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Melfort man charged with murder in death of 30-year-old woman
A Melfort man is facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 30-year-old woman. According to the RCMP, officers received a report about a disturbance at a local business ...
Mar 12, 2024 Police say a 30-year-old woman died after an altercation with a man at a Melfort business. (paNOW file photo)
More Sask. students will learn in Cree, Dene thanks to Indigenous teacher ed. funding
More young students in Saskatchewan will have the opportunity to learn in Dene or Cree thanks to a funding boost for a pair of Indigenous teacher education programs. The provincial government is provi...
Mar 11, 2024 The funding supports Indigenous teacher education programs in both Cree and Dene. (980 CJME file photo)
Snow piles aren't playgrounds, city reminds in PSA
Climbing on snow piles in parking lots and next to curbs around the city may seem like a lot of fun for kids, but the City of Saskatoon is reminding residents of the safety risks involved. "It is easy...
Mar 11, 2024 Parking lots and boulevards around Saskatoon may resemble the Himalayas, but the city it's not a good idea to go mountain climbing. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Woman charged with criminal negligence after one-year-old dies in Pleasant Hill
A 42-year-old woman is facing a charge of criminal negligence causing death after a one-year-old boy died at a Saskatoon home. Officers were called to the home on Avenue T South, near St. Paul's Hospi...
Mar 11, 2024 The woman was to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Province commits $15 million to U of S Global Institute for Food Security
A big funding boost is coming to the University of Saskatchewan's Global Institute for Food Security. The provincial government committed to provide the institute $15 million over five years to help w...
Mar 11, 2024 A $15-million funding boost is coming to the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Food Security. (650 CKOM file photo)
SFD says malfunction of electrical component caused Wildwood blaze
The Saskatoon Fire Department has determined a fire in the Wildwood neighbourhood early Monday was accidental. "The fire originated in the garage and was caused by a malfunction of an electrical compo...
Mar 11, 2024 Traffic was restricted on Taylor Street early Monday morning after a house fire. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Gushue beats McEwen to extend Saskatchewan's Brier drought
Brad Gushue spoiled Saskatchewan's party at the 2024 Montana's Brier. The two-time defending champion beat Saskatchewan's Mike McEwen 9-5 on Sunday at the Brandt Centre to win his sixth Canadian men's...
Mar 10, 2024 Brad Gushue (left to right), Mark Nichols, E.J. Harnden, Geoff Walker and Caleb Flaxey celebrate with the Brier Tankard. (Michael Burns/Curling Canada)
Saskatoon police investigate sudden death
Saskatoon police are looking into a sudden death that happened in the city this weekend. Police responded to a call about a sudden death around 11:30 on Saturday morning in the 100 block of Avenue T S...
Mar 10, 2024 Police are investigating a sudden death in the city. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police search for person of interest after woman suffers knife wound on face
Police in Saskatoon are searching for a person of interest almost a month after an alleged assault left a woman with a knife wound on her face. According to police, officers were called Feb. 9 to City...
Mar 08, 2024 Police say this man is a person of interest in an assault case that left a woman with a knife wound on her face. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Gov't boosts funding in four-year deal with school boards association
The Government of Saskatchewan says it's committing to ensure long-term, sustainable funding is available for classrooms in the province. According to the Ministry of Education, the government has sig...
Mar 08, 2024 'We will not return to the bargaining table until government and Saskatchewan School Boards Association are willing to include a firm, irrevocable commitment in the collective agreement,' STF president Samantha Becotte said this week. (650 CKOM file photo)
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