Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Li...
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Bedard's a Blackhawk: Chicago takes Pats star first overall in NHL draft
As expected, No. 98 has been taken No. 1. The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard -- who wore No. 98 with the Regina Pats -- with the first pick overall in Wednesday's NHL draft. He's the first ...
Jun 28, 2023 Chicago Blackhawks general manager Kyle Davidson poses with first-round draft pick Connor Bedard during the first round of the NHL draft on June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
One of two suspects arrested in connection with Avenue H homicide
Police in Saskatoon have arrested one of two women wanted in connection with a homicide. Officers were called to a home on Avenue H in the early afternoon of June 10, when they found the wounded victi...
Jun 28, 2023 Morin and Desjarlais. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Bridge Pigeons, Cobra Chickens and Smores: Baseball club opens vote for name
The Saskatoon Baseball Club is working on a new name before its inaugural season, and it needs help selecting the winning moniker. The team will play in the Western Canadian Baseball League starting n...
Jun 28, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Highway 16 reopened after crash near Plunkett
Highway 16 is open again after a serious crash. The major Saskatchewan highway was blocked for much of the day Wednesday after what police called a "serious two-vehicle collision" west of Plunkett. Ac...
Jun 28, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Provincial government celebrates population growth in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's population increased by 6,821 people in the first quarter of 2023. According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's population went up by 33,101 over the past year, reaching 1,221...
Jun 28, 2023 Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison speaks at an event after population numbers were released showing a big jump for Saskatchewan in the second quarter of 2022. Sept. 28, 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Pats' Bedard waiting to hear his name called during NHL draft
Connor Bedard's big day has arrived. The Regina Pats star is expected to be the first pick in Wednesday's NHL draft, which is to begin at 5 p.m. Saskatchewan time. The Chicago Blackhawks currently hol...
Jun 28, 2023
Woman bitten by police dog after opening police vehicle door
Police in Saskatoon say a woman who was "causing a disturbance" was bitten by a police dog after she opened the door of a police vehicle. The 20-year-old Saskatoon woman was treated by paramedics for ...
Jun 28, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Pats, Blades unveil 2023-24 home schedules
The Regina Pats and Saskatoon Blades have announced their home schedules for the 2023-24 WHL regular season. The Pats are to open their home slate against Saskatoon on Sept. 23. The Blades’ home...
Jun 28, 2023
Province supports STC homeless outreach project with $350,000 grant
The provincial government is continuing its support for a homeless outreach program in Saskatoon. On Wednesday, the government announced a new grant of $350,000 for the Sawyihtotn Project, which is ad...
Jun 28, 2023 Saskatoon Tribal Chief Mark Arcand at the grand opening of a new women's transitional housing building in Saskatoon on April 14, 2023. (Dulce Abela/650 CKOM)
SaskEnergy looking to lower customers' bills in October
Homeowners in Saskatchewan could be getting some relief on their energy bills. On Wednesday, SaskEnergy announced it will apply Thursday to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for adjustments to its co...
Jun 28, 2023
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