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Saskatchewan reports falling emissions from upstream oil and gas sector
The provincial government is reporting a fourth consecutive year of falling emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector. According to the province's annual report on oil and gas emissions, the sect...
Jun 27, 2024 Saskatchewan’s target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the upstream oil and gas sector by 40 to 45 per cent by 2025 when compared to 2015 levels. (980 CJME file photo)
Rainfall warnings issued for parts of central Saskatchewan
Break out the umbrella - rainfall warnings are in effect for much of central Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the warnings Thursday morning for areas in and around Saskatoon, Kindersley and Hum...
Jun 27, 2024 Environment Canada says the rain is expected to begin Thursday night and continue on Friday. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Davidson area farmer expects crops to recover after severe storm
Friday's storm west of Davidson caused some trouble for Brett Siroski, of Siroski Simmentals. His farm, about seven kilometres west of the town, was hit by rain and hail, and the area was placed under...
Jun 27, 2024 Brett Siroski said he expects most of the crops to bounce back despite damage caused by wind and hail. (Siroski Simmentals/Facebook)
'Beginning of our lives': Bedford Road students celebrate graduation
Grade 12 students at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon walked across the stage this week at Merlis Belsher place feeling pride, joy, relief, and excitement about their future. The accomplishment of...
Jun 27, 2024 Tohfa Sadia, Jillian Ronquillo and Amatul Noor graduated from Bedford Road Collegiate this week. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Charges laid in high-speed crash that killed a Saskatoon student
A 15-year-old boy has been charged in connection with a fatal collision that killed a Saskatoon high school student. Sixteen-year-old Sheryaar Amir, a Grade 10 student at Evan Hardy Collegiate, was th...
Jun 27, 2024 Driver impairment is not believed to be a factor in the single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old on April 14, 2024. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Parks Canada closes scenic highway to P.A. National Park
One access to Prince Albert National Park is closed after damage to the highway, caused by high water levels on the Spruce River. An announcement posted on the park's social media page late Tuesday ev...
Jun 27, 2024 One road access to Prince Albert National Park has been closed because of damage. (Facebook/PANP)
Dozens request to speak at special Saskatoon HAF council meeting
The City of Saskatoon has received and registered 59 speakers, and 373 letters submitting comments for Thursday's "Public Hearing Special City Council" meeting. The meeting is being held to review and...
Jun 26, 2024 Almost 60 people have requested to speak at Saskatoon's "Public Hearing Special City Council" meeting on June 27, 2024, regarding the federal government's Housing Accelerator Fund. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Riverhurst businesses hurting with ferry still not running
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways announced on Wednesday the Riverhurst ferry is still not operational and it's not clear when it will reopen on Lake Diefenbaker. The ferry is an essential route for...
Jun 26, 2024 Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways announced on June 26, 2024 that the Riverhurst ferry will unlikely be able to run this summer as it needs two engines to be replaced. (Google Street View)
$6M increase for Harry Bailey renos approved by city council
Saskatoon City Council has unanimously approved a $5,905,000 budget increase for renovations at Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre, for a total budget of $29,982,700. The centre was built in 1976 and closed ...
Jun 26, 2024 Ward 2 Councillor Hilary Gough said the scope of work changes that will take place for the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre are not what she'd hoped for. Construction is expected to get underway on July 1, with the full facility operating by late spring, 2026. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Regina group trying to break the stigma around men's mental health
Warning: This story contains the mention of suicide. After losing a friend, a group of Regina men created a men's mental health group. Every second Sunday, the Hampton Hub opens its doors to men who w...
Jun 26, 2024 Josh Campbell (left) and Tiro Mthembu have been friends for years. They saw a gap in the community for men to safely talk about mental health. Together, alongside other men in the Heritage neighbourhood, they created a men's mental health group at the Hampton Hub. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
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