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Sask. RCMP says murders, manslaughters up 50% over past five years
The Saskatchewan RCMP is reporting a 50 per cent increase in murders and manslaughters over the past five years - and the Mounties say nearly half of the people charged were in the justice system befo...
Jan 03, 2024
'Desperately dry:' Anticipated snowfall promising for Sask. producers
For the first time in a long time, there's snow in the forecast for most of the province. For farmers and ranchers, the snow that's expected to begin late this week is promising, as many depend on the...
Jan 03, 2024 In spite of less-than-ideal weather conditions, farmers are staying optimistic about their prospects this year. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Missing person cases led to busy year for Sask. search and rescue teams
It's not yet known how busy 2023 was for Saskatchewan search and rescue teams, but it's now known that 2022 was historic for them. According to media liaison Dustin Brears, 2022 was the busiest on rec...
Jan 02, 2024 Saskatoon search and rescue volunteers out on a search. (SaskatoonSAR/Twitter)
Sask. Crowns minister wants fair deal when it comes to carbon tax
According to Premier Scott Moe, SaskEnergy and SaskPower will both remove the federal carbon tax cost from home heating starting on Monday. It's a move being made by Moe's government after the federal...
Jan 02, 2024 Dustin Duncan is minister responsible for all major Crowns in Saskatchewan. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Working to the election, NDP's Carla Beck looks back and ahead
Taking stock of 2023, Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck hones in on the byelections that were held in the Regina area in the summer. The NDP walked away with two new seats out of the three byelection...
Jan 02, 2024 Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck is looking ahead with hopes of ending the coming year with an NDP government in Saskatchewan. Dec. 11, 2023 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Sask Parks filled with activity this winter
From winter camping to guided Nordic skiing to a new bakery and a sauna, Saskatchewan provincial parks are offering a beautiful winter getaway -- even without the snow. Phil Pearson, executive directo...
Dec 30, 2023 Cross-country ski enthusiasts enjoying Good Spirit Lake Provincial Park. (Sask Parks/Facebook)
Premier Scott Moe looks back at 2023 and ahead to 2024
An election year looms for Premier Scott Moe as 2023 turns to 2024. The past 12 months have been marked by ongoing battles with the federal government and a controversial fight on the home front. But ...
Dec 30, 2023
Six-month investigation leads to drug charges against Sask. man
A six-month investigation into trafficking in Saskatchewan communities has led to five charges against a Saskatoon man. Randolph Letwiniuk, 60, was charged on Dec. 21 with three offences under the Con...
Dec 29, 2023 Saskatchewan RCMP said a six-month investigation has helped with disrupting the drug trafficking supply chain in the province. (650 CKOM file photo)
Province touts affordability incentives for Sask. residents in 2024
The province is hoping families will have the chance to keep some money in their pockets in 2024. In a release from the Government of Saskatchewan on Friday morning, the province touted low personal t...
Dec 29, 2023 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Donna Harpauer discusses the Public Accounts on June 29, 2023. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan's five biggest sports stories of the year
There was no shortage of sports stories in 2023 in Saskatchewan. A lot of the Saskatchewan sports stories brought international attention as well. Here are the five biggest sports stories of the year:...
Dec 29, 2023 At the world juniors in Halifax, Bedard scored 23 points in seven games and was named tournament MVP. (File photo by Keith Hershmiller Photography)
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