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Prince Albert MP joins colleagues in call for tax relief

Prince Albert's member of Parliament is joining his provincial colleagues in calling for the federal government to pause the carbon tax.Saskatchewan's 14 Conservative Party MPs sent a signed letter to...

Apr 02, 2020 Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is calling for the federal government to suspend the carbon tax. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Local hotel doing what they can to help support commercial trucking industry during COVID-19

A local hotel is doing what they can to help essential workers during the COVID-19 situation.Holiday Inn Express & Suites North Battleford have announced that they will be providing support for th...

Apr 02, 2020 Holiday Inn Express & Suites providing hot shower and meals for truck drivers. (supplied photo/Jenni Wuttunee)

Provincial gov’t adds to list of flights that carried COVID-19 cases

Seven flights have been added to the provincial government's list of those that carried passengers who since have tested positive for COVID-19.As well, one flight that previously was listed has been u...

Apr 02, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Pandemic particularly hard for downtown businesses

In what may have been one of the first business casualties of COVID-19 in P.A., Central Avenue restaurant The Tartan Table appears to have closed for good. The Tartan Table announced its closure on Fa...

Apr 02, 2020 Downtown restaurant The Tartan Table has closed. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Provincial COVID-19 total now at 206

There are 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, with the total cases now at 206. Two people are receiving hospital inpatient care in Saskatoon. Two patients are in intensive care - one i...

Apr 02, 2020

Coming together, while being apart

From hockey playoffs to graduation, dance recitals and birthdays, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought social gatherings to a standstill, but it hasn't stopped memories from being made.People like Michel...

Apr 02, 2020 Despite social distancing orders, Aiden Papp was still able to celebrate his 13th birthday last Saturday after his grandma came up with a unique plan. (Submitted photo/Michelle Tarry)

COVID-19: No changes to waste collection

As the pandemic casts a lengthening shadow of uncertainty over an increasing number of aspects of our lives, Prince Albert waste collection remains constant.City Sanitation Manager Nisar Ghani told pa...

Apr 02, 2020

Food and cash donations needed at Melfort Food Bank

The Melfort Food Bank is in need of donations as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to put a strain on families and individuals in the community.The usual hampers were dispersed last Thursday, which was ...

Apr 02, 2020 Melfort Food Bank is in need of extra donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

COVID-19 convalescent plasma for patients

Canadian Blood Services to participate in national clinical trialCanadian Blood Services is actively working with Health Canada and the international research community to contribute to the global eff...

Apr 02, 2020

Early Bird Deadline Tomorrow for BUH Monthly Lotto

The early bird deadline is tomorrow (Friday, Apr 3rd) for $1,000 prize! It could be you!Tickets are only $110 for 13 draws every month for the next 12 months. Join us and remember your 50/50 ticket fo...

Apr 02, 2020