Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
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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Troy Cooper to be Saskatoon's next police chief
Saskatoon is not going far for its new top cop. Prince Albert Police Chief Troy Cooper will be introduced Wednesday as the city's new police chief, sources have confirmed to 650 CKOM. The 52-year-old ...
Jan 17, 2018 Prince Albert police chief Troy Cooper is expected to be introduced as the new chief of police for Saskatoon Wednesday (paNOW)
Mild weather brings risk of freezing rain to Sask.
After dealing with extreme cold wind chills for the past week, people in Saskatchewan might cue the 'hallelujah' chorus when they step outside into warm temperatures Wednesday. However, with the warme...
Jan 17, 2018
Police put out call for information after shooting
A supper time gun incident sent a Saskatoon man to hospital on Tuesday. Police found the victim suffering from a gun shot wound just after 5 p.m. in the 600 block of Avenue F North. Police said they b...
Jan 17, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Emergency manager reassures Saskatoon after Hawaii mix-up
Saskatoon's emergency management co-ordinator was out Monday to reassure people about the city's notification system in the wake of a highly publicized mix-up in Hawaii. Everyone in the U.S. state got...
Jan 15, 2018 Saskatoon Emergency Measures Organization Co-Ordinator Deb Davies speaking at city hall on Jan. 15, 2018. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Police say 64-year-old man beaten over weekend
Saskatoon police have arrested two people in connection to a violent incident over the weekend, with an arrest warrant requested for a third. Police say a 64-year-old man was tied to a chair and beate...
Jan 15, 2018
Blue Monday kicks off saddest time of year: financial survey
Monday marks the start of a bleak time for Canadians, according to a survey from Credit Canada and the Financial Planning Standards Council so-called Blue Monday, Jan. 15 through Valentine's Day, is t...
Jan 14, 2018
Too cold?: student wants to revive 'polar bear' recesses
While the recent frigid temperatures mean many people are glad to be inside, one Saskatoon elementary school student wants to enjoy the cold. But she can't. For now, that is. Kira Mathies, 9, has been...
Jan 14, 2018 Kira Mathies, 9, holds a petition she started to revive Lakeridge School's "polar bear club" to allow frigid outdoor recesses. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Fast-paced action-packed basketball closes out the 50th BRIT
The 50th edition of the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) wrapped up Saturday night in Saskatoon as Vancouver's Handsworth Royals defeated Winnipeg's Garden City Gophers 53-32 in the final. ...
Jan 14, 2018 Vancouver's Handsworth Royals beat Winnipeg's Garden City Gophers 53-32 in the BRIT championship game Jan. 13, 2018. (Davis Remenda/650 CKOM)
City ponds ready for skaters, but not without 'risk'
It is now officially cold enough to head out to your local pond for a skate. A number of ponds tested around the city show the ice has exceeded or has met the required 16 inches to make it safe enough...
Jan 13, 2018
Record attendance at Enchanted Forest Holiday Light Tour
The 19th year of BHP Enchanted Forest brought its biggest crowd to date. From Nov. 17 to closing night Jan. 7 77,000 people took in the light display at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park, up about 5,000 ...
Jan 13, 2018 The Enchanted Forest at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo turned its lights on for the holiday season on Nov. 16, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
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