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Murray Wood says the arrival of spring brings out cyclists who think they belong in busy traffic. He says they should re...
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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
Prairie provinces, feds push for more First Nations farming
Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba have joined forces with the federal government on a push to get more Indigenous people active in the agriculture sector. The four governments recently completed a co...
Jun 27, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP says 34-year-old man charged with killing Misha Pavelick
Lorne Pavelick stood at a podium at the RCMP's "F" Division headquarters in Regina on Tuesday, a photo of his son Misha just steps away. "So, 6,246. Sounds like a large number, right?" the elder Pavel...
Jun 27, 2023
Police, firefighters searching for kayaker lost on Little Manitou Lake
A major search effort is underway after a kayaker went missing during an excursion on Little Manitou Lake. According to the Watrous RCMP, police officers, firefighters and local residents are all invo...
Jun 27, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Oil battery near Stoughton catches fire after lightning strike
Large, billowing clouds of black smoke were seen coming from an oil battery that caught fire Monday afternoon near Stoughton. The Stoughton Fire Department was called to the scene at 1:30 p.m. after l...
Jun 27, 2023
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