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Prince Albert Cancellations

Please see today's listing of cancelled/postponed events: Tintamarre Event PostponedDue to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, we regret to inform you that our TINTAMARRE event as well as our evening conce...

Mar 18, 2020

Melfort's Northern Lights Gallery Using Facebook Page to Keep Kids Busy with Art

During these times - people are stepping up to social distance but to also find ways to help.Melfort, SK's Northern Lights Gallery is setting up projects on their Facebook page - to help families with...

Mar 18, 2020

Northern Light Bluegass & Old Tyme Music Society Event Cancellations

The current Covid-19 crisis is an area of concern that we at Northern Lights are monitoring closely. We continue to keep an eye on the outcomes of the measures being put in place for our safety and th...

Mar 18, 2020

Cleaning protocols, stock assessed at local stores amid COVID-19 outbreak

A local grocery store is announcing some operational changes amid the COVID-19 situation. Lake Country Co-op is designating a special time slot for older and vulnerable customers to do their food shop...

Mar 18, 2020 Bare shelves in the Prince Albert Walmart last weekend. (submitted photo)

P.A. bus driver 'fighting for his life in hospital' after assault, family says

David Maxemiuk is well liked by everyone who knows him, and that's why his family say they cannot comprehend why the 61-year-old was brutally attacked in broad daylight and left to die.Maxemiuk remain...

Mar 17, 2020 The back alley in the 200 block of Ninth St. E. was taped off by police on Sunday. (submitted photo)

Saskatchewan RCMP detachments to remain open, officers available amidst COVID-19 concerns

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatchewan RCMP is letting the public know that despite the restriction of social distancing, members are still available. However, there will be a new response protoco...

Mar 17, 2020 (submitted photo/RCMP)

Business as usual for some local seniors

It's business as usual for some Meadow Lake seniors who have chosen to stay indoors amongst each other during the novel Coronavirus pandemic. The current government and health advice is for everyone t...

Mar 17, 2020 (Nicole Reis/ meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Humboldt Chamber of Commerce's Mark of Excellence Awards postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

The Mark of Excellence Awards hosted by the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce has become the latest event postponed or cancelled as a result of concerns around COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Government recently...

Mar 17, 2020 (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

P.A. closes city facilities

Non-essential Prince Albert city facilities, including arenas and the library have closed. The measures were announced Tuesday afternoon to limit the risk of transmission of COVID-19. City Hall remain...

Mar 17, 2020 As of 4 p.m. Tuesday the Alfred Jenkins Field House will be closed. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Shellbrook facilities winding down in response to COVID-19 concerns

By the end of the week all facilities in the Town of Shellbrook will be closing temporarily which includes the curling rink, community hall and the movie theatre.Administrator Kelly Hoare told paNOW t...

Mar 17, 2020 (file photo/paNOW Staff)