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Sask. sets record for surgeries between April and September
The Saskatchewan government says the province's surgical system is working at a record pace. In a media release Tuesday, the government said 47,748 procedures were done between April 1 and Sept. 30, t...
Dec 05, 2023
Sask. launches $25M fund to develop emission-reducing technologies
The Government of Saskatchewan is making a big investment in the development of new emission-reducing technologies. The provincial government announced Tuesday the launch of the Saskatchewan Technolog...
Dec 05, 2023 The new technology fund will make about $25 million available to regulated emitters in order to help fund new technologies that will reduce emissions. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's council could have 'dug a little deeper' for savings: Chamber CEO
Two business groups are commending Saskatoon's city council for halving a $70-million budget shortfall, but both say council left one big stone unturned which could have resulted in a better outcome f...
Dec 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. RCMP officers rescue woman during curfew check
What started as a simple curfew check led to Mounties rescuing a woman who had allegedly been assaulted and held against her will at a home on Big Island Cree Territory. According to the RCMP, officer...
Dec 05, 2023 Mounties from the Pierceland detachment rescued the victim of an alleged assault during a curfew check Saturday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. Party MLA addresses motel rates for Social Services clients
Saskatchewan Party MLA Gary Grewal spoke Monday for the first time since questions were raised about the motel he owns in Regina. In November, his motel was called out for charging higher rates for Mi...
Dec 04, 2023
Group celebrates new accessibility legislation in Saskatchewan
A rally at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building on Monday celebrated the announcement of the provincial government’s disability accessibility legislation. The Accessible Saskatchewan Act will h...
Dec 04, 2023
Riders announce signings of three players
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added some American depth to their roster Monday. The CFL team announced it had signed offensive linemen Jordan Tucker and Trevor Reid as well as defensive lineman Caleb S...
Dec 04, 2023
Sask. government condemns Ottawa's proposed methane rules for oil and gas
The federal government's proposed regulations around methane for the oil and gas industry are already drawing condemnation from the Government of Saskatchewan. The proposed regulations aren't due to b...
Dec 04, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan was quick to condemn proposed rules on methane emissions from Ottawa. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged after fatal crash near Tisdale
A 36-year-old man from the Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation is facing charges after a crash near Tisdale that claimed the life of a Prince Albert man. According to the RCMP, Brian McNab is facing one c...
Dec 04, 2023 A 57-year-old man from Prince Albert was killed in the crash. (650 CKOM file photo)
Victim in fatal crash on Highway 3 not yet identified
Mounties and Saskatchewan's coroners are working to identify the victim of a fatal highway crash on Friday. According to the RCMP, on Friday morning, officers were called to the scene of a collision b...
Dec 04, 2023 Police say the victim of the crash has not yet been identified. (650 CKOM file photo)
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