Events

One dead, five missing after helicopter crash off Greece, Trudeau says

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says six people were aboard the Canadian Forces helicopter that crashed off Greece during a training exercise.One body has been recovered and five remain missing...

Apr 30, 2020

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters postponing charity golf tournament

The Humboldt chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is postponing one of its biggest fundraisers of the year.The Diva for a Day charity golf scramble that was scheduled for June 13, will be put of...

Apr 30, 2020 The Diva for a Day charity golf scramble is being postponed until August. (Facebook/BBBS Humboldt)

Saskatchewan Summer Games postponed to 2021

The 2020 Saskatchewan Summer Games have been postponed to next year, due to health and safety concerns surrounding COVID-19.Originally scheduled to take place in Lloydminster from July 26 to Aug. 1, t...

Apr 29, 2020 The medals will have to wait until next summer to be handed out, after it was announced the Saskatchewan Summer Games will be postponed to July 2021. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Summer Games)

Moe ‘less positive’ about possibility of large gatherings at events

Scott Moe hasn't ruled out a summer including CFL games at Mosaic Stadium, Country Thunder in Craven or Canada Day festivities around Saskatchewan.But he hasn't exactly told people to buy their ticket...

Apr 28, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

All registration postponed for 10th annual Melfort Multi-K

The arrival of May typically means early registration for the Melfort Multi-K but that has now been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Race Director Allison Rogers said registration in it's entire...

Apr 28, 2020 Melfort Multi-K 2019. (Facebook/Melfort Multi-K)

P.A. police ask public to keep 'safe distance' from high flowing North Saskatchewan River

On early Sunday morning, the North Saskatchewan River started to roar as it had its annual spring ice break up. This has led to flooding along the riverbank, at Little Red River park and areas along t...

Apr 26, 2020 The North Saskatchewan River broke on Sunday morning. (Jeff D'Andrea/paNOW Staff)

NESPCA running ongoing bottle drive fundraiser

The North East SPCA is running an ongoing bottle drive while empty cans and bottles begin to pile up with SARCAN locations being closed for the time being.The drive will help residents get rid of the ...

Apr 24, 2020 The Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter is accepting donations of empty cans and bottles during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW staff)

Mass killing in Nova Scotia began with attack, binding of girlfriend: source

HALIFAX - A source close to the investigation says a killer's murderous rampage across Nova Scotia began with him attacking and binding his girlfriend, and that she managed to escape and eventual...

Apr 24, 2020

Cancelled: Blood donor clinic in Tisdale

The upcoming blood donation clinic in Tisdale has been cancelled."Changes are coming to us daily and this one is very last minute," Clinic Coordinator with the Tisdale KInettes Stacie McEwen said. "In...

Apr 22, 2020 Blood donor clinic to go ahead in Tisdale on Monday. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Nipawin Exhibition cancelled due to COVID-19

Residents in the Nipawin area will need to wait until 2021 for animals, games, rides, and chariot races to come their way.The Nipawin Exhibition Association (NEA) announced on April 18 that the 92nd e...

Lisa Brady Apr 18, 2020 The bright lights and loud sounds of the Nipawin Exhibition won't be present until at least 2021 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff).