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Saskatchewan spending $2 million to enhance electronic monitoring for offenders
The Government of Saskatchewan is spending $2 million to enhance its electronic monitoring system for offenders released by the courts. According to the Ministry of Community Safety, the money will ad...
16h ago The Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Food Banks of Saskatchewan campaign aims to raise awareness, funds
Food banks were designed to be an emergency stopgap, but have now become part of the monthly budget for many people, says Michael Kincade, executive director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan. He told Eva...
16h ago Michael Kincade, executive director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan, says food banks like this one in Saskatoon are struggling because donations are down and demand continues to rise. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Two people injured after driver allegedly hits parked cars, tree while fleeing police
Police in Saskatoon say a driver struck three parked cars and a tree while fleeing from officers early on Thursday morning. According to police, the driver had been the subject of a previous complaint...
Apr 02, 2026 “The 25-year-old male driver and 32-year-old female passenger were both transported to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be serious but non-life threatening injuries,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Prairie Lily set to return to South Saskatchewan River this season under new ownership
The Prairie Lily will set sail under new ownership this season in Saskatoon. Since 2012, the 120-passenger riverboat has offered sightseeing and dining cruises on the South Saskatchewan River, along w...
Apr 02, 2026 After the original owners decided to sell last year, the business is now under the ownership of Stephanie Simonot, a long-time resident who plans to run the riverboat along with her family. (The Prairie Lily/Facebook)
Red Earth man charged with attempted murder after victim injured in shooting: RCMP
A 24-year-old man from the Red Earth Cree Nation is facing a charge of attempted murder after a shooting on Tuesday evening. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the Cree nation...
Apr 02, 2026 “Investigation determined an altercation occurred between two males outside a residence on Red Earth Cree Nation,” the RCMP said in a statement. “During the altercation, one of the males discharged a firearm, injuring the second male. The male suspect then fled from the area on foot.” (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticis...
Apr 02, 2026
Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only to find out at the end of the process that there were no tickets available. The ...
Apr 02, 2026
Pizza with a side of meth: Takeout takes a turn during RCMP traffic stop
A traffic stop took a turn for RCMP after officers discovered a pizza box holding more than leftover takeout. Two people are facing charges after Battleford and Unity RCMP find what officers suspect t...
Apr 01, 2026 Battlefords and Unity RCMP are reporting the seizure of a pizza box, suspected to hold about 126 grams of methamphetamine, on March 28, 2026. (Battlefords and Unity RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. RCMP briefs: Watrous wanted man, Nipawin drug and weapon charges laid
Watrous RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify a suspect in the investigation of an alleged indecent act in Manitou Beach. Officers received a report of the incident on March 22. Read mo...
Apr 01, 2026 Watrous RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify this man. (Watrous RCMP/Submitted)
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
Saskatchewan's Farm Stress Line is under new management. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, the service will be managed by the SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network, beginning Wednes...
Apr 01, 2026 Producers are invited to call the Farm Stress Line to discuss issues including financial stress, family pressure, anxiety, depression, burnout or concerns about another person’s mental health. (fizkes/Depositphotos.com)
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