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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Pot progress encouraging for potential sellers, producers
Cannabis entrepreneurs are applauding the City of Saskatoon for being open-minded about legal retail sales of pot, as councillors discussed the issue in committee Monday. The city's planning, developm...
Jan 09, 2018 Flower Power Cannabis Pharms owner Clay Sparks speaks to reporters at Saskatoon City Hall on Jan. 8, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel)
Officials from first-ever BRIT set to return for tournament's 50th anniversary
A pair of veteran basketball referees will be returning for the 50th edition of the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT). The tournament kicks off Thursday and Don Stephonchev will be there wit...
Jan 09, 2018
Drivers warned to expect icy conditions in Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon warned drivers Tuesday to be prepared for freezing rain and snow on their commute home. With Environment Canada warning of a weather system expected to bring precipitation to Cen...
Jan 09, 2018 An image captured by a Ministry of Highways camera of Highway 11 near Blackstrap Provincial Park on Jan. 9, 2017. (Ministry of Highways)
4 in custody after stabbing in Saskatoon
Four people are in custody after a stabbing in Fairhaven on Monday evening. Police were called to the 300 block of Pendygrasse Road just before 8:30 p.m. about an injured man. Police said information ...
Jan 09, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Snowfall warning issued for central Sask.
People in central Saskatchewan are getting the snow shovels ready. A snowfall warning was issued Monday night for central areas of the province including Loydminster, Meadow Lake, Shellbrook, Prince A...
Jan 09, 2018 Environment Canada is warning about poor visibility as an Alberta clipper systems moves into Saskatchewan Sunday evening.
Police seek inmate who allegedly fled work crew
A man participating in a Saskatoon Correctional Centre work crew project is reportedly on the run after walking off the job. Saskatoon police said they're looking for 31-year-old Trevor Stanley Ballan...
Jan 08, 2018 Trevor Stanley Ballantyne allegedly walked away from a Saskatoon Correctional Centre work crew on Jan. 8, 2018. (Saskatoon Police Service)
'End of an era:' Sears Canada's last day in Sask.
Shelves are nearly empty and carpets are bare as Sears Canada gets ready to close the last of its stores Monday evening. Shoppers flocked around what little stock was left at the chain's Midtown Plaza...
Jan 08, 2018 Sears closed all of its Canadian locations in 2018. (File photo by Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Blades game proposal ends with a 'yes'
The Saskatoon Blades seventh straight win isn't the highlight of Saturday's game for one couple in the stands. Arwyn Palongayak-Landry got down on one knee and proposed to Gabrielle Abraham during the...
Jan 07, 2018 Arwyn Palongayak-Landry and Gabrielle Abraham got engaged at the Saskatoon Blades game at SaskTel Centre Jan. 6 (Saskatoon Blades/Twitter)
Warm weather kicks off week for most of Saskatchewan
After a cold snap blanketed Saskatchewan to end 2017, we're seeing well above seasonal conditions. "It's going to be relatively mild out there, so just enjoy that weather," Environment Canada Meteorol...
Jan 07, 2018
Blades celebrate 7th straight win
The Saskatoon Blades extended their win streak Saturday with a 4-2 win over the Kootenay Ice at SaskTel Centre. Gage Ramsay recorded two first period goals to set up the Blades early in the game. A go...
Jan 07, 2018 (saskatoonblades.com)
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