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Regina man, 42, charged with manslaughter in Weyburn highway shooting
A 42-year-old Regina man is facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Tanya Myers. The RCMP said an investigation led to the arrest of Chris Fahlman on Saturday. Read more: Woman dead af...
Nov 03, 2025 Chris Fahlman is facing charges in connection with the shooting death of Tanya Myers. (Facebook/screenshot)
Province approves Crown mineral rights transfer to Cowessess First Nation
The Government of Saskatchewan has given its stamp of approval to transfer Crown mineral rights on a parcel of land to the Cowessess First Nation. The transfer will see the southern Saskatchewan First...
Nov 02, 2025 The 21,488-ha Cowessess Reserve is 13 km northwest of Broadview, and an additional 257.1-ha reserve (73A) is situated 31 km west of Esterhazy. (YouTube screengrab)
Curling Canada set to announce news about the sport in Saskatoon
The mystery of Saskatoon's bid on a "major unknown sporting event in 2027" may soon be solved. Curling Canada issued an invitation to media last week for "an important announcement about the sport of ...
Nov 02, 2025 Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon. (650 CKOM files)
Saskatoon City Hospital emergency department closed from 3 p.m.
Saskatoon City Hospital's emergency department will close at 3 p.m. on Sunday due to "unforeseen physician unavailability," the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said. The SHA sent a news release to...
Nov 02, 2025 Prior to February, Saskatoon City Hospital's ER was open from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. but since then its hours have been reduced a number of times by the health authority. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Garden Talk: Can I plant organic garlic from the grocery store?
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the Nov. 2 show: Read mo...
Nov 02, 2025 Organic garlic bulbs shouldn't have been coated with anything and should be OK to plant in the garden. (VadimVasenin / Depositphotos.com)
46 kg meth, millions of illegal cigarettes found in Saskatchewan
A search of a truck and trailer stopped at a weigh scale near Saskatoon this week revealed a cache of millions of unstamped cigarettes and a large amount of methamphetamine. Saskatchewan RCMP said in ...
Nov 01, 2025 Sask. RCMP officers found methamphetamine, weighing approximately 46 kg in a truck and trailer on Oct. 29, 2025. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. set to open proposal for animal welfare enforcement
The Government of Saskatchewan is working to open a request for proposals for organizations interested in enforcing the province's animal welfare laws. The Ministry of Agriculture's current contract w...
Nov 01, 2025 The Ministry of Agriculture’s current contract with Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan is set to expire at the end of March. (650 CKOM file photo)
Why were two Mounties on stage with the Grey Cup in Regina on Monday?
On Monday, the CFL announced that the Grey Cup is coming back to Regina in 2027. But those watching the announcement might be wondering why the cup was flanked by a pair of RCMP officers on the stage....
Nov 01, 2025
RCMP looking for 36-year-old man for weapons related charges
UPDATE: RCMP said on Feb. 6 2026 that Jonathon Ermine is no longer on warrant Warman RCMP are asking the public for information about 36-year-old Jonathon Ermine or to make a police report if they see...
Oct 31, 2025 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
Prince Albert Parkland Ambulance shares Halloween safety tips for kids and parents
Prince Albert Parkland Ambulance has some advice for ghouls and goblins of all ages as they gear up for a night of trick-or-treating on Halloween. The paramedic service said there are a few things par...
Oct 31, 2025 For parents who are staying home to hand out candy, Parkland Ambulance said they make sure their yard, stairs and porch are free from any objects or wet leaves that kids might trip over, and lights should be kept on to improve visibility. (650 CKOM file photo)
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