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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Sask. dairy farmers watching NAFTA talks closely
The Canadian dairy industry is once again being brought into the conversation as politicians continue talks to salvage the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Joy Smith, the manager of policy...
Aug 29, 2018
Sask. trade minister 'concerned' over NAFTA talks
Saskatchewan's trade and export development minister is worried the federal Liberals may have botched critical negotiations with Canada's largest trading partner. Speaking Tuesday on Gormley, Jeremy H...
Aug 29, 2018
NDP denied freedom of information request on legal aid cuts
Saskatchewan New Democrats want details about discussions between the government and legal aid that resulted in upcoming cuts to the Saskatoon legal aid office. However, justice critic Nicole Sarauer ...
Aug 28, 2018 Saskatchewan NDP justice critic Nicole Sarauer speaking to media outside the Saskatoon Provincial Court building on July 23, 2018. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan cattle producers deal with drought
Devastating is how a Gull Lake area rancher describes the dry conditions in his region of the province. Rick Toney says the drought means a lack of quality pasture land which means a lack of feed for ...
Aug 28, 2018
Saskatoon councillor says lower bridge speed might as well be 'speed trap'
Traffic over the new Chief Mistawasis Bridge won't be going 60 kilometres per hour, but people in Saskatoon will have to wait until next month for council's final decision on the speed limit. With one...
Aug 28, 2018 A ceremony was held on June 21, 2018 to announce Chief Mistawasis Bridge as the new name for the North Commuter Parkway. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Air Canada, WestJet announce higher luggage fees
Canada's two biggest airlines are hiking fees for checked luggage. Air Canada and WestJet both announced the price for the first checked bag will be raised from $25 to $30. Both airlines are also goin...
Aug 28, 2018
Annual day in the park celebrates Ukrainian culture
Anyone from Saskatoon can tell you the city is filled with Ukrainian-Canadians that are proud to celebrate their culture at any moment. That was certainly the case on Saturday as hundreds of people ga...
Aug 26, 2018 Prairie Stardust plays to the crowd at Ukrainian Day in the Park on Aug. 25, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon officer hospitalized after scuffle with suspect
A 24-year-old man is facing charges after reportedly attacking a police officer in a Saskatoon grocery store. Police got a report of a man shouting threats inside the Real Canadian Superstore at 2901 ...
Aug 24, 2018
Chandler Stephenson brings Stanley Cup to Humboldt
Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson spent Friday trying to bring some joy to the city of Humboldt - with a little help from the Stanley Cup. The 24-year-old Stephenson, who hails from Sask...
Aug 24, 2018 Washington Capitals forward Chandler Stephenson poses with Saskatoon Police Service members outside Humboldt, Sask. on Aug. 24, 2018. (SPS Traffic Unit/Twitter)
RCMP seek help finding elderly man in Dundurn
RCMP are requesting the public's help in locating a missing man in Saskatchewan. Victor Cooper, 80. was last seen Thursday morning in Dundurn and hasn't been seen since. Mounties say he may be operati...
Aug 24, 2018
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