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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
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)
Saskatoon man arrested for child pornography, breach of probation
The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit arrested a Saskatoon man last week on outstanding child pornography and breach of probation warrants. The warrants were in relation to two diffe...
Jan 16, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan sets daily record for natural gas consumption: SaskEnergy
It's no secret that Saskatchewan is cold right now, but we can now start calling it 'historically cold.' In a media release Thursday, SaskEnergy said the province set a daily record Wednesday of 1.56 ...
Jan 16, 2020
Watermain break closes 2 blocks of Quebec Avenue
Saskatoon city crews have a big mess to clean-up after a burst watermain Thursday morning on Quebec Avenue. https://twitter.com/ckomtraffic/status/1217820550837366785 Watermain breaks occur when the w...
Jan 16, 2020 City crews deal with watermain break on Quebec Avenue on Jan. 16th, 2019 (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
10-year-old boy seriously hurt after hit by car in Saskatoon
A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday evening. The crash happened on Avenue H between 22nd Street and 23rd around 8:30 p.m. resulting in the closure of the roa...
Jan 15, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
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)
U of S researchers aim to extend growing season of canola and soybeans
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan has received a $600,000 grant from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund to look at ways they can extend the gro...
Jan 15, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
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
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