Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Province commits $500,000 in funding to 15 municipal projects
The Government of Saskatchewan is giving a boost to 15 municipal projects with a half-million-dollar investment. The $500,000 will support projects including a land use plan in the RM of Paddockwood, ...
Jan 27, 2023
Intoxicated man bites, kicks police officers during arrest
Police officers in Saskatoon were kicked and bitten by an intoxicated man on Thursday afternoon. According to police, officers were called to 23rd Street East after reports of a disturbance. When they...
Jan 27, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Inquest set for man's death in Onion Lake RCMP detachment
Dates have been set for an inquest into the death of a 19-year-old man who died inside the Onion Lake RCMP detachment more than three years ago. Randy Wolfe was found unresponsive in his cell on Oct. ...
Jan 27, 2023
With cold weather approaching, furnace maintenance is a must
As an extended cold snap moves into Saskatchewan, it's important to test furnaces and make sure they're running well. Boss Plumbing's Steve Hall shared that advice Friday morning on the 650 CKOM Morni...
Jan 27, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Has the troubling economy affected how you tip?
By Derek Craddock It's no surprise the financial hardships of the day have affected many people in Saskatchewan, but how much effect has it had on generosity and, in particular, tipping? Whether you a...
Jan 27, 2023
Jazz Festival moving to Victoria Park in 2023
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is moving to a new venue in 2023, and making some other big changes as well. The festival, which previously took place in the gardens of the Bessborough hotel, w...
Jan 27, 2023 (Tourism Saskatoon)
Storm falls flat, cold snap still expected for Saskatchewan
Despite rain, freezing rain, snowfall and strong wind, Environment Canada says Thursday's storm didn't quite live up to its expectations. "We were expecting snowfall to be a bit higher in the eastern ...
Jan 27, 2023
Environment Canada lifts snow squall warnings in southeast
Environment Canada issued warnings for snow squalls in the southeastern corner of Saskatchewan on Thursday morning, but those alerts were cancelled early in the afternoon. The squall alerts covered Ca...
Jan 26, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Province touts progress on health-care recruitment plan
Saskatchewan's government is making good progress on its efforts to recruit more health-care workers, according to the Ministry of Health. The provincial government's Health Human Resources Action Pla...
Jan 26, 2023
Teen boys arrested after tires popped on at least 18 vehicles
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly vandalizing at least 18 vehicles near the University of Saskatchewan. According to police, officers were called to the area af...
Jan 26, 2023
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