Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river co...
May 07, 2026 A car partially submerge by flood waters on the Shoal Lake First Nation. (Image Credit: submitted/Tina Pelletier)
Inflation impacting non-profit operations
Non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan are feeling the pinch when it comes to inflation. Staff with Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries have noticed the impact of inflation to the services they provide ...
May 07, 2026 Delton Sylvain of Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries said they are having to do more with less. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
Volunteers help Arborfield escape worst of northeast flooding
The Town of Arborfield narrowly avoided what officials say could have been a catastrophic flood over the weekend, as fast-rising water levels pushed local infrastructure to the brink. Communities acro...
May 07, 2026 While some areas continue to deal with rising water, Arborfield appears to have escaped the worst-case scenario thanks to quick action from residents and town crews. (Image Credit: Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW)
Reports of firearm pointed at school bus lead to arrest in Lloydminster
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after reports of someone pointing what appeared to be a firearm at vehicles, including a school bus.Officers responded around 8:37 a.m. after receiving several com...
May 07, 2026 An imitation firearm seized by Lloydminster RCMP following an incident involving reports of a weapon being pointed at vehicles, including a school bus, on May 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)
Sturgeon, Spruce and Garden Rivers record historically high flows
Three rivers north of Prince Albert are marking the highest flow rates in recorded history, according to the most recent update from the Water Security Agency.Flows on all three rivers have increased ...
May 07, 2026 A farmyard in the Garden River area surrounded by water. (Image Credit: submitted)
Avian flu confirmed in Saskatchewan cat
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a domestic cat in southeastern Saskatchewan.Provincial officials said testing by Prairie Diagnostic Services and the Canadian Food Ins...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 110940333 © Jarun011 | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatchewan sets record as more than 102,000 surgeries performed over past year
More than 102,000 surgeries and procedures were performed in the province between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, setting a new record for Saskatchewan.According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Heal...
May 07, 2026 A da Vinci robotic surgical system on display at a Saskatoon hospital. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)
‘Should have a snorkel’: Residents in northern Sask. getting through flood with kayaks, quads and berms
Despite significant flooding in northern Saskatchewan, residents are keeping a sense of humour and focusing on getting through the floodwaters safely.Austyn Adamko, a councillor in the Rural Municipal...
May 07, 2026 A cat stuck on the roof of an abandoned church in Meath Park due to floodwater levels on May 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Province aiming to improve safety behind bars with changes to correctional system
The Government of Saskatchewan has updated how the correctional system operates. On Wednesday, the province announced that they have passed The Correctional Services Amendment Act, 2026, which aims to...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Flood ravaged RMs continue calls for supports and resources
As of Wednesday afternoon, 15 local states of emergency remained active across Saskatchewan, with peak floodwaters expected to arrive within four to six days in some areas. The Saskatchewan Associatio...
May 06, 2026 A view from above White Star road in the RM of Buckland, near Prince Albert. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)