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New emergency shelter spaces coming to YWCA Prince Albert
A total of 45 new emergency shelter spaces are coming to Prince Albert's YWCA. The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $830,000 to create the new spaces, which will be offered 24 hours a day, seve...
Oct 24, 2023 The YWCA in Prince Albert will have 45 new emergency shelter spaces this winter. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two more charged following dangerous person alert at Montreal Lake
By Nigel Maxwell A total of four people have now been arrested and charged in connection with an incident earlier this month at Montreal Lake Cree Nation that prompted the RCMP to issue a dangerous pe...
Oct 24, 2023 A dangerous persons alert was issued Oct. 12 for the Montreal Lake Cree Nation. (paNOW file photo)
Southern Sask. coated in snow, expected to stay through Halloween
A preview of winter weather greeted Saskatchewan on Tuesday morning with a combination of rain and snow. Environment Canada continued snowfall warnings for southern and southwest areas of the province...
Oct 24, 2023 Drivers struggled to navigate an icy University Bridge Tuesday morning (650 CKOM/Shane Clausing)
Tire shops busy as winter weather arrives in Saskatchewan
The snow has started to fly, and now the race is on for mechanics to get everyone's winter tires on their vehicles. "It's go time," Rod Janzen, managing partner at Saskatoon's OK Tire, said as he watc...
Oct 24, 2023 OK Tire mechanics in Saskatoon replace tires on a vehicle as snow begins to fly in Saskatchewan. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Brother of care home sex assault victim says system 'failed'
WARNING - This story contains graphic details. In the days since 59-year-old Rick Boguski delivered a heart-wrenching victim impact statement about the horrific abuse his 63-year-old brother Darryl su...
Oct 24, 2023 Darryl (left) and Rick Boguski in 2023. (Rick Boguski/Submitted)
Sask. teachers to vote on sanctions, possible job action
A vote by Saskatchewan teachers could have an effect on classrooms in the province. On Tuesday and Wednesday, teachers across the province are to vote on possible sanctions, which could result in job ...
Oct 24, 2023
Saskatchewan cities preparing road equipment ahead of first snowfall
The season's first snowfall is looming over Saskatchewan, and while Saskatoon and Regina residents are reaching for their shovels, the cities are also bracing for snow that's expected to hit the provi...
Oct 23, 2023 Tracy Danielson, the City of Saskatoon’s roadways manager, said the city’s crews have been transitioning heavy equipment from summer to winter operations. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man hospitalized after police cell door injures hand
A prisoner in Saskatoon Police Service cells had to be taken to hospital Sunday night after a cell door closed on his hand. According to police, the man was arrested for public intoxication on 22nd St...
Oct 23, 2023 A prisoner had to be taken to hospital Sunday night after a Saskatoon officer shut a cell door on his hand. (650 CKOM file photo)
Province distributing millions of menstrual products to schools, shelters
In an effort to improve access, the Saskatchewan government is distributing millions of menstrual products to schools and emergency shelters for women and girls. The provincial government said three m...
Oct 23, 2023 The government said the products will be sent to school divisions for distribution, as well as 16 emergency shelters for women fleeing from domestic violence. (paNOW file photo)
Victim forces man with hatchet out of Saskatoon home at knifepoint
A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly breaking into a Saskatoon home and demanding money while wearing a mask and armed with a hatchet. According to police, a senior citizen victim forced the...
Oct 23, 2023 According to police, a senior citizen victim forced a hatchet-wielding intruder out of their home at knifepoint on Friday. (650 CKOM file photo)
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