Tag Archives: People
Saskatoon chosen to host inaugural CEBL championship series
Another big sporting event is coming to Saskatoon this summer.The inaugural championship weekend of the new Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) will be played Aug. 25-26 at SaskTel Centre."It is a...
May 21, 2019 Canadian Elite Basketball League CEO Mike Morreale says the league champions will be crowned in Saskatoon this summer (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Sask. woman shares experience on the set of Game of Thrones
Game of Thrones aired its last episode on Sunday, and one Saskatoon woman was lucky enough to be more than just a fan of the HBO series.University of Saskatchewan student Keara Carter scored a role in...
May 21, 2019 Kerea Carter pictured (front row second from left) on the final day of filming for Game of Thrones final season. (Submitted photo/CKOM News)
Walkers set out to raise awareness about domestic abuse
A Prince Albert man who has spent several years organizing and participating in various walks to raise awareness about domestic violence is once again putting his best foot forward.Conrad Burns and fo...
May 19, 2019 Conrad Burns set out with four others Saturday morning on his way to Saskatoon (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Same business, new building for Waskesiu grocer
The Waskesiu Trading Company has been a staple in the resort village north of Prince Albert for almost three decades.On Saturday, the local grocer celebrated the opening of a new lakefront building."W...
May 18, 2019 Waskesiu Trading Company cut the ribbon on a new building May 18. (submitted photo)
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)
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
Local clubs talk athlete safety
The Coaching Association of Canada is calling for changes to help make sport safer for athletes.The association hosted a summit last week in Ottawa where representatives from over 100 different sports...
May 17, 2019 P.A. Minor Hockey has a variety of policies in place to protect athletes. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Fill-a-Bowl event raises money for food bank
The Prince Albert Food Bank held their fill-a-Bowl chili fundraiser at the legion building on Eighth Street East today.The event, which runs from 11:30 a.m., to 1 p.m., saw all proceeds going toward t...
May 17, 2019 Attendees could purchase chili, and a handmade porcelain bowl for $20, at the Fill-a-Bowl event held by the Prince Albert Food Bank on May 17. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Police release photos of alleged graffiti suspects
The Prince Albert Police Service has now released photos of the people they believe spray painted over 20 homes and businesses in the city.As paNOW reported on Thursday, the word "Crip" was written on...
May 17, 2019 (Submitted photo/PAPS)
