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Worker seriously hurt at Nutrien's Cory potash mine
A worker has been seriously injured after an incident at Nutrien's Cory potash mine southwest of Saskatoon. Nutrien says the incident happened Wednesday and the mine rescue team was able to respond qu...
Mar 21, 2024 Nutrien's Cory potash mine. (Nutrien)
SHA warns of possible hepatitis exposure at Saskatoon Shoppers Drug Mart
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public about a possible risk of exposure to hepatitis at a Saskatoon drug store. According to the health authority, those who purchased food and drinks...
Mar 21, 2024 'People with exposures within the past 14 days may be eligible for Hepatitis A vaccine to decrease the likelihood of disease,' the Sask. Health Authority says. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
More charges laid in Saskatoon's first homicide of 2024
Two people charged with first-degree murder in Saskatoon's first homicide case of the year are now facing additional charges as well. The case began on Feb. 3 in Saskatoon's Pacific Heights neighbourh...
Mar 21, 2024 More charges have been added in Saskatoon's first homicide case of the year. (650 CKOM file photo)
Seatbelt violation leads to gun charges for Saskatoon boy
A 17-year-old boy is facing gun charges after a police officer spotted him riding in a car without wearing a seatbelt. According to police, officers pulled over a taxi on 22nd Street West just before ...
Mar 21, 2024 A teenager in Saskatoon ended up in hot water after not buckling up in a taxi cab. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. RCMP to start screening for alcohol at all traffic stops
Drivers pulled over by Mounties in Saskatchewan can expect an alcohol screening, regardless of why they were stopped. The Saskatchewan RCMP said officers will be adding mandatory alcohol screenings to...
Mar 21, 2024 Mounties say all drivers pulled over in Saskatchewan will be subject to mandatory alcohol screening starting April 1. (Saskatchewan RCMP/YouTube)
What you need to know about Saskatchewan's provincial budget
The Government of Saskatchewan tabled its provincial budget Wednesday afternoon, outlining its revenue, spending and priorities for the year ahead. Here's what you need to know: Classrooms Thanks to a...
Mar 20, 2024 The government says this year's budget is focused on three areas: Classrooms, health care and communities. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
STF announces single-day strike Friday in Lloydminster, Horizon divisions
Teachers in the Lloydminster Public, Lloydminster Catholic and Horizon school divisions will walk off the job Friday in a single-day strike. The move is the latest in a series of sanctions announced b...
Mar 20, 2024 The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation office in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Man charged after RCMP vehicles allegedly rammed in Prince Albert
A 26-year-old Sandy Bay man is facing charges after he allegedly rammed RCMP vehicles in Prince Albert late Sunday. According to the Mounties, officers from the Prince Albert detachment got a call Sun...
Mar 19, 2024 The incident happened late Sunday in Prince Albert. (650 CKOM file photo)
Early-morning police chase ended by tire deflation device, police dog
A tire deflation device and a police dog brought a chase in Saskatoon to an end early Tuesday morning. According to police, officers tried to stop a vehicle on Fairlight Drive just after 2 a.m. becaus...
Mar 19, 2024 Police say a search of the vehicle turned up several different types of drugs and a prohibited weapon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan adding 150 more seats to apprenticeship and trades commission
Saskatchewan is investing in skilled trades training. On Tuesday, the provincial government announced $1 million in additional funding for the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Comm...
Mar 19, 2024 Jeff Ritter, head of the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission, said the added funding will help meet the growing demand for training in skilled trades. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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