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Father of 2020 Saskatchewan bear attack victim 'heartbroken' over latest fatal encounter
The father of a woman who died in a bear attack in 2020 says his heart goes out to the family and friends of the 27-year-old man who died in a bear encounter northeast of Points North Landing last Fri...
May 13, 2026 Hubert Esquirol, who lost his daughter Stephanie Blais in a bear attack in 2020, says he is “heartbroken” after hearing about the attack on Friday, which claimed the life of a 27-year-old man. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan expands virtual addiction treatment program to 12 more communities
Saskatchewan is expanding its virtual addiction treatment program to include a dozen additional communities. The program offers people with a substance abuse disorder access to doctors, nurses and add...
May 13, 2026 A discarded needle in a back alley in Regina. (Murray Wood/980 CJME)
VIDEO: Temporary replacement to be installed after bridge collapse halts some Cameco operations
A temporary replacement for a collapsed bridge that slowed Cameco's operations in northern Saskatchewan is expected to be in place by the end of May. The uranium mining giant was forced to halt operat...
May 12, 2026 The Smoothstone River Bridge collapsed last week amid widespread flooding, slowing some of Cameco’s operations by impeding a crucial supply route. (Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways/Submitted)
Meet the 89-year-old blacksmith keeping the craft alive
MARCELIN, SASK. - Pop's Old Forge is the kind of place that feels familiar, even if you've never been there before. It's like a grandfather's workshop, where nothing is thrown out and everything has a...
May 12, 2026 Pop’s Old Forge near Marcelin has become a living classroom where 89-year-old Hubert Smith forges iron and keeps a nearly lost trade burning bright. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
VIDEO: Cameco halts production at Key Lake mill as bridge collapse impedes supply route
Uranium mining giant Cameco says it has halted production at its Key Lake mill and slowed activity at its McArthur River mine after a bridge collapse on Highway 165 impeded an essential supply route. ...
May 11, 2026 A worker drives a forklift at Cameco’s uranium milling operation in Key Lake, Saskatchewan. Cameco says production at the mill has been paused after flooding caused the collapse of a bridge along the site's primary supply route. (Cameco/Submitted)
WorkSafe Saskatchewan drops Mission Zero branding
Mission Zero may be ending, but Saskatchewan officials say the mission behind it is far from complete. WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled a new strategic framework Wednesday aimed at reducing serious work...
May 09, 2026 Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Ken Cheveldayoff poses with WorkSafe Bob during Wednesday’s WorkSafe Saskatchewan announcement in Regina. (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
A mom is a mom: Paying tribute to foster moms this Mother's Day
On Mother's Day, we celebrate the women who raised us. The ones who tucked us in, cheered us on and stood beside us through every season of life. In the lives of many children, that love comes from a ...
May 08, 2026 From family dinners to difficult goodbyes, foster moms like Deb Davies shape lives in ways that last forever. This Mother’s Day, we celebrate their quiet, powerful impact. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan updates legislation to allow marshals to investigate in-custody offences
The Government of Saskatchewan is making some changes in the way it responds to bad behaviour behind bars. Recently-passed legislation is aimed at improving safety, fairness and consistency in matters...
May 07, 2026 The province said a new partnership with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service will see marshals investigating crimes that occur when people are in provincial custody and lay charges as required. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Just three per cent of Saskatchewan's 2026 crop in the ground: Agriculture ministry
Cold weather and flooding have pushed back the start of the growing season in Saskatchewan, with only three per cent of the year's crop seeded. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's ...
May 07, 2026 “Cold temperatures, frozen soils and washed-out roads are limiting seeding progress for many areas; this is expected to change in the coming weeks,” the Saskatchewan Agriculture Ministry said in its report. (650 CKOM file photo)
Highly pathogenic avian flu detected in a cat in southeastern Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan is advising the public to keep clear of any sick or dead birds after a domestic cat was found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in the southeastern p...
May 07, 2026 If a pet becomes suddenly or severely ill, especially after being outdoors or potentially coming into contact with wild birds, the government advised contacting a veterinarian. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
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