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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)
Man and woman charged after bear spraying each other at Saskatoon bar: Police
A man and woman are facing charges after they allegedly sprayed each other with bear spray following an argument at a bar back in March.According to police, officers were called to a bar on 22nd Stree...
May 15, 2025 Police said a 25-year-old woman and 32-year-old man are facing charges after firing bear spray at each other after an argument. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon, Regina among latest measles exposure risk says SHA
Multiple exposures to measles in communities across Saskatchewan prompted a warning from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) on Wednesday afternoon. SHA said in a news release on May 14 that the lates...
May 14, 2025 A measles virus particle is shown in an undated handout image. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Oil well leak near Lloyd sparks frustration over poor communication
Cenovus is dealing with a well release at the Rush Lake 2 thermal facility, about 80 kilometres southeast of Lloydminster. In a statement emailed to battlefordsNOW, the energy company's media relation...
May 14, 2025 Residents battlefordsNOW spoke to Tuesday said they were frustrated by a lack of communication from Cenovus with the whole community. The well release has caused a strong odor and some residents have experienced headaches as a result. (contributed photo with permission/Meridian Source)
Provincial government preparing for potential Canada Post strike
The Saskatchewan government is putting plans in place for a possible Canada Post strike, which could begin as soon as May 22. While ministries, Crowns and other agencies are putting plans in place to ...
May 14, 2025 The provincial government said its ministries, Crowns and agencies are putting plans in place in the event of a strike by Canada Post workers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Richard Dyke enters guilty pleas for decades of sexual abuses
By Gordon Edgar (Content warning: This story contains descriptions of sexual abuse that may upset some readers.) Richard Dyke appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Monday afternoon before Judge Br...
May 14, 2025 Richard Dyke at the time of his arrest. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Measles exposure risk in Kindersley, says Saskatchewan Health Authority
A measles exposure risk in Kindersley has prompted a warning from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). SHA said in a news release on May 13 that anyone who was at Cameron's Clothing Company store at 7...
May 13, 2025 Saskatchewan Health Authority says measles can be prevented by the safe, effective and free measles vaccine and with two doses, the vaccination is almost 100-per-cent effective. (Geoff Robins/The Canadian Press files)
Few leads mean Fairhaven death remains unsolved nearly one year later
Almost one year has passed since a 66-year-old man was killed in the Fairhaven neighbourhood of Saskatoon and the case remains unsolved with few leads. Just after 6 a.m. on June 12, Harvey Myron Zoerb...
May 13, 2025 Harvey Myron Zoerb, who died on June 12, 2024, loved the Johnny Cash song "Folsom Prison Blues." Family and friends were shocked and saddened by his “senseless, violent death.” (Dalmeny Funeral Service)
Saskatoon sees 30 overdoses in three days, prompting health ministry warning
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health is warning the public about dangerous drugs circulating in Saskatoon. According to a news release from the ministry on Monday night, the city saw five overdoses on Ma...
May 13, 2025 Saskatoon’s Deputy Fire Chief Rob Hogan said crews have had to apply multiple doses of Narcan (naloxone) for it to be effective in the latest spate of overdoses. (650 CKOM file photo)
How to reduce your risk of a bear encounter in Saskatchewan
Black bears are a common sight around Saskatchewan, and the chance of a bear encounter increases as the animals come out of their winter torpor and begin searching for food. According to Saskatchewan'...
May 13, 2025 The ministry said it’s important to never feed or approach bear cubs, and hike in groups while making noise along the way to avoid startling a bear. (jill@ghostbear.org/Depositphotos.com)
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