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Refinery uses helicopters to ferry in supplies, workers
The Co-op Refinery Complex claims a "dangerous situation" on the picket lines prompted it to start taking alternative action Sunday. The refinery said the actions of Unifor members on the picket line ...
Dec 09, 2019
World Anti-Doping Agency imposes 4-year ban on Russia
LAUSANNE, Switzerland - The Russian flag and national anthem were banned from next year's Tokyo Olympics and other major sports events for four years on Monday. Russia's hosting of world championships...
Dec 09, 2019
Saskatoon Police arrest five, seize over 1.5 kilograms of illegal drugs at Stonebridge apartment
A lot of drugs were taken off Saskatoon's streets Saturday. The Saskatoon police drug unit laid charges against five people after a search warrant was executed at an apartment in the 100 block of Well...
Dec 09, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Rock the River lineup announced
Rock 102's Rock the River is headed back to Saskatoon with a three-day lineup of rock icons. The festival runs from Aug. 14-16 at the Bessborough Gardens downtown. Tickets go on sale starting on Frida...
Dec 09, 2019
Train derailment near Guernsey causes oil car fire, closes Highway 16
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is continuing it's response at a train derailment that happened early Monday morning on Highway 16 near Guernsey. A train hauling crude oil went off the tr...
Dec 09, 2019 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Sesame Street puppeteer Caroll Spinney dies at age 85
LOS ANGELES - Caroll Spinney, who gave Big Bird his warmth and Oscar the Grouch his growl for nearly 50 years on "Sesame Street," died Sunday at the age of 85 at his home in Connecticut, according to ...
Dec 08, 2019
Kovrig clings to humour as ‘two Michaels’ near one year in Chinese prison
OTTAWA - Canadian prisoner Michael Kovrig is trying to hold on to a sense of humour as he and fellow countryman Michael Spavor approach one year in solitary confinement in China, says Kovrig's current...
Dec 08, 2019
Devastating factory fire kills at least 43 in Indian capital
NEW DELHI - Authorities said an electrical short circuit appeared to cause a fire that killed at least 43 people in a factory in central New Delhi early Sunday, as relatives of the workers who were tr...
Dec 08, 2019
Singh reiterates support for Fredericton abortion clinic fighting to stay open
FREDERICTON - NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited a Fredericton abortion clinic Saturday that is struggling to remain open because New Brunswick does not cover abortions performed outside hospitals. Sing...
Dec 08, 2019
U of S leads study on service animals for veterans with PTSD
The University of Saskatchewan is leading a program that focuses on helping veterans living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It will examine the link between service animals and problematic...
Dec 08, 2019 Dr. Colleen Dell is on the University of Saskatchewan team leading a study on service dogs and veterans with PTSD. (University of Saskatchewan)
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