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Large P.A. trade show postponed due to COVID-19
The P.A. Exhibition Association has announced the Focus on Women Trade Show and Sale will not take place as planned this weekend due to the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The annual event attracts ven...
Mar 12, 2020 Shoppers peruse vendor's stalls at 2019's Focus on Women Trade Show and Sale. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Police seek fifth suspect, following West Flat weapons bust
As many as five people could be facing charges in connection to a violent incident in Prince Albert Tuesday night.A woman told police she was threatened by several people with a firearm. The incident ...
Mar 12, 2020 A layout of the weapons and items seized by Prince Albert Police after an incident Tuesday night. (Submitted photo/ Prince Albert Police Service)
P.A.'s Keays can't compete in European Cup in judo due to COVID-19
Thanks to some great performances throughout the judo season from Prince Albert's Jannessa Keays, she earned her way to qualify to global judo events in Portugal and Germany. But she won't be able to ...
Mar 12, 2020 Dakota Webb from Victoria, B.C., and Prince Albert's Jannessa Keays (right) pose with their medals at the Edmonton International Judo Championship. (Submitted photo/Robyn Keays)
Tisdale student visit postponed
The rural skills tour coming to Tisdale this weekend has been postponed du to COVID-19.About 40 students from Saskatoon were supposed to tour the hospital and the town.Organizers hope to reschedule at...
Mar 12, 2020 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Best selling author and motivational speaker, Allan Kehler bringing his message to the northeast
One of Canada's most sought-after mental health speakers will be in Melfort in one week's time.Author of MENtal Health: It's time to talk, Allan Kehler will speak to a crowd at the Kerry Vickar Centre...
Mar 12, 2020 Author and motivational speaker Allan Kehler will be in Melfort next Thursday. (Facebook/Allan Kehler)
SJHL to continue postseason for time being amid COVID-19 epidemic
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is taking part in a conference call Thursday to discuss the future of the SJHL playoffs, in light of the mounting COVID-19 outbreak. In light of the recent...
Mar 12, 2020 The SJHL will continue their playoff schedule, at least for the time being, with three games around the league Friday. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Hoback suspends face-to-face service on Coronavirus concerns
Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback is temporarily closing his Prince Albert and Nipawin offices to face-to-face service in response to the novel Coronavirus. Matters will be handled by phone, email and vid...
Mar 12, 2020 P.A. MP Randy Hoback is self-monitoring his own health situation. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Carlton senior signs with Blue Devils
Prince Albert's Alex Soyko has a big move coming up.The 18-year-old Carlton senior accepted a scholarship at University of King's College in Halifax, and will play basketball next season for the Blue ...
Mar 12, 2020 Crusaders guard Alex Soyko catches a stretch pass during the Kelly Smith Invitational Tournament on Saturday at Ecole St. Mary. Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff
Tow truck drivers rally to share important message
Some Prince Albert tow truck companies want to remind drivers about the importance of slowing down and moving over when they see flashing lights.On Wednesday evening drivers from Gateway North Towing,...
Mar 12, 2020 Around 10 tow trucks from three different companies gathered on Highway 2 north of P.A. Wednesday to remind drivers to slow down and move over. (submitted photo/Mishelle Pilot Photography)
Hand sanitizer popularity amid COVID-19 leading to empty store shelves
We've all heard the footage and seen the commotion as people purchase large amounts of toilet paper as COVID-19 spreads world-wide.But another item is proving to be flying off the shelves - hand sanit...
Mar 12, 2020 Many of the stores northeastNOW has talked to are sold out of hand sanitizer. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)