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Sask. launches $25M fund to develop emission-reducing technologies
The Government of Saskatchewan is making a big investment in the development of new emission-reducing technologies. The provincial government announced Tuesday the launch of the Saskatchewan Technolog...
Dec 05, 2023 The new technology fund will make about $25 million available to regulated emitters in order to help fund new technologies that will reduce emissions. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's council could have 'dug a little deeper' for savings: Chamber CEO
Two business groups are commending Saskatoon's city council for halving a $70-million budget shortfall, but both say council left one big stone unturned which could have resulted in a better outcome f...
Dec 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. RCMP officers rescue woman during curfew check
What started as a simple curfew check led to Mounties rescuing a woman who had allegedly been assaulted and held against her will at a home on Big Island Cree Territory. According to the RCMP, officer...
Dec 05, 2023 Mounties from the Pierceland detachment rescued the victim of an alleged assault during a curfew check Saturday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Police Service appoints first female superintendent
It's a big achievement for the Saskatoon Police Service. Last month, Tonya Gresty became the first female superintendent in the force's history. The rank is the third-highest in the organization, righ...
Dec 04, 2023 Tonya Gresty is the first female superintendent in the history of the Saskatoon Police Service. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Kenneth MacKay back behind bars after violating day parole
WARNING - This story contains graphic details. The Parole Board of Canada has revoked the day parole of a man convicted of a Saskatoon murder. Kenneth David MacKay, 49, is now back in prison as he ser...
Dec 04, 2023 Kenneth David MacKay. (Submitted)
Sask. government condemns Ottawa's proposed methane rules for oil and gas
The federal government's proposed regulations around methane for the oil and gas industry are already drawing condemnation from the Government of Saskatchewan. The proposed regulations aren't due to b...
Dec 04, 2023 The Government of Saskatchewan was quick to condemn proposed rules on methane emissions from Ottawa. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged after fatal crash near Tisdale
A 36-year-old man from the Kinistin Saulteaux First Nation is facing charges after a crash near Tisdale that claimed the life of a Prince Albert man. According to the RCMP, Brian McNab is facing one c...
Dec 04, 2023 A 57-year-old man from Prince Albert was killed in the crash. (650 CKOM file photo)
Victim in fatal crash on Highway 3 not yet identified
Mounties and Saskatchewan's coroners are working to identify the victim of a fatal highway crash on Friday. According to the RCMP, on Friday morning, officers were called to the scene of a collision b...
Dec 04, 2023 Police say the victim of the crash has not yet been identified. (650 CKOM file photo)
Suspect in North Battleford manslaughter arrested in Saskatoon
The suspect in a 2022 manslaughter case in North Battleford was arrested in Saskatoon on Saturday. According to the RCMP, 34-year-old Nolan Bird was charged in connection with the death of 61-year-old...
Dec 04, 2023 Nolan Bird is set to appear in a North Battleford courtroom on Monday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
SaskPower to stop collecting carbon tax on electric heat
As Premier Scott Moe promised Thursday, the Saskatchewan government is directing SaskPower to stop collecting the carbon tax on electric home heating. The change is to start Jan. 1, and will help appr...
Dec 04, 2023
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