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Climatologist tells Bray warmer temperatures should continue all winter
As November wraps up and the holiday season gets into full swing, it is not beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Saskatchewan. Environment and Climate Change Canada senior climatologist David Phi...
Nov 30, 2023 Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips says people should enjoy the warm weather while they can. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM file photo)
Dancing Sky Theatre brings Ukrainian culture to life this holiday season
This Christmas season, the Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham is bringing Christmas magic and Ukrainian culture to life through the panto play Baba's Magic Mitten. The storyline follows Baba, who introduc...
Nov 30, 2023 Panto play Baba's Magic Mitten by the Dancing Sky Theatre in Meacham brings together Ukrainian culture and Christmas spirit. (Submitted)
New suicide hotline launches in Saskatchewan, across Canada
Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide. People who are thinking about death by suicide or worried someone they love or know might be having suicidal thoughts can now dial 9-8-8. The new S...
Nov 30, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Moe says Sask. won't collect carbon tax on electric heat if feds don't budge
The Saskatchewan government is expanding its moves on the carbon tax. Premier Scott Moe already announced the government has directed SaskEnergy to stop collecting the carbon tax on natural gas bills ...
Nov 30, 2023 Premier Scott Moe. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. woman loses $500 to Taylor Swift ticket Facebook scam
Taylor Swift's immensely popular Eras Tour is one of the hardest shows to find tickets for. Now, scammers are trying to use the tour's popularity to their advantage. In a new type of scam, scammers ar...
Nov 30, 2023 Taylor Swift. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/George Walker IV
'Incredibly concerning:' Lack of snow leaves some Sask. farmers worried
While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...
Nov 30, 2023 In spite of less-than-ideal weather conditions, farmers are staying optimistic about their prospects this year. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Proposal to hike business taxes defeated during Saskatoon budget deliberations
There was a swift and strong reaction from several Saskatoon city councillors after a motion recommended increasing taxes for businesses. The motion, put forward by Coun. Mairin Loewen during the seco...
Nov 29, 2023 A motion that would have hiked taxes for Saskatoon businesses was defeated on the second day of council's budget deliberations. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. turns to Calgary to cut 'unacceptable' wait times for breast cancer diagnoses
As Saskatchewan struggles with long wait times for breast cancer diagnoses, the province is sending some patients to Alberta. The initiative begins immediately, the Ministry of Health announced Wednes...
Nov 29, 2023 Wait times for breast cancer biopsies are rising in Saskatchewan. Lindsay Rogers says the lump discovered in her breast in June continues to grow as she waits for an appointment. (AP Photo/Franka Bruns, File)
No arrests or new incidents in Saskatoon playground needle investigation
No arrests have been made in connection with used needles deliberately left on playgrounds around Saskatoon, but there haven't been any new incidents reported either. Last month, Saskatoon police rele...
Nov 29, 2023 A suspect allegedly leaves used needles on a Saskatoon playground in this video shared by police. (Saskatoon Police Service/Facebook)
Robert Cameron selected to head Saskatchewan Marshals Service
A former Mountie has been tapped to lead the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The new provincial police force is expected to become operational in 2026, and on Wednesday the Government of Saskatchewan a...
Nov 29, 2023 According to the ministry, Cameron’s new role will make him responsible for developing the marshals service before it becomes operational in 2026. (980 CJME file photo)
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