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Sask. NDP takes gov’t to task over ER wait times

Saskatchewan's minister of health is admitting the government needs to do more when it comes to emergency room wait times, and the NDP says what is being done isn't working."Clearly it's too long, and...

May 18, 2019 Saskatchewan's Health Minister Jim Reiter admits the government hasn't met its targets when it comes to reducing wait times. (file photo/CJME)

Vidal visits northern communities as part of Conservative candidacy

Former Meadow Lake Mayor Gary Vidal, who is the official candidate for the Conservatives in the Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River constituency, spent time this week in Creighton, Denare Beach, Flin F...

May 18, 2019 Gary Vidal was in a number of northern communities this week. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

May long weekend a busy time for Waskesiu and P.A. National Park

May long weekend has come, and with it a number of events will be taking place in Prince Albert National Park, and the community of Waskesiu.Among those events, will be the grand opening of the Waskes...

May 18, 2019 May long weekend will see thousands of visitors return to Prince Albert National Park. (File photo/paNOW Staff)

Many Saskatchewan drivers underinsured: report

Half of the drivers on the road in Saskatchewan are underinsured, according to a report from the province's insurance brokers association.The report, which was compiled by the Insurance Brokers Associ...

May 18, 2019

Piwapan hosts awards gala celebrating women

More than three dozen women were recognized for all they do for their communities at the In Celebration of Women Awards Gala.The event was held Thursday at the Jonas Robertson Memorial Community Centr...

May 17, 2019 New Dawn Drum Group received an award for justice and activism. (submitted photo/Kandis Riese)

Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio gives you summer all year long

A new and fun listening experience as we head into the warm summer months in Saskatchewan. Beach Radio launched Friday morning from the Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) studio in Melfort.Known as C...

May 17, 2019 Saskatchewan's New Beach Radio launches ahead of May long weekend. (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

Northerner wins Women of Distinction Award

Jordyn Burnouf, a member of Black Lake First Nation, is one of 14 recipients of the 2019 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards.The event was held Tuesday in Saskatoon at TCU Place in front of an audience o...

May 15, 2019 Jordyn Burnouf has won a YWCA Women of Distinction Award. (submitted photo/Danielle Stasiuk Photography)

'Thanks a million': Retirement on the horizon for Kevin and Cora Leung

An era is coming to an end at Country North Shell in La Ronge as owners Kevin and Cora Leung have sold their business to Lake Country Co-op.The hand over is expected to occur at the end of this month ...

May 14, 2019 Cora and Kevin Leung will close their business May 28. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Saskatchewan getting new 474 area code

Some Saskatchewan residents will soon be getting new phone numbers.After 10 months of deliberations, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved a plan to add t...

May 14, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)

Nutrien lays off 80 workers at Vanscoy mine

Nutrien says a tight potash market is prompting job cuts at its mine near Vanscoy, Sask.The company announced Tuesday morning that it would be eliminating 20 staff and 60 hourly positions at the mine,...

May 14, 2019 (Submitted photo/CKOM News)