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October breaks real estate records in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan reported the highest monthly real estate sales ever reported in October, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association's (SRA) latest report. The SRA recorded 1,520 sales in October,...
Nov 10, 2024 The Prince Albert, Saskatoon-Biggar, Swift Current-Moose Jaw and Northern economic regions all reported year-over-year sales gains in August, with sales well above long-term, 10-year averages. (DragonImages/Depositphotos.com)
'There's no joy': Israeli man trying to keep niece's legacy alive
Harel Lapidot said his 22-year-old niece Tifherert was like a daughter to him. They had a dream to visit Regina - where Harel was born - together. As Harel holds a picture of his niece, tears fill his...
Nov 08, 2024 Harel hopes the legacy and light of his niece Tifherert live on. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
SaskPower Fined $700,000 for Serious Workplace Injury
In the Prince Albert Provincial Court on Oct. 31, the Saskatchewan Power Corporation was sentenced in violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. A worksite incident near Sandy ...
Nov 08, 2024 In the Prince Albert Provincial Court on Oct. 31, the Saskatchewan Power Corporation was sentenced in violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
'Bit of a reboot': new faces on every portfolio for Sask. Party cabinet
Premier Scott Moe handed out 16 new titles Thursday morning as he announced the cabinet for his new government. For the first time since the Saskatchewan Party took power in 2007, there was a new face...
Nov 07, 2024
Police use less-lethal weapon on standoff suspect in Hampton Village
Saskatoon police are responding to online rumours about a shooting during a standoff in Hampton Village Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m. the Tactical Support Unit (TCU) was deployed for a barricaded p...
Nov 07, 2024 According to a statement sent to 650 CKOM, tactical officers waited a period of time before forcing their way into the home. The suspect approached the door but did not follow officer commands to exit the residence which resulted in a less-lethal round being discharged. (Mia Holowaychuck/650 CKOM)
Environment Commissioner: Canada set to miss 2030 emissions targets
OTTAWA - Canada's environment commissioner says the country is still not on track to meet its commitments under the Paris climate agreement. Ottawa has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to b...
Nov 07, 2024 Ottawa has promised to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to be 40 to 45 per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 but thus far they have only fallen seven per cent below 2005 levels. (The Canadian Press)
'Aging membership' Some legion branches struggle to keep open
MONTREAL - The Royal Canadian Legion branch in Montreal's Verdun borough meets once a week in a community centre space it rents by the hour, less than 500 metres from the elegant brick building it sol...
Nov 07, 2024 The legion in Grenfell, Sask., recently made the same decision as Verdun and listed its building — a former armoury — for sale.
It’s a matter of “aging membership and aging buildings,” president Ken Box said. With only about 85 members, many of whom no longer live nearby, keeping the building just didn’t make sense. (The Canadian Press)
How to care for your mental health after the U.S. election result
TORONTO - The Canadian Psychological Association says the U.S. election has worldwide impact and it's normal for many Canadians to have strong emotions about it - whether they're positive or negative....
Nov 07, 2024 Association president Anita Gupta, a clinical psychologist, says if people are feeling anxious or distressed about the results, they may want to take a break from news coverage and social media. (The Canadian Press)
Listen to U.S. election results with ABC Radio on 650 CKOM
Tune in to 650 CKOM for exclusive, live coverage of the U.S. election results through ABC Radio. Listen here. Our broadcast begins at 6 p.m. and will bring you up-to-the-minute updates on one of the m...
Nov 05, 2024
Ten per cent of Saskatoon voters cast ballot in advance polls
After the first four days of advanced polls, over 19,400 voters took advantage of the ten early polling locations across the city. According to Elections Saskatoon, based on the number of eligible vot...
Nov 05, 2024 10 per cent of eligible voters have cast a ballot so far in the Saskatoon civic election. (Elections Saskatchewan/Submitted)
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