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Sask. Teachers' Federation disappointed with provincial budget
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation isn't feeling the love after the provincial government unveiled its budget Wednesday. The budget included an increase of $192.8 million - or 6.7 per cent - to the...
Mar 23, 2023 The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division says urgency is growing for a new school after topping 22,000 students for the first time (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Hoback backs province on need for bail reform
By Rob Mahon Violent repeat offenders are released on bail too often, according to the federal opposition and several provincial governments which have brought their complaints to Ottawa. "We've had a...
Mar 23, 2023 MP for Prince Albert Randy Hoback. (File Photo/Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services)
Wanuskewin Park receives donation for new Artist-in-Residence program
On Wednesday, Wanuskewin Heritage Park received a donation of $675,600 from Olivia and Greg Yuel for a new Artist-in-Residence (AIR) program with Wanuskewin Galleries. The galleries are to be named th...
Mar 22, 2023 Olivia and Greg Yuel. (Photo courtesy of Wanuskewin Heritage Park)
Inner-city kids get the opportunity to hit the ice in Saskatoon
There has been a number of barriers for kids to access hockey over the years, from limited ice time to the cost of equipment. But students from 16 schools in Saskatoon have been able to take part in t...
Mar 22, 2023 Two teams warming up for the Kinsmen Inner City Hockey League year-end tournament. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon coyote carcasses sent to U of S for disease testing
The carcasses of two coyotes that were euthanized last weekend by Saskatoon police officers have been sent by the Ministry of Environment to the Canadian Wildlife Health Co-operative at the University...
Mar 22, 2023 A coyote notice at the Sutherland Dog Park in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Head of Sask. realtors association calls mortgage fraud case 'surprising'
The head of the Saskatchewan Realtors Association called fraud charges laid against two now-former realtors in Saskatoon "unfortunate" and "surprising." Chris Guerette, CEO of the association, said sh...
Mar 22, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Nipawin doctor accused of unprofessional conduct
By Susan McNeil A doctor who practised in Nipawin for years and who's a former team doctor for the local SJHL hockey team will have a hearing into allegations of unprofessional conduct. Dr. Albert Alb...
Mar 22, 2023 Dr. Albert Albertyn will be investigated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons on charges of professional misconduct. (Facebook)
RCMP alert parents of man at 'high risk' to breach conditions
RCMP are warning residents in the Maidstone area of a man at high risk of breaking his conditions involving children. Sir Brent Adair Habetler, 45, was released from custody on March 14 after being ch...
Mar 22, 2023 Sir Brent Adair Habetler (RCMP)
Provincial budget to be released amid questions about health care
On Wednesday afternoon, the provincial government will release its spring budget, outlining its priorities and predictions for the year ahead. And it appears the gravy train is still running for Saska...
Mar 22, 2023
No complaints over logistics during Pats-Blades game: SaskTel Centre executive director
As smooth as a fresh sheet of hockey ice, there were no complaints about logistics, parking or anything else during the Saskatoon Blades-Regina Pats soldout WHL game Sunday at SaskTel Centre. While th...
Mar 21, 2023 SaskTel Centre. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
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