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Departing Saskatoon police chief reflects on career
Saskatoon Police Service Chief Troy Cooper is retiring from the force on Friday, marking the end of a five-year tenure that began in February, 2018. Originally from Big River, Cooper spent 31 years wi...
Dec 15, 2023 Saskatoon Police Service Chief Troy Cooper celebrated his retirement at the force’s headquarters on Dec. 14, 2023. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
STF president says government won't negotiate on 'key issues'
Negotiations have hit a wall after five days of conciliation meetings between the provincial government and teachers. Samantha Becotte, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, said the con...
Dec 13, 2023 Saskatchewan teachers are headed to the picket line on Tuesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Province makes major investment to support human trafficking survivors
A major investment from the province will help survivors of human trafficking. On Friday, the provincial government announced $1.2 million in funding for Hope Restored Canada (HRC) over the next four ...
Dec 08, 2023 Saskatchewan justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre announces an investment of $1.2 million from the province for survivors of human trafficking. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
First miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road sign goes up in Saskatoon
A Saskatoon road officially has a new name. On Thursday, the first sign for miyo-whkhtowin Road was put up in the Confederation Park neighborhood, replacing the former name, John A. Macdonald Road. Th...
Dec 07, 2023 A City of Saskatoon worker installs the first sign for miyo-wâhkôhtowin Road, formerly John A. MacDonald Road. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. senator discusses amendment of Bill C-234 with Evan Bray
There's no answer yet as to what the future of Bill C-234 looks like for farmers in Saskatchewan. On Tuesday night, the Senate voted 40-39 in favour of an amendment to the legislation that would've ex...
Dec 07, 2023 In the original bill, farmers would have been exempt on paying the carbon tax on fuel for heating barns or grain dryers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. cities prepare to light menorahs in celebration of Hanukkah
Saskatoon and Regina will be shining some light during Hanukkah, the major Jewish holiday that starts Thursday. Rabbi Raphael Kats of the Chabad Jewish Centre in Saskatoon said the holiday marks the m...
Dec 06, 2023 Rabbi Raphael Kats prepares for the lighting of a giant menorah in Saskatoon during a previous Hanukkah celebration. (650 CKOM file photo)
Flu season in full swing in Saskatchewan, health officer tells Evan Bray
Saskatchewan is well into its flu season, and it's hitting the province earlier than previous years. Dr. Julie Kryzanowski, Saskatchewan's deputy chief medical health officer, told CKOM and CJME's Eva...
Dec 05, 2023 Dr. Julie Kryzanowski encouraged everyone to ensure their vaccinations are up to date as flu season gets into full swing. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan sees warmest November in more than 15 years: Meteorologist
November was quite a warm month across Western Canada. The average temperature for Saskatoon last month was -1.6 C, making it the 16th-warmest November in the past 125 years, according to Terri Lang, ...
Dec 05, 2023 Meteorologist Terri Lang said municipalities are likely saving money on snow clearing this fall, but the lack of snow does bring downsides as well. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Saskatoon's Hose and Hydrant pub to close Dec. 31
One of Broadway Avenue's iconic pubs is closing. The Hose and Hydrant announced on social media that the Saskatoon establishment will be closing its doors at the end of 2023. "You've got until Decembe...
Dec 05, 2023 The Hose and Hydrant will be closing its doors at the end of 2023. (Hose and Hydrant/Facebook)
Saskatoon Police Service appoints first female superintendent
It's a big achievement for the Saskatoon Police Service. Last month, Tonya Gresty became the first female superintendent in the force's history. The rank is the third-highest in the organization, righ...
Dec 04, 2023 Tonya Gresty is the first female superintendent in the history of the Saskatoon Police Service. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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