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Sask. daycares struggling to afford affordable child-care
Saskatchewan daycare operators say that costs keep rising, even though their child-care fees do not. While $10-a-day child-care and higher provincial standards for daycares are positive in the eyes of...
Feb 04, 2026 A group of children play at Jerrilei Sabri’s daycare in Brighton. She says her love for the kids she takes care of is the main reason she is continuing to operate the daycare out of her home. (Sheena Roszell/Submitted)
Sask. govt introduces motion to revive Victoria Cross in Canada
The provincial government is calling on Ottawa to consider awarding the Victoria Cross to worthy veterans. The decoration, Canada's highest honour for heroism in combat, hasn't been handed out since t...
Dec 04, 2025 Lieutenant-Colonel David Vivian Currie’s Victoria Cross medal set sits on display after its unveiling at a press conference at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. No Canadian has been awarded the Victoria Cross since 1945. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Kawai
SARM calls for provincial funds to help clean up abandoned buildings, yards
Abandoned buildings and yard sites are causing headaches for rural municipalities across Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling on the provincial governme...
Feb 19, 2025 SARM is calling on the provincial government to create a grant program to help RMs clean up abandoned properties. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon pastor calls for closure of Fairhaven shelter after scary incident
A Saskatoon pastor is raising concerns with an emergency shelter in Fairhaven after a scary incident on the doorstep of his church. Robert Pearce is the pastor at Fairmont Baptist Church, which is loc...
Feb 15, 2024 Fairmont Baptist Church Minister Robert Pearce. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Province provides $7.61 million to Saskatoon police, funding 54 positions
This year's contributions from the provincial government to the Saskatoon Police Service add up to $7.61 million. According to the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety, police in the Br...
Nov 17, 2023 Charlie Clark, Saskatoon’s mayor, said neighbourhoods across the city are seeing “an increasing challenge” due to mental health issues and addictions. (650 CKOM file photo)
Liquor store permits re-sold for less
The provincial government's haul from the liquor store permit auction is turning out to be a bit smaller than originally thought. In February, the province auctioned off 35 permits to run liquor store...
Jun 19, 2023
Provincial budget to be released amid questions about health care
On Wednesday afternoon, the provincial government will release its spring budget, outlining its priorities and predictions for the year ahead. And it appears the gravy train is still running for Saska...
Mar 22, 2023
Sask. parents calling for investigation into formula shortage
Some parents in Saskatchewan are frustrated over — and worried about — where their child's next meal is going to come from. Formula shortages have been reported across North America. Sherr...
Dec 11, 2022
Moe teases white paper and legislation on provincial-federal jurisdiction
On Friday morning, Saskatchewan's premier teased an announcement coming after the long weekend about federal and provincial jurisdiction. Speaking on Gormley, Scott Moe said a white paper will be rele...
Oct 07, 2022
Province providing $250,000 in grant funding to help seniors live independently
The Saskatchewan government is aiming to help seniors live independently at home and in their home communities. That's why it's offering $250,000 in one-time grant funding for organizations and commun...
Sep 20, 2022
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