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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Anderson, Silvernagle ready for experience at upcoming provincial playdowns
The last two provincial women's curling champions are ready to compete in Melville, come late January. North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle won the championship in 2019 in Humboldt, while Saskatoon's ...
Dec 06, 2019
Growing season in 2019 'could have been worse' says weather and markets analyst
Saskatchewan producers had a tough 2019 due to unfavorable conditions, but one market analyst says it could have been worse. Speaking at the Farm Forum Event Thursday at Saskatoon's TCU Place, Directo...
Dec 05, 2019 Bruce Burnett of MarketsFarm presented to
the 2019 Farm Forum Event at TCU Place on December 5, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
'It'll go a long ways:' Photo radar at dangerous intersection welcomed by Wakaw mayor
The intersection of highways 41 and 2 near Wakaw is getting another tool to deter speeding. On Wednesday, the provincial government announced photo radar enforcement will be coming to the intersection...
Dec 05, 2019 The intersection at Highway 41 and 2 near Wakaw will be getting photo radar enforcement in the new year. (Google Maps)
Wray Morrison: Lying low
Mike Babcock -- who is a hard worker and passionate hockey person, not to mention a winner at every level -- has been under fire for his coaching style since he was fired by the Toronto Maple Leafs la...
Dec 05, 2019
SWF says wild boar 'shoot farms' contribute to growing population
Wild pig populations are on the rise in Saskatchewan, and some wildlife experts think boar farms could be part of the problem. In the province, it's possible to pay to shoot feral hogs at a range that...
Dec 05, 2019 A pack of wild boars. (Ryan Brook/Submitted)
CP Holiday Train rolls into Saskatoon
Thousands of onlookers were put into the festive spirit Wednesday night as the CP Holiday Train made its annual stop in Saskatoon. Canadian country musician Madeline Merlo entertained the crowds that ...
Dec 05, 2019 The CP Holiday Train made its stop in Saskatoon on Dec. 4, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
CurlSask unveils new women's provincial format, announce pre-qualifiers
The road to Melville for the 2020 provincial women's curling playdowns has changed, but six rinks in Saskatchewan already know they will be there. On Wednesday, CurlSask announced six pre-qualifying r...
Dec 04, 2019 Team Saskatchewan poses for a photo at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Feb. 15, 2019. (Team Silvernagle/Twitter)
Wray Morrison: A closer look
It's difficult to find positive news in the National Hockey League right now. Former players are calling out former coaches about events that have happened in the past. The media's coverage of frictio...
Dec 04, 2019
Eight Huskies set to compete in Olympic Trials in Niagara Falls
Eight current and former student athletes from the University of Saskatchewan will head to Niagara Falls this weekend to compete at the Olympic Trials for wrestling. On the women's side, Natasha Fox a...
Dec 03, 2019 Huskie Athletics wrestler Hunter Lee will compete in the Olympic Trials in the 86 kg class in Niagara Falls from December 5 to , 2019. (Huskie Athletics/huskies.usask.ca)
Saskatoon Wildlife Federation delivers truckload of wild meat to Saskatoon Food Bank
The Saskatoon Wildlife Federation continued their 'Hunt 4 Hunger' Program Tuesday with a delivery of 450-500 lbs of wild ground meat to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. The program began...
Dec 03, 2019 The Saskatoon Wildlife Federation donated between 450-500 lbs of wild ground beef to the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre as part of their “Hunt 4 Hunger” Program on December 3, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
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