Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Outgoing Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty looks to the future while reflecting on the past
Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty fondly recalls a time when he was visiting a school and met the principal and a student, who were both visibly nervous. "The statement was made 'We weren't even sure that we coul...
Jan 05, 2025 Russ Mirasty was sworn in as Saskatchewan's 23rd Lieutenant-Governor on July 17, 2019. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Sask. Chamber of Commerce calls for 'strategic' response to U.S. tariff threat
By Glynn Brothen Commerce advisors say political leaders should prepare for the fallout if President-Elect Donald Trump's tariffs are enacted. But with complex trade dynamics, it's unclear if any stra...
Nov 28, 2024 (The Canadian Press)
Former delivery driver acquitted in Prince Albert manslaughter case
By Nigel Maxwell Shortly after being acquitted of manslaughter, a former Prince Albert delivery driver emerged from Court of King's Bench with a smile on his face. The verdict in Rajdeepsinh Bihola's ...
Nov 21, 2024 Police responding to the incident in 2022. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Pressure on province to address food costs after scurvy cases
By Glynn Brothen News of the 27 scurvy cases in La Ronge has reached Saskatchewan's political realm, with opposition parties calling on the Sask. Party government to decrease the cost of living, while...
Nov 20, 2024 Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, said she was surprised to hear the concerning results of the scurvy study conducted by local doctors. (650 CKOM file photo)
Crown stays sexual assault charge against Waskesiu business owner
A charge of sexual assault involving the owner of Pete's Terrace at Waskesiu Lake has been stayed by the Crown. According to court records obtained by paNOW, notice was provided on Friday. Read more: ...
Nov 17, 2024 Pete's Terrace is a popular stop for tourists in Waskesiu.
(Pete's Terrace/Facebook)
In 2024, $8-10 million in illegal contraband seized at Sask. Pen.
Over the course of this year, the total value of illegal contraband seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary reached between eight and 10 million dollars. That's according to James Bloomfield, the Prairies...
Nov 12, 2024 In response to the drug seizures, Corrections Canada noted the use of a number of tools such as scanners and drug detection dogs. But Bloomfield said the institution’s technology service is way behind and can’t keep up with the drones that are equipped with state of the art cameras and can fly for long distances. (paNOW)
Sask. RCMP warns motorists after five moose-related collisions in half hour span
Saskatchewan RCMP issued a caution to motorists and travellers after five moose-related collisions and accidents within a 30-minute span on Friday evening. In a release, police said the incidents happ...
Nov 09, 2024 Damage to a vehicle following a collision with a moose on Highway 3, west of Prince Albert on Nov. 8, 2024. (Buckland Fire and Rescue/Facebook)
Man charged in vehicle theft near Prince Albert
During the morning of November 2 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP were already making patrols in the area around Redwing on the lookout for a vehicle that had been reported stolen. Upon ...
Nov 04, 2024 During the morning of November 2 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP were already making patrols in the area around Redwing on the lookout for a vehicle that had been reported stolen. (650 CKOM)
Drugs and contraband seized at Sask. Penitentiary valued over $100,000
A recent drugs and contraband seizure at Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert has been valued over $107,000. The items seized included methamphetamine, cannabis concentrate and tobacco. Local ...
Nov 03, 2024 Saskatchewan Penitentiary near Prince Albert handles medium and maximum security prisoners. (PaNow files)
St. Louis Ghost Light featured in new paranormal series
A new online series is hoping to scare up a few followers. Joel Gaudet from Bellevue and Prehistoric Productions have teamed up to create Paranormal Prairies. The first episode launched today and is a...
Oct 31, 2024 Joel Gaudet and the film crew after a successful wrap. (Submitted photo)
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