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Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy credit unions recommend merger to members
Three Saskatchewan credit unions are recommending a merger to their members. On Tuesday, Conexus, Cornerstone and Synergy credit unions made a joint announcement, saying their boards unanimously appro...
Apr 08, 2025 “This merger is a proactive step forward to keep money in our members’ pockets while securing a strong future for our credit union,” the three credit unions said in a joint statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
Nominations open in CAA Saskatchewan's 2025 Worst Roads Campaign
If your daily commute includes a stretch of road that's in particularly rough shape, CAA Saskatchewan wants to hear from you. The organization has kicked off its Worst Roads Campaign, an annual search...
Apr 08, 2025 Highway 8 going north from Moosomin to Rocanville was named as the worst highway in Saskatchewan in 2024 by CAA due to the number of potholes. (Larry Tomlinson/Submitted)
Saskatoon police briefs: Woman bear sprayed in dispute over cigarette
A woman was bear-sprayed in Saskatoon on Monday after refusing to hand over a cigarette. According to police, officers were called to 22nd Street West at around 11:30 p.m. for a report of an injured p...
Apr 08, 2025 Police said the woman was hit with bear spray after refusing to give her attacker a cigarette. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police officer dragged by SUV after traffic stop
A police officer was dragged behind a vehicle after a traffic stop in downtown Saskatoon on Sunday evening. According to police, officers stopped an SUV that was "being driven erratically" on Second A...
Apr 08, 2025 Police said the officer was dragged a short distance by the SUV before the vehicle came to a stop. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Garden Talk: What flowers can I grow in a garden that gets only morning sun?
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the April 6 show: https:...
Apr 07, 2025 Ajuga, a perennial, low growing ground cover that gets pretty blue flowers, will grow in shady, dry and windy spots. (weha / Depositphotos.com)
Green Zone Replay - Monday, April 7
The Green Zone - Monday, April 7 2:35 - Tom Gulitti, NHL.com Washington History was made on Sunday as Alexander Ovechkin scored goal 895 and surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL scoring leader. Tom Guli...
Apr 07, 2025
Four people facing weapons charges after Saskatoon police traffic stop
Four people are facing firearm-related charges after a traffic stop in Confederation Suburban Centre on Sunday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release on April 7 that the stop on April ...
Apr 07, 2025 (Alex_Schmidt / Depositphotos.com)
Washington hockey writer recalls Ovechkin's record breaking goal
History was made on Sunday as Alexander Ovechkin scored goal 895 and surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL scoring leader. Tom Gulitti has followed the GR8 Chase all season long, he spoke to The Green Zo...
Apr 07, 2025 Alex Overchkin became the NHL’s all-time goal leader on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky, after scoring his 895th goal against New York Islanders. (NHL/X)
Three charged after armed robbery at North Battleford business: RCMP
Three people are facing a lengthy list of criminal charges after allegedly robbing a business in North Battleford at gunpoint. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the business,...
Apr 07, 2025 The RCMP said the three alleged robbers are each facing 13 criminal charges. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two arrested after evading a traffic stop in Dundonald
After an attempted traffic stop on Sunday morning, two 19-year-olds ended up arrested after one of them fled on foot. Just before 2 a.m. at 27th Street West and Avenue L North, police noticed a vehicl...
Apr 07, 2025 In the news release, officers wrote, "Police located a discarded bag believed to belong to the suspect during the foot pursuit. Inside, officers located cocaine, cash and bear spray." (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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