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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Sask. expands responsibilities for three groups of health professionals
Three groups of health-care professionals in Saskatchewan are getting expanded scopes of practice. On Friday, the provincial government announced pharmacists, nurse practitioners and advanced care par...
Jun 16, 2023 Paul Merriman, Saskatchewan's health minister. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Beer for breakfast:' Saskatoon dads share what they want for Father's Day
Sunday is the day to celebrate all of the father figures out there, and join them in doing what they love most. 650 CKOM/980 CJME asked some of Saskatoon's dads what they truly want for Father's Day t...
Jun 16, 2023
Saskatoon police locate 10-year-old girl who had been reported missing
Saskatoon police have located a 10-year-old girl who was reported missing Thursday evening. Police said the girl, who had last been seen in the Westview neighbourhood, was found safe Friday.
Jun 16, 2023 Two men are facing charges of assaulting police officers in Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Water main repairs complete on Circle Drive
Saskatoon drivers received good news on Friday. The city reopened the northbound lanes of Circle Drive after spending multiple days repairing water main breaks between 33rd Street and Airport Drive. T...
Jun 16, 2023 Northbound lanes of Circle Drive closed due to watermain repairs re-opened June 16, 2023 (Garth Haughn/Facebook)
C95 names Natasha Fox 2023 Teacher of the Year
C95 has named Natasha Fox as Teacher of the Year for 2023. Fox was a teacher at cole St. Matthew School who was described as a devoted mother and decorated wrestler. Fox, 33, was killed in a collision...
Jun 15, 2023 John McGettigan, president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Association, and C95's Tim Stone present the award for Teacher of the Year to the family of Natasha Fox. (C95/Facebook)
RCMP nabs Melfort robbery suspects
Two robbery suspects were arrested Wednesday evening after an armed home invasion in Melfort. Police said a man and a woman - both armed with guns - entered a home in Melfort early Wednesday morning, ...
Jun 15, 2023 (Melfort RCMP/Submitted)
Former principal of Legacy Christian Academy facing 11 assault charges
The second former staff member from Saskatoon's Legacy Christian Academy to face criminal charges appeared in court Thursday. Duff Friesen, the school's former principal, made his first court appearan...
Jun 15, 2023 (Left to right) Robynne Cuthbert, Sean Kotelmach, Caitlin Erickson and Jen Beaudry outside Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 15, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
980 CJME and 650 CKOM win RTDNA awards
980 CJME and 650 CKOM were recognized with two prestigious Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) Prairie Region awards Thursday. The Radio Television Digital News Association is made up of...
Jun 15, 2023 Lori McAuley, principal at St. Frances Bateman (left), and Grade 8 student Nadine Sutherland stand in front of a display at the school on May 11, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Thunderstorms leave parts of Sask. without power
A storm was brewing in Saskatchewan last night. Thunderstorms that passed through the parts of the province left many areas without power Thursday. SaskPower spokesperson Scott McGregor said summer st...
Jun 15, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
More slot machines coming to SIGA as government updates gaming agreement
An update to Saskatchewan's Gaming Framework Agreement means more slot machines around the province -- and more money for addictions treatment as well. On Thursday, the provincial government and Feder...
Jun 15, 2023 The Dakota Dunes Casino. (Photo courtesy of SIGA)
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