Murray Wood: Smile! You're not on camera
Our reporters learned recently that photo radar boxes around Saskatchewan are sitting empty. SGI is saying very little, ...
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Santa won't respond to letters, but he will get them: Canada Post
Canada Post says letters destined for the North Pole will arrive by Christmas Eve as its operations resume, but Santa Claus "won't have time to respond" this year. The Santa Letters program is back on...
Dec 18, 2024 Canada Post says it has received strike notices from the union representing some 55,000 postal workers, with operations poised to shut down by the end of the week. (Canadian Press files)
Christmas cheer spread by Sask. dancers singing Ukrainian carols
December and January in Ukraine are traditionally marked with colourful costumes, large family gatherings filled with delicious dishes, and door-to-door carolling. Ulyana Tetera remembers her early Ch...
Dec 18, 2024
Police seize cocaine, Dilaudid, weapons, luxury items in Evergreen
Two men are facing 11 charges including weapons offences, drug trafficking offences and possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. According to the Saskatoon Police Department, investigators took ac...
Dec 18, 2024 On Dec. 17, two men, ages 28 and 34 suspected of trafficking illicit narcotics were arrested by the SPS Crime Reduction Team, with assistance from the SPS Tactical Support Unit. (Saskatoon Police Service)
Winter storm slams southwest corner of province, poor highway conditions
Saskatchewan is expected to have moderate to heavy snow on Wednesday. Saskatoon is looking at total amounts of five to 10 centimetres. Most southern areas are looking at 10 to 15 centimetres with it t...
Dec 18, 2024 Road conditions near Swift Current were poor, causing a plethora of problems for drivers. Traffic was not recommended on the Highway Hotline. (Jenny Hagan LostInSask/X)
Order of Canada goes to advocates, athletes, scientists and Deadpool
More than 40 years after being told she was a threat to Canada because of her sexuality, Diane Pitre is being given one of the country's top honours. The advocate for LGBTQ+ members of the Canadian Ar...
Dec 18, 2024 Gov. Gen. Mary Simon thanked the appointees for their "perseverance, fearless leadership and visionary spirit." (The Canadian Press)
Police briefs: Youths, 13 and 16, charged after bear-spray incident at Midtown mall
A 13-year-old and a 16-year old have been charged after bear spray was discharged at one of the entrances to Midtown mall on Monday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release that officers...
Dec 17, 2024 (CKOM files)
Cockrill found to have violated, and not violated, conflict of interest rules
It was a mixed bag this week for Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill as two reports came out on him from the Conflict of Interest Commissioner. The reports stem from two complaints made by the NDP's Meara...
Dec 17, 2024
Man succumbs to injuries from Friday night motel fire
The Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) has provided an update regarding the fire that occurred Friday night at Capones Hideaway Motel that resulted in an individual being transported in critical conditio...
Dec 17, 2024
Riders scored a D-plus in Nutrition and Diet in CFLPA report card
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are graded out fairly highly by Canadian Football League players but diet and nutrition are something the club lags in. The Canadian Football League Players' Association r...
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One person dead after house fire in Regina
A house listed for sale in Regina was the scene of an early morning fire resulting in the death of a person. According to Regina Fire & Protective Services X account, crews responded to the blaze ...
Dec 17, 2024 Crews with the Regina Fire investigation unit are were taking off their gear after responding to a deadly blaze in the morning of Dec. 17, 2024 at Benson Bay. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
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