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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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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)
Man facing murder charge after incident on Moosomin First Nation
A 31-year-old man from the Moosomin First Nation has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of another man from the community. Wade Frenchman was arrested Monday in North Battleford. He's ...
Jun 06, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Areas of Saskatchewan beset by thunderstorms again
Stormy weather continued in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. As of 5:30 p.m., Environment Canada had severe thunderstorm warnings in place for areas around Strasbourg, Rowan's Ravine, Chamberlain, Dilke, Huds...
Jun 06, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan set record for exports in 2022
Saskatchewan posted record-setting exports in 2022. According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) and the government released their annual State of Trade rep...
Jun 06, 2023
Prince Albert man charged with murder in 78-year-old’s death
A 40-year-old Prince Albert man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 78-year-old man just west of P.A. According to the RCMP, the two men knew each other. The M...
Jun 06, 2023
Government unveils new tool to resolve consumer disputes
The Saskatchewan government is trying to help consumers and businesses resolve disputes in a timelier and cheaper fashion. In a media release, the government said the Financial and Consumer Affairs Au...
Jun 06, 2023
Police issue hundreds of warnings, tickets during week-long enforcement campaign
Police officers in Saskatchewan handed out more than 2,200 warnings - and more than 1,000 speeding tickets - during a week-long traffic enforcement campaign last month. According to the RCMP, Mounties...
Jun 06, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's first outdoor pool opens for the season
There's another option for people to beat the heat in Saskatoon. Residents can make a splash at the city's four outdoor pools again. Riversdale pool opens today, followed by Lathey pool on Wednesday. ...
Jun 06, 2023 Children and parents in Saskatoon cool off at George Ward Pool, one of two outdoor facilities open to the public. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Animals at Forestry Farm keeping cool, even during extreme heat
By Halyna Mihalik Your favourite zoo animals may be hiding from the hot weather this summer. As temperatures continue to rise, cool-down strategies are being implemented to help animals at Saskatoon's...
Jun 06, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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