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New funding bringing more transit buses, new leisure centre to Saskatoon
Saskatoon is getting a new leisure centre, a number of new buses and other improvements to its transit system thanks to more than $151.9 million in new funding. The funds come from the federal, provin...
Nov 16, 2023 Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark called Thursday's funding announcement "transformational." (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
New program to help separated parents work out child support outside court
A new initiative from Saskatchewan's justice ministry aims to save both costs and stress by helping divorced and separated parents work out child support without a trip to family court. The new servic...
Nov 16, 2023 Under the pilot program, parents can apply for the service at no cost, without having to pay legal fees or fill out complex court applications. (650 CKOM file photo)
Legislation introduced to cut carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills
Legislation introduced in Saskatchewan on Thursday will remove Ottawa's carbon tax from SaskEnergy bills starting Jan. 1. The provincial government said the move will save Saskatchewan families an ave...
Nov 16, 2023 "We still believe the federal government should remove the carbon tax on everything for everyone," Dustin Duncan said. (650 CKOM file photo)
Nickelback, Dallas Smith join Luke Combs at Country Thunder in 2024
Some big names are coming to a big country music festival in Saskatchewan next summer. Luke Combs, Nickelback and Dallas Smith are set to headline next year's Country Thunder Saskatchewan festival in ...
Nov 16, 2023 Jake Worthington, Lonestar, Lydia Sutherland, Meghan Patrick, Phil Vassar, Shenandoah and Tenille Arts are also on the 2024 lineup. (980 CJME file photo)
Minister gives some answers around hiked motel bill
Saskatchewan's minister of social services is providing some answers after it was revealed Wednesday that a Regina motel, owned by a Sask. Party MLA, hiked its room rate when the ministry took over a ...
Nov 16, 2023
Regina city council to consider dissolving REAL
Questions about the ultimate fate of the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) were raised during Wednesday's executive committee meeting. Council might consider dissolving REAL and absorbing i...
Nov 15, 2023
North Battleford manslaughter suspect believed to be in Saskatoon: RCMP
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan are asking the public to report any sightings of a Saskatoon man wanted for manslaughter. According to police, 34-year-old Nolan Bird is charged in the 2022 death of 61-y...
Nov 15, 2023 The RCMP is asking the public to report any sightings of Nolan Bird, but cautioned against approaching him. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
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
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