Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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SIRT probing incident after Estevan police officer, suspect seriously hurt
Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team has been called in to investigate what it called "an officer-involved shooting" inside the Estevan police station. https://twitter.com/SIRT_SK/status/1719...
Nov 01, 2023 An Estevan police officer was seriously injured in an incident in that city on Nov. 1, 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Man charged after allegedly trying to steal ambulance in Saskatoon
An aborted theft of an ambulance has led to charges against a 45-year-old man in Saskatoon. According to police, the alleged incident happened Tuesday just before 9:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of 22nd S...
Nov 01, 2023 A 45-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly trying to steal an ambulance in Saskatoon on Tuesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan communities preparing cold weather strategies
Communities across Saskatchewan are preparing to help people experiencing homelessness deal with winter. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it's working with organizations in...
Nov 01, 2023
Two men charged in historical homicide in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police believe they have cracked a cold case. On Tuesday, police said they had charged two men in connection with the 2006 killing of 31-year-old Darren Greschuk. A 48-year-old man was arres...
Oct 31, 2023 Police have charged two men in connection with the 2006 killing of Darren Greschuk (Submitted)
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Police seeking suspect in North Battleford killing in 2022
The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a man who has been charged with manslaughter. On Tuesday, the Mounties said a warrant had been issued for 34-year-old Nolan Bird, who has been char...
Oct 31, 2023 Nolan Bird is wanted for manslaughter. (RCMP/Submitted)
CAA Saskatchewan urges safety on Halloween night
The night of fright is upon us, and with it comes the question of safety. With kids focusing on candy and costumes, CAA Saskatchewan is asking parents to think about safety. Before kids leave the hous...
Oct 31, 2023
Bob Jeanneau to receive B'nai Brith award for volunteer work
Bob Jeanneau's years of volunteer work are being recognized by the Saskatoon B'nai Brith. Jeanneau is to receive the "We Are Proud of You Award," which is to be presented at the B'nai Brith's 69th ann...
Oct 31, 2023 Bob Jeanneau is to receive the "We Are Proud of You Award" at the B'nai Brith's 69th annual Silver Plate Dinner on Nov. 7. (Submitted)
University of Saskatchewan to offer training for physician assistants
Saskatchewan is preparing to train more health-care professionals in the province. In a media release Tuesday, the provincial government said it has asked the University of Saskatchewan’s Colleg...
Oct 31, 2023
Man arrested after allegedly making online threats against La Loche school
A man was arrested by the La Loche RCMP this week after he allegedly made online threats against a school in that community. The Mounties said they received more than one report about the threats on M...
Oct 31, 2023 Online threats against a school led to a man's arrest Monday. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Moe to stop carbon tax collection unless feds extend exemption
Premier Scott Moe is putting the heat on the federal government about the carbon tax. Last week, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a pause on carbon pricing for heating oil in Atlantic Canada. T...
Oct 30, 2023
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