Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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B.C. port strike resumes after union rejects proposed deal
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe again is calling for action after the resumption of the B.C. port workers' strike. Before a tentative deal was reached last Thursday to end the 13-day strike, Moe was am...
Jul 19, 2023
Saskatchewan Liberal Party rebrands as Saskatchewan Progress Party
The Saskatchewan Liberal Party is getting a facelift and putting a spotlight on progress. A new name and brand have transformed the former Saskatchewan Liberal Party into the Saskatchewan Progress Par...
Jul 19, 2023
RCMP investigating string of break-ins, ATM thefts in west Saskatchewan
RCMP officers are investigating a string of thefts from western Saskatchewan, and police say the incidents may be related. The first incident happened July 3, when police responded to an alarm at a bu...
Jul 18, 2023 (Submitted/RCMP)
SIRT called in after in-custody death in Pelican Narrows
Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team has been called in to investigate the death of a man who was in the custody of the Pelican Narrows RCMP at the time. On Tuesday, the Mounties said t...
Jul 18, 2023
Harris’ surgery a success, but no timetable for his return: O’Day
The CFL’s Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing for a long stretch without their franchise quarterback. "Trevor (Harris) had his surgery performed and he is recovering from the surgery," Riders...
Jul 18, 2023
Water Security Agency makes data available to public
Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is making its data freely available to the public. The agency said its new online GeoHub portal makes the data the agency uses to monitor and manage water resource...
Jul 18, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Overdose outreach pilot extended for six months in Saskatoon, Regina
A pilot project aiming to help drug users reduce their risks of overdosing is being extended for six months in both Saskatoon and Regina. According to the Ministry of Health, the Overdose Outreach Tea...
Jul 18, 2023 A kit containing two doses of naloxone and supplies for performing CPR. (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP investigating suspicious death on Witchekan Lake First Nation
By Nigel Maxwell A man's death on Saturday on the Witchekan Lake First Nation has been deemed by the RCMP to be suspicious in nature. Just before 6 p.m., the Mounties were notified that a 38-year-old ...
Jul 18, 2023
Drought prompts Saskatchewan to ask feds for AgriRecovery review
The effects of the drought being experienced by some Saskatchewan producers now are reaching Ottawa. On Tuesday, the provincial government announced it has asked the federal government to conduct an A...
Jul 18, 2023
Police say man, dog hurt after alleged rampage in Briercrest
A 49-year-old man is facing charges after an incident that left a man and his dog hurt. On Monday, the RCMP said officers from the Milestone detachment responded Friday at about 3:45 a.m., to a call a...
Jul 17, 2023
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