Saskatchewan

Coroner issues report on Humboldt Broncos crash

The Saskatchewan Coroners Service has made a number of recommendations after investigating the April 6 crash between a semi-trailer unit and the bus carrying the SJHL's Humboldt Broncos.Sixteen people...

Feb 25, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff) : Glynn Brothen

Case involving death of Prince Albert man moves to preliminary hearing

Three days have been set aside this week for a preliminary hearing involving a Prince Albert man, charged in the shooting death of another hunter...Austyn Adamko has been charged with four offences in...

Feb 25, 2019 Jordan Darchuk was shot and killed in September of 2017. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Extreme cold warning issued

Wind chill values of -40 C are expected to develop as a cold arctic ridge settles over Saskatchewan.Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for the northern half of the province and for ...

Feb 24, 2019 Environment Canada has issued an extreme cold warning for much of the province. (Chris Carr/CKOM) : Teena Monteleone

Moe in Washington, pushing for end to steel tariffs

Premier Scott Moe spent much of this past week nearly 3,000 km from home, but he kept much of his attention right on Saskatchewan's problems.He was part of a delegation of three premiers who attended ...

Feb 23, 2019 Premier Scott Moe was part of a delegation of three premiers who attended the National Governor’s Association meeting in Washington, D.C. this week. (File photo/CKOM) : Teena Monteleone

Muskoday, MLTC among First Nations approved for self-generation energy projects

A solar power project capable of producing up to 324 kilowatts of electricity will soon take shape on the Muskoday First Nation (MFN). The community is home to one of 23 solar projects and 15 flare ga...

Feb 22, 2019 (Alexander Manykin/Dreamstime.com) : Alexander Manykin (Alex3)

Father-daughter duo finish Canadian Challenge a paw-length apart

It was a moment to hold on to for the Walker family of Pierceland, as a father-daughter duo finished the Canadian Challenge 12-dog race in La Ronge only seconds apart. Gerry Walker and his daughter, D...

Feb 22, 2019 Father-daughter duo Gerry Walker and Dee Eaves are seen moments before crossing the finish line. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Sask. Workers Compensation Board sees increase in mental health claims

Mental health is no longer the taboo subject it once was, and with the rise of mental health discussions, there has also been a rise in mental health related Workers Compensation Board (WCB) claims.Ov...

Feb 22, 2019 Women's event in Prince Albert Friday, Feb. 22, 2019.. (Photo by Brady Bateman/The Press) : Brady Bateman

Concern for measles outbreak in Sask. remains low according to Health Authority

A recent outbreak of the measles in Vancouver is being watched with keen interest by the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), but the SHA's medical director for immunizations and travel health, believ...

Feb 22, 2019 (The Canadian Press)

Impaired driving remains a problem: SGI

January's traffic safety spotlight results are in, and it seems that too many people aren't getting the message to find a safe ride home.There were 224 impaired driving related offences province-wide ...

Feb 22, 2019 (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Regina awarded 2020 Grey Cup

The CFL has decided to stage another celebration in Rider Nation.CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie announced Thursday the 2020 Grey Cup will be played in Regina. The Saskatchewan Roughriders' bid to pla...

Feb 21, 2019 Mosaic Stadium will play host to the 2020 Grey Cup. (file photo/CJME Staff) : Tyler Marr