Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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Heat warnings continue in Saskatchewan, but relief in sight
Saskatchewan should get some relief from the heat Wednesday. Environment Canada once again issued heat warnings early Tuesday for areas across the province, including Regina and Saskatoon. But the wea...
Jul 25, 2023
Province offering bursaries to keep new paramedics in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government is looking to bolster the ranks of paramedics in the province. The government announced Tuesday that 58 training bursaries worth $530,000 will be available to students and ...
Jul 25, 2023
RCMP preaches caution after seeing 105 extortion cases in 2023
A 200 per cent increase in reports of extortion in Saskatchewan has the RCMP warning the public to be careful of scams. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers in the province received 105 report...
Jul 24, 2023
Workplace death results in $250K fine for company in Kindersley
A company has been fined $250,000 in connection with a worker's death nearly two years ago. On July 11, Align Energy Services Ltd., pleaded guilty in Kindersley Provincial Court to violating a clause ...
Jul 24, 2023 (Town of Kindersley/Facebook)
SIGA’s annual report shows record-breaking profits
It's been a very strong post-pandemic recovery for the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA). According to the organization's annual report for 2022-23, SIGA matched pre-pandemic levels of reven...
Jul 24, 2023
Prince Albert encampment death ruled a homicide
Prince Albert police say a death at a known encampment is being treated as a homicide. On Saturday, officers responded to an incident in the 300 block of 18th Street East where they located an injured...
Jul 24, 2023 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW staff)
Golfball-sized hail hits southwestern Saskatchewan
A large storm hit southwestern Saskatchewan on Saturday night, bringing heavy winds, flooded streets and hail the size of golfballs. My cousin Troy just sent me this video of the crazy storm that hit ...
Jul 23, 2023
Former Riders offensive lineman Gary Brandt passes away
Former Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive lineman Gary Brandt has died at the age of 80. Born in Moose Jaw, Brandt grew up in Regina. According to his obituary, he played football with the University ...
Jul 21, 2023
Saskatoon man, 62, charged with murder in connection with woman's death
A 62-year-old Saskatoon man is facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the city's seventh homicide of 2023. According to police, officers were called to a home on 10th Street East o...
Jul 21, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Women charged with manslaughter in connection with North Battleford killing
Two women are facing manslaughter charges in connection with the death of a 32-year-old woman. Kaylee Crookedneck, from the Ministikwan Lake Cree Nation, died June 16 in North Battleford. According to...
Jul 21, 2023 A youth has been charged with second-degree murder in Pelican Narrows after an "altercation" with a 30-year-old man Tuesday. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
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