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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)
Winter warm-up in Saskatchewan leads to ice dam concerns
A Saskatchewan warm-up has roofing companies warning residents about the potential of ice dams forming on the roof of their homes. Ice dams are formed after a freeze-thaw cycle. It can cause ice build...
Jan 09, 2025 Roofing companies in Saskatchewan are warning people about the potential of ice dams due to warmer temperatures (SGI/Submitted)
Saskatoon cat cafe owner considers leaving downtown over vandalism
Merely two weeks after a window at the entrance of The Perrfect Cup Cat Cafe in Saskatoon was shattered, it was smashed again earlier this week. Now, the owner of the cat cafe Sydney Sylvester, is con...
Jan 08, 2025 Owner of The Perrfect Cup Cat Cafe in Saskatoon, Sydney Sylvester, is considering moving her location amid vandalism. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Reasons for trial delays vary, explains Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer
A Saskatoon criminal defence lawyer is shedding some light on why criminal cases may see trial delays. Brady Knight said the reasons court cases are delayed range from disclosure not being shared in a...
Jan 08, 2025 Taylor Ashley Kennedy departs Saskatoon Provincial Court with her lawyers on the second day of her trial. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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)
Brad Wall reflects on the Justin Trudeau years
To comment on the end of Justin Trudeau's time as Prime Minister, Brad Wall had to break one of his mother's rules. "My mom taught me, as most moms did, that we should probably not say anything if we ...
Jan 08, 2025 The Swift Current native isn't entirely sure if Trudeau's resignation is a step in the right direction for Canada yet. Brad Wall has some concerns a change in leadership could revive the political fortunes of the Liberal Party. (Swift Current Online)
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)
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