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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Drilling company faces hefty fines after worker injured while moving rig
A Saskatchewan drilling company is facing hefty fines after breaking safety regulations, leading to a serious injury. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Rebel Drilling...
Jun 08, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
‘We need a new program’: Poverty advocate sees SIS problems in auditor’s report
The problems with the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program outlined this week in the provincial auditor's report aren't exactly brand new to advocates like Peter Gilmer. Gilmer is with the Regina...
Jun 07, 2023
Thunderstorm watches, warnings pop up in Saskatchewan
Environment Canada may be lifting heat warnings in Saskatchewan, but the same can’t be said for thunderstorm advisories. Just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, the weather service issued severe thunderst...
Jun 07, 2023
Saskatchewan's agri-food exports on record pace
On the heels of a record-setting year for exports, Saskatchewan announced Wednesday a sizable year-over-year increase in agri-food exports. The provincial government said those exports had an estimate...
Jun 07, 2023
Some Sask. provincial parks getting $14M in upgrades in 2023-24
Some of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are getting a facelift this year. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it’s investing $14 million in provincial park facilit...
Jun 07, 2023
Cast of TV show was 'Alone' in northern Saskatchewan
The conditions in northern Saskatchewan can test the hardiest of people. That was caught on camera last fall, when 10 survivalists were dropped into remote locations near Reindeer Lake for Season 10 o...
Jun 07, 2023
Warnings continue, but blistering heat expected to ease Thursday
The heat wave is set to break in Saskatchewan. Heat warnings persisted in the province on Wednesday, but Environment Canada said the end is in sight. "Hot and humid weather is expected to continue for...
Jun 07, 2023
Bank of Canada ends pause on interest rate hikes
Interest rates are on the move again in Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent Wednesday morning. It marks the first rate increase by the central bank ...
Jun 07, 2023
Bank of Canada ends pause on interest rate hikes
Interest rates are on the move again in Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent Wednesday morning. It marks the first rate increase by the central bank ...
Jun 07, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
RCMP shares more details about shooting in La Ronge
More details have been released about a shooting in La Ronge - including that the victims now are facing charges. According to the RCMP, two men and a woman approached a house in La Ronge on Sunday at...
Jun 07, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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