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RCMP says apparent shooting in Deschambault Lake was not random
Mounties are investigating two gun-related incidents in the northern community of Deschambault Lake, one of which left a man with an apparent gunshot wound. In the first case, police were called to a ...
Feb 26, 2024 Police say they're investigating two gun-related incidents in Deschambault Lake. Both happened on Monday, Feb. 26. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Case of vintage hockey cards discovered in Sask. sells for more than $5M
The weekend was a great one for a Saskatchewan family that discovered a sealed case of vintage hockey cards in a spare room in their dad's home. The case of 1979 O-Pee-Chee hockey cards -- which could...
Feb 26, 2024 Jason Simonds, the consignment director of sports for Heritage Auctions in the United States, guessed the case could end up fetching $3 million. It ultimately went for $3.74 million. (Heritage Auctions)
Man charged after allegedly firing at Mounties on Muskoday First Nation
A 28-year-old man is facing five counts of attempted murder after allegedly firing a gun at RCMP officers on the Muskoday First Nation last week. According to the Mounties, officers were investigating...
Feb 26, 2024 Police say officers didn't return fire after a gunshot was allegedly fired at the Mounties on the Muskoday First Nation last week. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Environment Canada warning against travel in central Sask. as winter storm continues
Much of Saskatchewan is waking up to a blast of winter weather Monday. "An Alberta clipper tracking across the Prairies spread heavy snow through the region overnight and will continue into Monday mor...
Feb 26, 2024 Ricky Beninsig shovels snow for a third time before noon at St. Frances Cree Bilingual School after Saskatoon got hit with a major winter blizzard late Sunday night and early Monday morning. Environment Canada said as much as 20 centimetres of snow was expected to fall during the storm. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
TeleMiracle 48 raises more than $6 million
Another year of the TeleMiracle telethon has wrapped up and this year's total surpasses last year's. The total for the 2024 event was $6,112,717, up from $5,519,229 the previous year. TeleMiracle has ...
Feb 25, 2024 TeleMiracle 48 raised $6,112,717 for Kinsmen Foundation in 2024. (TeleMiracle/ Submitted)
Winter storm warnings issued as Alberta Clipper bears down on Saskatchewan
The mild weather is coming to an end in Saskatchewan as winter makes a return. Environment Canada issued winter storm and snowfall warnings Sunday morning for central parts of the province, including ...
Feb 25, 2024 Environment Canada is warning about poor visibility as an Alberta clipper systems moves into Saskatchewan Sunday evening.
Woman arrested in Calgary after allegedly scamming $97,000 from Saskatoon victims
A 28-year-old woman was arrested by police in Calgary in connection with scams that police say defrauded victims in Saskatoon out of nearly $100,000. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officer...
Feb 23, 2024 Police say the woman featured in a public advisory about scams was identified and arrested in Calgary. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Sask. livestock company to pay $50,000 after worker injured by bull
A Saskatchewan livestock company has been ordered to pay $50,000 after a bull seriously injured a worker near Weyburn in 2022. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Holds...
Feb 23, 2024 A Saskatchewan livestock company is facing a hefty fine after a bull injured a worker in 2022. (650 CKOM file photo)
Troy Cooper to serve as safety lead for Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation
A Saskatchewan First Nation has tapped the former police chief for Saskatoon and Prince Albert to lead its community safety plan. Troy Cooper, who retired from his role as Saskatoon's top cop in Decem...
Feb 23, 2024 In his new role, Troy Cooper, former police chief for Saskatoon and Prince Albert, will work to improve safety on the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation. (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP continues to probe woman's death on Red Pheasant Cree Nation
The RCMP is continuing its investigation into the death of 44-year-old Candie Pritchard. In early February, the Mounties issued a release saying human remains had been found on the Red Pheasant Cree N...
Feb 22, 2024 The RCMP says Candie Pritchard was last seen in the area of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in the first week of January. (RCMP/Submitted)
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