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Sask. NDP bangs drum to eliminate PST from kids clothing this Christmas
Saskatchewan's NDP Leader Carla Beck is banging the drum for the Sask. Party to immediately and permanently remove Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing in time for Christmas. "We've hea...
Dec 11, 2024 Sask. NDP Leader Carla Beck calls on the Sask. Party to immediately remove PST from children's clothing. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
City begins testing ice thickness on storm water retention ponds
Before you lace up your skates and head out onto one of Saskatoon's storm water retention ponds, make sure you look for a sign indicating that the ice is thick enough. The Saskatoon Fire Department is...
Dec 11, 2024 The city says signs at each pond will be updated by the fire department once the ice becomes safe for use. (Sarah Butler/Facebook)
Award-winning Dene actor/comedian shares how Art Bar supports artists
Dene comedian Dakota Ray Hebert joins Evan to discuss the biggest stories making headlines this morning. She's a very funny comedian with credits ranging from the Arctic Comedy Festival the Winnipeg C...
Dec 11, 2024 Award-winning actor, comedian, and now Art Bar owner, Dakota Ray Hebert, shared that they recently posted a call for Saskatoon-based visual artists to showcase their work for the upcoming quarter. (Art Bar/ Facebook)
SaskPower says carbon tax will hike bills about 2.9 per cent in January
SaskPower says bills will jump by an average of 2.9 per cent in January thanks to an increase to the federal carbon tax. The Crown corporation said the federal carbon tax rate rider that's charged to ...
Dec 11, 2024 The carbon tax is set to increase by $15/tonne each year until 2030. (SaskPower/Twitter)
MadeGood recalls granola bars, urging customers to check for metal
MadeGood is warning customers to check their cupboards for granola bars that may contain a piece of metal. The company says it is voluntarily recalling certain products due to "a very small risk" invo...
Dec 11, 2024 The company advises customers to check product codes and return recalled products to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. Affected products include 10 flavours as well as variety packs, with various package sizes and best-before dates. (madegoodfoods/website)
Police and fire departments suspend river search for missing man
The police and fire departments in Saskatoon have suspended a search for a missing man believed to be in the South Saskatchewan River. The Saskatoon Police Service made the announcement on Wednesday m...
Dec 11, 2024 Derek Sarazin was last seen at his home on the afternoon of Nov. 22 and was reported missing the following day. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, Sarazin was fond of walking along both the east and west banks of the river. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Canada Post strike causing issues with Saskatoon TIPPS statements
The ongoing Canada Post strike is causing some headaches for the City of Saskatoon. According to the city, the nationwide strike by postal workers means the city can't efficiently provide written noti...
Dec 11, 2024 The city says some property owners will be contacted directly with adjustments to their TIPPS amounts for January. (650 CKOM file photo)
City says residential grading, rut levelling 70 per cent complete
The City of Saskatoon says its road crews have been making good progress grading and levelling the ruts on residential streets. After starting the project on Sunday, the city said the work is 70 per c...
Dec 11, 2024 The city has asked residents to move vehicles off the street to make way for graders. (650 CKOM file photo)
Neck guard sales jump after Sask. hockey player slashed by skate
A Saskatoon sporting goods store says they've seen neck guard sales jump by a significant amount after a Senior A hockey player needed 80 stitches after being slashed by a skate. Cole Cusitar, a hocke...
Dec 10, 2024 Al Anderson's Source for Sports general manager John Linklater says neck guard sales have jumped 76 per cent at his store from Dec. 1 after Churchbridge Imperials player Cole Cusitar was cut in the neck by a skate. (John Linklater/submitted)
Huge increase seen in violent crimes committed by children in Saskatoon
Crimes by Saskatoon youth have seen a staggering increase in the last five years, especially where the offences involve violence. Homicides contribute to overall crime in Saskatoon in 2024 This year S...
Dec 10, 2024 There has been increase of 115 per cent in crime committed by children in Saskatoon when comparing 2019 to the first 11 months of 2024. Pictured is a snow-covered children's park in Saskatoon. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
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