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NDP's Carla Beck promises 800 health-care workers, improved conditions
REGINA - Saskatchewan New Democratic Leader Carla Beck says she would hire 800 new front-line health-care workers over four years if her party wins the election on Oct. 28. Beck says those positions w...
Oct 15, 2024 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck says the positions would be filled by staff in areas that are of highest need. (Canadian Press files)
Police seize 7 cars, charge 3 with kilogram level cocaine trafficking
A nine-month investigation into high level drug traffickers by the Saskatoon Police Service Drug Unit concluded with the arrest of five people. Police arrested a 27-year-old man on Oct. 6 near a busin...
Oct 15, 2024 Saskatoon Police Service arrested a 27-year-old man on Oct. 6 near a business in the 3000 block of Meadows Parkway.
In a news release police say "The remaining accused were arrested a short time later." (Saskatoon Police Service)
Weapons call leads to 3 kids arrested in Mayfair
In the early hours of Saturday Oct. 12 a goup of kids were causing a disturbance in the 1500 block of Avenue D North, according to the Saskatoon Police Service. "Initial information stated there was p...
Oct 15, 2024 Multiple kids aged 13 to 15 have been arrested for public intoxication while a 14-year-old girl was charged with breaching court-ordered conditions. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Preparing your yard for fall in Saskatchewan
As the vibrant colours of autumn begin to take over the landscape in Saskatchewan, it's time to start thinking about fall yard care. Proper preparation now can make a big difference in ensuring your l...
Oct 15, 2024 Proper preparation now can make a big difference in ensuring your lawn, garden, and trees are healthy as they head into the colder months and ready to thrive come spring. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Buena Vista traffic stop leads to 4 arrested on weapons charges
A 20-year-old man, a 25-year-old man, an 18-year-old man, and a 23-year-old were arrested by the Saskatoon Police Service after a traffic stop.According to police, on Oct. 11 around 7:30 p.m., officer...
Oct 15, 2024 According to police, on Oct. 11 around 7:30 p.m., officers saw a vehicle they believed to have been involved in an assault earlier that involved a firearm. (Mia Holowaychuk /650 CKOM)
Play Buzzword Bingo During the Saskatchewan Leaders' Debate
Prepare for a night of political sparring as the 2024 Saskatchewan election heats up. On Wednesday night, Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and NDP Leader Carla Beck will go head to head in the high...
Oct 15, 2024 Our Buzzword Bingo cards are packed with phrases and keywords that have popped up throughout this election season.
'Complete rubble': Man describes flight from burning North Battleford motel
"I ran inside and grabbed my girlfriend... literally grabbed her, grabbed our vehicles, and drove off." Keenan Redl was staying at the Canadian Motel North Battleford, which his company always uses, w...
Oct 15, 2024 "Within 20 minutes, one-half of the motel was completely up in flames," guest Keenan Redl explained. "Just a race to try and make sure everyone was far enough away and not in harm's way. (Keenan Redl/Submitted)
Fire in North Battleford damages property and causes power outage
The flames have been put out, now an investigation will begin into what caused a significant fire at a commercial property in North Battleford late Monday night. The North Battleford Fire Department a...
Oct 15, 2024 A post on the city’s Facebook page said RCMP, CSO’s and WPD Ambulance also attended along with local heavy equipment operators as the fire on Oct. 14 was close to a gas station. (Chris Bekei/Submitted)
Preserving traditions: Keeping the past alive through pickling
TIMBERLAND, SASK. - There's a chill in the autumn air as Anita Smith stands in her garden harvesting the last cucumbers off the vine. As she rustles through the wilting foliage, ensuring she pulls eve...
Oct 15, 2024 Anita Smith cans hundreds of pounds of garden produce each fall. She says her favourite thing to make is her grandmothers dill pickles. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Grocery bags help ease Thanksgiving costs for 750 Saskatoon families
Thanksgiving and the approaching holidays can be a trying time for many families, and the rising cost of food has left many struggling. But for 750 families in Saskatoon life will be a little easier, ...
Oct 14, 2024 Canpotex support bags were sent out to families in Saskatoon over the Thanksgiving weekend.(Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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