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Obituary reveals names of family who died in murder-suicide near Neudorf
A private funeral is set for Friday for the family of four who died in a murder-suicide near Neudorf. Outside of the farmyard, near the approach stands the "Bender's" family farm sign, adorned on both...
Apr 04, 2024
Widower says wife's death while cycling in Saskatoon was 'entirely preventable'
The widower of a Saskatoon cyclist who died in a collision nearly a year ago says his wife's death could have been prevented, and he'll continue to call for changes to better protect cyclists. Natasha...
Apr 04, 2024 A cyclist riding along Wiggins Avenue in Saskatoon, near a memorial placed at the intersection with College Drive after the death of Natasha Fox. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
First oil and gas offering of 2024 adds $15.4 million to Sask. coffers
The first oil and gas public offering of the year brought in more than $15 million for the Government of Saskatchewan. The offering of 147 parcels on Tuesday raised $15,454,748.02. Of those offerings,...
Apr 04, 2024 Offerings in the Estevan area brought in $13,795,439.18, the bulk of the money raised. (980 CJME file photo)
Mandatory alcohol screening by police sparks debate in Saskatchewan
The debate is continuing around the ability of police in Saskatchewan to conduct alcohol screenings at any time, regardless of why they stop a driver. In March, the Regina Police Service announced tha...
Apr 04, 2024 Mounties say all drivers pulled over in Saskatchewan will be subject to mandatory alcohol screening starting April 1. (Saskatchewan RCMP/YouTube)
Zebras officially settle in at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm, new barn in works
Five zebras -- Marty, Missy, Shadow, Koffee and Leeloo -- are settling into their permanent home at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park and Zoo as a new barn is being built for them. The zebras arrived at ...
Apr 03, 2024 As the weather warms up, residents will have a better chance to see the zebras at the Forestry Farm. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
Yard & Flagon's patio buzzing as spring temperatures rise
As temperatures rise this week, patios around Saskatoon are slowly starting to open, letting residents savour the warm spring weather and a cold beer. On Wednesday, the Yard & Flagon Pub on Broadw...
Apr 03, 2024 Customers were ready to enjoy the warm weather as the Yard & Flagon Pub opened its patio on Wednesday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
New U of S course will allow pharmacists to prescribe for chronic conditions
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $137,000 to the University of Saskatchewan's College of Pharmacy and Nutrition for a new training program. The announcement of the advanced pharmacy trainin...
Apr 03, 2024 The University of Saskatchewan announced a new training program on Wednesday, which will allow pharmacists to prescribe more medications for chronic conditions. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)
Pilot program aims to reduce ambulance response times in Saskatoon, Regina
A new EMS triage system will soon be tested in Saskatoon and Regina, with the goal of improving ambulance response times by cutting down on delays and unnecessary trips. According to Saskatchewan's Mi...
Apr 03, 2024 Ambulances line up outside the entrance to the emergency room at Saskatoon's St. Paul's Hospital. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Police release pictures of 'person of interest' after senior allegedly bear-sprayed
Police in Saskatoon have released photos of a person of interest after a senior citizen was allegedly bear-sprayed in the city's Wildwood neighbourhood. According to police, the incident happened just...
Apr 03, 2024 Police identified a person of interest after a man in his 70s was bear-sprayed over the weekend. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Former Roughrider CEO Jim Hopson dead at 73
Jim Hopson, who helped turn the Saskatchewan Roughriders into the CFL's flagship franchise, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. He was 73. Hopson was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer in April ...
Apr 03, 2024 Former Roughriders president and CEO Jim Hopson. (Kevin Sousa/CFL.ca)
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