Tag Archives: Community

SRSD March 18, 2020 Update
Thank you for the amazing support you have provided to our schools and our staff during this uncertain time. It is during these challenging times that it becomes so clear the importance of relationshi...
Mar 19, 2020

'Best interest of everybody': Melfort gym and spa forced to close under provincial State of Emergency
With Saskatchewan being put under a State of Emergency on Wednesday, March 18, numerous businesses in the northeast have been forced to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Under the parameters of the S...
Mar 19, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
What'sHappeningNOW March 18, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and Reporter Alison Sandstrom about the provinces State of Emergency and the impacts on Prince Albert.
Mar 18, 2020

Local officials say stay healthy, support business during State of Emergency
Battlefords municipal officials are asking residents to adhere to health guidelines, support their local businesses and their neighbours during the Government of Saskatchewan's State of Emergency over...
Mar 18, 2020 Local municipal officials are asking residents to follow the province's guidelines and support those who need help in response to the province's State of Emergency surrounding COVID-19 announced Wednesday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

P.A. responds to COVID-19 State of Emergency
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's confident Prince Albert will pull through the COVID-19 pandemic as a community, but acknowledged the sobering reality that the local economy will be hit hard....
Mar 18, 2020 Saskpro gym is one of a number of businesses that have to close or are facing restricted business protocols following the State of Emergency declared for Saskatchewan Wednesday (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

Provincial state of emergency closes most local businesses but not all
The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a provincial state of emergency due the COVID-19 pandemic. The province announced earlier Wednesday it has eight new presumptive cases, bringing the total n...
Mar 18, 2020 The Rise Up Health and Fitness gym is now closed until further notice after the Government of Saskatchewan declared a provincial state of emergency. (Facebook/Rise Up Health and Fitness)

Malls remain open, patrons encouraged to follow protocols
With numerous facilities and businesses closing in Prince Albert including the library, pool and the Senior's Advocacy Centre, residents may be flocking to the city's two malls for relief.Both the Gat...
Mar 18, 2020 A sign posted at Prince Albert's Gateway Mall. (submitted photo)

Local stores opening early for seniors only during COVID-19 pandemic
Seniors are some of the most vulnerable people when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. So to help seniors in Melfort and area, Prairie North Co-op Food Stores, and Cindy's Independent Grocer are...
Mar 18, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

Government of Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency
The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic grow and the number of cases in the province doubled from eight to 16 overnight."There...
Mar 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

North Stars celebrate season with announcement of team awards
While the official awards banquet was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Battlefords North Stars announced Tuesday night, the winners of their annual team awards. Steven Kesslering took home ...
Mar 18, 2020 While unable to have the usual banquet celebration, the North Stars announced their team award winners for the 2019-20 season last night. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)