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Print facility closure leaves future of Sask. newspapers unclear
Estevan's local newspaper has shut down production, effective immediately, according to a social media post by its former editor David Willberg. In a post on the Estevan Mercury's Facebook group, he s...
Jan 09, 2025 The Estevan Mercury has shut down production, effective immediately, according to a social media post by its former editor David Willberg. In a Facebook post inside the newspaper's group, he said the decision was made by the paper's owner, Glacier Media. (980 CJME)
Inquest into RCMP shooting death of Trent Angus to begin next month
An inquest set to begin next month will examine the death of 33-year-old Trent Angus, who was shot and killed by RCMP officers after allegedly firing a handgun at the Mounties. According to the Saskat...
Jan 09, 2025 According to the Ministry of Justice, Angus was shot and killed by RCMP officers after opening fire on police with a handgun. (650 CKOM file photo)
Taxidermist fined for operating without licence, illegally possessing wildlife
A Mossbank taxidermist is facing thousands of dollars in fines after pleading guilty to operating a taxidermy business without a licence and illegally possessing wildlife. According to the Government ...
Jan 09, 2025 The investigation began with a routine inspection by conservation officers, and ended with big fines. (ColleenGreen/Depositphotos.com)
More than 83,000 people visited Enchanted Forest in 26th season
The Enchanted Forest in Saskatoon had another amazing season. The drive-through holiday light display at the Forestry Farm Park & Zoo played host to 83,540 visitors during its 26th season, marking...
Jan 08, 2025 The drive-through holiday light display at the Forestry Farm Park & Zoo played host to 83,540 visitors during its 26th season. (Submitted)
Three fined $17,240 after social posts prompt illegal hunting investigation
Three Saskatchewan residents were handed hunting licence suspensions and fined a total of $17,240 after an investigation into posts on social media. According to Saskatchewan's environment ministry, M...
Jan 08, 2025 The investigation began in 2023, when conservation officers spotted suspicious posts on social media. (650 CKOM file photo)
Despite inventory woes, Saskatchewan saw strong housing sales in 2024
Last year was Saskatchewan's second best year on record for resale housing, capped off by 776 sale in December. According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, 2024 saw 16,119 sales across the pro...
Jan 08, 2025 There were 16,119 sales across the province in 2024, a big increase over 2023. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Cut the cat-itude, To bee or not to bee: Top 10 RCMP calls of 2024
Saskatchewan RCMP has released some of what they deemed calls that "missed the mark" in 2024 and reminds people 911 is for emergencies and crimes in the process only. Saskatchewan RCMP's Divisional Op...
Jan 07, 2025 Saskatchewan RCMP's Divisional Operational Communications Centre (DOCC) had 367,707 calls for service. (The Canadian Press)
WCBL rookie standout Carter Beck returns to Saskatoon Berries for 2025
A Saskatchewan player who put up juicy numbers in his rookie season in Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) is returning to Saskatoon this summer. The Saskatoon Berries announced the re-signing of ...
Jan 06, 2025 Carter Beck led the Berries with a batting average of .374. He added 11 home runs, 38 RBI and 19 stolen bases in 51 games in 2024. (Saskatoon Berries/Supplied)
Gofundme appeal begun after Sask. village loses only grocery store to fire
A Gofundme campaign has been started to help the owner and staff of a small-town grocery store in Saskatchewan after it was destroyed in an early morning fire on Dec. 31. The village of Pelly, northea...
Jan 06, 2025 The only grocery store in the Village of Pelly burned down on the morning of Dec. 31, 2024 . (Won Lee/Submitted)
'Most progressive prime minister': Former Chief of Staff sings Trudeau's praises
Evan welcomed former Saskatchewan lawyer, former Chief of Staff to Liberal Opposition Leader John Turner in Ottawa and Liberal supporter Doug Richardson to offer his thoughts on Justin Trudeau's annou...
Jan 06, 2025 Justin Trudeau's legacy will be that he 'was the most progressive Prime Minister in this country since the Second World War,' according to Doug Richardson. (The Canadian Press)
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