Murray Wood: Liberals spending on the future, but deficit budget ignores struggling citizens
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Five people facing charges in two weekend stabbings: Saskatoon police
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) were called to the 1300 block of 8th Street East at around 3 p.m. on Saturday for a report of an injured person. When they arrived, officers found a man suffering fr...
Oct 06, 2025 Saskatoon police made five arrests in two seperate stabbings over the weekend. Four adults were arrested for one stabbing, while a 16-year-old boy was arrested for another. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police briefs: teenager facing robbery charges, vehicle hits building
Police were called to the 200 block of Pendygrasse Road Sunday evening for a reported robbery. "Upon arrival, officers learned that a 13-year-old male had been walking in a nearby park when he was app...
Oct 06, 2025 A 16-year-old boy is facing charges after allegedly stealing clothes from a 13-year-old boy, according to Saskatoon police. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. govt lays out lithium royalty structure as demand for critical minerals grows
With lithium mining emerging as an important industry for Saskatchewan, the provincial government is working to create "a clear and consistent royalty framework" for lithium and other minerals sourced...
Oct 06, 2025 The new framework sets a Crow royalty rate of three per cent of the value of brine mineral sales, with a “two-year holiday for new productive capacity.” (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
BHP continues to support STARS with $525k commitment over three years
Saskatoon-based resource company BHP is continuing its support for STARS, committing $525,000 to the helicopter air ambulance service over the next three years. BHP has been a strong supporter of STAR...
Oct 06, 2025 “We are proud to continue our partnership with BHP and grateful for industry leaders like them who consistently invest in the well-being of our communities,” said Dr. John Froh, STARS’ president and CEO. (650 CKOM file photo)
Yellow Quill man dead after rollover in RM of Kelvington: RCMP
A single-vehicle rollover in the RM of Kelvington left a 39-year-old man from the Yellow Quill First Nation dead on Sunday morning. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the scen...
Oct 06, 2025 The Yellow Quill man, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene by paramedics, the RCMP said. (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Airlines finding new and exciting ways to fleece flyers
Murray Wood says WestJet's plan to charge travellers for the privilege of reclining their seats is just the latest example of airlines wringing every dime they possibly can out of their customers. Mur...
Oct 06, 2025
Sarah Mills: Extra fees for non-residents signing up for leisure activities is the way to go
Regina is considering a 50 per cent surcharge for non-residents registering for leisure activities. As Sarah Mills argues, municipalities facing budget shortfalls have to make the money somehow. The M...
Oct 06, 2025
Two charged in connection with Pinehouse shooting death: Sask. RCMP
Two people are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a 30-year-old man from Pinehouse, Sask. According to the RCMP, officers were notified of the shooting just outside the northern v...
Oct 06, 2025 Police said 25-year-old Christopher Nolan is facing charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm while prohibited, while 31-year-old Kelsey Iron is charged with acting as an accessory to murder after the fact and fleeing from police. (650 CKOM file photo)
Creighton man facing charges after fatal crash during police chase: Sask. RCMP
A 27-year-old man from Creighton is facing charges after a passenger in his vehicle was killed when he allegedly crashed into a building during a police chase. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, offi...
Oct 06, 2025 The 27-year-old Creighton man who was allegedly behind the wheel is now facing charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident causing death, flight from a peace officer and assault. He’s expected to appear in court in La Ronge on Monday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Winter-like wind chill forecast for many parts of Saskatchewan
A winter-like chill will be affecting most places in Saskatchewan over the next couple of days, but it looks like the province has mostly escaped the early snow predicted by Environment Canada earlier...
Oct 05, 2025 Northwest winds will mean wind chill reaching temperatures of -6 C to -13 C on Sunday and Monday. (milangucci / Depositphotos.com)
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