Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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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)
Collision with deer causes hours long detour on Highway 11
A collision Friday evening forced drivers travelling on Highway 11 between Haultain and Dundurn to be detoured for several hours. RCMP said a transport truck rear-ended another semi after a driver hit...
Oct 27, 2018
Maritime CFL expansion proposes Halifax-area stadium at Shannon Park
HALIFAX - The company hoping to bring a CFL team to Halifax has proposed Shannon Park, along the east side of the city's harbour, as the site for a 24,000-seat stadium. The proposal from Maritime Foot...
Oct 26, 2018
U of S ready for Merlis Belsher Place grand opening
They've broken it in, and now it's time to celebrate the grand opening of Merlis Belsher Place. The University of Saskatchewan Huskies are hosting a grand celebration this weekend at the new $51-milli...
Oct 26, 2018 The spectator rink at Merlis Belsher Place features a new video board over centre ice. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
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