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Justice minister vows to take pronoun policy to supreme court, if needed
Saskatchewan's justice minister says she's disappointed in a decision allowing a challenge against the province's controversial pronoun legislation to proceed, but vowed to take the case to the Suprem...
Feb 16, 2024 Saskatchewan Justice Minister Bronwyn Eyre says she'll take the fight over the pronoun law to the country's highest court if need be. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon arena event cost estimated $32,000, including pricey dessert
The City of Saskatoon's proposed arena will be a costly project, and an event promoting the project came with a hefty price tag as well. On Feb. 8, the city held an event to unveil more design concept...
Feb 16, 2024 The cake was purchased from a local bakery for $1,881, plus taxes and a delivery charge. The city didn’t pay the full amount, however, as TCU Place billed the city $1,500 plus taxes for the event’s catering. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Alberta company fined $65,000 after worker hurt near Elrose
An Alberta-based well service company was ordered to pay $65,000 after an incident where a worker was seriously hurt near Elrose. According to Saskatchewan's Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace...
Feb 16, 2024 An injury near Elrose has led to a hefty fine for a well service company. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
STF says it turned down invitation to resume bargaining as teacher strikes resume
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says it has turned down an invitation from the provincial government to resume negotiations. Talks between the groups broke down this week after two days of plann...
Feb 16, 2024 Teachers picket during a single-day strike in Saskatoon on Jan. 16, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. Indigenous newspaper halts publishing after 27 years
Eagle Feather News is the latest media outlet to fall on hard times, and will no longer publish its newspaper. "Sadly, the Eagle Feather team is announcing that after almost 27 years, we are on hiatus...
Feb 15, 2024
SHA says 116 beds have been added in Saskatoon and Regina through capacity plan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has added more than 100 community and hospital beds to Saskatoon and Regina through its Capacity Pressure Action Plan. The plans for Saskatoon and Regina were...
Feb 15, 2024 The Saskatchewan Health Authority says 116 beds have been added in Saskatoon and Regina since the capacity plans were announced late last year. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon pastor calls for closure of Fairhaven shelter after scary incident
A Saskatoon pastor is raising concerns with an emergency shelter in Fairhaven after a scary incident on the doorstep of his church. Robert Pearce is the pastor at Fairmont Baptist Church, which is loc...
Feb 15, 2024 Fairmont Baptist Church Minister Robert Pearce. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Porter Airlines bringing daily Toronto flights to Saskatoon starting in May
Porter Airlines is preparing to operate its first route in Saskatchewan, with daily service between Saskatoon and Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The all-economy airline said the daily flight...
Feb 15, 2024 Porter Airlines will be running daily flights between Saskatoon and Toronto starting in May. (Porter Airlines/Submitted)
Province unveils plan to address enrolment growth as teachers prepare to strike
As Saskatchewan teachers prepare to hit the picket lines on Friday, the provincial government is rolling out a plan aiming to address enrolment growth in schools. Class size has been a primary stickin...
Feb 15, 2024 The new formula includes a threshold to determine the eligibility of schools for post-September funding in order to support rising enrolment. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free on Family Day weekend
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free over the Family Day weekend. From Saturday through Monday, anyone can fish in the province's public waters without needing to buy a licence. Angling limits and o...
Feb 15, 2024 Fishing is free in Saskatchewan's public waters over the long weekend. (650 CKOM file photo)
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