Events

Ceremony planned for service members killed in helicopter crash

OTTAWA - The Canadian Armed Forces is planning to hold a ramp ceremony Wednesday to honour the six service members who went down with a military helicopter that crashed off the coast of Greece, even t...

May 04, 2020 Crew members aboard HMCS Fredericton pay their respects to the fallen during the vigil for the deceased members of the CH-148 Cyclone accident on May 1, 2020 in this handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO, Canadian Armed Forces, Able Seaman Madison Cross

One dead, five missing after helicopter crash off Greece, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says six people were aboard the Canadian Forces helicopter that crashed off Greece during a training exercise.One body has been recovered and five remain missing...

Apr 30, 2020

Saskatchewan Summer Games postponed to 2021

The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed to next year, due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.Originally scheduled to take place in Lloydminster from July 26 to Aug. 1, t...

Apr 29, 2020 The medals will have to wait until next summer to be handed out, after it was announced the Saskatchewan Summer Games will be postponed to July 2021. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Summer Games)

Moe ‘less positive’ about possibility of large gatherings at events

Scott Moe hasn't ruled out a summer including CFL games at Mosaic Stadium, Country Thunder in Craven or Canada Day festivities around Saskatchewan.But he hasn't exactly told people to buy their ticket...

Apr 28, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

P.A. police ask public to keep 'safe distance' from high flowing North Saskatchewan River

On early Sunday morning, the North Saskatchewan River started to roar as it had its annual spring ice break up. This has led to flooding along the riverbank, at Little Red River park and areas along t...

Apr 26, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River broke on Sunday morning. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

Mass killing in Nova Scotia began with attack, binding of girlfriend: source

HALIFAX - A source close to the investigation says a killer's murderous rampage across Nova Scotia began with him attacking and binding his girlfriend, and that she managed to escape and eventual...

Apr 24, 2020

Lakeland event COVID-19 cases: reaction

The President of the Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club said he learned about two cases of COVID-19, through social media.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said two people, including one who served...

Mar 26, 2020 (Facebook/ Lakeland Tree Dodgers Snowmobile Club)

Mass suspended at P.A. diocese

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert is making big changes amid the COVID-19 pandemic.In a letter, Bishop Albert Thvenot announced that until further notice masses will be cancelled. Parishione...

Mar 20, 2020 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert has suspended all masses for the foreseeable future. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Hockey Canada cancels all sanctioned games,activities

After a day of cancellations and postponements in higher leagues of the game, Hockey Canada announced late Thursday that it too would follow suite because of the risks associated with COVID-19. All sa...

Mar 12, 2020 (Website/Hockey Canada)

Highly anticipated Telemiracle 44 happening this weekend

Meadow Lake Kinsmen and Kinettes are getting ready for the highly anticipated Telemiracle fundraiser this weekend. Local restaurants are involved in raising funds for Telemiracle through the community...

Mar 06, 2020 (Facebook/KinMeadow)