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Diagnostic testing pilot aims to help stabilize rural emergency departments
A pilot program is bringing point-of-care testing equipment to two communities in southwestern Saskatchewan in an effort to help stabilize emergency departments in rural parts of the province. Accordi...
Nov 15, 2023 Cypress Hills MLA Doug Steele watches a demonstration of the testing equipment by Kristy McKinnon, a licensed practical nurse, in Maple Creek. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Highway Hotline launches winter safety campaign
Winter is coming to Saskatchewan, bringing blizzards, rapidly changing weather and icy roads along with it. The Ministry of Highways launched its winter safety campaign Wednesday, encouraging drivers ...
Nov 15, 2023 A winter safety campaign from the Highway Hotline is encouraging drivers to make use of the online tool, and to use extra caution around plows. (Highway Hotline/Twitter)
Blue Jays star José Bautista to headline Saskatoon Kinsmen Club dinner
Legendary Dominican baseball player Jos Bautista will be the guest of honour at a dinner in Saskatoon in February. Bautista played for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2008 and 2017, where he became known f...
Nov 15, 2023 Former Toronto Blue Jays player José Bautista pulls on a team cap during a press conference in Toronto, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, after signing a one day contract as the Jays prepare to honour Bautista's legacy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
Provincial grants fund policing positions in Estevan, Moose Jaw, Weyburn
Funding from the provincial government's Municipal Police Grants program means more money to support policing jobs in three Saskatchewan cities. According to the provincial government, the most recent...
Nov 15, 2023 Rick Bourassa, Moose Jaw's police chief, said the funding will help improve safety in the city and across the south-central region. (650 CKOM file photo)
Enchanted Forest ready to light up for 25th season in Saskatoon
An annual holiday light show has been enchanting Saskatoon for 25 years. The BHP Enchanted Forest is returning for its 25th anniversary celebration this year, which will run from Saturday through Jan....
Nov 15, 2023 This year’s festival featured a 2.5-kilometre driving route winding through the Forestry Farm Park. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged with hitting Saskatoon police offer in the face
A 31-year-old man added to his legal troubles after allegedly hitting a cop in the face Saturday evening. The alleged incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. at the police service's detention center while ...
Nov 15, 2023 One of the short term holding cells at the Saskatoon Police Station (650 CKOM)
NDP says staffing issues unsolved in plan to help Saskatoon hospitals
The Saskatchewan NDP says the provincial government's plan to address overcrowding at Saskatoon hospitals isn't going to address persistent problems with staffing. The plan announced on Tuesday includ...
Nov 14, 2023
Man arrested after alleged gunpoint robbery in Massey Place
Police in Saskatoon arrested a 38-year-old man on Monday after he allegedly threatened and robbed a woman at gunpoint. According to police, officers were called at a home on Northumberland Avenue at a...
Nov 14, 2023 The alleged robber is now facing a long list of criminal charges. (650 CKOM file photo)
Swift Current Broncos coach Devan Praught suspended after alleged conduct violation
The head coach of a Saskatchewan WHL team has been hit with an indefinite suspension. On Tuesday the Swift Current Broncos announced the suspension of head coach Devan Praught. The team said the decis...
Nov 14, 2023 The team said an alleged violation of the Western Hockey League Standards of Conduct occurred on the ice during a practice on Monday. (Swift Current Broncos/Twitter)
Riders extend contract with long snapper Jorgen Hus
Jorgen Hus has spent his entire CFL career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, and that's not going to change any time soon. The CFL club announced on Tuesday that the Saskatoon-born long snapper has b...
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