Murray Wood: Riders are first in the west, but do fans feel the same?
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are 6-1, following a win on Friday against the Edmonton Elks, but according to Murray Wood,...
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87-year-old man forcibly confined, assaulted in Saskatoon business
Police in Saskatoon are investigating after a senior citizen was attacked and forcibly confined inside a business overnight. Police said the victim, an 87-year-old man, was inside a business on 20th S...
Jun 22, 2022
Provincial producers pushing up potash production
Saskatchewan's potash sector, the largest in the world, is scaling up production in response to global concerns around food security. According to the Saskatchewan government, sanctions on Russia and ...
Jun 22, 2022 The Allan potash mine is located just over 50 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, Sask. (Nutrien)
Water Security Agency offers funding for agricultural projects
Funding is flowing from Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency to help some farmers and ranchers in the province. On Wednesday, the WSA announced $700,000 is available for what the agency called &...
Jun 22, 2022
U of S drops mask mandate for summer
Beginning July 4, people no longer need to cover their face when visiting the University of Saskatchewan's campus. The university is hitting pause on the mask protocol for summer. "Masks will not be m...
Jun 22, 2022
Shortage of specialized baby formula expected to be temporary: SHA
Canada is experiencing a shortage of specialized formula for infants with allergies and certain medical conditions, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said Tuesday. The health authority said the ...
Jun 21, 2022
Flight filled with Ukrainian refugees coming to Sask. next month
More Ukrainians are about to call Saskatchewan home. The province has organized a flight to bring Ukrainian refugees here. "We have been working directly with the Ukrainian embassy," Saskatchewan Immi...
Jun 21, 2022
Homeless shelter director removed by court order after failing to 'discharge his duties honestly'
The executive director of a Saskatoon homeless shelter was removed from his post by a December court order after he was found to be using the charity's funds for his own benefit. According to court do...
Jun 21, 2022 Don Windels, Lighthouse executive director. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Searcher finds body of teen reported missing in Buffalo Pound Lake
The body of a teen who went missing Friday in Buffalo Pound Lake was found early Tuesday. The RCMP said a member of the public found the teen’s body at around 6:30 a.m., in the water near the sh...
Jun 21, 2022
Called to the Hall: McCallum, Shivers, Suitor heading into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Three men with ties to the Saskatchewan Roughriders are part of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. Kicker Paul McCallum, who had three stints with the Roughriders (1994-95, 1996-2005,...
Jun 21, 2022
National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations across Saskatchewan
Celebrations are to be held across Saskatchewan on Tuesday as Canada commemorates National Indigenous Peoples Day. Victoria Park in Regina will be having a celebration hosted by comedian, actor and ch...
Jun 21, 2022
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