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Justin Timberlake postpones Edmonton concerts
Singer Justin Timberlake has postponed his concerts scheduled for Nov. 4 and Nov. 5 in Edmonton. A media release from Live Nation, the concert promoter, said Timberlake is dealing with bruised vocal c...
Oct 30, 2018 (Live Nation)
FSIN criticizes move to give conservation officers carbines
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is coming out against a Saskatchewan government move to arm conservation officers with semi-automatic rifles. The AR-type weapons are due to be is...
Oct 30, 2018 Saskatchewan conservation officers train at a firing range on May 14, 2014. (Thia James/paNOW)
Saskatoon synagogue damaged after Pittsburgh attack
A pair of acts at a Saskatoon synagogue have highlighted both the compassion of the community, as well as the lingering hate that persists among some. Heather Fenyes, a board member at the Centre for ...
Oct 30, 2018 The Congregation Agudas Israel synagogue and community centre at 715 McKinnon Avenue. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Postal strikes come to Saskatchewan
Canada Post workers at various locations in Saskatchewan walked off the job Tuesday. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) announced Tuesday morning via Twitter that workers in Saskatoon, Moose ...
Oct 30, 2018 Workers picket outside the Canada Post depot on 51st Street in Saskatoon on Oct. 30, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Co-Op workers warn of potential strike
The union for Saskatoon Co-Op workers is warning a strike could start this week. Over 900 employees represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1400 could walk off the job after mid...
Oct 30, 2018 Saskatoon Co-Op operates in locations in Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville, Colonsay and Watrous. (Saskatoon Co-Op/Facebook)
Saskatchewan Rush open new team store ahead of season
The Saskatchewan Rush has opened a new 6,000 square-foot store just down the street from SaskTel Centre. Located at 3100 Idylwyld Drive North in Saskatoon, the store is packed with the teams latest me...
Oct 29, 2018 The Saskatchewan Rush's new team store at 3100 Idylwyld Drive North. (Saskatchewan Rush/Twitter)
Saskatoon teen develops app to combat bullying
After being a victim of bullying for years, a 16-year-old Saskatoon student has developed a smartphone app to help other young people who find themselves in the same situation. Kelli Lemstra joined 65...
Oct 29, 2018
Video campaign looks to bring Jimmy Kimmel to Saskatoon
A local charity is making a push to get Jimmy Kimmel to come to Saskatoon. Wiegers Care for Kids launched a campaign last week in hopes of enticing the American late-night TV host to attend a fundrais...
Oct 29, 2018 Saskatchewan comedian Kelly Taylor narrates a video as part of a fundraising drive for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan. (Wiegers Care for Kids/Facebook)
Murder charge laid in fatal shooting in La Loche
RCMP have identified both the suspect and the alleged victim in a fatal shooting in La Loche, Sask. Police were called to a home in the community Saturday with a report of a man suffering from a gunsh...
Oct 29, 2018
Humboldt, Swift Current unveil 'Broncos Strong' jerseys
The Swift Current Broncos have released the jersey design for their "Broncos Strong" game on Nov. 2. The home game against the Lethbridge Hurricanes is set to commemorate the victims of both the Swift...
Oct 29, 2018 The Swift Current Broncos special "Broncos Strong" jersey features a design honouring the Humboldt Broncos. (Swift Current Broncos/Twitter)
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