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Shaunavon Grand Hotel to be restored
The historic Grand Hotel in Shaunavon is being restored to look like it did when it opened nearly a century ago. The hotel opened in 1929, but wasn't used as a hotel for long before becoming a partial...
Nov 02, 2023 The new owner of the Grand Hotel in Shaunavon is planning to restore the building to its former glory. (Grand Hotel Shaunavon/Facebook)
Mother and son dead after violent morning in Estevan
Both the victim of a "serious incident" the Estevan Police Service were called to Wednesday morning and the suspect have died. A statement from a family member confirmed they were mother and son. EPS ...
Nov 02, 2023 The Estevan Police Service have been outside the scene of the initial call throughout the day. (Discover Estevan)
Sask. adds 279 new job descriptions to immigrant nominee program
When Christina Skrynska came to Saskatchewan from Ukraine, it took her months to find a job. Skrynska said many employers told her she needed to learn English before she could be hired. She also didn'...
Nov 01, 2023 Staff at Saskatoon Fire and Flood join MLA Terry Jenson for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program announcement on Nov. 1, 2023. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
One Stonebridge house had nearly 900 trick-or-treaters
One household in Stonebridge is counting up more trick-or-treaters than most other homes in Saskatoon. The homeowner, Janelle, called into C95 on Wednesday to talk with Shauna and Rob about her Hallow...
Nov 01, 2023 One Saskatoon home had nearly 900 trick-or-treaters on Halloween. (650 CKOM file photo)
SIRT probing incident after Estevan police officer, suspect seriously hurt
Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team has been called in to investigate what it called "an officer-involved shooting" inside the Estevan police station. https://twitter.com/SIRT_SK/status/1719...
Nov 01, 2023 An Estevan police officer was seriously injured in an incident in that city on Nov. 1, 2023. (980 CJME file photo)
Man charged after allegedly trying to steal ambulance in Saskatoon
An aborted theft of an ambulance has led to charges against a 45-year-old man in Saskatoon. According to police, the alleged incident happened Tuesday just before 9:30 p.m. in the 1100 block of 22nd S...
Nov 01, 2023 A 45-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly trying to steal an ambulance in Saskatoon on Tuesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two men charged in historical homicide in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police believe they have cracked a cold case. On Tuesday, police said they had charged two men in connection with the 2006 killing of 31-year-old Darren Greschuk. A 48-year-old man was arres...
Oct 31, 2023 Police have charged two men in connection with the 2006 killing of Darren Greschuk (Submitted)
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Humboldt mayor 'ecstatic' about BHP's $6B Jansen mine investment
The mayor of Humboldt said Tuesday that he was "absolutely ecstatic" to learn that $6.4 billion will be invested by BHP into the expansion of the Jansen potash mine. Mayor Michael Behiel expects Tuesd...
Oct 31, 2023 An aerial photo of the BHP Jansen potash mine. BHP announced Tuesday it's investing more than $6 billion in the second stage of the project. (Submitted)
GPE president caught 'by surprise' by green cart contract dispute
Green Prairie Environmental (GPE) president Richard Weldon is hitting back at the City of Saskatoon for declaring his company in default over a contract on an organics processing facility. Speaking fr...
Oct 31, 2023 A green cart delivered to a Saskatoon home. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Police seeking suspect in North Battleford killing in 2022
The RCMP is asking for the public's help in locating a man who has been charged with manslaughter. On Tuesday, the Mounties said a warrant had been issued for 34-year-old Nolan Bird, who has been char...
Oct 31, 2023 Nolan Bird is wanted for manslaughter. (RCMP/Submitted)
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