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Gov’t expanding mental health initiative in Sask. schools
Students at more Saskatchewan schools will be getting help with their mental health. The provincial government announced Wednesday it would be expanding the Mental Health Capacity Building initiative ...
May 04, 2022
650 CKOM nominated for RTDNA award for outstanding journalism
650 CKOM has been recognized with a nomination for an award for outstanding journalism. The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is made up of radio and TV newsrooms across Canada. 650 CK...
May 04, 2022
Solving a 'swatting:' British teen behind April incidents at Saskatoon schools
On April 8, Saskatoon police officers rushed to three elementary schools after getting reports a man with a gun was approaching each school. No threats were found -- and now police know why. A 16-year...
May 04, 2022
Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry left hoping for more after minimum wage change
The Regina Anti-Poverty Ministry says Saskatchewan’s announcement of a minimum wage increase is a positive sign, but is still not enough. On Tuesday, the province said it would increase the mini...
May 03, 2022
Arrest made in unsolved 2017 murder in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with an unsolved murder from 2017. On Tuesday, police said they had arrested a 22-year-old man in relation to the shooting death of Ty...
May 03, 2022
Saskatchewan to raise minimum wage to $13 in October, $15 in 2024
People who work for minimum wage in Saskatchewan are getting a raise. The provincial government announced Tuesday that on Oct. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $11.81 per hour to $13 per hour. T...
May 03, 2022
Roughriders select three in CFL’s global draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added some international flavour to their roster Tuesday. The Roughriders took three players in the CFL’s 2022 global draft: Swedish linebacker Jordan Genmark Heath ...
May 03, 2022
Swift Current company fined $37K after worker hurt near Cadillac
A Swift Current company has been fined in connection with a workplace injury in August of 2020. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Rock Solid Trucking Ltd. pleaded gui...
May 03, 2022
Be prepared: SaskAlert system test set for Wednesday
Cellphones across Saskatchewan will be squealing Wednesday afternoon. At about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) will be conducting a test of its SaskAlert system. “Regular...
May 03, 2022
Saskatoon police make arrest after standoff near Blairmore shopping centre
A man is facing charges after a standoff with Saskatoon police on Sunday night. Shortly after 8 p.m., police received several reports about someone with a gun in the area of 22nd Street and Betts Aven...
May 03, 2022 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
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