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Warm weather leads to high Saskaloppet turnout
The Don Allen Saskaloppet attracted 317 skiers from across Saskatchewan. The annual event was held Feb. 28 and March 1, and it usually attracts around 200 skiers. Organizers of the competition, which ...
Mar 04, 2025

Rate increases coming to recreation facilities
User rates for recreational venues will see an increase for the first time in two years including a 4.5 per cent increase at the Battleford Arena and the Alex Dillabough Center. The report by Battlefo...
Mar 04, 2025

Municipalities, rights groups concerned about Quebec bill on integrating immigrants
MONTREAL - Quebec municipalities and human rights groups are voicing concerns about proposed legislation that would require newcomers to abide by a set of common values. They say the new bill on cultu...
Mar 04, 2025

Trump administration is set to drop lawsuit pushing Idaho to allow emergency abortions, filing shows
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is expected to drop a federal lawsuit pushing for emergency abortions in Idaho, which has a strict ban on the procedure, according to court documents filed T...
Mar 04, 2025

Analyst calls on Canada's military to fix white supremacy problem before it starts
EDMONTON - An Alberta-based analyst asked by the military to study white supremacy in its ranks says if it doesn't want the problem to take root, it should take action against a culture that gives it ...
Mar 04, 2025

Jacobs and McEwen post victories to remain unbeaten at Montana's Brier
KELOWNA, B.C. - Alberta's Brad Jacobs and Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen posted victories Tuesday to remain unbeaten at the Montana's Brier. McEwen led the Pool B standings at 5-0 after a 7-5 win over Yuk...
Mar 04, 2025

'Team Rustad' prevails at B.C. Conservative AGM, leader says difference is strength
NANAIMO, B.C. - "Team Rustad" has prevailed at the B.C. Conservatives' first annual general meeting since storming into the province's mainstream political scene in last year's election and becoming t...
Mar 04, 2025

First Marshals to start work in June, 50 officers to be hired by end of 2025
With the first class of 10 officers onboarding at the new Saskatchewan Marshal Service, paNOW reached out to Chief Marshal Rob Cameron for some more details on how, when and where the service will bec...
Mar 04, 2025

Three North Stars recognized for their outstanding play
After coming off a weekend sweep over the Estevan Bruins and now on a four game win streak with a playoff spot clinched, the Battlefords North Stars have had three players receive Saskatchewan Junior ...
Mar 04, 2025

Energy, trade investments 'imperative' in rocky times: Canada Infrastructure Bank CEO
The head of the Canada Infrastructure Bank says the power and export-enabling projects the Crown corporation backs are more crucial than ever as trade tumult intensifies with the United States. "In th...
Mar 04, 2025