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Charitable gaming grants bring $2.1 million to communities across Sask.
Charitable gaming grants are providing $2.1 million to 750 groups and organizations around Saskatchewan. The second-quarter grants from Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan will be distributed to sport, ...
Nov 29, 2023 The quarterly grants are made when organizations hold licensed, charitable gaming activities like bingos or poker nights. (City Centre Bingo/Facebook)
Saskatoon council passes police budget on first day of deliberations
Saskatoon city council began its three-day budget process by listening to a variety of budget "asks" and unanimously passing the police service's budget for 2024-25. The Saskatoon Police Service asked...
Nov 28, 2023 Saskatoon's city council is working to bring down major funding gaps as it works out the city's budget. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Provincewide alert sent in error, Maple Creek official says
A drinking water advisory for the southwestern Saskatchewan community of Maple Creek wasn't meant to be sent out across the entire province. According to an official with the town, the emergency alert...
Nov 28, 2023 An emergency alert sent Tuesday afternoon was not meant to go out across the entire province. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon cops called to corral wayward cow
Police get some unusual calls, but this one might take the cake -- or maybe the beef. On Monday, officers in Saskatoon were called to get an escaped cow back into its trailer. Footage shared by police...
Nov 28, 2023 Officers in Saskatoon were doing the work of cowboys on Monday. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)
Drinking water advisory issued for Maple Creek
A drinking water advisory was issued on Tuesday afternoon for the southwestern town of Maple Creek. The alert was cancelled just 66 minutes after it was issued, but soon reappeared on the SaskAlert we...
Nov 28, 2023 A precautionary drinking water advisory was issued for Maple Creek on Tuesday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Food Bank launches 'Light It Up' campaign to help those in need
The Saskatoon Food Bank launched its annual "Light It Up" campaign on Tuesday, kicking off its fundraising push for the holiday season. The 2023 campaign got rolling with a $50,000 donation from Nutri...
Nov 28, 2023 The Saskatoon Food Bank's 2023 'Light It Up' campaign kicked off with a $50,000 donation from Nutrien. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Sask. unveils tribunal to assess economic impact of federal regulations
The economic impact on Saskatchewan of the federal government's policies will be assessed and reported on by a new government tribunal. Under The Saskatchewan First Act, which came into force in Septe...
Nov 28, 2023 The tribunal will comprise five people from a variety of backgrounds. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Awful:' Sask. NDP says deficit shouldn't have been a surprise
The Saskatchewan NDP pointed to the provincial government's mid-year financial report on Monday, calling it evidence of the government's awful fiscal management, awful projections, and propensity to w...
Nov 28, 2023
Man charged for allegedly assaulting, holding two women against their will in La Loche
A 28-year-old man is facing several charges after allegedly holding multiple people against their will in La Loche. Around 4:10 a.m. on Sunday, officers received a report of an armed person at a home ...
Nov 28, 2023 A 28-year-old man is facing charges after several people in La Loche were held against their will.
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CUPE and City of P.A. reach tentative agreement to end strike
By Jaryn Vecchio A tentative deal has been reached between the City of Prince Albert and CUPE 882. The union, which represents inside workers for the city, will vote on whether to accept the agreement...
Nov 28, 2023 Members of CUPE 822 could be heading back to work after nearly three months of walking the picket line in Prince Albert. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
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