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Unlicensed pot stores on Sask. First Nations ‘unfair’: province

As a second unlicensed, First Nation-owned cannabis store opens up in the province, the provincial government is looking to Ottawa to deal with unlicensed pot shops on First Nations.Last week, an unli...

Jul 09, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

Group set to walk from Saskatoon to North Battleford to mark one year since Ashley Morin`s disappearance

Family, friends and supporters will make an arduous 137 kilometre walk from Saskatoon to North Battleford to mark the one-year anniversary since North Battleford woman Ashley Morin disappeared."It's t...

Jul 09, 2019 Family, friends and supporters plan to walk from Saskatoon to North Battleford Friday to mark the one-year anniversary since Ashley Morin has been missing. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation posts another positive year, welcomes new members

An increase in net revenue is thanks to another fantastic year of fundraising for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (BUH).The BUH held their 2018/2019 Annual General Meeting on Wednesday June ...

Jul 08, 2019 New Cardiac Telemetry System (Submitted photo/BUH)

Alcohol believed to be a factor in fatal collision near Shell Lake

Alcohol is believed to be a factor in a motor vehicle collision near Shell Lake, which resulted in the death of a woman.Around 10:30 p.m. on July 5, Spiritwood RCMP attended the scene of a two-motor v...

Jul 08, 2019 (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Humane Society in need of volunteers to help at bingos

Bouncing bingo balls and playing catch with Rover may not seem to tie together but they do.Whenever the Battlefords Humane Society volunteers help at the Carousel Bingo in downtown North Battleford, t...

Jul 08, 2019 The Battlefords Humane Society is looking for more volunteers. (Supplied photo/Battlefords Humane Society)

Saskatchewan flag designer reflects on 50th anniversary

This summer marks 50 years since the creation of Saskatchewan's official flag.Even though the flag's English designer, Anthony Drake, only lived in the province for three years, it's clear to many tha...

Jul 07, 2019 Anthony Drake, the English designer of Saskatchewan's official flag, created it in 1969. (Government of Saskatchewan)

Seven from Meadow Lake rugby team to represent province at Man Sask

The North Saskatchewan Wolverines rugby team is in Winnipeg this weekend for the U-16 and U-18 Man Sask Championship. Made up of players from different communities throughout the region, this weekend ...

Jul 05, 2019 The Meadow Lake SheDevils rugby team will send seven players to represent Northern Saskatchewan at this year’s Man Sask Championship. (file photo/meadowlakeNOW Staff)

Hoop Dancer vows to unite people on provincial tour

An accomplished grass and hoop dancer from Regina will be touring the province this summer, and the elimination of racism is one of his key messages.Terrance Littletent has been performing for over 30...

Jul 05, 2019 (Facebook/ Terrance Littletent)

Saskatoon police search for missing 18-month-old toddler

Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help to find a missing toddler.Itzel Delreal-Daniels, an 18-month-old girl, was last seen at her mother's home on Summers Place in the College Park neighbo...

Jul 05, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

Sask. Indigenous basketball player named face of Nike N7 campaign

Growing up in Saskatoon and standing under six-feet tall to this day, Michael Linklater may not have the typical story of a professional basketball player, but that's never discouraged him from follow...

Jul 04, 2019 Michael Linklater, pictured here with fellow-professional basketball player Jude Schimmel. (submitted photo/Nike)