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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Province offering bursaries to keep new paramedics in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan government is looking to bolster the ranks of paramedics in the province. The government announced Tuesday that 58 training bursaries worth $530,000 will be available to students and ...
Jul 25, 2023
'Bit of a juggling act:' Drought puts ranchers in tough spot
Between the grasshoppers, gophers and drought conditions, Saskatchewan ranchers have had their hands full this summer. Some ranchers are dealing with pastures drying up. "It's a real challenging year....
Jul 22, 2023
Environment Canada issues air quality alert for northern Saskatchewan
Special air quality statements were back on Thursday morning for northern Saskatchewan due to wildfire smoke. The new round of alerts issued by Environment Canada cover the entire northern half of the...
Jul 20, 2023 (The Canadian Press)
NDP vows to keep Saskatchewan workers and products at home
The Saskatchewan NDP believes tax dollars spent in the province should stay in its communities, so that's the goal of the party's new "Hire Saskatchewan" commitment. The party said Tuesday an NDP prov...
Jul 18, 2023
Local businesses and vendors excited for Ag in Motion
Farmers, vendors and spectators from all over the map are making their way to Saskatchewan this week for the Ag in Motion farm show. Ag in Motion is Western Canada's biggest outdoor farm show and it t...
Jul 18, 2023 The annual Ag in Motion outdoor farming show is held near Langham, west of Saskatoon. (Ag in Motion/Twitter)
Sask. food instructor celebrates milestone with Ukrainian students
When Russell Scott decided to donate his time, energy and expertise in food safety to help Ukrainians fleeing the war in Saskatchewan more than a year ago, he could have never envisioned the response ...
Jul 17, 2023 Some of the tools of the trade for Food Safety 1st instructor Russell Scott. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
War-displaced Ukrainians still settling in Saskatchewan
While the war in Ukraine may have faded a little bit from public view, Ukrainians are still setting up new lives in Saskatchewan as the war passes another grim milestone. Danylo Puderak, executive dir...
Jul 17, 2023 Russell Scott (left) and Danylo Puderak at the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in Saskatoon on July 12, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Luke Combs to headline Country Thunder in 2024
The biggest artist in country music will be making an appearance at Country Thunder in 2024. On Saturday, organizers announced that Luke Combs will be taking the stage at Craven. Combs is currently in...
Jul 16, 2023 Credit: CKOM/CJME file photo.
Saskatchewan honouring Indigenous athletes
Athletes representing Saskatchewan at the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Halifax are being honoured. Recognition for the athletes was given at Dakota Dunes. Many of the athletes are excited...
Jul 15, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Governments provide some relief to farmers amid drought
Many farmers across Saskatchewan are declaring a state of disaster. The ongoing drought in areas of the province has dried out crops and brought in a large number of grasshoppers. "Since the crops wer...
Jul 14, 2023 (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM file photo)
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