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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Need to speed? SGI warns of fine hike coming in May
If you're heavy on the accelerator, you could find yourself lighter in the wallet. Starting next month, the province is increasing fines for speeding in an effort to curb collisions. "All told, 20 kil...
Apr 09, 2018 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Humboldt Broncos vigil 7 p.m. David Kirton live at 5 p.m.
Multiple vigils are expected to be held across Saskatchewan Sunday night to honour those affected by the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. David Kirton will be live on 650 CKOM as people gather at Humbold...
Apr 08, 2018
Premier offers support, condolences after bus crash tragedy
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe addressed the media and the people of the province shortly after news broke Saturday of another death tied to the tragic crash of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus. "...
Apr 07, 2018 Premier Scott Moe speaks to media following the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy on April 7, 2018 (Bryn Levy/ Twitter)
Humboldt Broncos news conference set for 2 p.m.
A second news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday at the Humboldt Uniplex in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. Representatives of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, along with Humbold...
Apr 07, 2018
Humboldt grieves in wake of fatal hockey team bus crash
Many in Saskatchewan woke up Saturday to learn 14 people had died in a collision Friday between a semi-trailer and the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus. The crash happened Friday afternoon on Highway ...
Apr 07, 2018 Injured Humboldt Broncos hockey players lay hand-in-hand in their hospital beds after the crash on April 6, 2018. (RJ Patter/Twitter)
Players' families share heart-breaking news on Humboldt Broncos' tragedy
Family members and supporters of the Humboldt Broncos started to share updates and voice support in wake of the team's fatal collision with a semi-trailer north of Tisdale Friday. Shortly after 10:30 ...
Apr 07, 2018 The Humboldt Broncos' team bus was involved in a fatal collision on April 6, 2018. (Humboldt Broncos Twitter)
14 dead after Humboldt Broncos bus, semi collide
RCMP say 14 people are dead after a crash involving a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey Team. The Humboldt Broncos team bus collided with a semi-trailer late Friday afternoon. RCMP confirmed that 29 people w...
Apr 06, 2018 A STARS ambulance lowers to the scene of the accident. (submitted photo)
Slow down: Driver caught going 102 km/h on 8th Street
There is one driver in Saskatoon who couldn't wait to get his weekend started. Just before noon on Friday, police said a traffic officer spotted a vehicle going 102 km/h down 8th Street East. The vehi...
Apr 06, 2018
House fire started by children playing with lighter
A house fire that caused an estimated $200,000 in damage is believed to have been a result of kids playing with a lighter. Saskatoon firefighters were called to a home on 3339 Fairlight Drive around 2...
Apr 06, 2018 Saskatoon firefighters responding to a house fire at 3339 Fairlight Drive on April 6, 2018. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Arctic air to keep Saskatchewan cold through weekend
Saskatchewan's extra long winter looks set to continue. While Environment Canada is calling for temperatures to move closer to the 0 C mark by early next week, meteorologist Mike Russo said even the m...
Apr 06, 2018
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