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New program aims to help businesses expand in Saskatoon and Regina
A new program designed to help spur growth for established businesses in Saskatchewan's two largest cities launched on May 14. The initiative, dubbed Upscale, was created by the Saskatoon Regional Eco...
May 17, 2025 The Upscale website says the program is designed for for-profit, privately held businesses operating in agriculture, mining, manufacturing, energy, technology or life sciences/biotechnology sectors. (Upscale website)
Wildfires not expected to reach Candle Lake, SPSA says
According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) on Friday, wildfires burning to the east of Candle Lake were not expected to reach the community, although the area could be smoky throughout ...
May 16, 2025 There were 10 active wildfires in the province on May 16, 2025. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency files)
RCMP still looking for man accused of luring child near Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan RCMP is asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly lured and exposed himself to a young child near Saskatoon last week. According to a news release on May 13, officers...
May 16, 2025 RCMP said the man is about 6-foot with a medium build, light complexion, medium-length curly blond hair and clean shaven. This image is the official police sketch created by an RCMP forensic artist. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Birch Narrows Dene Nation calling for help amid mental health crisis
Over the past several weeks, the small community of Birch Narrows Dene Nation, near La Loche, has dealt with six deaths. Two well-respected elders have passed away, and four other community members ha...
May 16, 2025 “They just wanted the government to listen to them and see what types of ways that they’d be able to support them,” said Leroy Laliberte, NDP MLA for Athabasca. “They know exactly what needs to be done in their communities and who they’re working with.” (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Register property at risk from wildfires, Sask. Public Safety Agency urges
With wildfire season already in full swing, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is asking owners to register property that may be at risk from fires. Homes, buildings, cabins and docks can all be re...
May 16, 2025 According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are currently 12 wildfires burning around the province. Of the dozen active fires, three are considered uncontained. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
The Evan Bray Show: Police sergeant discusses overdose crisis in Saskatoon
As the city grapples with an opioid crisis, Chris Harris, a sergeant with the Saskatoon Police Service, joined the Evan Bray Show on Thursday to discuss what police officers are seeing as they respond...
May 16, 2025 Sgt. Chris Harris with the Saskatoon Police Service sat down with Evan Bray this week to discuss the overdose crisis in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
More fun and security coming to Saskatoon Ex in 140th year
For the first time since 1999, the Saskatoon Ex will be eight days long as the event celebrates its 140th year. This year's exhibition begins on July 31 and ends on August 7, which means the event wil...
May 16, 2025 This year's exhibition will feature more rides and more security. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Disappearance of Kebo Bear now a homicide investigation: RCMP
More than a year after Kebo Bear was last seen, Mounties say his disappearance is now being treated as a homicide, and two men have been charged with manslaughter in connection.Bear, who was 30 at the...
May 15, 2025 A picture of Kebo Bear. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Supplied)
Crop Report: Seeding is 40 per cent completed in Sask.
According to the crop report, this year's seeding is far ahead of the five- and 10-year averages, which is due to the limited precipitation. For May 6 to 12, seeding has reached 49 per cent, with trit...
May 15, 2025 Livestock producers are only 16 per cent concerned with the water quality while Producers need more topsoil moisture to improve their crop development and hay and pasture conditions. (Government of Saskatchewan)
Evan Bray Show: Cameco CEO discusses tariffs and Saskatchewan's uranium industry
Tim Gitzel, the CEO of Cameco, joined the Evan Bray Show on Thursday to explain why U.S. tariffs aren't troubling the uranium sector and what the future is looking like for the industry in Saskatchewa...
May 15, 2025 Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel says tariffs from the United States aren't currently affecting the uranium sector, and he anticipates a lot of growth ahead. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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