Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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U of R tuition hike meant to address pandemic-related challenges
The University of Regina's newly approved 2023-24 budget includes a tuition hike meant to address “lingering, pandemic-related financial challenges.” According to the post-secondary instit...
May 01, 2023
Three police officers treated for smoke inhalation after suspicious fire
Three police officers and a civilian were taken to hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a suspicious fire in Saskatoon on Sunday. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, police office...
May 01, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon murder suspect makes list of Canada's top 25 fugitives
A Saskatoon murder suspect has the dubious honour of appearing on the list of Canada's top 25 wanted fugitives. The Bolo Program - which aims to share information on wanted Canadians through technolog...
May 01, 2023 (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Report says Ministry of Highways defrauded of more than $500K
An act of fraud has cost the Saskatchewan government more than $500,000. In the report of public losses among ministries and Crown corporations for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 fiscal year, the M...
May 01, 2023
RCMP arrest three murder suspects
Saskatchewan RCMP officers have arrested three people wanted for murder after an alleged assault left a 22-year-old man dead. Police said the assault happened April 18 at a home on the Saulteaux First...
May 01, 2023 (Submitted Photo/Saskatchewan RCMP)
Former Maple Creek teacher faces third charge of sexual assault
A former Maple Creek teacher and coach is now facing three charges of sexual assault - and police believe there may be more possible victims. In a media release Monday, the RCMP said Dexter Bacsu was ...
May 01, 2023
Initial sale of SLGA buildings brings in $2M for provincial government
The provincial government has brought in more than $2 million through the sale of former SLGA properties in seven communities. According to the SLGA, offers have been accepted for the properties in Bu...
May 01, 2023 The La Ronge SLGA liquor store in October, 2022. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW)
Green bin pickups begin as planned Monday despite bumpy start
It hasn't been the smoothest launch for Saskatoon's organics program, but green cart pickups are to begin as planned Monday. The program hit a snag at the last minute when Corman Park council rejected...
May 01, 2023 A green cart delivered March 29, 2023. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Rush cap season with back-to-back victories
While the Saskatchewan Rush will miss the playoffs for the second straight season, they ended the 2023 campaign on a high note. Winless this season when trailing after three quarters, the Rush staged ...
May 01, 2023 Saskatchewan Rush beat Las Vegas 13-12 on April 29, 2023 (Sask Rush)
STF rally draws thousands who share union's concerns about education
Thousands gathered outside the Legislative Building in Regina on Saturday to support the province’s teachers. People from across Saskatchewan came to show support for the Saskatchewan Teachers' ...
Apr 29, 2023
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