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Sask. school divisions warn parents of online suicide game
School divisions in the province are warning parents of a dangerous online game involving self-harm called the "Blue Whale Challenge." Started in Eastern Europe, the game consists of a series of risky...
Jul 07, 2017
City defends anti-racism billboard over 'divisive' concerns
An anti-racism billboard along Saskatoon's Circle Drive is being defended by the city after complaints on social media. The billboard, part of the city's "I am the bridge" anti-racism campaign, is loc...
Jul 04, 2017 The billboard on Circle Drive West north of 33rd Street was revealed on June 19, 2017 as part of Saskatoon’s "I am the bridge" anti-racism campaign. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Fire destroys Cumberland House hall built in 1892
A piece of Saskatchewan history was lost on Canada Day. On July 1, RCMP were called to a fire at Parish Hall on Cumberland House Cree Nation. The hall is one of the community's oldest buildings, datin...
Jul 04, 2017
High risk of storms as Sask. summer heats up
Strong storms bypassed Saskatoon and Regina, but hammered other parts of the province Monday. Severe thunderstorms cut through the sweltering heat, sending pea-sized hail and heavy rains to the ground...
Jul 04, 2017 A low funnel cloud spotted near Green Lake, Sask. on July 3, 2017. (Margaret Janvier)
New tech offers smart ways to protect homes this summer
School is out for the summer and many people will be heading to the lake - have you taken steps to protect your home? Virgil Reed, founder and CEO of Reed Security, told 650 CKOM taking precautions li...
Jul 01, 2017 A Wi-Fi doorbell security system allows the user to see who's coming to the door, and speak to them remotely. (Reed Security)
New protections for Sask. tenants fleeing violence, abuse
People fleeing domestic violence will no longer be penalized for ending rental agreements early. Starting July 1, new rights in Saskatchewan will allow renters to end fixed-term tenancy agreements wit...
Jun 30, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
More calls for mental health supports for Sask. farmers
Some who work with the province's producers are expressing concern after an online conversation about mental health on the farm. It started with a series of tweets Wednesday from Gronlid, Sask. area f...
Jun 29, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Public Schools announce cuts ahead of school year
Saskatoon's public school board has passed its budget for the 2017-18 school year. Trustees put together a $259.4 million budget, coming in $800,000 lower than last year despite the fact Saskatoon Pub...
Jun 21, 2017
PotashCorp, Agrium reveal new name ahead of merger
Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and Agrium Inc. have picked the new name they'll operate under once they're allowed to proceed with a proposed merger. The new company will be called Nutrien, operat...
Jun 21, 2017
Family shares story of Sask. woman's death
A Saskatchewan woman who chose a medically-assisted death wants people to understand her choice. Deb Johnson, 58, died on June 11. She was diagnosed at the age of nine with a rare inflammatory disease...
Jun 20, 2017 Deb Johnson, 58, was diagnosed with a rare inflammatory disease at age nine. She chose a medically-assisted death on June 11, 2017. (Submitted)
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