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STF waiting for dollar figure after province promises more education funding
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says the provincial government's promise to provide school divisions with more funding needs to come with a dollar figure attached. "This is the regular process t...
May 02, 2023 Thousands were in attendance at the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rally in Regina on April 29, 2023. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Regina musician shares memories of Gordon Lightfoot
A Regina musician is reflecting on his experiences with Gordon Lightfoot after the legendary Canadian artist passed away Monday. Lightfoot died in a Toronto hospital at age 84. (Jack Semple/Submitted)...
May 02, 2023 (Gordon Lightfoot/Facebook)
Genesis Saskatoon receives recognition from Forbes Travel Guide
Genesis Saskatoon is the first dealership in western Canada - and second in the world - to be recognized with a Forbes Travel Guide award. The "In Partnership with Forbes Travel Guide" award was prese...
May 02, 2023 Mark Loeppky, CEO of FFUN group, accepted a Forbes Travel Guide award alongside Genesis Saskatoon management. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Mosaic Company gives $500K to Wanuskewin's UNESCO World Heritage bid
The Mosaic Company announced Tuesday a $500,000 donation to Wanuskewin Heritage Park in order to support its bid to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If approved by the United Nations, Wanus...
May 02, 2023
With 89 dogs in care, rescue organization 'in desperate need' of foster homes
Saskatoon Dog Rescue is issuing an urgent call for foster homes, saying the situation is becoming desperate. The non-profit -- which it says is "dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming o...
May 02, 2023 (Saskatoon Dog Rescue/Submitted)
Man arrested after allegedly pointing rifle downtown
A Saskatoon man is facing a list of gun charges after allegedly walking around with a rifle -- and pointing it -- in the city's downtown core. According to police, officers got a report of a man carry...
May 02, 2023 (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)
Broken bottle attack leads to attempted murder charge: Police
A 20-year-old Saskatoon man is facing an attempted murder charge after allegedly stabbing and slashing another man with a broken glass bottle outside a bar. According to police, officers were called t...
May 02, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Riders add Australian punter, Italian lineman in CFL Global draft
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking to bring some global talent to the Green and White in 2023. In the first announcement from the 2023 CFL Global draft, the Riders came away with two picks from ...
May 02, 2023 Adam Korsak. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
Saskatchewan school divisions to get more gov't funding
After weeks of people in the education sector speaking out and following a huge rally on the weekend , the Saskatchewan government is confirming it will be giving more money to the province's school d...
May 02, 2023 Dustin Duncan, Saskatchewan's minister of education. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon man charged with arson after Saturday grass fire
A 45-year-old Saskatoon man is facing an arson charge after allegedly sparking a grass fire in the city on Saturday. According to police, officers were called to Diefenbaker Park at 11:30 a.m., when t...
May 01, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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