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Scotiabank to close branches in Rosetown, Outlook and Spiritwood
Three small towns in Saskatchewan are preparing to lose their Scotiabank branches. Scotiabank confirmed to 650 CKOM that it will be closing its branches in Spiritwood, Outlook and Rosetown before the ...
Shane Clausing
Dec 15, 2023
The Scotiabank branch in Spiritwood is set to close by the end of next year, along with branches in Outlook and Rosetown. (Bevra Fee/Submitted)
Saskatoon care homes still using anti-psychotics and restraints: Auditor's report
A handful of Saskatoon-and-area special-care homes are not meeting regulations set out by the Ministry of Health. The Saskatchewan's provincial auditor, Tara Clemett, found that the homes were using a...
Nicole Garn
Dec 11, 2023
Prince Albert seniors cross item off bucket list
By Nigel Maxwell Two Prince Albert women have proven age is nothing but a number. Doreen Harder, 73, and Marie Panas, 77, went skydiving last weekend near Saskatoon and with the assistance of an instr...
paNOW
May 31, 2023
Marie Panas looks down and smiles at Saskatoon. (Skydive Saskatoon)
Nursing home residents hoping to keep music therapy program alive
Samaritan Place is alive with the sound of music. Elderly Saskatoon residents living at the nursing home get a bouquet of rainbows and sunshine every day, hearing classics like "Somewhere Over the Rai...
Mia Holowaychuk
May 09, 2023
(Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Health minister says recruiting underway as long-term care standards updated
After national standards for long-term care were updated this week, Saskatchewan's health minister says the provincial government is trying to be part of the solution. The new standards are voluntary,...
CKOM News
Feb 02, 2023
(File photo/980 CJME)
Communities in Hague and Osler help give care home residents a merry Christmas
The communities of Hague and Osler are coming together to give 19 people living at local care homes a very merry Christmas. Amy Peacock, who hosts Christmas craft and gift sale events, said she reache...
Lara Fominoff
Dec 17, 2022
Adopt a Friend Organizer Amy Peacock. (Submitted)
Seniors worried as grocery prices expected to continue climbing
The rising cost of groceries is hitting many people hard in the pocketbook, but especially those who are on fixed incomes like many seniors. According to Canada's Food Price Report, the cost of grocer...
Lara Fominoff
Dec 05, 2022
Federal Seniors Minister Kamal Khera (left) speaks with The Royal Canadian Legion's Branch 63 president Rodney Holowaty. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Province providing $250,000 in grant funding to help seniors live independently
The Saskatchewan government is aiming to help seniors live independently at home and in their home communities. That's why it's offering $250,000 in one-time grant funding for organizations and commun...
CKOM News
Sep 20, 2022
P.A. police say 85-year-old woman dead after assault at care home
An 85-year-old woman is dead in a suspected homicide at a Prince Albert care home. According to Prince Albert police, the victim was assaulted at the care home Aug. 14, and was taken to hospital in se...
CKOM News
Aug 24, 2022
(Prince Albert Police Service/Facebook)
Trudeau faces protest during long-term care announcement in Saskatoon
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a visit to Saskatoon Wednesday, announcing $32-million in funding to improve long-term care in the province, while protesters outside made themselves heard. The mone...
Libby Gray
May 25, 2022
Justin Trudeau speaks at St. Ann’s Senior Citizens’ Village in Saskatoon on May 25, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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