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Murky Water: SARM looks to a possible solution for water woes

Rural Saskatchewan has been struggling for years, with small towns trying to stay afloat as people move away.Many towns are trying to keep the residents they have and lure new ones, but that's especia...

Mar 07, 2019 Many towns are trying to keep the residents they have and lure new ones, but that's especially hard when they can't drink the water out of their taps. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle

A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle.The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money du...

Mar 06, 2019 elemiracle 43 wrapped up at TCU Place in Saskatoon on March 3, 2019. (Telemiracle/Facebook)

Murky Water: Government puts responsibility on locals

As thousands of people in Saskatchewan boil water or travel to get it, the provincial government says that's too bad, but it doesn't seem interested in doing much more.Nearly 20 communities in the pro...

Mar 06, 2019 As of the end of February 2019, there were around 5,000 people in Saskatchewan who couldn’t drink the water right from their taps without concern. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Murky Water: Sask. settlement under water advisory for nearly 18 years

There are people who are almost 18 years old who have never lived in a world where Uranium City hasn't been under a precautionary drinking water advisory.In Part One of Murky Water, we talked about th...

Mar 05, 2019 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Separatist billboards draw attention in Saskatchewan

An organization pushing for western separation has recently launched a new billboard campaign in Saskatchewan and says Prince Albert may also be considered for it.Residents of Saskatoon and Regina may...

Mar 04, 2019 Billboards such as the one pictured here, have recently begun appearing in Saskatoon and Regina. (Submitted Photo/Prairie Freedom Movement)

Plenty of local talent among the SCMA nominees

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association has released the nominees for the 30th annual Saskatchewan Country Music Awards. There are over a dozen artists with a Prince Albert and region connection.Am...

Mar 04, 2019 Tenille Arts is nominated in six categories (Submitted/SCMA) : Glenn Hicks

Remembering the exploits of a ship named Waskesiu

This article draws much of its information from a Facebook post written by historian Mark Gaillard.It was 75 years ago this week the HMCS Waskesiu became the first Canadian frigate to sink a German U-...

Mar 02, 2019 River Class Frigate HMCS Waskesiu K330 , circa 1944. (Library and Archives Canada MIKAN 4950913) : Glenn Hicks

OSI-CAN founder remembered as 'mentor' and 'hero'

A founding member of OSI-CAN, a group that provides mental health supports for first responders and veterans, has passed away.Chris Siddons from Regina took his own life on Thursday. Jack Rennie, an a...

Mar 01, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)

Feds green-light formal extradition process for Meng Wanzhou

OTTAWA - The federal Justice Department is giving the go-ahead for an extradition case to proceed against Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou, who is wanted in the United States on fraud allegations.The dec...

Mar 01, 2019 (Submitted photo/Canadian Press)

Albertan declared winner of Canadian Challenge 12-dog-race

The third time was truly the charm for Jennifer Campeau of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., who crossed the finish line shortly after 7 a.m. this morning to become the Canadian Challenge 12-dog champion. ...

Feb 22, 2019 Jennifer Campeau of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., is the Canadian Challenge 12-dog-race champion. (Facebook/Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race)