Saskatchewan

Federal trade minister to China on canola issues: ‘prove it’

Federal international trade minister Jim Carr is asking Saskatchewan farmers to "hang tight" as the Liberal government continues to work with China on solving a canola access issue.The federal governm...

Mar 14, 2019 Federal international trade minister Jim Carr addresses delegates at the SARM convention in Saskatoon on March 14, 2019. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)

Boeing 737 Max aircraft ban causes stress for Sask. travellers

Saskatchewan travel agencies are dealing with worried travelers after Boeing's 737 Max 8 and 9 aircrafts were grounded by Ottawa on Wednesday.CAA Saskatchewan's Christine Niemczyk said passengers were...

Mar 14, 2019 The grounding of Boeing Max aircraft is causing stress for Saskatchewan travellers. (CKOM News Staff)

Saskatoon police plane clocks biker going 250 km/h

UPDATE: Jonah Vanderlinden, 20, of Swanson, Sask., was charged with three counts of flight from a peace officer, and dangerous driving as a result of the incident. He will appear in Saskatoon Provinci...

Mar 14, 2019 (Twitter/@SPSAir1)

P.A. businessman remembers close encounter with combine

As Saskatchewan marks agricultural safety week, George Lewko is sharing his personal story in the hopes he can help educate others about the dangers that exist when working around farm machinery.Lewko...

Mar 13, 2019 (Submitted photo/ George Lewko)

PAGC, police sign agreement on search and rescue operations

The Prince Albert Grand Council has signed a new agreement with local police and the RCMP to work together on search and rescue operations involving missing people. PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte si...

Mar 13, 2019 PAGC Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte and Prince Albert Police Chief Jon Bergen signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)

HumboldtStrong Community Foundation raises $4.2M for Broncos families, community

HUMBOLDT, Sask. - A community foundation created in response to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash last April has raised $4.2 million.The HumboldtStrong Community Foundation took over fundraising responsi...

Mar 13, 2019

Allan skating rink to be renamed after late Humboldt Broncos captain

The late captain of the Humboldt Broncos, Logan Schatz will be honoured this Saturday in his home community of Allan. The town will hold a dedication ceremony for the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena in th...

Mar 13, 2019 (Facebook/Town of Allan)

'Just unreal': Team Saskatchewan Skip reflects on 2019 Brier

Team Saskatchewan is back home after the Tim Hortons Brier in Brandon, Manitoba.Kirk Muyres of St. Gregor, Sask. led his rink to a 5-6 record, and a ticket to the championship pool, but they were unab...

Mar 12, 2019 Kirk Muyres (middle), was joined by Dan Marsh (left), Kevin Marsh (not pictured), and his brother Dallan (right) at the 2019 Brier. (submitted photo/Curling Canada)

Individual compensation announced for Indian Day Schools survivors

OTTAWA - Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett says the government has reached a proposed settlement agreement with former Indian Day School students, including $10,000 in individual com...

Mar 12, 2019

Spring safety risks

Spring cleaning is around the corner, but falling snow is still a risk as seasonal melts begin. Snow and ice can build up on roofs over winter. With warm weather, ridges can form and trap water, which...

Mar 12, 2019 Melting temperatures could cause ice dams on your roof. (Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)