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NDP says staffing issues unsolved in plan to help Saskatoon hospitals
The Saskatchewan NDP says the provincial government's plan to address overcrowding at Saskatoon hospitals isn't going to address persistent problems with staffing. The plan announced on Tuesday includ...
Nov 14, 2023
Man arrested after alleged gunpoint robbery in Massey Place
Police in Saskatoon arrested a 38-year-old man on Monday after he allegedly threatened and robbed a woman at gunpoint. According to police, officers were called at a home on Northumberland Avenue at a...
Nov 14, 2023 The alleged robber is now facing a long list of criminal charges. (650 CKOM file photo)
Swift Current Broncos coach Devan Praught suspended after alleged conduct violation
The head coach of a Saskatchewan WHL team has been hit with an indefinite suspension. On Tuesday the Swift Current Broncos announced the suspension of head coach Devan Praught. The team said the decis...
Nov 14, 2023 The team said an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League Standards of Conduct occurred on the ice during a practice on Monday. (Swift Current Broncos/Twitter)
Riders extend contract with long snapper Jorgen Hus
Jorgen Hus has spent his entire CFL career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and that's not going to change any time soon. The CFL club announced on Tuesday that the Saskatoon-born long snapper has b...
Nov 14, 2023
Two charged after laser allegedly pointed at police plane
The man who allegedly led police to the scene of his own crimes by pointing a laser at a police plane on Monday is now facing charges. Police said the Air Support Unit was hit with a green laser at ar...
Nov 14, 2023 Saskatoon police say a man pointed a laser at the police plane over the weekend, leading officers to his location as he tried to break into cars. (SPS Air Support Unit/Twitter)
Health authority unveils plan to address crowding at Saskatoon hospitals
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's adding more temporary capacity and redeploying staff in an effort to address crowding at hospitals in Saskatoon. The problem of patients set up in hospital ...
Nov 14, 2023 "The SHA is committed to taking concrete action to address the immediate capacity pressures facing staff and patients, while also implementing long-term solutions to strengthen health services in Saskatoon," said Andrew Will, the health authority's CEO. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Free counselling for children and youths launches in Humboldt
Saskatchewan is expanding its rapid-access counselling program to Humboldt. That means young people can access free counselling for issues ranging from stress and depression to family conflict, addict...
Nov 14, 2023 Family Services Saskatchewan is expanding its rapid-access counselling program to Humboldt. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon ambulance window broken as paramedics treat patient
Paramedics who are trying to save a life really don't need to deal with vandalism to their vehicles at the same time. But, according to Medavie Health Services West, that's exactly what happened in Sa...
Nov 14, 2023 Troy Davies calls 2023 a record year for emergency medical responses. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Urgent and lifesaving warnings:' SaskAlert test planned for Wednesday
Saskatchewan's provincial alert system will undergo a test this week. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, the SaskAlert system will be tested on Wednesday at approximately 1:55 p.m. Th...
Nov 14, 2023 A SaskAlert test is set for Wednesday at approximately 1:55 p.m. (650 CKOM file photo)
Major damage but no injuries after house fire spreads to neighbouring home
Nobody was hurt in a large house fire in Saskatoon's north end on Monday, but the blaze left behind an estimated $750,000 in damages after spreading to a second home. Firefighters were called to the 1...
Nov 14, 2023 Firefighters in Saskatoon work to contain a house fire on Zeman Crescent. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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