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Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool
More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours. The advocate for LGBTQ+ members of the Canadian Ar...
Dec 18, 2024 Gov. Gen. Mary Simon thanked the appointees for their "perseverance, fearless leadership and visionary spirit." (The Canadian Press)
Police briefs: Youths, 13 and 16, charged after bear-spray incident at Midtown mall
A 13-year-old and a 16-year old have been charged after bear spray was discharged at one of the entrances to Midtown mall on Monday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release that officers...
Dec 17, 2024 (CKOM files)
Cockrill found to have violated, and not violated, conflict of interest rules
It was a mixed bag this week for Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill as two reports came out on him from the Conflict of Interest Commissioner. The reports stem from two complaints made by the NDP's Meara...
Dec 17, 2024
Man succumbs to injuries from Friday night motel fire
The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) has provided an update regarding the fire that occurred Friday night at Capones Hideaway Motel that resulted in an individual being transported in critical conditio...
Dec 17, 2024
Riders scored a D-plus in Nutrition and Diet in CFLPA report card
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are graded out fairly highly by Canadian Football League players but diet and nutrition are something the club lags in. The Canadian Football League Players' Association r...
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One person dead after house fire in Regina
A house listed for sale in Regina was the scene of an early morning fire resulting in the death of a person. According to Regina Fire & Protective Services X account, crews responded to the blaze ...
Dec 17, 2024 Crews with the Regina Fire investigation unit are were taking off their gear after responding to a deadly blaze in the morning of Dec. 17, 2024 at Benson Bay. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Rental supply gains help cool pace of rent growth in 2024: CMHC
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the pace of rent growth cooled significantly this year amid Canada's largest gain of purpose-built rental supply in more than three decades. The federal hous...
Dec 17, 2024 The federal housing agency says the vacancy rate for purpose-built rental apartments sat at 2.2 per cent in October when the CMHC conducted the annual survey, up from the record low of 1.5 per cent last year. (The Canadian Press)
Saskatoon youth, 17, charged with manslaughter
A 17-year-old from Saskatoon is facing manslaughter and dangerous weapon charges after a shooting that resulted in the death of Jordan Wright in North Battleford in February. Saskatchewan RCMP said in...
Dec 16, 2024 (650 CKOM files)
CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program raises more than $80,000 for Saskatoon
CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program brought in over $80,000 in cash, food and gifts this year, and as a result, more than 360 families will experience a special Christmas. "This is all thanks to the people ...
Dec 16, 2024 CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program brought in over $80,000 in cash, food and gifts this year, and as a result, more than 360 families will experience a special Christmas. (650 CKOM)
Christmas comes early: WDM volunteer revives Eaton's holiday magic
Beneath one of the dozens of vintage Christmas displays at Saskatoon's Western Development Museum, Randall Simpson is tinkering away at one of the motors, powering tiny figures that delight audiences ...
Dec 16, 2024 The public can check out the Christmas displays at the Western Development Museum until January 3. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
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