Saskatchewan

Fighter jets scrambled over Prairies for exercise

Canadian and US F-15 and CF-18 fighter jets and other aircraft were scrambled Wednesday for a situation northeast of Prince Albert, Hudson Bay and Edmonton. It was all a simulation under the command o...

May 08, 2019 (submitted photo/Senior Airman Kahdija Slaughter/354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

Prince Albert region ferries back in operation

Motorists in the area may once again take advantage of some water-crossing shortcuts.Steve Shaheen, senior communications consultant with the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure said the province'...

May 08, 2019 Warm weather has cleared ice from the the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers, which means the province's ferries are back in action. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Roughrider Dan Clark hurt in car crash

Saskatchewan Roughrider Dan Clark was hurt in a car crash Tuesday afternoon.The offensive lineman was in a single vehicle accident while traveling home from a community event. He was speaking to kids ...

May 08, 2019 Joe Lozito and Dan Clark of the Riders at a game in Hamilton during the 2017 season. (Joe Lozito)

Saskatchewan’s lieutenant-governor diagnosed with cancer

Lt.-Gov. Tom Molloy is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer.The Office of the Lieutenant Governor made the announcement Tuesday.According to the Canadian Cancer Society, about 5,500 Canadians we...

May 07, 2019 Lt.-Gov. Tom Molloy is undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Lloydminster introducing 'scarecrow' cops to deter speeders

While they aren't much for conversation, some new recruits at the City of Lloydminster have proven to be top performers elsewhere. Known as traffic scarecrows, the Border City will roll out decoy offi...

May 07, 2019 Scarecrow cops, right, will soon hit the streets of Lloydminster in an effort to deter speeders. (supplied photo/Coquitlam RCMP)

Charges laid in weekend Meadow Lake domestic assault

Charges have been laid in connection with a serious domestic assault in Meadow Lake Sunday.RCMP said a 36-year-old man is facing charges for aggravated sexual assault, assault with a weapon and utteri...

May 06, 2019

Pet prep for emergencies

Don't forget about your pets when putting together preparations for any emergency.That's the key message from the province and SPCA on this Emergency Preparedness Week who are working together to prom...

May 06, 2019 Having a 72-hour emergency kit is just as important for that other member of your family, your pet. (submitted photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Thunderchld F.N. says farewell to Toronto visitors with a round dance

Thunderchild First Nation held a round dance on May 3 as part of a farewell to their 21 student visitors from Toronto.Students from James Cardinal McGuigan School spent one week living in Thunderchild...

May 06, 2019 Students from Toronto and members of Thunderchild First Nation join in on a round dance. (Nikita Ganovicheff/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Sask. government details losses of public money

A pair of six-figure losses highlighted the provincial government's report of fourth-quarter losses of public money.In a media release issued Monday, the government detailed losses that occurred withi...

May 06, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

U of S names McCreath as new chancellor

The University of Saskatchewan is set to welcome its newest chancellor.The university's senate approved a three-year appointment for Grit McCreath to become the 16th chancellor on campus during a meet...

May 06, 2019 Grit McCreath will become the University of Saskatchewan's 16th chancellor. (submitted photo/University of Saskatchewan)