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Mild weather and decent highway conditions expected for the rest of 2019

Mild weather should make for normal driving conditions heading into the new year, according to Highway Hotline.Daily highs across Saskatchewan are hovering around the single digits, with the occasiona...

Dec 27, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Distracted driving infractions take a slight dip in November: SGI

For the first time in nine months, distracted driving incidents are dipping below 700 per month, according to the latest driving statistics SGI is putting out for November.In an emailed media release,...

Dec 27, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

A few safety tips for holiday travellers from SGI

Whether you're braving the roads to get in some last minute shopping or driving hours away to spend time with family, you need to be prepared for winter conditions on Saskatchewan roadways. With that ...

Dec 23, 2019 SGI is encouraging the public to drive safely and smartly this holiday season. (ID 106757753 © Radila Radilova | Dreamstime.com)

An Evening with Theo Fleury

Prince Albert Catholic Family Services and Northern Lights Casino with community sponsorship is hosting an evening with Theoren Fleury former NHL All Star:Wednesday April 22nd 2020 6:30 seating 7:00 p...

Dec 23, 2019

Protect Yourself To Ensure Safety On Ice This Winter

With the arrival of colder temperatures, the Government of Saskatchewan reminds everyone to make sure that ice is safe and thick enough before walking or driving on it. Ice thickness depends on the pa...

Dec 20, 2019

Canadian government to invest $2.5M in First Nations youth wellness programs

On Thursday, the Canadian government announced funding to address the suicide crises that many Saskatchewan First Nations communities are currently facing.Federal Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc...

Dec 19, 2019 Ochapowace Chief, Margaret Bear, takes a moment before her emotional address of the suicide crisis her community has been facing, during a press conference at the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations building in Saskatoon on Thursday, December 19, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)

RCMP calls for more ice safety after near-tragic incident

A recent incident on Dore Lake, about 115 km north of Big River, is drawing attention to ice safety. Earlier this month, two people drove an SUV onto the lake to join other vehicles who were ice fishi...

Dec 19, 2019 (Submitted/RCMP Facebook)

Early Years Family Resource Centre opens in La Ronge

Families in the tri-communities will now have better access to supports during their children's early years of development and growth. The new nisto ihtwina Early Years Family Resource Centre official...

Dec 19, 2019 Several dignitaries cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the centre. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Kawacatoose leader searching for response following Guernsey derailment

Kawacatoose First Nation is looking for answers after the Canadian Pacific (CP) train derailment near Guernsey on December 9.The community's Chief, Council, and band members are concerned following th...

Dec 18, 2019 Crews work to contain burning oil tankers after a CPR train derailed and caught fire near Plunkett on Dec. 9th, 2019. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)

No - Frills Fundraiser for the Library

We're excited to launch our new "no-frills fundraiser".The Refurbish the Library Campaign will make the library transform! As an incentive, donors will have their name entered into a draw for a great ...

Dec 18, 2019