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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E-scooters no longer seen as just 'boys' toys,' according to Neuron study
According to a study conducted by Neuron, e-scooter usage in Canada is more equal among male and female riders than in some other countries. The study revealed that across Canada, 57 per cent of rider...
Aug 08, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Cold front drifting through expected to push smoke out of Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Day long weekend featured a campfire-like smell from wildfire smoke in many areas of the province. Rose Carlsen, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the smoke should clear o...
Aug 08, 2023
Saskatoon chef sees meaning in sourcing world-class Sask. ingredients
For Christie Peters, celebrating Food Day in Saskatchewan is just a chance to recognize the top-tier, locally grown ingredients she uses in her dishes every day. Peters is the executive chef and owner...
Aug 08, 2023 Christie Peters at Primal in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon nurse discouraged by lack of financial aid options for nurses returning to work
A Saskatoon registered nurse who briefly left her profession is upset with the province's health ministry and some of its policies, calling them unfair and discouraging for domestically trained health...
Aug 08, 2023 Hannah Ogieglo (Submitted)
RCMP warns drivers - and boaters - to stay sober over long weekend
The Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding drivers and boaters to stay sober while on the road or water over the coming long weekend. Sgt. Ian Amundsen with RCMP Traffic Services said the Mounties keep repeat...
Aug 04, 2023
Young Saskatchewan rugby player competing abroad
A young Saskatchewan rugby player is making it big internationally. Elle Douglas is a 17-year-old rugby player from Saskatoon who will be competing for Team Canada in the 2023 Commonwealth Youth Games...
Aug 04, 2023 Elle Douglas (with ball). (Submitted)
Morgan explains Crown losses, defends quiet reports
The last year has been tough for Saskatchewan's Crown corporations - most posted a profit but much lower than normal, while SaskPower lost a hunk of money. According to the reports released this week,...
Aug 03, 2023
Harvest begins in west-central, southwest Saskatchewan: Crop report
Harvest is underway in Saskatchewan. According to the weekly crop report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers in the west-central and southwest regions of the province have started combining...
Aug 03, 2023
Nurse practitioners to run new health centre in Warman
Starting next Tuesday, those living in Warman and the surrounding area will be able to seek care at a new primary health centre. The centre will be run by nurse practitioners along with clinical assis...
Aug 02, 2023 Health Minister Paul Merriman (right) and other dignitaries celebrate the opening of a new health centre in Warman on Aug. 2, 2023. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Team Sask. sports silver after rugby final at World Police & Fire Games
After a "big day of rugby," Team Saskatchewan's players were happy to walk off the pitch with silver medals draped around their necks. "Wish it was gold," joked 26-year-old Bradyn Dyck, one of several...
Aug 02, 2023 Team Saskatchewan after winning silver in rugby 7s. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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