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Sask. RCMP respond to 78 COVID-19-related calls in the past week, one charge laid
From April 17 to Thursday inclusive, Saskatchewan RCMP had 78 calls for service related to COVID-19 and laid one charge.RCMP received 43 complaints of social gatherings of more than 10 people, eight c...
Apr 24, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)

Nipawin Mayor praises phased Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, worries about complacency
The impact from the first two phases of the provincial government's Re-Open Saskatchewan plan will be felt in the Town of Nipawin.Low-risk outdoor activities such as fishing and golfing being allowed,...
Apr 24, 2020 Nipawin Town Hall (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Vancouver Whitecaps look to help financially troubled aquarium survive
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have joined forces with the Vancouver Aquarium to sell face masks with proceeds going to help keep the financially troubled aquarium afloat. The aquarium, a not-for...
Apr 24, 2020

Small gatherings ok for residents, following safety steps
Saskatchewan residents excited to interact with other people may finally be able to do so, yet many have questions.Thursday's announcement from the province detailed several phases for opening up the ...
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Residents can book campsites starting next month
The Government of Saskatchewan has released a schedule for when people can start reserving campsites at the province's parks.In a media release sent out Friday morning the province set a range of date...
Apr 24, 2020 Starting next month Saskatchewan residents will be able to start booking campsites online. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Town of La Ronge prepared to declare state of emergency if needed
The Town of La Ronge is prepared to call a local state of emergency if the need arises. That's according to Acting Chief Administrative Officer Dean Yaremchuk, who said a resolution has been prepared ...
Apr 24, 2020 La Ronge has yet to declare a local state of emergency. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

U.S. seals the deal on USMCA, says trade agreement can now take effect July 1
WASHINGTON - The United States has cleared the way for its long-awaited trade agreement with Canada and Mexico to go into effect July 1. The U.S. notified its North American trading partners...
Apr 24, 2020

North Battleford Mayor, Ryan Bater gives reaction to Re-Open Saskatchewan plan
North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater is urging caution to residents following the unveiling of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, announced by the province Thursday.Bater said while it is obviously nice to ...
Apr 24, 2020 North Battleford mayor, Ryan Bater said it’s important to continue current social distancing protocols during this time, as the province looks to slowly begin re-opening the economy. (File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

NHL's hub-city concept intrigues Flames general manager Brad Treliving
CALGARY - Where, when and how are Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving's questions for the NHL as the league considers a hub-city concept to resume the season. There were 189 g...
Apr 24, 2020

Indigenous leaders say opening province 'too soon', install regional perimeter check points in the North
Northern municipal leaders are implementing a series of regional perimeter check points on the main arteries coming in and out of Saskatchewan's Northwest region as well as reserve check points to hel...
Apr 24, 2020 (Northern Saskatchewan Administration District/ Government of Saskatchewan)