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P.A. woman charged after investigation into fatal rollover
A 33-year-old Prince Albert woman is facing charges after a fatal rollover last summer. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the scene of the crash on Whitfield Road in the RM o...
Feb 04, 2025 Police say the woman will make a court appearance in Prince Albert on February 13. (650 CKOM file photo)
Foul play not suspected in 19-year-old woman's death: Police
Police say foul play is not believed to be a factor in the death of a 19-year-old woman, whose body was discovered in a Fairhaven park on Monday. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers we...
Feb 04, 2025 Police say the woman's death will be investigated by the provincial coroner's service. (650 CKOM file photo)
Canadians with congenital heart disease living longer than ever: Report
A new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation shows that Canadians with congenital heart disease are living longer than ever, but more needs to be done to ensure the care they require keeps pace. ...
Feb 04, 2025 According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, there are 257,000 people in Canada living with congenital heart disease, but the actual figure could be closer to 300,000. (magicmine/Depositphotos.com)
Extreme cold eases in southern Sask., but snow is on the way
The extreme cold snap is ending in southern Saskatchewan, but now it's time to get the shovels out. Environment Canada meteorologist James Colangelo said the weather service expects to issue snowfall ...
Feb 04, 2025 Regina is expected to get the worst of the snowfall, with 10 to 20 centimetres of snow expected by Thursday morning. (vk_studio/Depositphotos.com)
Hospitality Sask. CEO warns that tariffs could be 'catastrophic'
The Saskatchewan hospitality industry is breathing a small sigh of relief after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 30-day pause on tariffs on Monday. Jim Bence, president and CEO of Hospitality S...
Feb 04, 2025 Jim Bence, head of Hospitality Saskatchewan, said medium-sized restaurants could expenses rise as much as $3,700 a month if the tariffs are imposed. (650 CKOM file photo)
Spicy air returns to Saskatoon with six weekend bear sprayings
Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) had to deal with six incidents where bear spray was used over the weekend - including two in one night at the same hotel - and no arrests have been made. SPS said in a n...
Feb 03, 2025 (650 CKOM file photo)
Man wanted after 2021 Toronto shooting death arrested in Saskatoon
Police in Saskatoon arrested a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for a 2021 homicide in Toronto. According to a statement issued by the Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatoon officers were helping Winn...
Feb 03, 2025 Jabreel Elmi was arrested in Saskatoon on Friday in connection with a 2021 homicide case in Toronto. (Bolo Program)
Sask. welding company concerned about U.S. tariffs on steel
Adam Logue, CEO of JNE Welding, is bracing for the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and the counter-tariffs Ottawa is ready to put in place on Tuesday. Louge said the Canadian tariffs ...
Feb 03, 2025 Adam Logue, CEO of JNE Welding, said he expects the price of steel to increase after the tariffs are imposed, threatening long-term projects. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)
Three injured in crash involving police vehicle in North Battleford
Two civilians and one officer were injured in a crash in North Battleford on Monday. According to the RCMP, the collision involving a civilian vehicle and a police vehicle happened at the intersection...
Feb 03, 2025 Police said the intersection will remain closed for much of the day on Monday as the crash is investigated. (650 CKOM file photo)
Garden Talk: Lots to consider when planting a tree in a new neighbourhood
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday. Here are some questions and answers from the Feb. 2 show, which included special g...
Feb 02, 2025 A tree’s root zone is the top 12 inches or so of soil, so they need to be planted in a well oxygenated topsoil. (EdwardSV / Depositphotos.com)
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