Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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RCMP track down man wanted in extortion case
A man who has been wanted by the RCMP for more than a month is now in custody. The RCMP said Jared Naytowhow was arrested after a standoff Monday on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. The Mounties have b...
Nov 02, 2023 The RCMP has arrested a man wanted in connection with an extortion case. (File photo)
Two men facing drug, gun charges after traffic stop in Saskatoon
A traffic stop turned into much more for Saskatoon police. On Wednesday evening, patrol officers pulled over a vehicle in the 1100 block of 22nd Street West. During the traffic stop, officers saw that...
Nov 02, 2023 Saskatoon police are looking into the suspicious death of a woman whose body was found on Boxing Day. (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP investigating sudden death at worksite in Arborfield
One man has died after a workplace incident in Arborfield, south of Carrot River. The RCMP confirmed it was called to the worksite on Tuesday just after midnight. A 64-year-old man was pronounced dead...
Nov 02, 2023
43 Filipino nurses added to Saskatchewan’s health-care system
The Saskatchewan government says 43 nurses from the Philippines have arrived in the province under its Health Human Resources Action Plan. The Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are getting on-sit...
Nov 02, 2023
Sask Parks offering options for winter camping
Campers can now experience winter camping at three provincial parks in Saskatchewan. Reservations can be made online for sites at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park, Echo Valley Provincial Park and Bu...
Nov 02, 2023
Punnichy man facing 28 charges after two vehicles stolen
A 39-year-old Punnichy man is facing 28 charges after he was arrested Tuesday afternoon near that community. In a media release, the RCMP said officers from the Punnichy detachment got a call Monday a...
Nov 02, 2023
‘A statement of respect:’ Sask. MLAs unanimously pass poppy rights law
In a rare show of togetherness, all Saskatchewan MLAs voted together to immediately pass the government's poppy legislation after it was introduced on Wednesday. "I don't remember many times — a...
Nov 02, 2023
WHL makes neck guards mandatory for players
The WHL has mandated the use of neck guards in the wake of the death of Adam Johnson. The former NHLer died on the weekend after his neck was cut by a skate blade during a game in England. In a media ...
Nov 01, 2023
Estevan officer in stable condition after incident at police station
The Estevan Police Service said Wednesday afternoon that the officer involved in an incident at the police station earlier in the day was in stable condition. In a short media release just before 4 p....
Nov 01, 2023
Saskatchewan government passes poppy legislation
The Saskatchewan government is looking to protect the poppy. On Wednesday, the government introduced and passed The Saskatchewan Remembrance Observance Act, which it said would make sure employees can...
Nov 01, 2023
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