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400 foreigners stranded in Panama after 'tribal' festival
PLAYA CHIQUITA, Panama - Between 400 and 500 foreigners are stranded in Panama after a "tribal" festival and music event ended with many of them being quarantined at the concert site near the Caribbea...
Mar 18, 2020
Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears
DETROIT - Concerns about the spreading coronavirus are forcing most of North America's auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler, Honda and Toyota said they would...
Mar 18, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW March 18, 2020
News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Senior Reporter Nigel Maxwell and Reporter Alison Sandstrom about the provinces State of Emergency and the impacts on Prince Albert.
Mar 18, 2020
P.A. responds to COVID-19 State of Emergency
Prince Albert Mayor Greg Dionne says he's confident Prince Albert will pull through the COVID-19 pandemic as a community, but acknowledged the sobering reality that the local economy will be hit hard....
Mar 18, 2020 Saskpro gym is one of a number of businesses that have to close or are facing restricted business protocols following the State of Emergency declared for Saskatchewan Wednesday (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
For the love of the game; Part two
Instead of reading another sports cancellation or pause, here is a refreshing breath of fresh air as the For the love of the game series continues. Part two of the series today features the Carlton Cr...
Mar 18, 2020 Gage Grassick was one of four Crusaders to reach out and talk about how they fell in love with basketball. (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Malls remain open, patrons encouraged to follow protocols
With numerous facilities and businesses closing in Prince Albert including the library, pool and the Senior's Advocacy Centre, residents may be flocking to the city's two malls for relief.Both the Gat...
Mar 18, 2020 A sign posted at Prince Albert's Gateway Mall. (submitted photo)
FSIN declares state of emergency
A state of emergency has been declared by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive as a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic. "Many of our First Nations are not prepared for ...
Mar 18, 2020 FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said some First Nations don't have the supplies to deal with COVID-19. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Get out of jail? Inmates fearful of virus argue for release
NEW YORK - Coronavirus has become a "get out of jail" card for hundreds of low-level inmates across the country, and even hard-timers are seeking their freedom with the argument that it's not a matter...
Mar 18, 2020
Trump's economic rescue package could approach $1 trillion
WASHINGTON - In a massive federal effort, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people - par...
Mar 18, 2020
Government of Saskatchewan declares State of Emergency
The Government of Saskatchewan has declared a State of Emergency as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 pandemic grow and the number of cases in the province doubled from eight to 16 overnight."There...
Mar 18, 2020 Premier Scott Moe announcing the State of Emergency on March 18, 2020. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)
