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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Moe agrees with Trudeau's call to end railway blockades
Premier Scott Moe is in full agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's call to end rail blockades across the country immediately. Moe spoke to reporters in Saskatoon on Friday, minutes after Trud...
Feb 21, 2020 Premier Scott Moe will visit the University of Saskatchewan on Wednesday to make a major education announcement (File)
Unusual scam in Weyburn averted by resident’s diligent action
By Steven Wilson A rather unusual case was reported to the Weyburn Police Service last week. A resident of the community received a phone call claiming that there had been a hit-and-run accident and t...
Feb 19, 2020
"I see a lot of smiling faces:" city giving unique opportunities for kids during February break
With February break now here, the City of Saskatoon is looking to get kids active through sports they may not normally have the chance to play. The program is "Family Fun February," and includes daily...
Feb 19, 2020 Saskatoon's Cosmo Civic Centre is home to February break programming for kids throughout the city. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Friendship Inn in need of food items amid shortage
The Friendship Inn is looking for Saskatoon's help in restocking some of their food items. The organization put out a Facebook post Tuesday afternoon, outlining the need. https://www.facebook.com/Sask...
Feb 19, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
SJHL hands down long suspension after incident with on-ice official
For the second time this season, the SJHL has handed down a historic suspension. The latest incident to earn a long ban occurred Feb. 12 in a game between the Estevan Bruins and La Ronge Ice Wolves. E...
Feb 18, 2020 La Ronge goaltender Liam McGarva was banned for 30 days following an on-ice incident on Feb. 12, 2020. (Twitter/La Ronge Ice Wolves)
Youth summit aims to change future for Sask. Indigenous youth
Alphonse Thomas is out to make a difference. The 19-year-old from Alberta's Enoch Cree Nation is a member of the rap group Only the Brothers that was asked to perform at a youth summit wellness progra...
Feb 18, 2020 Roughly 250 youth from six First Nations across Saskatchewan gathered at the Saskatoon Inn on Feb. 17, 2020, for a youth summit and wellness program. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Fire crews respond to weekend spree of dumpster fires
The Saskatoon Fire Department has been busy as of late, mainly with fires in city dumpsters. Saturday night was no exception, with three small fires being lit in dumpsters, just a few blocks from one ...
Feb 16, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Huskies season ends in heartbreak with double-overtime loss to UBC
The season is over for the women's hockey team at the University of Saskatchewan. The team, which finished in third in the Canada West standings, was swept in two straight games this weekend by the Un...
Feb 16, 2020 Eight fifth year players have now ended their careers with the U of S Huskies Women's Hockey Team. (Twitter/Huskie Athletics)
Huskies begin playoff push with Canada West quarterfinal at MBP
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's hockey team is set to begin another quest for a Canada West banner as U Sports playoffs begin across the country. It's the second year in a row the Huski...
Feb 14, 2020 University of Saskatchewan Huskies women’s hockey head coach Steve Kook leads the team in practice on Feb. 13, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Educators facilitating programs to ensure students learn in and out of the classroom
Educators are going the extra mile to ensure their students become more than just graduates, but also citizens in the real world. Two educators who have been putting in the extra work are teachers Kyl...
Feb 13, 2020 Lawson Heights Elementary School on Feb. 13, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
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