Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Green Zone Game Day shows start at 5 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are back from a bye. Saskatchewan plays host to the Edmonton Elks on Thursday, 7 p.m., at Mosaic Stadium. The Roughriders haven't played a CFL game since June 24, when the...
Jul 06, 2023
Winners announced in 2023 Kinsmen Home Lottery
The big winners of the 2023 Kinsmen Home Lottery were announced Thursday. The winner of the grand price show home and $15,000 in cash was Colonsay's Brenda Moen, while Allen Geeraert of Saskatoon clai...
Jul 06, 2023 (Kinsmen Home Lottery/Submitted)
Cremated remains stolen from vehicle in Moose Jaw
A thief in Moose Jaw stole something precious and irreplaceable from a vehicle last month. According to Moose Jaw Crime Stoppers, a thief entered a vehicle parked on Chestnut Avenue last Thursday. "Th...
Jul 06, 2023
Crops progressing quickly, but more rain needed: Crop Report
Crops across Saskatchewan are progressing quickly, thanks to warm temperatures and widespread rain, but more moisture is needed in many parts of the province. That's according to the weekly Crop Repor...
Jul 06, 2023 According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan's 2023 harvest is more than half complete. (650 CKOM file photo)
Five Filipino RNs arriving in Saskatchewan
Five registered nurses recruited by the Saskatchewan government from the Philippines will arrive in the province this week. According to the Ministry of Health, the first five nurses represent the fir...
Jul 06, 2023 Paul Merriman, Saskatchewan's health minister. (650 CKOM file photo)
New funding to add 200 seats in construction training programs
New funding will add 200 news seats to pre-apprenticeship skills training programs in construction-related trades. The Government of Saskatchewan announced the $2.5-million investment Wednesday, which...
Jul 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Record year for organ and tissue donations in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has seen a record number of organ and tissue donations in recent months. According to the Ministry of Health, there were a record 30 deceased donors during the fiscal year running from Ap...
Jul 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Traffic camera revenue funds 114 safety projects around Sask.
Proceeds from photo radar are funding more than 100 traffic safety projects around Saskatchewan. A total of 114 projects in 106 separate communities have been approved through the Provincial Traffic S...
Jul 05, 2023
Busy summer expected at T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend
The T.rex Discovery Centre in Eastend is getting ready for a big summer season. The centre features Scotty, the world's largest tyrannosaurus rex, along with a 10-metre tylosaurus specimen and plenty ...
Jul 05, 2023 (Royal Sask Museum/Twitter)
Illegal window tint led to opium seizure near Indian Head: RCMP
A man allegedly transporting 10 kilograms of opium poppy pods was caught after police spotted the illegal tint on his vehicle windows. According to the RCMP, officers from the Yorkton detachment stopp...
Jul 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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