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RCMP now treating Hudson Bay woman's Dec. 5 death as suspicious
The death of a 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay, whose vehicle left Highway 9 and came to a rest at the bottom of an embankment is now being ruled suspicious. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is now gettin...
Dec 12, 2024 Mounties in Hudson Bay are now investigating the death of a 50-year-old women on Dec. 5 as suspicious. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Sask. Marshals Service to be operational in 2025, a year ahead of schedule
Preparations for a new provincial police force are moving faster than expected, and the Saskatchewan Marshals Service now expects to be up and running next summer, a full year earlier than planned. Th...
Dec 12, 2024 The marshals service expects to be up and running by the summer of 2025, a full year ahead of schedule. (Saskatchewan Marshals Service/Facebook)
Remembering Dutch Growers founder Arie Van Duyvendyk
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a new to planting and landscaping, the roots of many backyard spaces in Saskatchewan can be traced to a visit to Dutch Growers. The man behind the garden centre b...
Dec 12, 2024 "He showed us the importance of nurturing not just plants, but relationships, ideas, and our community." (Rick Van Duyvendyk/Submitted)
Meewasin Skating Rink opens for season in downtown Saskatoon
The Meewasin Skating Rink is once again open for the season. Located in Kiwanis Memorial Park next to the city's iconic Bessborough hotel, the rink can be used for skating at no cost, though donations...
Dec 12, 2024 The rink will be open Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. during the skating season. (Meewasin/Submitted)
Scott Moe's approval jumps seven points after re-election: Angus Reid poll
After securing another majority government in October's provincial election, Premier Scott Moe's approval has rebounded, jumping by seven points. That's according to the latest premier approval rating...
Dec 12, 2024 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has seen his approval rebound after his election win in October, according to the latest polling from the Angus Reid Institute. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
New children's hospital fund provides financial support for parents
A brand new Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation fund is designed to relieve financial stress felt by parents while their kids are in the hospital. The 'Dr. G NICU/PICU Fund' will focus on the ...
Dec 12, 2024 From left to right Dr. Laurentiu Givelichian, Brynn Boback-Lane, Dr. Sibasis Daspal, Dr. Tanya Holt, Adrian Givelichian and Kristina Konchak (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Megan Gallagher's parents prepare for 'next chapter' after killer sentenced
One chapter is over, but there are still many left in the book. That's how parents Brian and Debbie Gallagher characterized the second-degree murder conviction of 29-year-old Robert James Joseph Thoma...
Dec 12, 2024 Brian and Debbie Gallagher say the sentencing is the start of a new chapter, but they admit that some days are still challenging. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Crowding at St. Paul's Hospital means ER expands into ambulatory unit
It was just one week ago, that the province's NDP raised the alarm about overcrowding at Saskatoon's St. Paul's and Royal University Hospitals. John Ash, the SHA's Saskatoon VP of Integrated Health, c...
Dec 11, 2024 The overcrowding has got to the point that the ambulatory care unit — otherwise known as the outpatient services unit — will be taken over for the next seven days. This will add 14 patients to the ER. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. NDP bangs drum to eliminate PST from kids clothing this Christmas
Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is banging the drum for the Sask. Party to immediately and permanently remove Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing in time for Christmas. "We've hea...
Dec 11, 2024 Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck calls on the Sask. Party to immediately remove PST from children's clothing. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
City begins testing ice thickness on storm water retention ponds
Before you lace up your skates and head out onto one of Saskatoon's storm water retention ponds, make sure you look for a sign indicating that the ice is thick enough. The Saskatoon Fire Department is...
Dec 11, 2024 The city says signs at each pond will be updated by the fire department once the ice becomes safe for use. (Sarah Butler/Facebook)
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