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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City committee to look at appeal of proclamation request by Saskatoon pro-life group
The City of Saskatoon's new policy on proclamations and flag-raisings is being tested for the first time. A pro-life group called the Saskatoon Alliance for Life is looking for a proclamation for its ...
Jan 16, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Report: Sask. has third-highest child poverty numbers in Canada
Child poverty rates in Saskatchewan are among the highest in the country, according to a new report from the Social Policy Research Centre at the University of Regina. The findings released this week ...
Jan 16, 2020
Wray Morrison: Making Alberta hockey great again
These have been dark times for the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames. Edmonton’s tradition of having talented hockey players but not contending for a Stanley Cup has plagued the franchise i...
Jan 16, 2020
Saskatoon's only indoor dog park flourishing during cold snap
Saskatoon's indoor dog park has been busy with this recent cold snap. Furbaby Pet Care, which is located on Jasper Avenue, opened up on Oct. 31. Owner Jocelyn Davey-Hawreluik said it was tough in the ...
Jan 16, 2020 A few pooches enjoying the climate-controlled facility at Furbaby Pet Care. (submitted/Jocelyn Davey-Hawreluik)
Professor met with acceptance, criticism at climate change in agriculture presentation
A professor giving a presentation on climate change and agriculture was met with acceptance and some criticism Wednesday at the Western Canadian Crop Production show. University of Regina's David Sauc...
Jan 15, 2020 A nearly full crowd gathered to hear David Sauchyn's presentation on climate change in agriculture in Saskatchewan on January 15, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: Cash for the cagey veterans
Who knew that the “old guys” of sports would cash in as much as they have? A couple of cagey veterans have cashed in this week. Thirty-four-year-old Josh Donaldson, from Toronto Blue Jays ...
Jan 15, 2020
Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather
During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends. Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty t...
Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
'Don't put yourself in jeopardy:' City has message for bus riders in frigid temperatures
As the temperatures continue to plummet in Saskatoon, the city is hoping no one gets left behind at their bus stops. Director of transit Jim McDonald said the city books out around 102 buses each morn...
Jan 15, 2020
Wray Morrison: It has been handled
Major League Baseball has done the right thing. Houston Astros owner Jim Crane has done the right thing. Baseball suspended Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch for sign-stealing ...
Jan 14, 2020
Waste collection change for Saskatoon businesses goes to council
The next step in changes to city waste diversion for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector (ICI) has been passed through to council. On Monday morning, the Standing Policy Committee on E...
Jan 13, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
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