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Sask. RCMP issues warrants for four suspects in online romance schemes
One man has been arrested and Canada-wide warrants have been issued for four other men in connection with online romance scams.According to a media release Thursday from the RCMP, the five men were li...
Apr 16, 2020 (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)

SIGA prepared to protect guests when allowed to re-open
While their properties across Saskatchewan are closed, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is telling patrons they will be taking precautions when they get the green light to re-open.In a ...
Apr 16, 2020 All of SIGA's casinos across Saskatchewan remain closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Agent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits
AURORA, Colo. - Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Joby Branion tol...
Apr 16, 2020

Jays manager Charlie Montoyo says front office and players staying connected
Like many workplaces in the COVID-19 era, the Toronto Blue Jays have used regular Zoom video calls to stay connected during the pandemic. Manager Charlie Montoyo recently offered a chan...
Apr 16, 2020

Agent: NFL star Von Miller has COVID-19, is in good spirits
AURORA, Colo. - Von Miller's agent says the NFL star has tested positive for the coronavirus and wanted to come forward with his diagnosis to show doubters how serious the disease is. Joby Branion tol...
Apr 16, 2020

R.M. of North Battleford passes budget
The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 passed its 2020 municipal budget Wednesday.During a "socially distanced" meeting, council approved a budget that will be the fourth consecutive with no tax rate in...
Apr 16, 2020 The R.M. of North Battleford was able to avoid raising taxes, despite the addition of a new fire department. (submitted photo/R.M. of North Battleford)

Expect a different NHL when it resumes, says Flames general manager
CALGARY - The thought of the Calgary Flames playing games without fans in the Saddledome makes Brad Treliving shudder. The Flames general manager says he and the players would accept that scenari...
Apr 16, 2020

City looks at Haven-4-Eight Rooming House financial challenges
The City of North Battleford is looking into financial challenges related to the Haven-4-Eight Rooming House project. The Battlefords Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre that runs the facility is concer...
Apr 16, 2020 (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

AAA Sharks announce team award winners for 2019-20
The Battlefords AAA Sharks announced their year-end team awards on Thursday. Goaltender, Haylie Biever took home Most Valuable Player and the Leadership Award; while Madison Glynn was named Top Defens...
Apr 16, 2020 The Battlefords AAA Sharks’ award recipients: Top (L-R): Haylie Biever, Kiana McNinch, Madison Glynn. Bottom (L-R): Ava Cole, Yelena Zaleschuk, Ryder Milne. (sfu18aaahl.com)

‘I’ll never forgive him for doing any of that’: La Loche shooting victim
A sense of relief for many accompanied Thursday's news that the Supreme Court of Canada would not hear an appeal from a young offender who was sentenced as an adult in a mass shooting in La Loche.Rand...
Apr 16, 2020 Police outside the Dene High School building in La Loche, Sask. following a shooting in January 2016. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)