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Mintos sign 15 players for next season
On Friday, the Prince Albert Mintos gave their fans a really good idea of how they'll look next season. The Mintos announced 11 new signings to their team, as well as holding on to four returning play...
May 1, 2020 The Mintos are gearing up for next season. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Sask. residents encouraged to shop local
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced it is providing $1 million to support a province-wide marketing campaign to encourage Saskatchewan residents to support local businesses and their employee...
May 1, 2020 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Alternative options for grad ceremonies being considered at local, provincial level
It does not appear Saskatchewan's students will be returning to the classroom anytime soon.This has some people asking about how the graduating classes of 2020 can be recognized.At a recent council me...
May 1, 2020 The COVID-19 outbreak is likely to force the cancellation of this year's graduation ceremonies. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
NBA pushes back draft combine, draft lottery
The NBA is delaying the draft lottery and draft combine, events scheduled for Chicago later this month. The league made the decision Friday, though it has been expected for some time. The lottery cann...
May 1, 2020
Marc Eversley joins Bulls as GM from 76ers' front office
CHICAGO - Marc Eversley gets a chance to help restore an iconic NBA franchise and set an example for the city's youth. He welcomes the opportunities. A former Nike executive who spent the past four ye...
May 1, 2020
COVID-19 outbreaks in 23 First Nations prompting concerns
OTTAWA - Federal officials say the next two weeks will be crucial in trying to determine the scope and severity of the spread of COVID-19 in First Nations communities. Cases of the virus have begun to...
May 1, 2020
Gun advocate: Federal ban on assault-style weapons won't change public safety
The manager of a local gun store calls the federal government's move to ban assault-style weapons 'absurd'.James Brake of Arnie's Guns and Archery in Prince Albert said it takes the liberty away from ...
May 1, 2020 A woman shooting an AR-15 rifle at a shooting range. (ID 149964740 © Flphotogirl | Dreamstime.com)
Raptors Uprising to open against 76ers GC as NBA 2K League season opens May 5
TORONTO - Raptors Uprising GC will open the NBA 2K League's third season on May 5 against 2019 runner-up 76ers GC followed by a matchup with Wizards District Gaming the next night. That means ear...
May 1, 2020
Majority of 26 new COVID-19 cases in northern half of Saskatchewan
There are 26 new cases of COVID-19 in the province, with the vast majority in the northern half of Saskatchewan due to three outbreaks in Lloydminster, La Loche and Prince Albert. The provincial total...
May 1, 2020 Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab. (Lisa Schick/CKOM News Staff)
MLS to allow individual player workouts but only under strict rules
Major League Soccer is easing its training restrictions, allowing clubs to use their practice fields but only for individual workouts and under strict rules. Team training facilities have b...
May 1, 2020
