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You're already working from home, why not work out from home, too?

After having to close their gym Pure Athletics in Prince Albert due to COVID-19 concerns on Tuesday, Whitney and Josh Kapacila were shutting their doors on their only source of income. "The stress lev...

Mar 20, 2020 Staci Hayes (left) works out with her daughters Janaea and Kiera by using Pure Athletics’ livestreams. (Submitted photo/Staci Hayes)

Prayer and faith services offered online for those in need during self-isolation period

Prayer services and faith-based ceremonies in the region are making adjustments to regular scheduled services to accommodate the community and provincial guidelines of social distancing during the COV...

Mar 20, 2020 (Submitted/All Saints Orthodox Church Meadow Lake Facebook)

Two presumptive cases of COVID-19 in Prince Albert

Prince Albert has its first presumptive cases of COVID-19.The province's Chief Medical Health Officer said they were two individuals in their 60s who tested in Prince Albert following travel from Ariz...

Mar 20, 2020 The Government of Saskatchewan at its March 20 press conference.(submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Closed casino supports P.A. Food Bank

The Prince Albert Food Bank has seen an increase in traffic amidst the COVID-19 outbreak.The organization's executive director Kim Scruby said local organizers have reached out to help. Because of the...

Mar 20, 2020 Northern Lights Casino made a donation to the food bank last month. (Facebook/P.A. Food Bank)

Saskatchewan’s federal courts shut down during COVID-19 pandemic

Starting Friday at 12:01 a.m. all regular operations at Court of Queen's Bench locations in Saskatchewan will be suspended."The decision to proceed in this manner was done cautiously as information de...

Mar 20, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Sask Parks Closed to the Public Until Further Notice

We are supporting the province wide state of emergency and as such will be temporarily closing all in-person services in our provincial parks starting Monday, March 23, 2020. Please stay home, isolate...

Mar 20, 2020

Water woes on the rise in Duck Lake

Frustrations have been boiling over in the Town of Duck Lake. In addition to concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, 20 homes had their water shut off in the past week.Shayla Mike, a single parent with...

Mar 20, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Keep Kids Busy Outside - Rivers North Ranch

Our Community Section wants to keep YOU updated on safe activities for the whole family during this challenging time. Getting out in the fresh air is good all around. If you have similar activities yo...

Mar 20, 2020

Non Insured Health Benefits Continue

The Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) program continues to provide benefits and services during the COVID-19 pandemic. NIHB clients - read the latest info and guidance here: http://ow.ly/oYkt50yR4cO

Mar 20, 2020

Sanctions imposed on R.M. councillor, told to make apology

The reason why sanctions have been imposed on a Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Prince Albert councillor is now a bit clearer.The minutes from the Feb. 13 council meeting were approved by council at thei...

Mar 19, 2020 Wayne Acorn's chair was vacant at Thursday's council meeting. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)