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Plans for Telemiracle 44 announced Thursday

The 44th edition of Telemiracle was officially launched Thursday in Regina.The Queen City is to be the host city for the 2020 event, which is to be held March 7-8 at the Conexus Arts Centre.All procee...

Jan 17, 2020 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

SaskPower accepting volunteers for early smart meter installation

SaskPower is giving people a chance to volunteer to get a new commercial smart meter installed early this year.Since 2017, SaskPower has installed 8,000 commercial and industrial smart meters across t...

Jan 16, 2020 (Kevin Martel/980 CJME)

Senator Myles Venne School Poker Rally

Senator Myles Venne School is hosting a Poker Rally in La Ronge March 14 with some great prizes.This raises funds for the school.See the poster for details.

Jan 16, 2020

Touch of Class Gala Evening

Battlefords Area Pride is hosting a Touch of Class Gala Evening Black Tie Affair February 1 at the Don Ross Centre.The evening includes cocktails, 3 course place service supper, drag show and a dance ...

Jan 16, 2020

Louis Riel Cup

The Louis Riel Cup is set to go on March 27th, 28th and 29th! Register today for the chance to skate away with thousand of dollars in prizes! The puck is set to drop in the Louis Riel Cup Hockey Tourn...

Jan 16, 2020

Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords

Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Northerners to be inducted into Order of Gabriel Dumont

Several northerners, including former La Ronge resident Glenn Lafleur, will be inducted into the Order of Gabriel Dumont. The awards, which will be held Feb. 6 and 7 in Saskatoon, is hosted by the Gab...

Jan 15, 2020 Glenn Lafleur will be inducted into the Order of Gabriel Dumont next month. (submitted photo/Glenn Lafleur)

Provincial business group to survey Indigenous engagement

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is looking to find out more about how businesses in the province are doing in terms of engaging with Indigenous businesses and communities.The provincial organizat...

Jan 15, 2020 The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce is teaming up with local groups including in P.A. to encourage businesses to take a survey about Indigenous engagement. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather

During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends.Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to...

Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)

Red Eye Volleyball Tournament at Ile a La Crosse

There will be a Red Eye Volleyball Tournament on January 18th at Rossignol High School Gym in Ile a la Crosse.$10 per player.See the poster for details.

Jan 15, 2020