Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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Pfizer bivalent vaccine available for ages 12 and up Monday
Starting Monday, all Saskatchewan residents 12 and older will have access to Pfizer's bivalent vaccine. According to the Ministry of Health, bivalent vaccines offer improved protection against the Omi...
Oct 14, 2022 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Ministers from four provinces oppose use of police resources for gun buyback
Justice and public safety ministers from four provinces called on the federal government to halt its plans to use RCMP and police resources during the coming confiscation of banned firearms. In 2020, ...
Oct 14, 2022
Province advertises new health care positions amid shortage
The provincial government is advertising more than 125 new, full-time positions in health care, as many parts of the province struggle with a shortage of doctors and medical workers. The new postings ...
Oct 14, 2022
Murder charge laid against inmate at Regina Correctional Centre
An inmate at the Regina Correctional Centre has been charged with murder, after allegedly killing another prisoner this week. According to RCMP, two inmates - 46-year-old Sheldon Rosebluff and 31-year...
Oct 14, 2022
Mayor Clark expresses concern over criminal complaints against Donauer
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark issued a short statement Thursday regarding criminal complaints filed against Ward 5 Councillor Randy Donauer by former students at a Saskatoon Christian school. A number...
Oct 13, 2022
Latest COVID report for Saskatchewan shows cases declining, outbreaks rising
The latest COVID-19 report from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health showed a drop in confirmed cases and deaths, but an increase in the number of outbreaks. The ministry has moved to a new reporting sys...
Oct 13, 2022 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Police ask for information after woman dies on Creighton golf course
After a 24-year-old woman went into medical distress and died on a golf course in Creighton, the RCMP are asking the public to share any information that might help the investigation. According to RCM...
Oct 13, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Cochlear implant replacement becomes more affordable in Saskatchewan
Cochlear implants can partially restore hearing, but the surgically implanted devices are not cheap to replace. While the initial surgery is already covered by the government, the external processors ...
Oct 13, 2022 Noah Van Ee, five, speaks with education minister Gord Wyant with the help of his mom SonJa during the grand opening of a deaf preschool on Nov. 23, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Roughrider foundation launches youth mental wellness 'playbook'
The Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation launched a new initiative Thursday, aiming to give young people more resources to tackle issues with mental health and wellness. At Sacred Heart School, the team...
Oct 13, 2022 (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Royal Saskatchewan Museum, U of R looking for help with ongoing owl research
The Royal Saskatchewan Museum and University of Regina are researching great horned owls in Saskatchewan, and the two organizations are hoping to get help from citizen scientists. The groups are track...
Oct 13, 2022 (Royal Saskatchewan Museum)
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8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...
