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New Saskatoon playground and school speed limit zones to take effect Sept. 1
Over the next few months, there will be some new signs going up around playgrounds and sports fields in Saskatoon, and speed limit signs coming down around high schools. At a May 24 meeting, city coun...
Jun 07, 2022 Saskatoon school zone. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
McCafe fire remains imminent threat to Stanley Mission, residents on potential evacuation alert
By Derek Cornet The McCafe fire burning near Stanley Mission remains uncontained and residents have been given notice to pack clothing in the event of an evacuation. That's according to Lac La Ronge I...
Jun 07, 2022 Water bomber near Stanley Mission on June 5, 2022 (Tammy Cook-Searson)
11-year-old Ikea contest winner donates sales to Creative Kids Saskatchewan
Audrey Rogalski stood proudly in Victoria Park on Monday holding up her winning "Sandwich Friends" stuffies. The 11-year-old’s artwork went from the front of her family’s refrigerator to t...
Jun 06, 2022
Sask. rural municipalities plead for help as gas prices reach new records
Rural municipalities across Saskatchewan are pleading for financial support as gas prices continue to break records at the pumps. Some gas stations in Saskatchewan were selling a litre of gas for $2.0...
Jun 06, 2022 Gas prices in Saskatchewan reached $2.06.9 on June 6, 2022. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
8 in 10 Canadians to make lifestyle changes due to rising inflation: BMO index
According to a recent Bank of Montreal survey, eight in 10 Canadians plan to cut back on just about everything as costs continue to increase. Speaking with Gormley on Monday, Gayle Ramsay -- BMO's hea...
Jun 06, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Fire damages former Marcelin high school building
A fire late Sunday afternoon has damaged a former high school in the village of Marcelin. The village of around 150 people is located an hour's drive north of Saskatoon. According to Blaine Lake Fire ...
Jun 06, 2022 (Bill Konkin/Submitted)
Twice is nice: Dalmeny man claims second $1M lottery prize
D'Arcy Glover keeps beating the odds. In July of 2018, the Dalmeny man won a $1-million Maxmillions prize in a Lotto Max draw. Then, on May 27, he won $1 million on the May 27 Western Max draw. Accord...
Jun 06, 2022 (Josh Schaefer/GetMyPhoto.ca/Sask Lotteries)
Sask. farmers feeling pressure from high fuel costs, spring rains
Just as gas prices hit an all-time high, some Saskatchewan farmers remain eager to get their crops in after a rain-soaked seeding season. Lee Stanley, a farmer from Gainsborough, said farmers are feel...
Jun 06, 2022
Wildfire prompts air quality alert for northern Saskatchewan
Poor air quality and visibility caused by wildfire smoke is posing a concern in parts of northern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada continued a special air-quality statement on Monday for La Ronge, Pri...
Jun 06, 2022 Water bomber near Stanley Mission on June 5, 2022 (Tammy Cook-Searson)
Police warn of another scam in Saskatchewan
Another scam is making the rounds in Saskatchewan. According to the Saskatoon Police Service's Economic Crime Section, the scam starts with a computer pop-up window or phone call claiming the victim's...
Jun 06, 2022
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