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Sask. refers Ottawa's oil and gas cap and methane rules to economic impact tribunal
The Government of Saskatchewan has referred two federal regulations to its economic impact assessment tribunal. The tribunal was created through The Saskatchewan First Act, which passed last year. The...
Apr 08, 2024 Both the methane regulations and the cap-and-trade system are expected to be costly for Saskatchewan's oil and gas industry. (980 CJME file photo)
Apartment complex on 33rd Street W. evacuated after fire, one injured
The occupants of 26 suites in a Saskatoon apartment complex are temporarily staying at a hotel following a fire. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, an alarm at an apartment complex on 33rd St...
Apr 08, 2024 A Saskatoon apartment complex had to be shut down in the aftermath of a fire because utilities could not be restored. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon restoration breathes new life into historic Hanley home
When Jason Hattie gets out of bed every morning, his feet hit floorboards that are more than a century old. "I still have lots of moments where I'll be standing somewhere and I'll just look around and...
Apr 08, 2024 Jason Hattie purchased Lawrence House in 2016 with the intention of living in and restoring the home. 8 years later, the restoration is nearly complete. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Solar eclipse blots out sun in rare astronomical event visible in Sask.
Millions of eyes will be looking at the sky today. Monday will bring a chance for many across North America to view a rare solar eclipse. A solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the Earth...
Apr 08, 2024 Children and students view a solar eclipse at the University of Saskatchewan’s observatory on Aug. 21, 2017. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan agricultural leaders, innovators to be recognized
Even if you're not a farmer, chances are that if you live in Saskatchewan, you've been to a farm, seen a farm or know a farmer. After a long and accomplished career, one of those farmers -- Les Johnst...
Apr 07, 2024 Six people who have contributed to the agricultural sector in the province are to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame next weekend. (paNOW file photo)
Two charged in Saskatoon after forensic lab ties spent casings to seized gun
In a case reminiscent of a CSI episode, two people have been arrested in Saskatoon after an investigation that included work by a forensic lab. The case began Dec. 11 at around midnight, when Saskatoo...
Apr 05, 2024 Gunshots were reported Dec. 11 and the gun was seized as part of a separate investigation on Dec. 20. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan teachers to begin work-to-rule campaign Monday
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has ramped up its sanctions against the provincial government. On Friday afternoon, STF president Samantha Becotte announced the teachers will start work-to-rule ...
Apr 05, 2024 In addition to working to rule, teachers also won't provide lunch-hour or extracurricular supervision. (650 CKOM file photo)
STC chief says crime issues are citywide according to new SPS and SFD report
The chief of the Saskatoon Tribal Council says pushback from residents and others in the Fairhaven and Confederation Suburban Centre neighbourhoods is not about the homeless people and helping them, i...
Apr 05, 2024 STC Chief Mark Arcand holds up a petition he says has been signed by 1,000 people to keep the Emergency Wellness Centre open. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Moe calls on Trudeau to convene meeting of premiers after carbon tax hike
Saskatchewan's premier says it's time for Justin Trudeau to listen to the Canadians who oppose his carbon tax. Scott Moe sent a letter to the prime minister on Friday, calling for Trudeau to convene a...
Apr 05, 2024 Scott Moe says he wants Justin Trudeau to sit down with premiers and discuss the impacts of the federal carbon tax. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Contract talks between STF, provincial government remain at standstill
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation didn't make it back to the bargaining table with the provincial government this week as it had hoped. On Friday, STF president Samantha Becotte spoke with the Eva...
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