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New insurance act took effect New Year’s Day

A new set of insurance regulations came into effect on Wednesday.The Insurance Act replaces the 40-year-old Saskatchewan Insurance Act.Jan Seibel, the director of the real estate and insurance divisio...

Jan 02, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

What'sHappeningNOW Jan. 2, 2020

News Director Glenn Hicks speaks with Reporter Alison Sandstrom about new year resolutions.

Jan 02, 2020

Women's Learn to Play Hockey Program

The 2020 Women's Learn to Play Hockey is starting soon, coached by Shawn Mooney at the Star City Rink.Ice time: Sunday's at 5:45-6:45pm on:January 5, 12, 19, 26February 2, 9, 23March 1, 15, 22, 29 Cos...

Jan 02, 2020

Prince Albert welcomes first baby of 2020

She has a famous name and an exciting entrance into the world to match.Newborn Grace Kelly Morin made her regal arrival at 5:02 a.m. on Wednesday, becoming the city's first baby of the new decade. Gra...

Jan 02, 2020 Parents Gary and Christina pose with their new daughter and Dr. Lalita Malhotra (right). (submitted photo/Victoria Hospital Foundation)

Safe Talk Workshop

The Piwapan Sub Office will host a Safe Talk Workshop to work towards ending the suicide stigma.Talking about it in a safe environment is a journey in healing.Safe Talk Workshop will be January 17 fro...

Jan 02, 2020

Housing sales increase slightly in Melfort in 2019

Melfort saw more home sales in 2019 than in the previous year.There were 78 homes that sold in the city as of the end of November, according to Richelle Rogers of Realty Executives Gateway Realty.That...

Jan 02, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Year in Review: NCHCF Radiothon brings in over $54,000 for infant incubators

northeastNOW is taking a look back at the biggest and most interesting stories of 2019, as selected by our newsroom:-The North Central Health Care Foundation's radiothon makes this year's list of top ...

Jan 01, 2020 Donors taking pledges during the Radiothon on Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio and 105 CJVR in October. (Facebook/North Central Health Care Foundation)

Year in Review: Traffic safety and changes

As 2019 draws to a close, paNOW is taking a look back on the most important and impactful stories of the year, as selected by our reporters and editorial staff.There was a great deal of traffic relate...

Jan 01, 2020 Flashing yellow lights at the crosswalk in front of Carlton High are now operational after much debate. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW staff)

City 'furious' about Crokicurl damage

The City of Melfort is asking the public if they can assist in identifying what appears to be two men who vandalized the Crokicurl rink on Friday.A Facebook post under the title 'City of Melfort feeli...

Jan 01, 2020 Do you know who these two are? The City of Melfort believes they may be responsible for damage to the Crokicurl rink. (Submitted/City of Melfort)

Battleford West to see new subdivision offering more affordable housing options

Families looking to purchase a new home that is more affordable for their income in the future will have more options with the proposed new Battleford West subdivision.Battleford West Properties owner...