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Raising a glass may get bitter as Sask. breweries face tariffs
Raising a glass might get pricier as Saskatchewan breweries brace for tariffs. On Tuesday, the trade war kicked off after US President Donald Trump imposed the long-awaited 25-per-cent tariffs on Cana...
Mar 06, 2025 Rebellion Brewing Company President Mark Heise said, "If you ask me to use a crystal ball, things are going to cost more, which sucks," in regards to the looming tariffs from the United States. (980 CJME)
Public feedback sought on future 8th Street train crossing plans in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's 8th Street is going to look a lot different in the next few years for those living in the Brighton, Briarwood, College Park East and Rosewood areas. The city wants feedback on two options:...
Mar 05, 2025 Eighth Street aerial view where CP-KC train tracks cross 8th Street East. (City of Saskatoon)
$20M for class complexity added to Sask. teachers' collective agreement
Twenty million dollars to address class complexity - the number of students in each class who require additional help beyond what teachers normally provide - has been added to the provincial collectiv...
Mar 04, 2025 Samantha Becotte, head of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, will join The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. ice shelter removal deadlines quickly approaching
The deadlines to remove ice shelters from waterways in Saskatchewan are quickly approaching. Shelters on the ice anywhere south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15, while shelters north of that ...
Mar 04, 2025 “Spring weather can be unpredictable, and deteriorating ice conditions can make it dangerous to retrieve shelters later in the season,” the provincial government noted. (650 CKOM file photo)
No Baby Unhugged: JPCH volunteers bring comfort to NICU babies
For most new parents, the excitement of bundling their brand-new baby up for the first time - strapping them into the car seat, ready to head home - is one of life's most joyful moments. But for some ...
Mar 04, 2025 Due to circumstances beyond their control, many parents can’t be by their babies' sides in the NICU. At Saskatoon’s Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital, the No Baby Unhugged program ensures these little ones receive the comfort of human touch, providing a sense of warmth and security when parents can’t be there. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Waskesiu RCMP seek help after alleged August beach sexual assault
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Saskatoon Sexual Assault and Information Centre's crisis line can be reached at 306-244-2224. Last summer a woman was a...
Mar 03, 2025 The RCMP started their investigation back in the summer and are now asking the public for help identifying the suspect. (650 CKOM)
Co-op grocery stores brace for impact ahead of U.S. tariffs
Grocery stores throughout Saskatchewan are bracing for impact as the United States gets ready to implement its tariffs on all Canadian products starting tomorrow. U.S. President Donald Trump has said ...
Mar 03, 2025 Federated Co-op members gathered in Saskatoon on Monday for the companies 96th annual meeting. Tariffs were among topics that were brought up and how it could impact Co-Op grocery stores. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Three facing charges after weekend bear spray incidents in Saskatoon
A man and two children are facing charges after three separate bear spray incidents over the weekend in Saskatoon. In one of the cases a bus driver was allegedly attacked, and another took place on a ...
Mar 03, 2025 Police said a 34-year-old man, a 15-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy are facing charges after three separate incidents involving bear spray. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Sask. cheerleading teams safe after active shooter threat in Dallas
A scary moment in Dallas, Texas, delivered a trip three Saskatchewan cheer teams will never forget. A series of loud bangs rang out at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center around 1 pm on March 1...
Mar 02, 2025 Saskatoon Prairie Fire Cheerleading squad at the NCA competition in Dallas, Texas. (Taylor Dea/ Submitted)
Garden Talk: Tips for planning a thriving home vegetable garden
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the March 2 show: https:...
Mar 02, 2025 Location, location, location is the most important thing when planning a home vegetable garden. (zmijak / Depositphotos.com)
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