Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Auto theft ring was operating in Saskatchewan, OPP investigation finds
A major investigation into auto thefts led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in a number of arrests in Ontario and Saskatchewan, and the recovery of more than 200 stolen vehicles. Ac...
Jul 28, 2022 This Acura NSX, valued at approximately $150,000, was recovered by Ontario Provincial Police. (OPP)
Heat warnings in effect for parts of western Saskatchewan
Environment Canada issued heat warnings for parts of western Saskatchewan on Thursday. The heat warnings cover Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, the Battlefords and the surrounding areas. According to the we...
Jul 28, 2022
Warrant issued for man accused of threatening Moe, Shahab
A warrant has been issued for a man who didn’t show up for his trial on charges of uttering threats toward Premier Scott Moe and Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer. Tobechi Okwuon...
Jul 28, 2022
Some crops in Sask. in excellent condition: Ministry of Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture says some crops in Saskatchewan are in excellent condition as many farmers prepare to take off a better crop than they had in 2021. In the weekly crop report, the ministry ...
Jul 28, 2022
Saskatchewan seeks greater control over immigration
The Government of Saskatchewan has put forward a proposal that would give the province greater control over immigration. The Saskatchewan Immigration Accord, which was put forward by Immigration Minis...
Jul 28, 2022 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Seniors Income Plan monthly payments increasing in Sask.
Saskatchewan is hiking monthly benefits for some seniors in the province. In a media release Thursday, the provincial government said the maximum monthly benefit given out under the Seniors Income Pla...
Jul 28, 2022
Two sent to hospital following North Central blaze
Regina Fire and Protective Services says two people were treated for minor burn injuries and sent to hospital after a house fire broke out on the 1500 block of Athol Street just before 4 a.m. Crews ar...
Jul 28, 2022
Saskatchewan offering help for patients with sickle cell disease
The first red blood cell exchange (RBCX) transfusion to be done in Saskatchewan took place Wednesday in Regina. Previously, adults from Saskatchewan who had sickle cell disease had to go out of provin...
Jul 27, 2022
Saskatoon firefighters rescue window washer suspended 40 feet above ground
Firefighters in Saskatoon helped bring a scary situation to a safe end on Wednesday, when a ladder truck was used to rescue a window washer who ended up suspended 40 feet above the street. According t...
Jul 27, 2022 (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
Josiah St. John back in Riders’ lineup after knee injury in training camp
Josiah St. John expected the worst. "Did I just tear my ACL? Is my season over?" St. John said, remembering his thoughts after he suffered a knee injury early in Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp...
Jul 27, 2022
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