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Coronach ‘open for business’ with transition money announced Friday
First with the oil downturn starting in 2014 and now with federal regulations moving the country away from coal, southeast Saskatchewan's economy is hurting.But on Friday, the provincial government an...
Mar 01, 2020 Coronach's mayor Trevor Schnell, Feb. 28, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saturday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Saturday...WHLEverett 4, Kelowna 1Kamloops 6, Prince George 3Brandon 4, Lethbridge 3Medicine Hat 2, Regina 0Prince Albert 3, Saskatoon 0Edmonton 4, Red Deer 0Portland 6, Seat...
Mar 01, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff).
North Stars fall 3-1 to Klippers as regular season concludes
The Battlefords North Stars fell 3-1 to the rival Klippers in Kindersley Saturday night, to close out their regular season at the West Central Events Centre. Liam Fraser scored the game winner for the...
Mar 01, 2020 Despite their loss, Saturday was not without its bright spots for the North Stars, as forward Quintin Loon-Stewardson picked up his team leading 30th goal of the season to hit the benchmark in the final game of the schedule. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Travel not recommended as blizzard like conditions hit parts of province
The Saskatchewan RCMP are advising the public about unfavourable weather moving east from the western part of the province. Travel is not recommended with difficult road conditions Saturday night and ...
Feb 29, 2020 (Saskatchewan Highway Hotline)
Beechy fundraiser ‘absolutely more than we expected’: Organizer
After some uncertainty, the NHL alumni game went off without a hitch in Beechy Friday night.Organizers were left scrambling Wednesday when they learned the main attraction-the Montreal Canadiens alumn...
Feb 29, 2020 Former NHLers took the ice in Beechy Feb. 28, 2020 for a fundraising alumni game. (Beechy Events/Twitter)
Sask. Métis progress towards self-governance in Saskatoon
Since signing a historic agreement with the federal government last summer that recognized their rights, Mtis Nations Saskatchewan (MN-S) have been moving toward self-governance.A two-day conference i...
Feb 29, 2020 A Metis land claim for roughly 122,000 square km was filed at Saskatoon's Court of Queen's Bench on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Stars look to stay hot, cap season on high note in Kindersley
While it may feel like just yesterday the Battlefords North Stars opened their season with back-to-back wins over the rival Klippers; the team will now draw the campaign to a close Saturday hoping to ...
Feb 29, 2020 Stars’ forward Ryland McNinch picked up his sixth goal of the season Friday night at the Civic Centre, and has now scored in back-to-back games heading into Saturday night’s matchup against the Klippers. (Martin Martinson/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Stock market drop a ‘blip’ compared to 2008: financial analyst
A Saskatoon financial analyst is shrugging off comparisons between this week's stock market drop and the 2008 financial crisis.Stock markets plummeted more than anytime since October 2008 through the ...
Feb 29, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Education professor weighs in on changing classrooms
Imagine teaching a class where some students are still learning English, some have learning disabilities and others have diagnosed behavioural issues.That's how education experts describe the reality ...
Feb 29, 2020 (CJME News Staff)
Friday's Scoreboard
Here are the results from Friday...WHLBrandon 3, Calgary 2Everett 4, Kelowna 3 (OT)Lethbridge 5, Edmonton 4 (SO)Moose Jaw 6, Swift Current 2Kamloops 6, Prince George 1Red Deer 2, Winnipeg 1Medicine Ha...
Feb 29, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff).