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Roughriders announce signings of two players, release of one
The Saskatchewan Roughriders added two players to their roster Thursday and subtracted one. The CFL team announced it had signed two Americans — offensive lineman Ka'John Armstrong and running b...
Jan 13, 2022
SHA creating 'go teams' to handle Omicron hospitalization surge
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) updated its COVID-19 surge plan Thursday with an expected case surge and increase in staff isolation due to the Omicron variant looming. The plan includes five ...
Jan 13, 2022
Sask. Cattlemen's Association takes beef import suspension in stride
The Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association is confident a suspension of Canadian beef imports to China, the Philippines and South Korea will be temporary. Suspensions were announced following a case of ...
Jan 13, 2022 (Saskatchewan Cattle Feeders Association/Facebook)
Regina fire department warns residents about carbon monoxide, space heaters
Last month, Regina fire crews responded to 24 carbon monoxide-related calls — an increase of nearly 50 per cent from the 13 calls in December 2020. Deputy Fire Chief Neil Sundeen told the Greg M...
Jan 13, 2022
Premier Scott Moe tests positive for COVID-19
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking a rapid antigen test. The Premier's Office issued a media release Thursday morning, notifying everyone who attended Wednesd...
Jan 13, 2022
‘It’s time to act’: Sask. NDP responds to lack of new provincial measures
The Saskatchewan NDP thinks the provincial government is still reacting too slowly to avoid a crushing COVID-19 wave. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said Wednesday the current situation reminds him of an old s...
Jan 12, 2022
Saskatoon restaurant introduces robot server during pandemic
The restaurant industry has seen many changes over the course of the pandemic. Yip Hong Dim Sum owner Sam Yang can attest to that. Just lately, Yang and his restaurant decided to bring in a working ro...
Jan 12, 2022 Yip Hong Dim Sum owner Sam Yang shows off his new robot employee named Gina. (Dallas Dahlseide/650 CKOM)
Snowfall warnings in place in southeastern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for areas of southeastern Saskatchewan. The warnings were put in place for areas around Carlyle, Oxbow, Carnduff, Bienfait, Stoughton, Fort Qu’App...
Jan 12, 2022
Latest COVID update Jan. 12: Seven-day average climbs over 1,000
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan reached quadruple figures for the first time Wednesday. In its daily update, the Ministry of Health said there were 1,084 new cases in the p...
Jan 12, 2022
Police lay charges after woman allegedly held captive for 4 days
Saskatoon police have charged two people after a woman was allegedly held captive and beaten for four days. Officers were called to the 3200 block of Preston Avenue South by Medavie Health Services We...
Jan 12, 2022
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