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Don't fall for speeding ticket scam: Saskatoon police
Police in Saskatoon are warning residents not to fall for a text scam making the rounds. "The scam sends a text message to people claiming their vehicle was detected speeding by a camera. It then offe...
Mar 22, 2024 Police say there's a scam doing the rounds asking people to make speeding ticket payments over text. (650 CKOM file photo)
SGI details top insurance fraud cases of 2023
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and SGI is marking the occasion by highlighting five notable cases of insurance fraud from 2023. "Fighting insurance fraud is important because it helps keep the cost ...
Mar 22, 2024 SGI is laying out its top five fraud cases from 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Teachers to withdraw extracurricular support from Monday to Thursday: STF
Teachers across Saskatchewan will withdraw support for extracurricular activities from Monday through Thursday, as the dispute between the provincial government and teachers' union continues. The late...
Mar 22, 2024 Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, speaks to 980 CJME in Regina. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Worker seriously hurt at Nutrien's Cory potash mine
A worker has been seriously injured after an incident at Nutrien's Cory potash mine southwest of Saskatoon. Nutrien says the incident happened Wednesday and the mine rescue team was able to respond qu...
Mar 21, 2024 Nutrien's Cory potash mine. (Nutrien)
SHA warns of possible hepatitis exposure at Saskatoon Shoppers Drug Mart
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public about a possible risk of exposure to hepatitis at a Saskatoon drug store. According to the health authority, those who purchased food and drinks...
Mar 21, 2024 'People with exposures within the past 14 days may be eligible for Hepatitis A vaccine to decrease the likelihood of disease,' the Sask. Health Authority says. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
More charges laid in Saskatoon's first homicide of 2024
Two people charged with first-degree murder in Saskatoon's first homicide case of the year are now facing additional charges as well. The case began on Feb. 3 in Saskatoon's Pacific Heights neighbourh...
Mar 21, 2024 More charges have been added in Saskatoon's first homicide case of the year. (650 CKOM file photo)
Seatbelt violation leads to gun charges for Saskatoon boy
A 17-year-old boy is facing gun charges after a police officer spotted him riding in a car without wearing a seatbelt. According to police, officers pulled over a taxi on 22nd Street West just before ...
Mar 21, 2024 A teenager in Saskatoon ended up in hot water after not buckling up in a taxi cab. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. RCMP to start screening for alcohol at all traffic stops
Drivers pulled over by Mounties in Saskatchewan can expect an alcohol screening, regardless of why they were stopped. The Saskatchewan RCMP said officers will be adding mandatory alcohol screenings to...
Mar 21, 2024 Mounties say all drivers pulled over in Saskatchewan will be subject to mandatory alcohol screening starting April 1. (Saskatchewan RCMP/YouTube)
What you need to know about Saskatchewan's provincial budget
The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its provincial budget Wednesday afternoon, outlining its revenue, spending and priorities for the year ahead. Here's what you need to know: Classrooms Thanks to a...
Mar 20, 2024 The government says this year's budget is focused on three areas: Classrooms, health care and communities. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
STF announces single-day strike Friday in Lloydminster, Horizon divisions
Teachers in the Lloydminster Public, Lloydminster Catholic and Horizon school divisions will walk off the job Friday in a single-day strike. The move is the latest in a series of sanctions announced b...
Mar 20, 2024 The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation office in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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