Murray Wood: Drought or deluge, it's Saskatchewan weather
Murray Wood notes that while we have seen years with "perfect" weather in the province, they aren't that commo...
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New exhibit opening at T. rex Discovery Centre
The world’s largest T. rex is getting some company. The T. rex Discovery Centre in Eastend is set to unveil a new Tylosaur exhibit. It’s the latest attraction at the centre, which already ...
Jul 27, 2022
Highway 11 traffic returns to normal after crash
RCMP and STARS Air Ambulance responded to a collision on Highway 11 south of MacDowell on Tuesday night. The southbound lanes were closed overnight, but reopened early Wednesday, according to the High...
Jul 27, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Drivers feeling relief at the pumps as gas dips below $1.80 per litre
If you've been waiting for gas prices to dip before filling up your vehicle, now is the time to do it. Regular gasoline prices across the province have dipped below $1.80 per litre in most areas. Whil...
Jul 26, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Two dead after collision on Trans-Canada Highway: RCMP
Two people were killed and a third person was badly hurt in a collision Monday night near Balgonie. According to the RCMP, a car and a van collided in the eastbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway s...
Jul 26, 2022
Waterspout confirmed over Lake Athabasca
Environment Canada has confirmed a waterspout was spotted over Lake Athabasca on Monday. In a statement Tuesday, the weather service said the waterspout was observed at about 5:30 p.m., over the lake ...
Jul 26, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Cumberland House RCMP seek arson suspect after home goes up in flames
RCMP officers in Cumberland House are on the hunt for a man accused of arson, assault and uttering threats. Police said officers were called to a home on the Cumberland House Cree Nation on Monday aft...
Jul 26, 2022 Lawrence McGillivary, a 29-year-old resident of Cumberland House, has been charged with arson, uttering threats, and assault causing bodily harm. (Submitted/RCMP)
Major gift kicks off Saskatoon Food Bank's campaign to fund new location
The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre's campaign to fund its move to a new location is off to a great start, thanks to a $2.5-million gift from Nutrien Ltd. The food bank has purchased a new p...
Jul 26, 2022 Laurie O'Connor, executive director for the Saskatoon Food Bank. (File photo/650 CKOM)
Prairieland Park vaccine clinic to close Wednesday
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is closing its vaccination clinic at Saskatoon's Prairieland Park on Wednesday. According to the health authority, the lease agreement for the space is ending, and as...
Jul 26, 2022 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Saskatchewan continuing battle against aquatic invasive species
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Environment is asking for help from the public in the ongoing battle against aquatic invasive species (AIS). In a media release Tuesday, the ministry reminded people t...
Jul 26, 2022
Sask. First Nations communities hoping for action after papal apology
Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) said Indigenous communities will "of course" accept the apology issued to Indigenous peoples by Pope Francis on Monday. The...
Jul 25, 2022
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