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Ukrainian Canadian Congress 'disappointed' as funding for settlement services cut
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress of Saskatchewan says provincial funding that helps provide settlement services to displaced Ukrainians coming to the province has ended. In a statement, the organizatio...
May 02, 2025 A Ukrainian flag flying outside the Saskatchewan Legislative Building in Regina. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
Meet the 11-year-old girl raising thousands for breast cancer research
Lexi Curren is just like most 11 year olds in Saskatchewan. She loves spending time with her friends, playing hockey and visiting her grandparents' farm any chance she gets. Read More: One in a millio...
May 02, 2025 Lexi Curren may only be in fifth grade, but she's already making a big impact. In just three years, she's raised almost $7,000 for breast cancer research by crafting and selling handmade items. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
'Hard work always pays off': Buckley Belanger reflects on election win in Sask.
While the Conservatives swept most of Saskatchewan in Monday's federal election, a former NDP MLA secured a seat for the Liberal Party in the Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River riding. Now, Buckley Be...
Apr 30, 2025 Buckley Belanger, a former NDP MLA, secured the Liberal Party its only seat in Saskatchewan in Monday's election. (980 CJME file photo)
Local author inspires young writers at Saskatoon elementary school
Inside the cozy library of King George School in Saskatoon, young voices filled the air - not with whispers, but with proud readings from their very own books. Little authors stood in front of their f...
Apr 30, 2025 King George School's library was filled with the excitement and pride of young authors as they celebrated the completion of their very own books. Local children's book author Amber Antymniuk supported the students throughout the project. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Sask. RCMP commander talks crime stats, human trafficking on Evan Bray Show
The top Mountie in Saskatchewan joined the Evan Bray Show last week for an interview covering everything from homicide statistics to human trafficking and automated licence plate readers. Assistant co...
Apr 28, 2025 Rhonda Blackmore, commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, said human trafficking might not be as visible in Saskatchewan as it is in larger urban centres, but it does still happen and police are making arrests. (Saskatchewan RCMP/X)
'I'm grateful they survived': Mother reflects on daughter's accident in Vegas
By Nigel Maxwell Recalling a phone call she received at 3:30 in the morning from a police officer, informing her daughter had been injured, Roberta Sinclair says she experienced every parent's worst n...
Apr 24, 2025 Katrine Sinclair and her friend Charlie Lastowsky are on the road to recovery. (Roberta Sinclair/Submitted)
Saskatchewan's uranium and potash industries set production records in 2024
Saskatchewan's potash and uranium industries broke records for production in 2024, while the province's uranium industry also set a new sales record. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy a...
Apr 23, 2025 New records were set in Saskatchewan for the production of both potash and uranium in 2024. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Canada has the critical minerals Donald Trump wants. So what should we do with them?
An ongoing trade war and U.S. President Donald Trump's hunger for critical minerals have brought Canada's rich mineral deposits into the spotlight, with federal and provincial politicians promising to...
Apr 19, 2025 The area where finished red potash is stored at Nutrien Allan Potash Mine in Saskatchewan before shipping to the 40 countries the company supplies. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
The Remarkable Klara Belkin: A cello's perilous journey to Canada
In the third chapter of Klara Belkin's extraordinary journey, we follow her out of the ashes of war and through the struggle of rebuilding her life in a world forever altered. After surviving the horr...
Apr 16, 2025 Klara Belkin reflected on a moment of unexpected joy after the war, recalling a summer in a small town where she played music outside. A curious pig, captivated by her performance, responded to different pieces, its ears perking up for classical music and drooping for romantic tunes. "It’s true!" she laughed, sharing a cherished photo of the pig, ears alert, in the garden. (Submitted)
Sask. expands rural health recruitment incentive to 16 more communities
The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding a health-care recruitment program to 16 more communities around the province. The Rural and Remote Recruitment Incentive offers up to $50,000 to new, full-t...
Apr 14, 2025 The program is being expanded to include Arborfield, Balcarres, Beechy, Candle Lake, Carrot River, Central Butte, Cut Knife, Elrose, Foam Lake, Grenfell, Kerrobert, Maryfield, Pinehouse Lake, Raymore, Spiritwood and Wakaw. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
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