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Sask. singles seek sparks at Queen City Connect speed dating
Relationships used to start by locking eyes at the sock hop, now it's all about swiping right or left. This Valentine's Day, Veronica Slade, the creator of Queen City Connect, is encouraging people to...
Feb 14, 2025 Veronica Slade (left) and volunteer Nicole (right) with Queen City Connect. Slade started hosting dating events in 2022. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Regina business says federal GST holiday won't be missed
The federal government's GST holiday will officially come to an end on Saturday. The cancellation of the GST for two months was put in place on Dec. 14 and was intended to save Canadians money over th...
Feb 14, 2025 Tracy Bosche is the owner of Zippity Zoom Toys on Albert Street in Regina. She doesn’t feel like the extra savings brought in extra customers. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Saskatoon police sergeant and officer suspended, under investigation
A Saskatoon Police sergeant and another officer are the latest police in the city to receive suspensions. According to a brief statement, "The Saskatoon Police Service can confirm that a Sergeant was ...
Feb 13, 2025 In November 2024, Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride explained that the six Saskatoon police officers were suspended with pay. (650 CKOM file photo)
Over $5,000 in items and tools stolen from Optimist Hill
It has not been an easy week for Optimist Hill in Saskatoon with the cold temperatures keeping the city's only hill closed all week and now - they are out north of $5,000 after a recent theft. Maxine ...
Feb 13, 2025 The door of the tool shed at Optimist Hill after an early morning break in on Feb. 12. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Prairie singles turning to professional matchmakers
By Teena Monteleone It appears people on the Prairies are getting tired of aimlessly swiping on dating apps. As Valentine's Day looms, one professional matchmaker says 2024 was the busiest year in the...
Feb 13, 2025 While online dating has helped more people connect than ever before, Lianne Tregobov said the quality of connections is often shallow and fleeting and that’s leading more of her Prairie clients to look for a more personalized approach to finding love through a matchmaker. (VeronikaGorBO Depositphotos.com)
Man suffers serious injuries in Humboldt machete assault: RCMP
A 48-year-old Humboldt man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting another man with a machete last week, leaving him seriously hurt. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to th...
Feb 13, 2025 Police said the alleged attacker was arrested on Friday at a rural property near Humboldt. (650 CKOM file photo)
Heart Month: Sask. mother reflects on surviving heart failure
The sounds of laughter and chaos fill the air as Meredith Rhinas, surrounded by her lively children, moves from one task to the next. It's just another busy day in her home - kids running around, aski...
Feb 13, 2025 Meredith Rhinas was five months pregnant with her fourth child when she learned her heart was failing. Now, she is uses her story to encourage other mothers to take charge of their health, trust their instincts and speak up if something feels off. (Submitted)
Doorbell video shows man in cold hours before he died in Saskatoon
Carla Peters is haunted by the video and images of a man she never knew, but who died steps away from her home early on New Year's Day. It was just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 1 when she looked outside her f...
Feb 13, 2025 Doorbell camera video shows a 49-year-old man sitting on a porch in Saskatoon hours before he died in the cold on Jan. 1, 2025. (Carla Peters/Submitted)
Saskatoon police respond to liquor store theft
Employees at a liquor store in Saskatoon took justice into their own hands Monday night. Officers with the Saskatoon Police Service responded to a theft in progress at a liquor store in the 900 block ...
Feb 11, 2025 The 18-year-old man is facing four weapons-related offences and a Breach of Conditions. (650 CKOM file photo)
Funerals held for Carry the Kettle homicide victims
Two fathers have been laid to rest after being killed on Carry the Kettle First Nation last week. The victims, Terry Jack and Sheldon Quewezance had their funeral services on Febuary 11, according to ...
Feb 11, 2025 Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the identity of the four adult homicide victims from Carry the Kettle First Nation, no suspect has been apprehended. The victims are 34-year-old Tracey Hotomani of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, 44-year-old Sheldon Quewezance of Zagime Anishinabek, 47-year-old Shauna Fay of Indian Head and 51-year-old Terry Jack of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
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