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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Former patient reacts to delayed mental health unit at RUH
Two years ago, Crystal Stenersons learned first hand how difficult a place Royal University Hospital can be for those dealing with a mental health crisis. She came into the emergency room feeling suic...
Jul 18, 2017
'Pulling the rug out:' NAFTA talks worry Sask. farmers
Saskatchewan farmers are voicing their concerns about the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) ahead of next month's negotiations. They're worried after the U.S. released their list of goals fo...
Jul 18, 2017 Farmers at the Ag in Motion show near Langham, Sask. on July 18, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Search continues as fundraising starts for missing swimmer
A fundraising page has been started to fund the search for a teen who went missing in the South Saskatchewan River over the weekend. Justin Warwaruk, 17, went missing "after diving into the river," wh...
Jul 18, 2017 A member of the Saskatoon Search and Rescue team takes part in efforts to find a missing swimmer at Fred Heal Canoe Launch on July 17, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
B.C. forest fire smoke pours into Saskatchewan
Smoke from forest fires in British Columbia has made its way to Saskatchewan. Several communities in southwest and central Saskatchewan woke up Monday morning to hazy conditions. Environment Canada is...
Jul 17, 2017 Forest fire smoke seen out of a Canadian Forces airplane on July 13, 2017. (Canadian Forces)
Investigation underway as 200 cattle die near Chaplin
An investigation is underway into the deaths of around 200 cattle - including cows and calves -near the village of Chaplin. The cattle were discovered dead on July 7 in a 23,700-acre pasture operated ...
Jul 10, 2017
Reports of bears 'above average' in Saskatchewan: province
The province is reminding people to keep their distance from bears. Several stories have circulated in recent weeks showing tourists getting up close with bears in Canada. Rich Hildebrand, a conservat...
Jul 10, 2017
Police hope new registry will curb bike thefts in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police are hoping citizens will help them catch bike thieves with a new database. Bicycle owners will be invited to enter their bike's information into a new online registry, which police ca...
Jul 07, 2017 Tejvan Pettinger / CC
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
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