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Gov't funding to upgrade, replace 12 bridges and culverts around Sask.
A dozen bridges and culverts around Saskatchewan will be replaced or upgraded thanks to an $8.2-million investment by federal, provincial and local governments. The projects include bridge replacement...
Mar 13, 2024 The projects covered by the announcement include bridge replacements in the RMs of Lomond and Star City. (650 CKOM file photo)
Poll shows Moe's approval at 53% amid fights with teachers, Ottawa
A poll by the Angus Reid Institute ranked Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe as the second-most popular provincial leader in the country, with an approval rating of 53 per cent. The think tank's poll, whi...
Mar 13, 2024 Premier Scott Moe says allegations against MLA Jeremy Harrison are false. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatoon police looking for owner of urn, cremated remains
Are you missing an urn with cremated remains inside? According to police in Saskatoon, an urn containing cremated ashes was recently found behind a business on Eighth Street East. Police said they've ...
Mar 13, 2024 Police say an urn containing cremated remains was found behind a local business. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fire in Riversdale neighbourhood causes $150K in damage
A fire early Tuesday caused an estimated $150,000 in damage to a building in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the call about the blaze in the 200 block...
Mar 12, 2024 The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to the fire on Tuesday just after 6 a.m. (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
City of Saskatoon says grading nearly complete on residential roads
City crews and contractors in Saskatoon have largely finished grading residential streets after a huge dump of snow that fell on the city last weekend. According to the city, more than 50 centimetres ...
Mar 12, 2024 With only a few exceptions, the City of Saskatoon says grading is complete in residential neighbourhoods. (650 CKOM file photo)
Snowfall brightens runoff forecast in some parts of Sask., but more moisture needed
The recent storm that dropped more than a foot of snow on parts of Saskatchewan has improved the spring runoff forecast in some areas. But despite the increased optimism in the forecast, the Water Sec...
Mar 12, 2024 A young man shovels snow after a storm in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan to expand role of nurse practitioners with new health clinics
Saskatchewan is testing out a new model for health clinics. The new clinics will be independently operated, publicly funded and staffed by nurse practitioners. Nurse practitioners are registered nurse...
Mar 12, 2024 The Ministry of Health says it's creating new opportunities for nurse practitioners within the health system. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
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)
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