Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Travel for Sask. Winter Games delayed due to snowfall, road conditions
Travel plans for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games have been delayed as heavy snowfall and poor road conditions affect parts of the province.In a travel update issued Wednesday morning, the Saskatche...
Feb 18, 2026 This is one of the buses used to transport athletes for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Games Council)
Canada beats Czechia in men’s hockey to advance to semifinal at Winter Olympics
The Canadian men's hockey team beat the Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy, winning 4-3 in overtime.Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal for Canada.Canadian captain Sidne...
Feb 18, 2026 Canada's Connor McDavid (97) skates with the puck during the third period of a quarterfinal men's hockey game against Czechia at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberal caucus
Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus.Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on social media this morning, saying he is honour...
Feb 18, 2026 Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Travel not recommended across much of Sask. as storm creates tricky driving conditions
Drivers heading out on the roads and highways in Saskatchewan on Wednesday will want to use plenty of caution.The Saskatchewan Highway Hotline was recommending against travel on many highways around t...
Feb 18, 2026 Meteorologist Chris Stammers said snowfall warnings remained in effect on Wednesday morning, but he expects the snow to taper off by the afternoon in most regions. (Image Credit: Environment Canada)
Prince Albert Police, RCMP detail active shooter preparedness
In the wake of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., many are questioning whether a similar tragedy could happen locally.Prince Albert Police Chief Patrick Nogier said these incidents force police...
Feb 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW Staff)
From highways to arts and sports, PA's Eldon Lautermilch left a lasting legacy
People driving between Prince Albert and Saskatoon along the divided Highway 11 or who enjoy performances at the EA Rawlinson Centre can include former resident, MLA and provincial minister Eldon Laut...
Feb 17, 2026 The City of Prince Albert named a park after Lautermilch in 2023. (Image Credit: Facebook/Coun. Troy Parenteau)
Saskatchewan’s largest online auction rebrands as SaskBids.ca, launches new sale Wednesday
Online bargain hunters across Saskatchewan are being encouraged to update their bookmarks as one of the province's largest internet auction platforms unveils a new name and website.The auction site, p...
Feb 17, 2026 Online auctions for the Prince Albert, Melfort and North Battleford areas can now all be found on one website: saskbids.ca (Image Credit: paNOW Staff)
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communit...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS / Patrick Doyle)
Historic partnership highlights culture at 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games
Sport and culture are coming together in Saskatchewan as the 2026 Winter Games showcase not only athletic excellence, but the traditions of their host communities. Throughout the week, cultural events...
Feb 17, 2026 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games opening ceremony. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Games Council)
'Fighters are made, they’re not born': Sask. teen boxer claims Western Canadians title, eyes Youth Olympic path
Havanna Demers has done it again.The 16-year-old Rapid View boxer, already the owner of four provincial titles and two national medals, added another major victory to her growing rsum over the weekend...
Feb 17, 2026 Rapid View’s Havanna Demers, red, faces Vancouver’s Eva Polyakova during their youth 57-kg bout at the Western Canadian Championships in Cochrane, Alta., Feb. 2026. Demers won gold by unanimous decision. (Image Credit: Quenten Demers)