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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Saskatoon man arrested in connection with 2021 shooting
Almost a year after two people allegedly exchanged gunfire in front of a Saskatoon school, the second suspect has been arrested. The file dates back to Oct. 15, when police responded to a report of a ...
Sep 29, 2022
Saskatoon company fined $50,000 after worker's coveralls get tangled in machine
A Saskatoon company was hit with a heavy fine this month after a worker was seriously hurt when their coveralls got tangled in a piece of machinery. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and W...
Sep 29, 2022 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Harvest 81 per cent complete, well ahead of five-year average: Crop report
Harvest in Saskatchewan is more than 80 per cent complete and well ahead of the five-year average, according to the weekly crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture. According to the report, harves...
Sep 29, 2022
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police arrested a man on Wednesday wanted on a Canada-wide warrant. The 36-year-old suspect was taken into custody around 6:30 p.m. without incident at a home in the 700 block of Evergreen B...
Sep 29, 2022 The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Aug. 31, 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
All adults eligible for Moderna bivalent booster starting Thursday
Starting Thursday, any adult eligible for a COVID-19 booster dose in Saskatchewan can get Moderna's bivalent vaccine. According to the Ministry of Health, the boosters are available through Saskatchew...
Sep 28, 2022 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Two people from North Battleford arrested in $55-million Alberta drug bust
A huge drug bust in Alberta saw $55 million worth of methamphetamine and cocaine seized by police this week. Fifteen people were arrested during the bust, including two from North Battleford. Accordin...
Sep 28, 2022 Some of the assets seized during Project Cobra included luxury vehicles and homes. (Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team)
North Battleford youth centre set to close
By Angela Brown The Drumming Hill Youth Centre is slated to close in the near future. "With declining numbers of youth in custody at the Drumming Hill Youth Centre, the decision has been made by the M...
Sep 28, 2022 Drumming Hill Youth Centre in North Battleford. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW staff)
Saskatchewan Housing Benefit adds new funding stream to help victims of violence
Seeking a safe refuge from domestic violence is getting easier in Saskatchewan, thanks to new funding offered through the provincial housing benefit program. On Wednesday, the provincial and federal g...
Sep 28, 2022 According to Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, the tribal council's 106-bed wellness shelter has been full since it first opened, despite adding more beds. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. government pulling money away from federal gun buyback
The Saskatchewan government is trying to put its foot down when it comes to guns. In 2020, the federal government reclassified about 1,500 types of guns as prohibited and committed to implementing a b...
Sep 28, 2022
Man charged with assault, unlawful confinement in Gallagher case
A 42-year-old inmate at a Saskatoon correctional facility is the latest person to be charged in connection with the disappearance and death of Megan Gallagher. Gallager has been missing for more than ...
Sep 28, 2022 Megan Gallagher. (Facebook)
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