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An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Don't mess with the Hulk: Roughnecks relent on costume ban
The Calgary Roughnecks are backing off their initial ban of the Rush Hulk's costume for Saturday's lacrosse game at the Saddledome. However, they'll be placing some restrictions on the Saskatchewan su...
Jan 24, 2018 Kelvin Ooms, AKA "Rush Hulk," poses with Saskatchewan Rush fans outside the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary on April 29, 2017. (Rush Hulk/Twitter)
More stores announced as development continues in Rosewood
Saskatoon's newest Costco is getting some neighbours. Developer Arbutus Properties announced Wednesday Visions Electronics, Scotiabank and McDonald's have all signed leases for phase two of its Meadow...
Jan 24, 2018 A map showing plans for new Scotiabank, McDonald's and Visions Electronics locations in the Meadows Market development in Rosewood. (Arbutus Properties)
Saskatoon Hospital Home Lottery boasts biggest prize yet
A new home in Saskatoon's Greenbryre Estates is up for grabs with a modern design more akin to a California beach pad than a little house on the prairie. The $1.7-million show home, built by Haven Bui...
Jan 23, 2018 The 2018 Hospital Home Lottery grand prize $1.7-million show home built by Haven Builders located at 312 Greenbryre Crescent North in Saskatoon. (City Hospital Foundation/Twitter)
Saskatoon Transit unveils new buses to replace aging fleet
Saskatoon Transit is being lauded as "moving into the 21st Century" with the purchase of 26 new buses over the last few months. The 40-foot buses are expected to save the company $40,000 in maintenanc...
Jan 23, 2018
Saskatoon police use taser after spotting stolen vehicle
A Saskatoon police officer used a taser on a suspect early Tuesday morning. Patrol officers spotted a stolen vehicle out of Alberta on the 400 block of Avenue R South just after midnight, according to...
Jan 23, 2018
Treaty negotiations begin between Whitecap Dakota, Ottawa
A landmark framework agreement between the federal government and Whitecap Dakota First Nation is moving the community towards becoming a treaty territory. Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn ...
Jan 22, 2018 Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett signs a framework agreement for treaty negotiations with Whitecap Dakota Chief Darcy Bear on Jan. 22, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Late comeback falls short in Blades loss
The Moose Jaw Warriors picked up their third win over the Saskatoon Blades this season in a 5-3 decision at SaskTel Centre on Sunday afternoon. Blades head coach Dean Brockman said he was not impresse...
Jan 21, 2018 Saskatoon Blades goalie in makes a save at SaskTel Centre during the 2017-18 WHL season. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Missing girl found by Saskatoon police
Saskatoon police say they've found a 12-year-old girl reported missing over the weekend. Police issued a bulletin early Sunday reporting Angeline Zimmerman missing. By late Sunday afternoon, police re...
Jan 21, 2018 (650 CKOM)
100,000 ash trees in Saskatoon at risk by invasive beetle
An invasive beetle chewing through ash trees across North America at alarming rate is now on the province's doorstep For years the province has paid close attention to the movement of the emerald ash ...
Jan 21, 2018 The emerald ash borer beetle is raising concern in Saskatchewan after the destructive insect was detected in Winnipeg in Dec. 2017. (Submitted/Ministry of Environment)
'Feel like home': Glamping upgrades on display at RV show
These aren't the campers of your childhood. Saskatoon's major RV dealerships are showing off their latest fifth wheelers and hitch back trailers at Prairieland Park during the Indoor RV Show this week...
Jan 20, 2018 The Indoor RV Show features campers from four different dealerships and runs until Jan. 28, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
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