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Saskatoon releases details of budget process ahead of deliberations
Saskatoon residents are looking at a seven per cent property tax increase in 2024, and another 5.7 per cent in 2025. That's according to a statement on the budget process released by the city. But cou...
Nov 09, 2023 During a series of special budget meetings over the summer, council and administration shaved off $35 million dollars from a $75-million shortfall. (650 CKOM file photo)
City of Saskatoon disputes former employee's claim she was fired for 'being queer'
A long-serving City of Saskatoon employee claims she was fired for "being queer," and says she wants her job back. According to the city, her allegations are "simply not true," despite a disagreement ...
Nov 09, 2023 Jackie Morley, a former employee of the City of Saskatoon, says she wants her job back and claims she was fired for ‘being queer.’ (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Overcrowding at Saskatoon hospital leads to fire code issues
So many people and patients were recently set up in the hallways at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon that the fire department was called in over fire code issues. According to a statement from Assista...
Nov 09, 2023
Saskatoon man allegedly fled police in three stolen vehicles, drove through parks
A Saskatoon man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly fleeing from police at high speeds in three separate stolen vehicles. According to police, officers were called at 8:40 a.m. for a report ...
Nov 09, 2023 Police say the air support unit was used to monitor a pursuit Thursday morning. (SPS Air Support Unit/Twitter)
NDP blasts upcoming gov't trip to Dubai as most expensive trip in Sask. history
The Saskatchewan NDP is criticizing the provincial government after learning a trip for a global climate conference in Dubai is going to cost an estimated $765,000. The provincial government will be s...
Nov 09, 2023
Youth group proud that smoking and vaping legislation passed
A group advocating against smoking and vaping by youths is happy with new legislation in Saskatchewan that increased the age to purchase the products to 19. Three students were at the Saskatchewan Leg...
Nov 09, 2023
'War brides' captured hearts during world wars
By Teena Monteleone As John Wessel gazes at a photo of his parents on their wedding day, he can't help but wonder what life was like for the young couple -- especially his mother, a "war bride" who wa...
Nov 09, 2023 Albert Wessel in 1945 with his wife Grace, a war bride from the United Kingdom. (John Wessel/Submitted))
Sask. introducing new system to inform moviegoers about film content
Saskatchewan is introducing a new system to inform moviegoers about the content of films. According to the provincial government, the proposed Film Content Information Act would modernize film classif...
Nov 09, 2023 Cineplex Theatre in downtown Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650CKOM)
Saskatoon ready to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday
Saskatoon is getting ready to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday. The 92nd Saskatoon Remembrance Day Service is set for Saturday at SaskTel Centre, with doors opening at 9 a.m. and the program set to be...
Nov 09, 2023 Members of the new guard march in SaskTel Centre on Nov. 11, 2022 during the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Crop insurance expected to pay $1.85 billion to Sask. producers
Payments to producers through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation are expected to reach almost $2 billion this year. According to the provincial government, payments under a suite of business ...
Nov 09, 2023 It's been a tough year for many Saskatchewan producers. (650 CKOM file photo)
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