Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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Latest COVID update Dec. 20: Three deaths, 226 new cases, 105 recoveries
Another three people in Saskatchewan have died with COVID. In a news release Sunday, the Ministry of Health reported that three people from the Regina area, two of whom were 80 or older and one who wa...
Dec 20, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
Saskatoon community leaders ask residents to be safe, follow rules this holiday season
Community leaders in Saskatoon are hoping everyone follows the rules this Christmas to help bend the COVID-19 curve. "Saskatoon, in this holiday season, the biggest gift we can give our loved ones is ...
Dec 18, 2020
White Christmas to finish off wild weather in the west in 2020
A province known for being green is expected to be white for the holidays. “I’m going to bet a couple loonies that you’re going to clearly have a white Christmas,” Environment ...
Dec 18, 2020
Saskatoon City Yards hit by COVID-19 outbreak
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at the City Yards in Saskatoon. In a news release, the city said the outbreak is affecting workers in the Waste Stream Collection uni...
Dec 18, 2020 City Yards on Ontario Avenue (Google)
Police respond to 7 collisions after freezing rain arrives in Saskatoon
Mild temperatures and freezing rain are creating some problems on Saskatoon roads. The Highway Hotline was not recommending travel for all major highways surrounding Saskatoon up until 2 p.m. Thursday...
Dec 17, 2020 A seven-car crash made travel slow on Circle Drive on Thursday afternoon.
Author discusses how Saskatchewan should remember serial killer John Crawford
When it comes to Saskatchewan's history of serial killers, the name of John Crawford may not be one that immediately comes to mind. Crawford was responsible for the deaths of four Indigenous women, sp...
Dec 17, 2020
U of S researchers forecasting a decrease in COVID cases in Saskatoon
A research team at the University of Saskatchewan says it's expecting cases of COVID-19 to remain stable in Saskatoon over the holidays. Toxicologist Markus Brinkmann heads up the study that has been ...
Dec 17, 2020
Wanuskewin Heritage Park on expansion, offering opportunities for families through unique holiday season
Wanuskewin Heritage Park, located just north of Saskatoon, recently wrapped up an expansion to the park that took 15 years to complete. That's according to Wanuskewin's Andrew McDonald, the park's dir...
Dec 17, 2020
Saskatoon mayor tells those interested in weekend rally to 'give your head a shake'
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark is using a couple of his social media platforms to denounce what's being called a "Freedom Rally" this weekend. Clark took to Facebook and Twitter on Monday, posting a se...
Dec 16, 2020 Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon shelter for women and children temporarily closed after COVID outbreak
A shelter for women and children in Saskatoon is closed for at least two weeks due to a COVID-19 outbreak. Six people at the YWCA -- a group that includes staff and residents -- have recently tested p...
Dec 16, 2020 According to Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, the tribal council's 106-bed wellness shelter has been full since it first opened, despite adding more beds. (650 CKOM file photo)
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