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'Largely a spending problem:' Chamber responds to Saskatoon tax hike
The Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce says city hall needs to get its spending under control so taxpayers aren't left picking up the slack. Saskatoon's city council passed its 2023 budget Tuesday, which i...
Nov 30, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
'We still see ourselves as a championship team:' Rush preparing for new season
After falling short of the National Lacrosse League playoffs last season, the Saskatchewan Rush will try to turn the page when it opens the 2022-23 season Saturday. The Rush finished the 2021-22 campa...
Nov 30, 2022 Saskatchewan Rush forwards Mark Matthews (left) and Robert Church (right) celebrate after scoring a goal on Jan. 19, 2019. (Saskatchewan Rush/Twitter)
'Atmospheric gifts' running out as cold weather hits Saskatchewan
After a very mild fall, the frigid temperatures felt across Saskatchewan will now be "sticking around like an unwanted house guest that won't leave." That's according to David Phillips, a climatologis...
Nov 30, 2022 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Police ask for help as officers investigate shooting of teen girl
Police in Saskatoon are asking for help from the public as they investigate the shooting of a 15-year-old girl. According to police, the shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. on Nov. 18. The girl was ...
Nov 30, 2022 (Submitted/Saskatoon Police Service)
Province expands incentive eligibility in effort to hire more rural health-care staff
As Saskatchewan struggles with a lack of health-care workers, the provincial government is offering big incentives to workers in high-priority roles in rural areas. The Rural and Remote Recruitment In...
Nov 30, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon doctor's office closing amid family physician shortage
In the midst of the family physician shortage being felt around the province, Saskatoon is losing a doctor's office. Broadway Family Physicians will be closing effective Wednesday, according to a reco...
Nov 30, 2022 Broadway Family Physicians, a doctor's office on Broadway Avenue in Saskatoon, one day before closing its doors on Nov. 30, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon city council passes 2023 budget with 3.93 per cent property tax increase
After two days of deliberations, Saskatoon city councillors passed the 2023 budget on Tuesday with a 3.93 per cent property tax increase. For a home assessed at $344,000, it means around an extra $6.5...
Nov 30, 2022 Mayor Charlie Clark during budget deliberations on Nov 29th, 2022 (650 CKOM)
Wîcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference wraps up for final year
The Wcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference was held Monday and Tuesday for the eighth and final time. The event, held at TCU Place, was held to help teach the Saskatoon community about representa...
Nov 29, 2022 The Wîcihitowin Indigenous Engagement Conference showcased local Indigenous vendors, artisans and craftspeople from around Saskatchewan. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Huskies donors honoured with U Sports award
Two of the biggest donors to the University of Saskatchewan athletics program are being recognized for their contributions. Ron and Jane Graham have been named the 2022 Mitchell Family Award recipient...
Nov 29, 2022 Ron and Jane Graham speak at a donation funding announcement in 2018. (File Photo/650 CKOM)
Premier says three-quarters of all guns in Sask. could become illegal under federal legislation
What can be done to stop the federal government's new legislation on firearms? That is the question Scott Moe's Saskatchewan Party government is trying to answer. According to Moe, thousands of gun ow...
Nov 29, 2022 (File photo/650 CKOM)
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