Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Sask. privacy commissioner releases 2018-19 annual report
The Saskatchewan Information and Privacy Commissioner's 2018-19 annual report focuses on modernizing legislation in a digital world.In his report released Thursday, Ronald Kruzeniski called for the "m...
Jun 27, 2019 Ronald Kruzeniski, Saskatchewan's information and privacy commissioner, releases his 2018-19 annual report on June 27, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Elders and officials play role in HIV testing campaign
For Teena Dumais-Clarke, being tested publicly for HIV is about being a role model."It's important for the community, they need to do this for their family and for their own health," the health direct...
Jun 27, 2019 Elder Gordon Keewatin with the PAGC gets his finger pricked by Tosin Adebayo of NITHA as part of national HIV Testing Day. (Glenn Hicks/paNOW Staff)
Province posts lower than project deficit, year-end financial report shows
Saskatchewan's financial health for 2018-19 was better than expected, according to the provincial government.Figures released by the provincial government on Thursday showed that Saskatchewan finished...
Jun 27, 2019 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer. (file photo/980 CJME)
Province to stop maintaining roadside rest stops
Roadside rest stops may soon disappear across the province.In a media release sent to 650 CKOM, Matthew Glover, a media relations officer on the province's executive council, said operations to mainta...
Jun 27, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Sask. children's museum set to open
It will be an exciting day for children and parents alike Friday, as Saskatchewan's first children's museum opens its doors to the public.Nutrien Wonderhub, located in Saskatoon's Mendel Building, ope...
Jun 27, 2019 An installation by artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam will feature at the Nutrien Wonderhub when it opens in 2019. (Submitted photo/kidapproved.ca)
Broncos restock board of directors, show finances after unique season
The Humboldt Broncos' 2018-19 season was abnormal for a Junior A Hockey Club.Entering its annual general meeting on Wednesday, June 26, the Broncos had five directors and finished with six new members...
Jun 27, 2019 The Humboldt Broncos added six new directors to its board during the annual general meeting on June 26, with Jamie Brockman (third left) returning as president. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Producers disappointed, call for resolution as China bans Canadian meat exports
Producers are calling for action after receiving word of a Chinese suspension on all Canadian meat exports.News of the move came late Tuesday after China said it found counterfeit veterinary certifica...
Jun 26, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Humboldt Strong Community Foundation dissolves after revealing financial statements
The Humboldt Strong Community Foundation is no more.During its first and only annual general meeting on Tuesday, June 25, the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation Board of Directors voted to dissolve ...
Jun 26, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)
Utah anglers net more than $6,000 in fines after overfishing
Eight Utah anglers are on the hook for more than $6,000 in fines after conservation officers confiscated 51 walleye at a float plane base in La Ronge. That's according to the Ministry of Environment, ...
Jun 25, 2019 These fillets were seized from the anglers and later donated to Scattered Site Outreach Program. (Government of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
Sask. carbon tax appeal heading to Supreme Court on Dec. 5
Saskatchewan's challenge of the carbon tax is to be heard by the Supreme Court of Canada on Dec. 5.The provincial government previously announced it would appeal the decision of the Saskatchewan Court...
Jun 25, 2019 (Lisa Schick/CJME News Staff)