Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Sask. gov’t extends financial assistance program for businesses
With job numbers continuing to drop in Saskatchewan, the provincial government is extending its aid package to small- and medium-sized businesses. The government announced Friday it was extending the ...
May 08, 2020
CFL, CFLPA resume talks on potential contingency plans for 2020 season
TORONTO - In Hamilton Tiger-Cats receiver Brian Jones' mind, the CFL and CFL Players' Association are at a crossroads. The two sides were scheduled to meet Friday to continue talks on potential contin...
May 08, 2020
COVID-19 in Saskatchewan: The Week in Review, May 8
The door creaked open to Saskatchewan’s economy this week, with the latch coming off on the same day the province saw its worst one-day spike in COVID-19 cases. But the plan to open things up mo...
May 08, 2020
Snow in the forecast for southeastern Saskatchewan
A special weather statement has been issued for the southeastern area of the province calling for up to 10 centimetres of snow in some areas. Environment Canada issued the alert Friday afternoon for a...
May 08, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Senators: 'Options' coming for ticktholders as NHL season remains on pause
OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators say they will offer options for ticket holders looking for refunds or credits as the NHL season remains on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The team said in a release t...
May 08, 2020
Fore! 'Caddyshack' ranks No. 4 on AP sports movie list
DAVIE, Fla. - It happens all the time. Someone will pull up to the big metal gate in front of the clubhouse, press the intercom button and ask to see Bushwood Country Club. Or they'll start dancing on...
May 08, 2020
Westcap donating money for iPads to help long-term care residents reconnect with loved ones
A local company is teaming up with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to help reconnect long-term care residents who may be feeling lonely and isolated during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a release,...
May 08, 2020 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Police execute search warrant at west side home
There was a heavy police presence in the Westmont area as officers executed a search warrant Friday morning. The tactical support unit, including an armored vehicle, surrounded a home on Avenue I Nort...
May 08, 2020 Saskatoon police tactical unit executed a search warrant in the 100 block of Avenue I North on May 8, 2020 (Submitted Denise Easton)
Saskatoon ready to "Cheer for Heroes" this weekend
Frontline essential workers will be celebrated this weekend in Saskatoon. Mayor Charlie Clark is encouraging everyone in the city to step outside and make some noise to thank everyone from healthcare ...
May 08, 2020
Saskatoon Folkfest 2020 not taking place this summer
The Saskatoon Folkfest board of directors announced on its website the multicultural event will not be taking place this summer because of the COVID-19 pandemic. It had been scheduled to run Aug. 13-1...
May 08, 2020
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Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah M...
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