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SIGA properties to remain closed for the foreseeable future

The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has announced their properties will remain closed until further notice.In an email to paNOW, SIGA's director of communications Melody Lynch said since a...

Mar 30, 2020 The Northern Lights Casino will remain closed until further notice SIGA announced Monday. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Buckland Fire and Rescue implement new protocols to combat COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force changes within many businesses throughout the province, members of the Buckland Fire Department are taking extra steps to protect themselves and the public....

Mar 30, 2020 (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

NEOSS breathes 'sigh of relief' with federal funding coming

Last week, the federal government announced more funding to help various programs across the country amid the COVID-19 pandemic.Some funds went to more counsellors, and trained volunteers for kids hel...

Mar 30, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

The effects of COVID-19 on funeral services

The global COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching effects on everything from daily work schedules, to sports and entertainment and other events throughout the province, as it has around the world. Another...

Mar 30, 2020 Many in the community are holding small graveside services, while postponing larger-scale gatherings with extended family and friends until the COVID-19 pandemic is over. (submitted photo/Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium)

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)