Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan loses to Northern Ontario after tense extra end
Saskatchewan could've used a little less roll and a little more rock Wednesday night.The team lost 4-3 in an extra end to Northern Ontario on the last night of the round-robin at the Scotties Tourname...
Feb 20, 2020 Saskatchewan third Stefanie Lawton calls on her sweepers during a game Sunday at the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. (Andrew Klaver Photography/Curling Cana
FSIN not surprised by Scheer’s ‘check their privilege’ comment
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) calls a recent comment by Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer disturbing and offensive but not surprising.On Friday, Scheer spoke to media at the pa...
Feb 19, 2020 Bobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations. (CKOM)
Peck leads Canadian Challenge sled dog race
The northern lights were dancing as mushers and their sled dog teams made their way through the Boreal forest as part of the Canadian Challenge.Amanda Grant from Unity, Sask. crossed the finish line f...
Feb 19, 2020 Musher Aaron Peck arrives at a rest stop Wednesday during the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. (Facebook/Canadian Challenge)
Moisture discrepancies hurt farmers
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is conducting research on grain moisture testers commonly used in the agriculture sector.CGC issued a memorandum on Feb. 3 when concerns were raised about inconsist...
Feb 19, 2020 A common Labtronics grain tester found on many Saskatchewan farms (submitted photo/Andrew Hawrysh)
Inquiry report is not an exoneration of Pinehouse Lake leadership: Minister Carr
A formal inquiry report released today in regards to the Northern Village of Pinehouse Lake is not an exoneration of local councillors. That's according to Government Relations Minister Lori Carr, who...
Feb 19, 2020 The report recommends the mayor and deputy-mayor should not be removed from council. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
New faces and perennial contenders highlight Saskatchewan Country Music Award nominations
This year's crop of Saskatchewan country music talent is abundant.Many of this year's nominees for the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA's) are country stars making waves in the industry across ...
Feb 19, 2020 Cal Gratton. (Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)
SJHL hands down long suspension after incident with on-ice official
For the second time this season, the SJHL has handed down a historic suspension.The latest incident to earn a long ban occurred Feb. 12 in a game between the Estevan Bruins and La Ronge Ice Wolves. Es...
Feb 19, 2020 La Ronge goaltender Liam McGarva was banned for 30 days following an on-ice incident on Feb. 12, 2020. (Twitter/La Ronge Ice Wolves)
Concerns raised over Saskatchewan ban on sex offenders changing names
REGINA - Questions are being raised about the Saskatchewan government's denying sex offenders the ability to legally change their names. The province has released details about an order of c...
Feb 19, 2020
Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race begins
Elk Ridge Resort went to the dogs Tuesday.The resort near Prince Albert National Park was the starting line for the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. This race saw competitors take to the trails for t...
Feb 18, 2020 The racers and their dogs started at Elk Ridge Resort Tuesday. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
‘A big smile on his face’: Team Sask. helps special-needs fan enjoy Scotties
Rylan Moir had a special day at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts.Moir, 17, has Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that can cause seizures and cognitive dysfunction. It makes it difficul...
Feb 18, 2020 Team Saskatchewan third Stefanie Lawton (left) and lead Kara Thevenot (right) give 17-year-old Rylan Moir (centre) a Team Saskatchewan shirt on Feb. 16, 2020. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)