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Teen girl allegedly bear-sprays three guards at St. Paul's Hospital
A 16-year-old girl is facing charges after she allegedly attacked three security guards at a Saskatoon hospital with bear spray. Police said officers were called to the hospital on 20th Street West ju...
Apr 29, 2024 Ambulances line up outside the entrance to the emergency room at Saskatoon's St. Paul's Hospital. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Premier defends offer ahead of teacher vote on contact proposal
Teachers are set to vote next week on a contract proposal from the provincial government, which could bring an end to the labour dispute between the province and the teachers' union. The Government-Tr...
Apr 29, 2024 Next week, Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation members will vote on an offer from the provincial government. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man suffers cuts, stab wound during assault by partner: Police
A 29-year-old man suffered several cuts and a stab wound after he was allegedly attacked by a partner over the weekend. According to police, officers were called to an apartment building on Aird Stree...
Apr 29, 2024 Police said the same victim turned up at Royal University Hospital on Sunday with a stab wound. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sewer main project impacts traffic on Warman Road, Circle Drive
Drivers in the north end of Saskatoon will have to put up with some congestion as a major road project begins. On Monday, the city began work on a new section of a sewer line. When complete, the line ...
Apr 29, 2024 For the next few weeks Saskatoon drivers are losing an important access to Circle Drive from Warman Road. (Google Street View)
Police in Moose Jaw launch anti-trespassing initiative
Police in Moose Jaw are partnering with local businesses on a new initiative aiming to curb trespassing. Business can register with the Moose Jaw Trespass Prevention Program, the police service explai...
Apr 29, 2024 Police say the pilot will run for around three months in the downtown core before expanding to the entire city. (650 CKOM file photo)
Province works to break down barriers for Indigenous resource workers
The Government of Saskatchewan is working to identify and remove barriers for Indigenous people aiming to work in the natural resource sector. On Monday, the province announced a new partnership with ...
Apr 29, 2024 The Government of Saskatchewan is working to identify barriers Indigenous people face when seeking employment in the resource sector. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Sask. joins nuclear partnership in push towards microreactor technology
Saskatchewan has joined a partnership to draw on four decades of past experience in nuclear technology as it pushes towards its first microreactor. The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) is working t...
Apr 29, 2024 Saskatchewan is forging new partnerships on nuclear technology, which will help in the province's push towards nuclear power. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Sask. braces for spring storms, with rain, thunder and possible snow ahead
Some spring showers - and possibly snow - could hit the province this week. Erik Dykes, senior meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the forecast is calling for steady rain and pockets of heavy ...
Apr 29, 2024 Eric Dykes with Environment Canada says the next four days are expected to bring stormy weather to much of Saskatchewan. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
London Drugs closes 80 locations to deal with 'operational issue'
Retail and pharmacy chain London Drugs has closed all of its stores in Western Canada temporarily due to what it calls an "operational issue.'' The company didn't say much else in its announcement yes...
Apr 29, 2024 Various news outlets reported London Drugs shared by email that it is dealing with a cybersecurity incident, and the stores were closed as a precaution. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Regina Accessibility Plan gives hope to longtime advocates
Regina City Council passed a new plan that has one mother and daughter duo optimistic for the future. The Regina Accessibility Plan lays out 60 actions over the next 10 years, with a focus on infrastr...
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