paNOW.com has been recognized for its extensive and evolving coverage of the devastating Christmas Day fire that destroyed the Salvation Army building in Prince Albert, earning a News & Storytelling Excellence Award at the 2026 FWD Conference in Kelowna.The award highlights journalism that demonstrates accuracy, cr...

As the Saskatchewan government warns about fake online gambling ads circulating on social media, addiction experts say the greater concern is the growing risk of gambling addiction linked to increased exposure to online betting and casino-style platforms.Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) contracted a brand impers...

Member of Parliament and Secretary of State for Rural Development Buckley Belanger said Northern leaders need to build a long-term community safety plan for Pelican Narrows and across northern communities that goes beyond policing and focuses on youth, mental health and local support.Belanger made the comments followin...

Some residents in Saskatchewan should start seeing a new federal grocery benefit today. Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger said the one-time payment is part of the transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaces the GST/HST credit in July. The federal government...

Some residents in Saskatchewan should start seeing a new federal grocery benefit today. Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Belanger said the one-time payment is part of the transition to the new Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which replaces the GST/HST credit in July. The federal government...

OTTAWA - The labour market rebounded with a surprise gain of 88,000 jobs in May, partially offsetting a bigger drop in employment since the start of the year, Statistics Canada said Friday.The agency said the unemployment rate fell to 6.6 per cent in May, down from 6.9 per cent in April.StatCan said May's gains were th...

One of the fan favourites from the Prince Albert Raiders this season will not be returning to the Green and Gold. Alternate captain and top prospect in the upcoming NHL Draft, Daxon Rudolph, announced via his Instagram that he has played his final game in Hockey Town North, as he has committed to the University of Denv...

Battlefords RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who stole bottles of alcohol from Sobey's Liquor store in Battleford around 1:20 p.m. on May 29. The man is described as tall with light brown eyes; he was wearing a blue and black hoodie. He left in an AC/DC van with Sask. license plate 623 KMX and we...

When Mette Friggstad graduated from high school, she felt something was missing.A purpose and a routine. Living with autism spectrum disorder, she spent months looking for work."My experience of finding a job was pretty difficult," Friggstad said. "I have been through a couple of few interviews, hoping t...

Three Saskatchewan First Nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address the drug crisis in their home communities.Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, Piapot First Nation, and Pasqua First Nation signed an MOU on May 12 to commit to addressing key challenges impact their communities, including substance a...

Saskatchewan's wildfire season has already cost millions of dollars, even as cooler temperatures and recent rainfall have helped ease fire conditions across much of the province.During a wildfire briefing Wednesday, Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) officials estimated firefighting costs for the province's two l...

In Nipawin, the annual Pike Festival is about more than a fishing line in the water. It is part hometown reunion, part history lesson and part treasure hunt, with tagged fish, family stories and a long-running tradition that organizer Sherry Hidlebaugh says still has the power to hook a new generation. "It is a wo...

Seven years after the release of the national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG), the Saskatchewan government said it has expanded support programs, strengthened legislation and invested millions into efforts aimed at preventing violence against Indigenous women and girls.In a news rel...

Residents of the Red Earth Cree Nation are preparing to return home after wildfires in the area prompted an evacuation.The Cree nation northeast of Nipawin was evacuated on May 30 after a wildfire in the area began to threaten travel on Highway 55. Some residents left in their own vehicles, while others boarded charter...

An organization that works with vulnerable youth and helps set them on a good path, is celebrating a major milestone.June 1 marked the Ranch Ehrlo Society's 60th anniversary.Vance Heaney has been with the organization since 1990 and while starting out in Regina, has been in Prince Albert since 2004 and holds the title ...

Another evacuation alert that was issued due to the Lobstick fire has been lifted. The alert for the RM of Duck Lake was lifted on Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) announced in a Facebook post. The notice was originally issued on May 28 as an evacuation order but was downgraded a day later to an a...

A Nipawin woman has reached an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family and community.Frances Stevens, a World War II war bride, marked the occasion with loved ones, who describe her as well-known and cherished in the area. Her granddaughter, Amanda Hoppe, said Frances has always bee...

The suspect in Monday's fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows was arrested at a residence in the community approximately five hours after the incident began, RCMP confirmed Tuesday.Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting near the local health centre at approximately 1:56 p.m. Monday. Investigators determin...

A knock at the door.You open it to find a smiling girl standing on the step, pulling a little wagon stacked with boxes of cookies."Hi, would you like to buy some Girl Guide cookies?"For generations of Canadians, it's been a familiar scene. The chocolate and vanilla cookies in the spring. The mint chocolate on...

For Ira Horse, caring for the environment is more than a personal value - it is a responsibility she believes communities should actively uphold."I'm forever hearing at powwows and round dances that we need to respect Mother Earth. Then, after it's all over, there is nothing but garbage all over," said the pr...

The province is sitting in a much better position than it was over the weekend when it comes to wildfires.At a media briefing Monday morning, executive director of land operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Bryan Chartrand and Premier Scott Moe said huge efforts by local governance organizations, ...

A suspect connected to an active shooter incident that left one person dead and another injured in Pelican Narrows has been apprehended by police.Shortly after 8 p.m., RCMP confirmed he was taken into custody. As a result, the civil emergency alert issued earlier in the day was cancelled. Shortly before 2 p.m., police ...

A new Saskatchewan law that allows the government and individuals harmed by illicit drug activity to recover costs from those involved in the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of highly addictive drugs is now in force. The Response to Illicit Drugs Act took effect June 1. Justice Minister and Attorney Gen...

Nearly one year after the Wolf Fire destroyed more than 200 homes and structures around Denare Beach, many families are still waiting to come home.While cleanup has been completed and new houses are beginning to arrive, the recovery has proven far slower than many expected. Insurance delays, contractor shortages and re...

The Lobstick Fire in the RM of Shellbrook isn't under control yet, but as things seemingly start move in the right direction Premier Scott Moe shared the next steps for his hometown and riding.Following a Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) briefing Sunday morning which he attended, Moe spoke with CKOM News in the...

Premier Scott Moe is assembling a team to help inform him as the Canada-United States-Mexico agreement (CUSMA) review will begin on July 1.The Premier's Advisory Council on CUSMA has already hosted a session working with anyone in Saskatchewan who has a stake in the agreement, or significant exports to the U.S.The nego...

As multiple wildfires continue to burn across Saskatchewan and more than 1,300 residents are under evacuation orders and alerts, Saskatchewan's minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the province is focused and ready for what has quickly become an active fire season.Michael Weger, wh...

No homes or significant infrastructure has been lost to the Lobstick wildfire, despite unpredictable conditions for firefighters and the growth of the blaze to 19,000 hectares. The wildfire prompted the evacuation of about 130 people in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook and put Holbein on an evacuation alert. Earlie...