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Saskatoon Fire Department stresses river safety during heat wave
After an incident involving a "party island" last weekend, the Saskatoon Fire Department wants to remind people about safe ways to beat the heat. "We want you to have fun and enjoy the river, the part...
Jul 23, 2022 The Saskatoon Fire Department's water rescue boat out on the Saskatchewan River on July 19, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Regina Archdiocese sending three busloads of delegates to see pope in Edmonton
Three busloads of people from the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Regina are Edmonton-bound this weekend for a chance to see the pope. Pope Francis is set to embark on a six-day visit to Canada this wee...
Jul 22, 2022
Humboldt unsuccessful in government funding bid for Broncos tribute centre
The City of Humboldt will not be receiving any funding from the provincial or federal government as it looks to build a Humboldt Broncos Tribute Centre. The city was notified on July 15 that the provi...
Jul 22, 2022
Parents of immunocompromised Sask. kids relieved about COVID vaccine
It was a big sigh of relief for parents when Health Canada approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for children aged six months to five years old. And now any parent in this province can book those appoin...
Jul 22, 2022 Shaun Heisler and his wife Janine with their children, Eli and Charlotte. (Shaun Heisler/Submitted)
Provincial ag ministers 'disappointed' with federal fertilizer emissions target
The agriculture ministers from Saskatchewan and Alberta have roundly condemned the federal government's target to reduce emissions from fertilizer use. The federal government has set a goal of reducin...
Jul 22, 2022 (Adrienne Ivey/Submitted)
Warman Pride crosswalk defaced twice in two weeks
A Pride crosswalk in Warman was defaced by graffiti twice within the last two weeks, and a reward is being offered for information that leads to the perpetrator. According to Crime Stoppers, the Warma...
Jul 22, 2022 (Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)
Taxpayers' Fairness Act comes into force as province works to end CP Rail exemption
Saskatchewan's Taxpayers' Fairness (CPR) Act came into force Friday to help end what the provincial government calls an unfair tax exemption. The act was passed unanimously during the Legislature's sp...
Jul 22, 2022
Pair of Saskatoon garage fires started in straw bales between buildings
A pair of garage fires in Saskatoon started when straw bales stored between the buildings caught fire. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, firefighters were called to Ash Street on Thursday ev...
Jul 22, 2022
Saskatoon kid beats the heat with ice business
One Saskatoon kid is taking advantage of the heat wave. Nine-year-old Emily Kohut, with help from her parents, started Emily's Ice Delivery. "I wanted to make some spare money and we had an ice machin...
Jul 22, 2022 The ice business is booming for Emily Kohut, (submitted)
'One-stop shop:' Job, supports fair set up to help Ukrainian newcomers
Rows of booths were set up to make Ukrainian newcomers feel welcome at Merlis Belsher Place on Thursday. It was part of a "one-stop shop" for those who have fled the war in Ukraine. People from places...
Jul 22, 2022 Booths set up with supports for Ukrainian newcomers to Saskatoon at Merlis Belsher Place on July 21, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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