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Saskatoon's 2020 gross year-end deficit forecast at $5.7 million
Saskatoon's year-end deficit isn't looking nearly as big as it did during the same time last year. In 2020, the city was staring down a $20.1-million deficit because of the early November blizzard cos...
Nov 15, 2021
Snow in Saskatchewan means extra caution needed behind the wheel
After a few days of snow in Saskatchewan, many drivers have already reacclimated to winter driving habits. Christine Niemczyk , director of corporate communications with CAA Saskatchewan, shared her t...
Nov 15, 2021 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
Latest COVID update Nov. 15: 35 fully vaccinated people among 97 new cases
More than a third of the new COVID-19 cases reported in Saskatchewan on Monday were people who had received two shots of a COVID vaccine. The Ministry of Health announced 97 new cases, 35 of whom were...
Nov 15, 2021 (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM file photo)
City of Saskatoon back to normal for snow grading this year
Snow crews have a big responsibility to keep the streets and sidewalks clear throughout the winter. Some years this can be pretty standard practice, while in other years, major snowfall can cause some...
Nov 15, 2021 (Rachel Hamilton/Submitted)
Morgan discusses new penalties for excessive speeding, stunt driving
New legislation could be coming to Saskatchewan this spring that would see harsher penalties for stunt driving and excessive speeding. Don Morgan, the minister responsible for SGI, introduced a new bi...
Nov 15, 2021 Don Morgan, the minister responsible for SGI. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon grocery store owner takes recycling to new level
A Saskatoon grocery store owner is taking his recycling efforts further than most people ever will. Michael Goleski, who owns and operates Michael's Independent Grocer on the city's north side, not on...
Nov 15, 2021 Michael Goleski, the owner of Michael's Independent Grocer. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Rock 102 collects big haul of winter gear for needy families
Saskatoon's generosity has shined again. Rock 102 collected more than 2,000 coats and winter accessories on Saturday for its Coats for Kids campaign. "Every year, we see how important it is for kids t...
Nov 15, 2021 The annual Rock 102 Coats for Kids campaign collected more than 2,000 winter items for kids in Saskatoon on Nov. 13, 2021. (Rock 102/Submitted)
Saskatoon city council almost ready to unveil first flood control strategy project
It has been three years since Saskatoon city council approved a flood control strategy and it's almost ready to be put into action. The purpose of the project is to reduce flooding in some of the most...
Nov 14, 2021 One vehicle become stuck when Idylwyld flooded under Circle Drive. (Kristine O'Brien/Facebook)
Latest COVID update Nov. 13: Data issues lead to low new case number
Saskatchewan recorded 53 new COVID cases on Saturday. The low number is due to incomplete test information downloaded into the provincial database. It means the numbers will be reflected in Sunday's C...
Nov 13, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
650 CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program underway
The need for 650 CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program continues to grow. "We hit a record high last year because of COVID and we're still in COVID," the Salvation Army's Judy Regamey said during Friday's Bre...
Nov 12, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
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