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Mounties seize 9.1 million illegal cigarettes after stopping truck in RM of Battle River
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan seized a trove of illegal smokes after stopping at truck near the Battlefords earlier this month. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers stopped the truck and trail...
Jan 29, 2026 The RCMP said the 41-year-old driver, a resident of Brampton, Ont., was found to be in violation of court-ordered conditions requiring him to remain in Ontario “in relation to tobacco-related charges.” (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Health ministry warns of dangerous drugs in Saskatoon after series of six overdoses
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says dangerous drugs circulating in Saskatoon may contain fentanyl, a sedative known as medetomidine and "other unknown substances." The ministry said Prairie Harm ...
Jan 29, 2026 The ministry said Prairie Harm Reduction, a supervised drug consumption site, reported six overdoses between Monday and Wednesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
VIDO Level 4 Containment lab likely to be up and running in 2027, says CEO
It won't be long before the University of Saskatchewan will be home to just the second lab of its kind in Canada: a Level 4 bio-containment lab. The only other lab with that kind of capability is loca...
Jan 28, 2026 The VIDO-InterVac lab at the University of Saskatchewan. (University of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
SaskPower to formally evaluate large-scale nuclear technology for use in Saskatchewan
In addition to its plans around small, modular nuclear reactors, SaskPower is also beginning the formal process to evaluate large reactors for use in Saskatchewan. The provincial government said nucle...
Jan 28, 2026 Cooling tower's four, left, and three are seen at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Friday, May 31, 2024, in Waynesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Drug alert issued in Punnichy area after five overdoses, including one fatality
An alert about toxic drugs has been issued for a Saskatchewan village following a string of overdoses, including one fatality. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, Mounties from the Punni...
Jan 28, 2026 While using illegal drugs always poses risks, the ministry said the danger can be reduced by getting a take-home naloxone kit, calling the National Overdose Response Service and using drug-checking services. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Microbiologist calls Pizza Pop recall 'serious,' encourages public to report symptoms
Bachelors and on-the-go families might be dismayed to hear about the ongoing recall of Pillsbury's Pizza Pops products. The recall, announced in December, was recently expanded to include three-cheese...
Jan 28, 2026 Headaches, nausea, vomiting and mild fevers can also be symptoms of the illness. Dr. Joseph Blondeau advised seeking medical attention if blood is noticed in diarrhea or if someone is severely sick. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon brewery moves to Regina to shack up with District Brewing
A Saskatoon brewery is moving its operations to the Queen City to join forces with another provincial brewer. On Tuesday, Paddock Wood Brewing Co. in Saskatoon - which has produced beer in the provinc...
Jan 27, 2026 Tucker's Brown Ale at Paddock Wood Brewing Co. is named for brewery dog Tucker. (Paddock Wood Brewing Co./Facebook)
Saskatoon police responded to three alleged assaults involving machetes on Monday and Tuesday
Saskatoon police were busy responding three incidents involving machetes on Monday night and Tuesday morning, along with a shooting. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, three men were injured i...
Jan 27, 2026 Police said the victim in one of the incidents reported that he inside an apartment when three men entered and allegedly assaulted him with a machete. The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries. (Konstantin1985 / Depositphotos.com)
January broke cold weather and energy consumption records: SaskEnergy
This past week wasn't just cold - it was cold enough to break records. A major drop in temperatures last week caused energy consumption to jump up for people on the Prairies. Read more: Saskatchewan's...
Jan 27, 2026 “I can confirm that on Jan. 22 we did hit a new peak day record with 1.72 petajoules consumed and that broke the previous record of 1.7 petajoules per day, which occurred on Jan. 12, 2024,” said Doyle Fox. (Unsplash)
Two men wanted after stabbings on Muskaday First Nation: Sask. RCMP
The Prince Albert RCMP is asking the public's help locating two men in connection with alleged assaults that happened Saturday night on the Muskoday First Nation. The Mounties said officers received a...
Jan 27, 2026 Chance Smith (L) is described as six feet, two inches tall, weighing 152 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Jordan Stonestand (R) is described as six feet, two inches tall, weighing 165 pounds with brown eyes and hair. (RCMP/Submitted)
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