Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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Social services making major investments to support at-risk kids, families
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services is making some big investments to support at-risk children and families. According to the ministry, the 2023-24 fiscal year will see an estimated $174 millio...
Apr 13, 2023
Saskatoon police officer injured during struggle after traffic stop
A Saskatoon police officer was injured while pulling what police called a "confrontational" man out of his vehicle Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the incident started when an officer with t...
Apr 13, 2023 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Political allies visit Regina and Saskatoon Thursday
In a province where the Liberals don't hold seat, Justin Trudeau will be selling Saskatchewan voters on how he's making life more affordable for Canadians. The Prime Minister is visiting Regina Thursd...
Apr 13, 2023 Justin Trudeau speaks at St. Ann’s Senior Citizens’ Village in Saskatoon on May 25, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Traffic stop near Regina results in seizure of nearly $900K
A traffic stop near Regina in September has generated nearly $900,000 for Saskatchewan's Civil Forfeiture Program. In a media release Wednesday, the Saskatchewan RCMP provided the details of the seizu...
Apr 12, 2023
'A dream come true:' Bedard reflects on Pats career
It was a day filled with goodbyes for the Regina Pats. The members of the WHL team cleared out their lockers Wednesday, two days after their 2022-23 campaign came to an end in a 4-1 Game 7 loss to the...
Apr 12, 2023
Cashing in: Medicine Hat man hits the jackpot at Swift Current casino
A Medicine Hat man struck it rich at the Living Sky Casino in Swift Current. SIGA announced Wednesday that J.G. Lundy won the Smoke Signals jackpot Thursday evening. He collected his $1,446,001.42 on ...
Apr 12, 2023
Man facing two murder charges in 2009 Saskatoon stabbing deaths
A 32-year-old man is facing a pair of first-degree murder charges in connection with the stabbing deaths of two Saskatoon men. The deaths date back to 2009. In the first case, which dates back to Jan....
Apr 12, 2023 Saskatoon police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the city early on Aug. 29, 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 4.5 per cent
The Bank of Canada is maintaining the status quo, for now. On Wednesday the central bank announced it's holding its key interest rate at 4.5 per cent, saying its latest economic data indicates inflati...
Apr 12, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan police take in 268 guns during three-week gun amnesty
Nearly 270 guns were turned in to Saskatchewan police forces during the 2023 Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police gun amnesty. In a media release Wednesday, the association said 268 guns were ...
Apr 12, 2023 (Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police/Submitted)
Swift Current declares local emergency due to flooding
By Hayden Michaels The City of Swift Current has declared a local emergency due to ongoing flooding. The announcement was made during a special city council meeting Tuesday. While no homes have been s...
Apr 12, 2023
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