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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Granite Curling Club cancels 2022-23 season for repairs
The 2022-23 season has been completely swept away at the Granite Curling Club in Saskatoon. In a statement issued Tuesday, the club's board of directors announced the plan to cancel the entire schedul...
Sep 20, 2022 Granite Curling Club. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
UPDATE: First-degree murder charge laid in Gallagher investigation
Saskatoon police have charged a man with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance of Megan Gallagher. Gallagher, 30, was last seen in September of 2020. Her body has never been found, ...
Sep 20, 2022 Megan Gallagher. (Facebook)
Advance voting begins in Saskatoon Meewasin byelection
Advance voting opened Tuesday in the Saskatoon Meewasin byelection. The advance polls are to be open from noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday at three locations: The YWCA at 510 25th St. E, the Sask...
Sep 20, 2022 (Elections.sk.ca)
Rare Earth Summit showcases Saskatchewan as global hub for critical minerals
A summit being held in Saskatoon will bring together public and private sector stakeholders to showcase how several rare earth element projects are attracting international attention. The Rare Earth S...
Sep 20, 2022 (Saskatchewan Research Council)
Heavy police presence on Rusholme Road after gun threat
Police in Saskatoon are asking the public to avoid the 2200 block of Rusholme Road as officers investigate a threat involving a gun. According to police, traffic is restricted and there is a heavy pol...
Sep 20, 2022 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Province providing $250,000 in grant funding to help seniors live independently
The Saskatchewan government is aiming to help seniors live independently at home and in their home communities. That's why it's offering $250,000 in one-time grant funding for organizations and commun...
Sep 20, 2022
'Should've been the RCMP:' Saskatoon woman details search to find missing cousin, friend
Family members of a woman who died in a fatal crash last week are speaking out about their frustrations with police involved in the search. Alyssa Durocher was Karianne Morin's cousin, and Morin was f...
Sep 20, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Inflation across Canada down for second consecutive month
The year-over-year inflation rate was recorded by Statistics Canada at 7.0 per cent in August, marking the second consecutive month inflation in the country has slowed on an annual basis. Statistics C...
Sep 20, 2022
Crown proceeding by indictment in Dawn Walker case
Dawn Walker made her third appearance in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Monday morning. Prosecutor Lee Hnatiuk told Judge Bria Huculak that the Crown will be proceeding by indictment with the charges a...
Sep 19, 2022
Custom bottles part of a new partnership for Phantom Light Distillery
By Derek Craddock A Prince Albert company has found a way to give back after signing a major partnership with the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. Phantom Light Distillery was named the official vod...
Sep 18, 2022 (Phantom Light Distillery/Facebook)
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