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La Loche mayor 'cautiously optimistic' as travel restrictions prepare to be lifted
La Loche mayor Robert St. Pierre was pleased to hear that travel restrictions will be lifted in Saskatchewan's far north region on June 8. Non-essential travel in Saskatchewan's northeast region has b...
Jun 03, 2020
Police: Saskatoon protest Thursday allowed 'as long as it remains peaceful'
A planned protest Thursday in Saskatoon is lawful "as long as it remains peaceful," according to Saskatoon police. The rally, titled on Facebook as the "Justice for George Rally," has more than 60 mar...
Jun 03, 2020 Hundreds of people attend a rally in front of the legislative building supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Jun. 2, 2020 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
NDP calls on province to release plan for safe reopening of schools - including hiring additional teachers and educational assistants
As the current school year winds down and graduation plans wrap up, the province's opposition is calling on the government to commit to hiring additional teachers and educational assistants (EAs) for ...
Jun 03, 2020 Sign outside of Hugh Cairns advising people to stay home and safe. Lara Fominoff /CKOM
Places of worship ready for Phase 3 of province's reopen plan
Places of worship across Saskatchewan are preparing to welcome back members as the third phase of the province's reopening plan begins on June 8. As part of Phase 3, churches and mosques will be allow...
Jun 03, 2020 Worshippers kneel in prayer on June 4, 2019 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon during a celebration of Eid al Fitr, which marks the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Province exploring its options when it comes to 5G networks as Bell, Telus drop Huawei
On Tuesday telecomnunication giants Bell and Telus both announced they would not be using Huawei technology as they move forward with their 5G projects. On Wednesday morning, the Minister responsible ...
Jun 03, 2020
Severe thunderstorm warnings, funnel cloud advisories issued for parts of east central and northern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for La Ronge, Prince Albert National Park, Narrow Hills Provincial Park, as well as for Pelican Narrows, Cumberland House and Creighton, Hud...
Jun 03, 2020
Food Truck Wars Street Festival cancelled this summer
Another Saskatoon summer event won't be happening this year. This year's Food Truck Wars Street Festival is the latest event to be cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The late July event usually group...
Jun 03, 2020 A customer is handed an order at Food Truck Wars on July 28, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
‘None of us can do this alone:’ Psychologist shares thoughts on dealing with society’s current stress
Things may feel a bit overwhelming right now with the state of the world. And it's OK to feel overwhelmed, according to a Saskatoon registered psychologist. Olivia Dangas says with the COVID-19 global...
Jun 03, 2020
Restaurants 'cautiously optimistic' about reopening
When Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan gets underway Monday, pubs and restaurants in the province will be able to open at 50 per cent capacity. Jim Bence is the president and CEO of the Saskatc...
Jun 03, 2020 Shift in the Remai Modern was named one of the 100 most scenic places to eat in Canada (Shift Restaurant)
Highway 5 closed west of Humboldt after serious collision
Humboldt RCMP say Highway 5 is closed in both directions about seven miles west of Humboldt after a serious collision. The RCMP release doesn't say how many vehicles were involved, but that drivers sh...
Jun 03, 2020 (discoverhumboldt.com)
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