Events

SARM President expects 'lively discussion' at convention

Delegates attending this week's Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention in Saskatoon are hoping for more details on some big issues affecting the province.SARM president Ray...

Mar 12, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)

Round dance helps mark anniversary

The Northern Lights Casino is celebrating its twenty-third birthday.In this spirit, the casino put on a round dance at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre Saturday night. Casino General Manager Ric...

Mar 10, 2019 Song and dance filled the Allen Bird Memorial Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Over 170 of P.A. and region's finest four-legged friends strut their stuff

The Prince Albert Exhibition Centre went to the dogs Saturday.The Prince Albert Kennel and Obedience Club welcomed 175 dogs to town to take part in their dog show. The local kennel club usually hosts ...

Mar 09, 2019 Over 170 dogs were shown to the judges Saturday at the P.A. Exhibition Centre (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Getting off the pot and getting tested

An uncomfortable topic, but a necessary one. That's the idea behind March's Colorectal Cancer Awareness month.Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Canada and affects more ...

Mar 08, 2019 (submitted photo/Sask. Cancer Agency)

Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle

A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle.The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money du...

Mar 06, 2019 elemiracle 43 wrapped up at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 3, 2019. (Telemiracle/Facebook)

Telemiracle weekend set to kick off in Saskatchewan

For the 43rd year in a row, Saskatchewan will be asked to "ring those phones!"The Kinsmen Telemiracle fundraising telethon starts Saturday night at TCU Place in Saskatoon.Telemiracle chair Adam Logue ...

Mar 01, 2019 Volunteers take donations over the phone at Telemiracle 42 in Regina on March 4, 2018.(Submitted photo/980 CJME)

Meadow Lake Kinsmen gearing up for Telemiracle event

The Meadow Lake Kinsmen are once again getting ready to host the Telemiracle 43 marathon coming up this weekend. Kinsmen and Telemiracle committee member Duane Horvey is looking forward to the event a...

Feb 28, 2019 The Meadow Lake Kinsmen Telemiracle 43 event will take place March 2 and 3 at the Meadow Lake Civic Centre. (submitted photo/Duane Horvey) : Angela Brown

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)

Who has Saskatchewan's coldest rink?

It all started during a provincial game in Edam.Coming off the ice, hands and feet were frozen, and there were warnings from others during the deep freeze of February that Edam's rink was, in fact, th...

Feb 21, 2019

Iconic race set to begin at Elk Ridge

Sled dog racers from across the country are preparing for the running of the 22nd Annual Canadian Challenge.The race follows an iconic route. Beginning at Elk Ridge Resort, riders and dogs will follow...

Feb 18, 2019