Murray Wood: Fish, biscuits and scenery drawing Americans to Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says Saskatchewan's north is a big draw to American anglers, for some obvious reasons.
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Riders announce signings of three players
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added some American depth to their roster Monday. The CFL team announced it had signed offensive linemen Jordan Tucker and Trevor Reid as well as defensive lineman Caleb S...
Dec 04, 2023
Sask. government condemns Ottawa's proposed methane rules for oil and gas
The federal government's proposed regulations around methane for the oil and gas industry are already drawing condemnation from the Government of Saskatchewan. The proposed regulations aren't due to b...
Dec 04, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan was quick to condemn proposed rules on methane emissions from Ottawa. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged after fatal crash near Tisdale
A 36-year-old man from the Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation is facing charges after a crash near Tisdale that claimed the life of a Prince Albert man. According to the RCMP, Brian McNab is facing one c...
Dec 04, 2023 A 57-year-old man from Prince Albert was killed in the crash. (650 CKOM file photo)
Victim in fatal crash on Highway 3 not yet identified
Mounties and Saskatchewan's coroners are working to identify the victim of a fatal highway crash on Friday. According to the RCMP, on Friday morning, officers were called to the scene of a collision b...
Dec 04, 2023 Police say the victim of the crash has not yet been identified. (650 CKOM file photo)
Suspect in North Battleford manslaughter arrested in Saskatoon
The suspect in a 2022 manslaughter case in North Battleford was arrested in Saskatoon on Saturday. According to the RCMP, 34-year-old Nolan Bird was charged in connection with the death of 61-year-old...
Dec 04, 2023 Nolan Bird is set to appear in a North Battleford courtroom on Monday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
SaskPower to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heat
As Premier Scott Moe promised Thursday, the Saskatchewan government is directing SaskPower to stop collecting the carbon tax on electric home heating. The change is to start Jan. 1, and will help appr...
Dec 04, 2023
Food bank encourages donations as Holiday Train rolls into Saskatoon
Saskatoon's food bank is hoping for a boost in donations as a holiday tradition returns to the city for the first time since 2019. The CPKC Holiday Train is set to arrive in the city on Tuesday, resto...
Dec 04, 2023 The CPKC Holiday Train will stop in Saskatoon on Dec. 5. (Canadian Pacific)
Five people fined thousands after wildlife trafficking investigation
Five people were fined a total of $15,810 after tips from the public led to a lengthy investigation into illegal wildlife trafficking. According to Saskatchewan's environment ministry, calls to the pr...
Dec 04, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Wintery weather slides through parts of central and south Sask.
Another shot of snowy weather hit the province early on Monday morning, but Environment Canada forecaster Brad Vrolijk said it might not stay on the ground for long. "Even if it sticks around for toda...
Dec 04, 2023
Cause unknown after Saskatoon house fire causes $450K damage
An early-morning fire on Sunday in Saskatoon heavily damaged a home in the Westview neighbourhood. Just before 1:30 a.m., fire crews arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and one person tr...
Dec 04, 2023 A house fire Sunday in the 3100 block of 37th Street West caused $450,000 in damage (Saskatoon Fire)
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