Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan sets daily record for natural gas consumption: SaskEnergy
It's no secret that Saskatchewan is cold right now, but we can now start calling it 'historically cold.'In a media release Thursday, SaskEnergy said the province set a daily record Wednesday of 1.56 P...
Jan 16, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)
Creatures of Prince Albert National Park find fascinating ways to endure bitter temperatures
Animals of the Prince Albert National Park may not be able to run inside and warm up with a cup of hot chocolate, but they have found ways to stay warm during the colder parts of winter.According to A...
Jan 16, 2020 Black-capped chickadees have evolved to increase their memory during the winter to remember where stored food is hidden. (Photo 141901672 © Marilyn Gould - Dreamstime.com)
Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords
Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...
Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
U of S researchers aim to extend growing season of canola and soybeans
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan has received a $600,000 grant from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund to look at ways they can extend the gro...
Jan 15, 2020 University of Saskatchewan researchers are looking at ways to extend growing season for canola and soybean crops in Canada. (650 CKOM)
Regional HIV outbreak progressively normalizing
Health professionals in the area say fewer patients are being diagnosed with HIV after an outbreak was declared late last year. Dr. Mandiangu Nsungu, medical health officer with Saskatchewan Health Au...
Jan 15, 2020 (Dreamstime/149316381)
Police release photos of suspects wanted in connection with La Ronge homicide
Police said they continue to follow all leads as they search for two suspects wanted in connection with Sheena Marie Billette's homicide. In a media release Wednesday RCMP released images of the two s...
Jan 15, 2020 Police are looking for suspects Charlie Napthalie Charles, and Kandi Rose Ratt. (submitted photo/RCMP)
Provincial business group to survey Indigenous engagement
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is looking to find out more about how businesses in the province are doing in terms of engaging with Indigenous businesses and communities.The provincial organizat...
Jan 15, 2020 The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with local groups including in P.A. to encourage businesses to take a survey about Indigenous engagement. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather
During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends.Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...
Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Four charged with first-degree murder in death of La Ronge woman
Charges have been laid in the homicide investigation of 28-year-old Sheena Marie Billette of La Ronge.That's according to an RCMP news release, which notes four individuals were charged with first-deg...
Jan 14, 2020 The body of Sheena Marie Billette, 28, was found on Hwy 102 north of La Ronge. (Sheena Marie/Facebook)
Health authority introduces Indigenous pathways program
People getting services from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will now be able to request traditional Indigenous services from the authority as well.On Tuesday afternoon, the traditional pathwa...
Jan 14, 2020 Gabe Lafond (left), executive director of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's First Nations and Metis health, and Dr. Susan Shaw (right), chief medical officer with the health authority, at the Grey Wolf Lodge introduction on Jan. 14, 2020. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)