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Marit apologizes after nominating domestic violence perpetrator for medal
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit is apologizing for nominating a man for a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, saying he didn't know the nominee was guilty of domestic abuse. The m...
Apr 18, 2023 David Marit, Saskatchewan's agriculture minister. (File photo/980 CJME)
Infrastructure dollars mean new arenas, bridges, aquatic centres around Sask.
Bridge replacements, new arenas and new aquatic centres are among the projects receiving a big chunk of funding from the federal and provincial governments. On Tuesday, the governments announced a joi...
Apr 18, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Splashdown! Saskatoon welcomes back the pelicans
The pelicans have returned to Saskatoon. However, the birds aren't getting the warmest welcome this year, with a snowstorm bearing down on the province this week. The Meewasin Valley Authority said th...
Apr 18, 2023 The first pelican landed on the South Saskatchewan River between the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on the night of April 9, 2025 around 10:05 pm. Folks in Saskatoon use the first pelican to land in the city as sign that summer is on the way. (650 CKOM)
SUMA brings mental health, addictions concerns to forefront
On the second day of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association's (SUMA) annual convention, issues concerning mental health and addictions in the province took the main stage. One of the organi...
Apr 17, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Warrant issued for Calgary man after home invasion, shootout in La Ronge
A 23-year-old Calgary man is wanted by the RCMP in connection with a home invasion in La Ronge that turned into a shootout. Last Wednesday, the RCMP reported three masked men armed with a gun had forc...
Apr 17, 2023 (Saskatchewan RCMP/submitted)
Two arrested after pellet gun pointed at off-duty officer: Police
A man and a woman were arrested Friday night after a pellet pistol was allegedly pointed at an off-duty cop in Saskatoon. According to police, the off-duty officer was driving in the area of Melrose A...
Apr 17, 2023 The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Aug. 31, 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
Grass fire reducing visibility on roads near Martensville: RCMP
Smoke from a large grass fire is causing issues with visibility north of Martensville, and police have asked drivers to avoid the area. According to a statement from the RCMP, officers from the Warman...
Apr 17, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
SaskPower adjusts demand charges, offering relief to farms, rinks, campgrounds
SaskPower is making adjustments to its demand charges, which should provide some relief to heavy seasonal power users like ice rinks, some farms, campgrounds and ski hills. The Crown power company sai...
Apr 17, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
New urban camp opens at Saskatoon Correctional Centre
The Saskatoon Correctional Centre's new urban camp is officially open. The provincial government made the announcement Monday, saying reduced-custody inmates began making the move from the old facilit...
Apr 17, 2023
Sask. formalizes nuclear development partnership with New Brunswick
Saskatchewan and New Brunswick are both working to develop nuclear power technology, and now they'll be working together. The two provinces signed a memorandum of understanding Monday to work together...
Apr 17, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
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