Sarah Mills: For the optics of justice, certain crimes should mean jail for far longer than is served
Sarah Mills says convicted child killer Tammy Goforth should not be granted day parole this early into her sentence, whe...
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Unions want voices heard after federal health-care deal reached
The Saskatchewan government announced Wednesday it has formally accepted Ottawa's offer of increased health-care funding. The deal includes a one-time, $61-million investment into health care for the ...
Mar 02, 2023 Barbara Cape, president of SEIU-West. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
'It isn't enough:' Merriman says Ottawa not meeting health-care obligation
Saskatchewan has accepted the federal government's offer of increased health-care funding, but the provincial health minister says it falls short of Ottawa's obligation. The funding boost includes a o...
Mar 01, 2023 Paul Merriman, Saskatchewan's health minister. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
SPCA program brings foster cats to offices around Saskatoon
Offices around Saskatoon are getting fluffy new employees, thanks to a new program from the Saskatoon SPCA. The animal shelter recently introduced its Office Foster Program, encouraging office-based b...
Feb 28, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
TeleMiracle kicks off with million-dollar donation
TeleMiracle 47 is already off to a great start, thanks to a generous donation from the Kinsmen Foundation. On Thursday, the non-profit pledged $1 million towards new health-care equipment for Saskatch...
Feb 24, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Prince Albert Girl Guide unit sews 1,000 quilts for the homeless
It's a milestone moment for the Trefoil Unit of the Prince Albert Girl Guides. Since 2012, the group has been working with their needles and thread to create warm quilts for the homeless. Elaine McMil...
Feb 22, 2023 (Elaine McMillan/submitted)
Saskatoon girl publishes first novel at age 15
She's only 15 years old, but a Saskatoon teen is already leaving her mark in the literary world. AJ Milnthorp started writing her first novel 'A Blanket of Stars' when she was 13, earning her the titl...
Feb 18, 2023 (AJ Milnthorp/submitted)
WinterShines festival kicks off this weekend in Saskatoon
The annual WinterShines festival will return this Saturday in Saskatoon. WinterShines organizer Shad Ali said the festival will open with the Light Tipi at the River Landing amphitheatre. The kickoff ...
Feb 17, 2023 (WinterShines/Facebook)
New Martensville ambulance base will cut down paramedic response times
Medavie Health Services (MHS) West opened its first ambulance base in Martensville on Thursday in an initiative that will make response times for paramedics quicker, according to the organization's di...
Feb 16, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Families in need getting care packages from Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation
Hundreds of families in need in Saskatoon will be receiving special care packages jammed full of food and books before the February break. On Wednesday, a delivery of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foun...
Feb 15, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Chocolatier serves up treats with a healthy twist on Valentine's Day
A Saskatoon chocolatier is whipping up sweet treats this Valentine's Day - with a healthy twist. Julianna Tan is the owner of Those Girls at the Market, a chocolate company that specializes in "health...
Feb 14, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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