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No quick ending to Hong Kong conflict, says U of S professor
The conflict in Hong Kong is escalating every day, but a University of Saskatchewan professor doesn't think a conclusion will come anytime soon. Dr. Martin Gaal, a political studies professor, told 65...
Nov 21, 2019 A police officer sprays pepper spray at protesters near the Legislative Council in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Hong Kong police have used tear gas and high-pressure hoses against thousands of protesters opposing a highly controversial extradition bill outside government headquarters. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Saskatchewan’s oldest person and Melfort resident turns 112
The oldest person in Saskatchewan is now 112. Reita Fennell of Melfort is celebrating yet another birthday Wednesday. She is the second oldest person in Canada. Fennell said in her 112 years she has c...
Nov 20, 2019 Melfort's Reita Fennell turned 112 on Nov. 20, 2019. (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)
Sask. Health Authority's 'hush memo' just a reminder to follow privacy policies
A Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) briefing note was released on Monday that was seemingly urging employees to hide information from the media. According to the SHA's chief medical officer, Susan S...
Nov 20, 2019 (650 CKOM)
Former Humboldt Bronco takes first steps after surgery
Ryan Straschnitzki, who was paralyzed from the chest down in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in April of 2018, was seen in a video taking a few assisted steps Wednesday. Straschnitzki travelled to Thai...
Nov 20, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)
Some farmers now dealing with grain dryer fires
It has been a frustrating year for Saskatchewan farmers. It began with a slow start to the season because of a drought, and that turned into wet and stormy conditions. Now some producers and fire crew...
Nov 20, 2019 The Wadena Fire Dept. responds to a grain dryer fire Nov. 6, 2019. (Wadena Fire Dept./Facebook)
Death of 32-year-old woman deemed not suspicious
There's nothing suspicious about a woman found dead in Saskatoon. The 32-year-old was found back on Nov. 12 inside a vehicle in the 300 block of Avenue H South. At the time police called her death sus...
Nov 20, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan connection in new federal cabinet
There is a Saskatchewan connection in the new federal cabinet announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Saskatoon-raised Jonathan Wilkinson is the new minister of environment, which includes tacklin...
Nov 20, 2019
Saskatoon boy with rare skin condition's medical supplies stolen from doorstep
A Saskatoon family is looking for answers after their son's medical supplies were stolen from their front porch Tuesday afternoon. In a post on Facebook Adam Leptich, the father of Leo who has a rare ...
Nov 20, 2019 Two suspects stole medical supplies from a Saskatoon family's doorstep on November 19, 2019. (Adam Leptich/Facebook)
RCMP explains overseas phone scam investigations
Investigating international fraud comes with many challenges. Thirty-two scammers targeting Canadians at an Indian call centre were arrested on Sunday. However, it's a more difficult process when Cana...
Nov 20, 2019
Police arrest three boys for shoplifting and find bear spray and a machete
Saskatoon police arrested three young boys on Monday night following a shoplifting incident. At around 9:15 p.m., police were called to the Safeway in the Confederation Mall. A Loss Prevention Officer...
Nov 20, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
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