Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they contin...
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Sask. teachers reject contract offer with 90% of votes opposed
Saskatchewan teachers rejected an offer by the provincial government seeking to end a lengthy labour dispute on Thursday. The three-year offer included salary increases of three per cent for the first...
May 09, 2024 The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation office in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Moe tells summit small modular reactors 'quite likely' for Estevan
Premier Scott Moe suggested on Monday that SaskPower may have decided on a location for any potential small modular reactors in the province. Moe gave the opening address at the Food, Fuel & Ferti...
May 06, 2024
Farmers in southeast Sask. optimistic as rain eases dry conditions
Recent rain appears to have relieved some dry conditions in the southeast corner of Saskatchewan. That's according to Lee Stanley, a farmer near Gainsborough, who said on the Greg Morgan Morning Show ...
May 06, 2024
Environment Canada issues rainfall warning for southwest Sask.
Heavy rainfall is expected to begin early Monday afternoon around Shaunavon, Maple Creek and Cypress Hills. According to Environment Canada, the rainfall warning means between 25 and 75 millimetres, o...
May 06, 2024
Blades avoid third period collapse, defeat Warriors 5-4 in overtime
The Saskatoon Blades are heading to Moose Jaw on Sunday with the chance to advance to their first WHL Championship series since 1994 after defeating the Warriors 5-4 in overtime. On the scoresheet, yo...
May 04, 2024 Saskatoon Blades celebrate their overtime winning goal after blowing a 4-0 third period lead. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
TikTok sensation Farideh takes comedic music on the road
When Farideh Olsen became a mother, she stepped away from the spotlight. As the Saskatoon musician navigated the highs and lows of caring for a small child, she stopped touring with her band, Rosie &a...
May 03, 2024 Farideh Olsen's musical musings have gone viral on TikTok and other social media platforms. The Saskatoon mother is preparing to take her comedy show to venues across the province. (Farideh/Facebook)
Sask. lawmakers pass motion to bring gun laws home
With a rare unanimous “yes” vote in the Saskatchewan legislature, a private members' motion on guns passed Thursday. The motion from Carrot River Valley MLA Fred Bradshaw calls on the fede...
Apr 25, 2024
Expert says Sask. Party can benefit from video text message campaign
The Saskatchewan Party is altering the way it campaigns through technology. Over the last little bit, people across Saskatchewan have heard their phone ding and have seen a notification of a text mess...
Apr 25, 2024 The text message the Saskatchewan Party is sending out to people in the province. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding. Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), owns a farm nea...
Apr 25, 2024 Some Saskatchewan farmers have started seeding operations. (650 CKOM file photo)
Day of Mourning: 29 lives lost to workplace illness and injuries in 2023
It's been 40 years since the province first lowered its flags to half mast in remembrance of those who have died due to workplace injuries and illnesses. Every year, April 28 is a day for workers, emp...
Apr 25, 2024 April 28, 2024 marks the 40th annual Day of Mourning. It's a day to remember those who have been lost to workplace juries and illnesses. (650 CKOM file photo)
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