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Sask. prohibits name changes for murderers, drug traffickers, fraudsters and more
Saskatchewan has updated its regulations around legal name changes to prevent anyone convicted of several serious crimes from changing their names. According to the provincial government, the regulato...
Dec 04, 2025 Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the change – which was first announced in the Throne Speech earlier this fall – is about ensuring convicted criminals “cannot escape the consequences of their past actions.” (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Alberta Independence is an idea whose time will never come
It seemed popular with some at the recent convention for Alberta's governing party, but Murray Wood calls the idea of Alberta independence a shiny distraction from the real issues. Murray Wood deliver...
Dec 04, 2025
Sarah Mills: Canada's defence procurement deal with the EU is going to cost us big time
A defence procurement deal to ensure Europe doesn't rely too heavily on the U.S. for defence technology is costing Canada $16 million to join. Sarah Mills says we won't get good value for that money. ...
Dec 04, 2025
Sask. govt introduces new act to respond to illicit drug trafficking
The province introduced a new act to strengthen accountability for drug traffickers and to enhance community safety. The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Response to Illicit Drugs Act, a ...
Dec 03, 2025 "We want to ensure that those who profit from the production and trafficking of deadly substances face meaningful consequences here in Saskatchewan," Justice Minister and Attorney General Tim McLeod said. (980 CJME file photo)
Second man faces first-degree murder in death of Chad Romanski
A 39-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Chad Romanski, whose remains were found in June near Highway 7. Romanski, aged 31, was Saskatoon's fifth homcide of the year...
Dec 03, 2025 Chad Romanski, aged 31, was Saskatoon's fifth homicide victim of 2025. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. proclaims Dec. 2 as SaskAbilities Day on its 75th anniversary
Saskatchewan has proclaimed Dec. 2 as SaskAbilities Day. The provincial government is recognizing the organization's 75 years of service to persons with disabilities "and their leadership in strengthe...
Dec 03, 2025
Murray Wood: Scott Moe as Mark Carney's western wingman?
Murray Wood says Scott Moe might not consider himself Mark Carney's wingman, but a recent editorial says the premier deserves some credit for Canada and India agreeing to work on a new trade deal. Mur...
Dec 03, 2025
Sarah Mills: Cabinet shuffle indicates difficult issues for prime minister
Sarah Mills says the departure of the former environment minister from cabinet shows division in policy, while the return of faces from the Trudeau-era indicates not much has changed. The Mills Minute...
Dec 03, 2025
Saskatoon Light & Power offers 'renewable subscription service' to customers
Saskatoon Light & Power customers can now purchase certificates to help support renewable energy projects around the province. According to the City of Saskatoon, the renewable energy certificate ...
Dec 03, 2025 The city said the certificates are sourced from renewable electricity projects around Saskatchewan. (650 CKOM file photo)
Health authority working to increase access to HIV self-testing kits
On the heels of World AIDS Day on Monday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it is working to expand access to HIV self-testing kits. The health authority said the kits offer a safe, reliable way ...
Dec 03, 2025 Bryan Quinones demonstrates how to use an HIV self-test kit in Toronto, on Friday, April 16, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
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