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SaskTel to waive long-distance fees for those with loved ones in Syria, Turkey
SaskTel announced Wednesday that it would be waiving long-distance and texting fees in order to allow people to contact loved ones in Turkey and Syria. The Crown corporation made the decision in the w...
Feb 08, 2023
Biggar RCMP arrests second suspect in Eston break-in
Police in Biggar caught up with the second of two people wanted in connection with a Feb. 3 break-in at a home in Eston. According to the RCMP, officers caught up with 26-year-old Derrick Seefried in ...
Feb 08, 2023 22-year-old Tami Falcon and 26-year-old Derrick Seefried. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
'Scared to come to work:' Bus driver assaults on the rise, says union president
The head of a transit union says Saskatoon bus drivers are facing physical violence from fare-dodging riders, and the problem is getting worse. According to Darcy Pederson, Amalgamated Transit Union L...
Feb 08, 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Agri-food exports reach $18.4B, setting third consecutive record
Saskatchewan's agricultural exports reached new highs in 2022, setting a record for the third consecutive year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan's agri-food exports totalled $18....
Feb 08, 2023
Moe says Ottawa has 'no interest' in being full funding partner on health care
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says it's clear Ottawa has "no interest" in becoming a full funding partner on health care. Moe's comments follow a commitment the federal government made Tuesday to inc...
Feb 08, 2023 Premier Scott Moe (980 CJME file photo)
Red Cross asking for cash donations to help with efforts in Turkey and Syria
The Canadian Red Cross is asking for help from Saskatchewan people to assist with the rescue efforts in Turkey and Syria following the deadly earthquake there earlier this week. The 7.8 magnitude eart...
Feb 08, 2023
Woman left with severe burns after boiling water assault: Police
A 30-year-old woman was severely burned Tuesday after a man allegedly assaulted her with boiling water. According to police, officers were called to a home on Avenue R South at about 11:30 p.m., when ...
Feb 08, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Councillor cancels community coffee event over safety concerns
An event meant to be a friendly meet-and-greet with Ward 3 Coun. David Kirton had to be cancelled over safety concerns. In a social media post Wednesday morning, Kirton said that over the past several...
Feb 08, 2023 (Submitted photo)
Warm weather means more maintenance at Meewasin rink
Warmer weather is hitting Saskatoon, with temperatures above freezing expected this weekend. But melting snow and slush makes outdoor rink maintenance tricky. Alan Otterbein, manager of design and dev...
Feb 08, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Fish for free on Family Day this February
Family Day is Feb. 20 in Saskatchewan, and families who wish to do some ice fishing together can do so for free all weekend. The free fishing weekend runs Feb. 18-20, and all residents can fish withou...
Feb 08, 2023 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
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