Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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George Clooney, a Biden supporter, asks the president to leave race
WASHINGTON (AP) - Movie star and lifelong Democrat George Clooney added his voice to calls for Joe Biden to leave the presidential race on Wednesday. Clooney said in a New York Times opinion piece tha...
Jul 10, 2024
Canadian Chamber of Commerce names Candace Laing new CEO
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has named Candace Laing its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Laing has served as chair of the chamber's board of directors since 2022 after joining the board ...
Jul 10, 2024 Laing has served as chair of the chamber's board of directors since 2022 after joining the board in 2019, serving as its vice-chair from 2021 to 2022. The chamber said she has resigned from that role as she prepares to take on her new job, which will be based in Ottawa. (The Canadian Press)
Fish for free in Saskatchewan this weekend
The weather is getting warmer across Saskatchewan, and many people have fishing on their minds. This weekend, anyone in the province can drop a line into the water for free, with no requirement to pur...
Jul 10, 2024 While there's no need to purchase a licence to fish this weekend, all regulations and limits still apply. (650 CKOM file photo)
SaskPower returns to profit as it releases 2023-24 annual report
After a previous year with a big loss for SaskPower, the Crown Corporation is back in the black for 2023-24. On Tuesday, the company's annual report explained a $184 million net income - a $172 millio...
Jul 09, 2024
Saskatoon activates emergency response plan as heat wave settles in
With the arrival of the first heat wave of the year, the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization is making sure the city's vulnerable residents keep cool and safe. The Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emerg...
Jul 09, 2024 Pamela Goulden-McLeod, director of the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization, stands in one of the city's misting tents. (650 CKOM file photo)
Missing boater found dead on Peter Pond Lake
A 61-year-old boater from Buffalo Narrows was found dead last week after his boat was discovered idling and empty on Peter Pond Lake. According to the RCMP, police learned about the missing boater on ...
Jul 09, 2024 Police say the boater's family has been notified of his death. (650 CKOM file photo)
Regina Police seized approx. $1.3 million of illicit drugs and cash
A 20-year-old man was arrested after Regina Drug Unit with support from Regina Integrated Intelligence Unit and Tactical Support Unit led to a seizure of around $1.3 million of illicit drugs and cash ...
Jul 08, 2024
Country Thunder Music Festival to experience hot weather this year
Performers at Country Thunder will be coming in hot this week. The City of Regina officially proclaimed the week of July 10-16, 2024, as Country Thunder Saskatchewan Week. Mayor Sandra Masters handed ...
Jul 08, 2024
SGI shows 'stable' year in 2023-24 annual report
With a combination of good investment returns and lower costs from storms, SGI reported a successful year in its 2023-24 annual report. The report, out Monday, showed $1.096 billion in claims flowing ...
Jul 08, 2024
Paddleboarder found dead on Lake Diefenbaker: Outlook RCMP
A paddleboarder was found dead on Sunday on Lake Diefenbaker. According to the Outlook RCMP, an man did not emerge from the water near the Douglas Provincial Park boat launch on July 7. Read more: Lak...
Jul 08, 2024 An adult paddleboarder was found dead on July 7, hours after a report was received by RCMP. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
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8:30 - A mega-farm in Saskatchewan is raising major concerns about debt, rapid expansion and financial pressures facing ...
