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Province expands free, rapid-access counselling to children in P.A.
Young people dealing with mental health challenges in Prince Albert will soon have access to free counselling services. Family Services Saskatchewan is expanding its rapid-access counselling program t...
Oct 18, 2023 Family Services Saskatchewan is expanding its rapid-access counselling program to Prince Albert. (650 CKOM file photo)
Enrolment numbers rising at Sask Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic is experiencing a surge in enrolment, thanks in large part to a rapidly growing number of international students. In a release Wednesday, the school said 11,463 students were ...
Oct 18, 2023 Fall enrolment numbers have increased year over year at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. (infoaboutcompanies.ca)
Regina man charged after allegedly vandalizing rainbow sidewalk
A Regina man is facing a charge of mischief after allegedly vandalizing a rainbow flag on a sidewalk with spray paint. According to Regina police, a school resource officer was informed about the graf...
Oct 18, 2023
Sask. tire recycling action plan includes pursuing new Shercom contract
The Saskatchewan government has approved a new action plan aiming to improve the province's tire recycling program. The plan includes pursuing a new contract with Shercom Industries Inc. According to ...
Oct 18, 2023 Shercom Industries' tire processing facility. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
SaskPower, SaskEnergy offering discounts on efficient products in stores
Some energy-efficient products will be cheaper in Saskatchewan stores this fall, thanks to a move by two Crown corporations. In an effort to reduce the energy usage of homes around the province, SaskP...
Oct 18, 2023 Some energy-efficient products will be cheaper in Saskatchewan stores this fall. (SaskPower/Twitter)
Victim identified in Saskatoon homicide case
The victim of a homicide in Saskatoon has been identified. According to police, officers got a report of a man injured in the backyard of a home on Mackie Crescent in the early morning hours of Oct. 7...
Oct 18, 2023 The victim in a Saskatoon homicide case has been identified by police. (650 CKOM file photo)
Broadband committee calls on government to adopt provincial strategy
A committee pushing for more equitable access to broadband in Saskatchewan is calling on the government to adopt a province-wide strategy. The Saskatchewan Broadband Action Committee was formed in 202...
Oct 18, 2023 A committee focused on broadband parity is making a number of recommendations to the province. (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP probing death of man on Poundmaker First Nation
The Cut Knife RCMP says the death of a 31-year-old man on the Poundmaker First Nation is "suspicious in nature." In a media release Wednesday, the Mounties said officers responded Monday at around 4 p...
Oct 18, 2023 The RCMP says the death of 31-year-old Lee Bearsears of the Little Pine First Nation is "suspicious in nature." (650 CKOM file photo)
Three 12-year-olds reported missing found safe: RCMP
The Saskatchewan RCMP has located three 12-year-olds who were reported missing. The Mounties said the trio had been found safe. All three had last been seen Tuesday at the intersection of the Trans-Ca...
Oct 18, 2023 SIRT is investigation after an officer involved shooting left a man dead on the Red Earth Cree Nation. (File photo)
City warns of foul smell during landfill construction
The city of Saskatoon is giving residents a heads up about an unpleasant aroma coming from the landfill. New wells and piping are being installed at the landfill to allow for the collection of more me...
Oct 18, 2023 The city says residents may notice an unpleasant smell during construction on the landfill's gas collection and power facility. (City of Saskatoon)
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