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Southwest Sask. could have water supply issues if snow is scarce: Report
The effects of the drought that hit many areas of Saskatchewan in the summer and fall could be felt next spring unless Old Man Winter brings a lot of snow to the province in the coming months. The 202...
Nov 29, 2023
Robert Cameron selected to head Saskatchewan Marshals Service
A former Mountie has been tapped to lead the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The new provincial police force is expected to become operational in 2026, and on Wednesday the Government of Saskatchewan a...
Nov 29, 2023 According to the ministry, Cameron’s new role will make him responsible for developing the marshals service before it becomes operational in 2026. (980 CJME file photo)
Charitable gaming grants bring $2.1 million to communities across Sask.
Charitable gaming grants are providing $2.1 million to 750 groups and organizations around Saskatchewan. The second-quarter grants from Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan will be distributed to sport, ...
Nov 29, 2023 The quarterly grants are made when organizations hold licensed, charitable gaming activities like bingos or poker nights. (City Centre Bingo/Facebook)
Assiniboia man arrested at daycare faces sexual assault charges
A Saskatchewan man has been charged with three counts of sexual assault, which Mounties say involved three boys under the age of 12. On Monday, RCMP officers, with the assistance of the Saskatchewan I...
Nov 29, 2023
Riders leaning toward Buck Pierce for head-coaching job: Dunk
Reports say Buck Pierce is the clubhouse leader when it comes to who will be the next head coach of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 3DownNation’s Justin Dunk, The Green Zone’s CFL analyst, s...
Nov 28, 2023
Saskatoon cops called to corral wayward cow
Police get some unusual calls, but this one might take the cake -- or maybe the beef. On Monday, officers in Saskatoon were called to get an escaped cow back into its trailer. Footage shared by police...
Nov 28, 2023 Officers in Saskatoon were doing the work of cowboys on Monday. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)
Drinking water advisory issued for Maple Creek
A drinking water advisory was issued on Tuesday afternoon for the southwestern town of Maple Creek. The alert was cancelled just 66 minutes after it was issued, but soon reappeared on the SaskAlert we...
Nov 28, 2023 A precautionary drinking water advisory was issued for Maple Creek on Tuesday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. unveils tribunal to assess economic impact of federal regulations
The economic impact on Saskatchewan of the federal government's policies will be assessed and reported on by a new government tribunal. Under The Saskatchewan First Act, which came into force in Septe...
Nov 28, 2023 The tribunal will comprise five people from a variety of backgrounds. (650 CKOM file photo)
NDP MLA apologizes for liking controversial social media post
A member of the Saskatchewan NDP has issued an apology for liking a social media post that some view as antisemitic. In a statement released Monday, Saskatoon University MLA Jennifer Bowes said she ne...
Nov 27, 2023
Pair on the hook after speeding away from RCMP officer
A tow truck obviously doesn't make a very good getaway vehicle. According to the RCMP, a member of the Roving Traffic Unit tried to stop a vehicle on Highway 16 near Maidstone last Wednesday just afte...
Nov 27, 2023 The incident started when a driver refused to stop for an RCMP officer near Maidstone. (650 CKOM file photo)
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