim Toye has been meeting with other levels of government and social services groups to find a way to help homeless people during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan records its first COVID-19 related deaths

Two Saskatchewan residents have died from COVID-19 related complications. The deaths were both recorded on Sunday in separate parts of the province and mark a grim milestone as the first fatalities fr...

Mar 30, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

Relay for Life plans halted

The Canadian Cancer Society has cancelled all in-person fundraising events and initiatives until the end of the summer, which includes Prince Albert's Relay for Life event.The popular fundraising even...

Mar 30, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Youth Evolution hosting virtual dance party

As more events move to an online platform during social distancing, the Melfort Youth Evolution has decided to host a virtual dance party.Youth Coordinator Kathryn Carswell said social connection duri...

Mar 30, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Youth Evolution)

Girl Guide cookies still available, despite COVID-19

It's a welcomed announcement in what's been a world of uncertainty - Girl Guide cookies are still up for sale thanks in part to Save-On-Foods stores across Western Canada.Traditionally, local units se...

Mar 30, 2020 The Girl Guide's famous chocolate and vanilla sandwich cookies will be sold in stores. (Girl Guides of Canada/Instagram)

Truckers transporting essential supplies granted exemption

Truckers who are transporting essential supplies in Saskatchewan have been granted exemption.According to a media release, the Government of Saskatchewan is temporarily modifying hours of service regu...

Mar 30, 2020 (File photo/larongeNOW Staff)

SaskCyberParks: Get Crafty!

Are you ready to explore the outdoors? Create your own binoculars following the steps outlined below and see what you can find in your own backyard!Supplies: 1. 2 toilet paper rolls 2. Construction pa...

Mar 30, 2020

We Need Our 13th Man

Our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Susan Shaw, wrote a letter to you...the people of Saskatchewan. Take a moment and please read it. "...Unchecked by the restraints of social distancing and other isolatio...

Mar 30, 2020

Deadline for Application of Adam Harold Legacy Foundation Grant is TOMORROW - March 31

In 2020-2021 we will be selecting 3 communities to host the camps for the 2020/2021 season. They will each receive 3 full days of hockey and leadership development. The deadline for applications is Ma...

Mar 30, 2020