Events

P.A. Biz Awards postponed

The Samuel McLeod Business Awards have been postponed until further notice, amid growing concerns over COVID-19.The event was scheduled for April 2. In a press release Friday, the Prince Albert and Di...

Mar 13, 2020 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Northeast Christian Academy hosting 'Taste of the World' on Saturday

The Northeast Christian Academy in Melfort is hosting a delicious fundraiser on the weekend.The Taste of the World cultural supper event will take place Saturday at Northeast Christian Fellowship on M...

Mar 13, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)

Dogs from across the country compete in local show

Amid cancellations and suspensions of events and sports because of COVID-19, there is still a massive event taking place this weekend.On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Prince Albert Kennel and Obedie...

Mar 13, 2020 At least 175 dogs per show will take place in the event. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

SJHL coaches and governors to meet to discuss future of season Friday morning

Following last night's announcement that the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) would be postponing their playoffs "until further notice," league coaches and governors are set to meet late Frida...

Mar 13, 2020 (battlefordsNOW file photo)

Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities

After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...

Mar 12, 2020 (Website/Hockey Canada)

Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities

After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...

Mar 12, 2020

UPDATE - SJHL postseason postponed due to COVID-19

Breaking news - The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has postponed all playoff games "until further notice," due to COVID-19. GAME 5 UPDATE Tomorrow's Game against @SJHL_Hawks has been Postpon...

Mar 12, 2020 While the initial plan was to continue with the playoff games scheduled Friday, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League announced Thursday evening the league will be postponing the playoffs in the wake of COVID-19. (File photo/battlefordsNOW)

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)

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)