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Maidstone Mounties using drones in search for missing man
RCMP officers in Maidstone are using drones as part of the search for a missing 28-year-old man. According to police, Serayne Kematch was last seen on foot in the RM of Britannia near the intersection...
May 09, 2024 Mounties say drones are being used in the search for 28-year-old Serayne Kematch. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Saskatchewan residents hit big windfalls and lucky golf shots
Saskatchewan is enjoying a run of good luck this week. In 24 hours, over $6 million in prize money was won in the province, while two men earned bragging rights on the golf course. Ashley Gaspers is $...
May 09, 2024 Two golfers hit holes in one on Wednesday in Prince Albert. (650 CKOM file photo)
Blades emotional after clearing out lockers for last time
The day after the Saskatoon Blades were eliminated by the Moose Jaw Warriors in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Championship series, emotions were still high among players and staff as they cleared o...
May 09, 2024 The Saskatoon Blades watch as the Moose Jaw Warriors are presented with the Eastern Conference Championship series trophy following their Game 7 victory on Tuesday night. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Results of teacher contract vote to be made public Thursday night: STF
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte says the results of an online vote on a provincial contract offer will be made public Thursday night. She said 13,000 teachers, including s...
May 09, 2024 The results of the union's vote should be known by the end of the week, according to Samantha Becotte. (650 CKOM file photo)
What you need to know for Saskatoon's civic election this fall
The City of Saskatoon's municipal election for local government and school board trustees is set for November 13, 2024. Here are some things you need to know for the upcoming election this fall provid...
May 08, 2024 For the first time in 36 years, Saskatoon's city council approved a modernized strategy which includes the use of a voters list. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Spring freezing and thawing makes for harsh pothole season in Saskatoon
The delayed spring and repeated freezing and thawing haven't been kind to Saskatoon's streets, and the city says potholes are worse than usual this year. Street crews are working on filling potholes a...
May 08, 2024 The repeated freeze-thaw cycle this spring has made for a worse pothole season than normal in Saskatoon. (Mia Holwaychuk/650 CKOM)
Province, feds provide $25M boost to agriculture researchers in Sask.
Agricultural researchers in Saskatchewan got a big boost on Wednesday. The federal and provincial governments announced a joint investment of $25 million, which will support 15 strategic research chai...
May 08, 2024 The $25 million in funding announced on Wednesday will be used to support 15 strategic research chairs at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Agriculture and Bioresources. (650 CKOM file photo)
City of Prince Albert ordered to pay $95,000 after worker injured by fall
The City of Prince Albert has been hit with heft fines after a worker was injured in a fall. According to Saskatchewan's Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, the city pleaded guilty to a...
May 08, 2024 The City of Prince Albert pleaded guilty to a single violation of Saskatchewan's occupational health and safety regulations. (paNOW file photo)
'Incredibly challenging': Sask. housing inventory at lowest levels since 2008
Buying a home in Saskatchewan is getting more and more difficult due to above-average sales and very low inventory numbers. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, inventory levels are at ...
May 08, 2024 Saskatchewan saw 1,642 sales last month, up 32 per cent year-over-year. (650 CKOM file photo)
'I'm a superstar': Saskatoon preteen proudly represents Special Olympics
Lauren Niessen could teach a masterclass on confidence. The 12-year-old, who has Down syndrome, said she isn't at all nervous about having her face plastered on posters in grocery stores around the en...
May 08, 2024 12-year-old Lauren Niessen is one of nine kids across Canada selected as this year's Special Olympics Athlete Ambassadors. (Submitted)
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