Ghosts and black cats are popping up all over Prince Albert, as people begin to get into the spirit of Halloween. (Trevor Redden/paNOW Staff)

By Trevor Redden

Sights of the Season

Halloween scenes in Prince Albert despite trick-or-treating concerns

Oct 9, 2020 | 12:51 PM

Fall traditions may have a different look and feel this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued advisories on how to approach thanksgiving and Halloween, encouraging social distancing and virtual options over traditional gatherings.

When it comes to trick or treating, the SHA is permitting the traditional activity as long as certain measures are in place. This includes encouraging participants who are not in the same household or extended household to maintain two metres distance at all times. No direct physical contact should occur between trick-or-treaters and people distributing Halloween treats, and people are encouraged to use tongs to hand out candy.

All the measures and restrictions don’t limit people’s ability to dress up their houses for the season. All across Prince Albert, families are getting in the spirit with festive adornments for all to see.

No leaves are wasted on this local lawn. Yardwork has an extra flourish this time of year. (Trevor Redden/paNOW Staff)

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You can now grab your pumpkin spice latte and take a spooky spin around the city to see scenes like this. (Submitted photo)

This garden bed has become a temporary graveyard as a Prince Albert home owner prepares for Halloween. (Submitted photo)

You’ve heard of Giant Tiger, but what about a giant spider? This Prince Albert resident may need to call pest control. (Trevor Redden/paNOW Staff)

If you’re dressing up your house and yard for Halloween, please feel free to share a picture of your seasonal décor in the Facebook comments of this post.

Some opting out

While many are going ahead with decorating their homes to show their Halloween spirit, one popular spot in Prince Albert has decided to leave the goblins and ghouls off the grass this year. The Adams family, who typically adorn their home and lawn on 15^th avenue east with an impressive display of decorations, have decided to take the year off. The decision was made to avoid attracting large crowds and putting themselves and community members at risk.

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