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SIGA temporarily shutters properties across province

Prince Albert's Northern Lights Casino, along with Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford and Gold Horse in Lloyminster will be closed as of Tuesday. They are among all seven Saskatchewan Indian Gaming...

Mar 16, 2020 All seven SIGA casinos are shutting down temporarily as of Monday night due to concerns about COVID-19. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

P.A.police roll out COVID-19 response

The Prince Albert Police Service is taking a number of steps to help limit possible public exposure to COVID-19 including the temporary closure of the new downtown substation.The building helps house ...

Mar 16, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Local agencies discuss COVID-19 strategy for less fortunate

As the general public rushes out to stock up on soap and hygiene products, the city's less fortunate are being left behind according to the head of the Prince Albert YWCA.The YWCA helps provide servic...

Mar 16, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Local residents offer essentials delivery in wake of COVID-19

A local Battlefords resident is reaching out to those who may need help while the government encourages more social distancing during the COVID-19 outbreak.Jacqueline Reynolds and a group of friends a...

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Seniors group responding to pandemic

The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre is taking steps to protect members during this pandemic.The organization has suspended all events and programming scheduled for March and April in response to...

Mar 16, 2020 The Prince Albert Seniors Advocacy Centre has cancelled events and programming. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)

North Stars’ camaraderie: Reflecting on the team’s key ingredient to success

"Uh.. can you repeat the question?" North Stars' forward, Carson Reagan said with a sheepish grin. It's not Reagan's fault he's distracted, as by this point - about a minute into his Player Profile in...

Mar 16, 2020 Stars’ forwards Matthias Urbanski and Kaden Boser pose for a quick picture at Stars' practice between drills this season. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Town of Nipawin closing facilities due to COVID-19

The Town of Nipawin has announced a number of closures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.Their news release today said the town's top priorities are the health, safety, and well-being of employees and...

Mar 16, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

MLBEX awards postponed amid Coronavirus concerns

Meadow Lake's Chamber of Commerce will delay the Meadow Lake Business Excellence Awards (MLBEX) this Friday as precaution against COVID-19. Trevor Dignean, an administrator from the Chamber, told mead...

Mar 16, 2020 (submitted photo/Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page)

Possible COVID case turns out negative

The Rural Municipalities (R.M.) of Prince Albert and Buckland remain COVID-19 free, following news of a false alarm.The decision was made Sunday night to close the central office on River Street becau...

Mar 16, 2020 The central office for the Rural Municipalities of Buckland and Prince Albert is located in Prince Albert at 99 River St. E . (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

P.A. schools respond to provincial closure

Prince Albert's school divisions are responding to the government decision announced Monday that all school classes in the province will be suspended indefinitely from Friday. The last day of school f...

Mar 16, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announces the decision to close the province's schools. (Sarah Mills/Twitter)