Tag Archives: Events

Hazee Awards postponed, but not cancelled, among COVID-19 pandemic
The Chapel Gallery announced this week, the postponement of its second annual Hazee Art Awards, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Last spring marked the inaugural year of the Hazee Art Awards for Young Ar...
Apr 03, 2020 Pictured here, people admire the artwork shared at the 2019 Hazee Art Awards. The awards will go ahead at a later date this year, once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. (submitted photo/Matt Jacques)

'A trickle-down effect,' Local non-profits feeling effects of COVID-19 cancelations/postponement
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a far-reaching impact on many organizations across the country, and those in the Battlefords' community are no different.The mandate of social distancing and the limit of...
Apr 02, 2020 The annual smoker, hosted by the Battlefords Wildlife Federation, is just one of the many community events that has been effected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations such as the Wildlife Federation and Historic Battleford Lions Club have felt the impact, but are staying optimistic during trying times. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)

Community Powwow postponed amid COVID-19 concerns
One of the organizers of the annual Heart of The Youth Community Powwow in Prince Albert says it "hurts my heart" the colourful gathering planned for the spring can't proceed.It was set for May 22 at ...
Apr 01, 2020 The third annual Heart of The Youth Community Powwow in Prince Albert was expected to draw around 4,000 people this year. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

The effects of COVID-19 on funeral services
The global COVID-19 pandemic has far-reaching effects on everything from daily work schedules, to sports and entertainment and other events throughout the province, as it has around the world. Another...
Mar 30, 2020 Many in the community are holding small graveside services, while postponing larger-scale gatherings with extended family and friends until the COVID-19 pandemic is over. (submitted photo/Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium)

City and community organizations look to help homeless during COVID-19
The City of Prince Albert and other groups are looking to help the city's homeless during the current crisis.Municipal representatives along with officials from the provincial and federal governments ...
Mar 30, 2020 Jim Toye has been meeting with other levels of government and social services groups to find a way to help homeless people during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Alison Sandstrom/paNOW Staff)

Relay for Life plans halted
The Canadian Cancer Society has cancelled all in-person fundraising events and initiatives until the end of the summer, which includes Prince Albert's Relay for Life event.The popular fundraising even...
Mar 30, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Youth Evolution hosting virtual dance party
As more events move to an online platform during social distancing, the Melfort Youth Evolution has decided to host a virtual dance party.Youth Coordinator Kathryn Carswell said social connection duri...
Mar 30, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Youth Evolution)

Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair postponed
Another spring event in the northeast that has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair - hosted by the Tisdale Ramblers Senior Hockey Club - won't run at t...
Mar 27, 2020 Northeast residents will need to wait a few more months before getting their dancing boots on for the Tisdale Rambler Rodeo Cabaret. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)

COVID-19 forces big changes in funeral industry
Funeral homes in Prince Albert are adapting amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.Funerals are still allowed to take place, but they are limited in size to 10 people and social distancing is required. Drew Gra...
Mar 27, 2020 COVID-19 has forced funeral homes in Prince Albert to make changes. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Local photographer bringing 'Front Steps Project' to northeast communities
A local photographer is hoping to brighten some family's days, while also raising money for the North East SPCA (NESPCA).Tarynn Freed currently lives in Kinistino and was teaching before the COVID-19 ...
Mar 27, 2020 Freed's mother poses with her dogs as an example of what pictures could look like from the "Front Steps Project" shoots on Saturday, March 28. (Submitted Photo/Tarynn Freed Photography)