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Over 22,000 jobs created in Sask. as province records lowest unemployment in Canada
It was good news for Saskatchewan on the employment front on Friday, with the latest job figures released by Statistics Canada. In the StatsCan report for July 2024, Saskatchewan fared better than the...
Aug 09, 2024 Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Trade and Export Development and Minister of Immigration and Career Training, said the growth in both part time and full time jobs is very encouraging. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
A real head-scratcher as RCMP asks for help ID suspects in video
Craik RCMP has released a video of suspects involved in a robbery at a business in Chamberlain. The incident occurred on August 1, just before 10 p.m. A grey/silver Dodge Durango approached a man outs...
Aug 09, 2024 A grey/silver Dodge Durango approached a man outside of a business. The four occupants were unknown to him and tried to sell him gold and other items. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Man in hospital after being shot, Battleford RCMP search for suspect
After a Friday morning shooting, suspects have not been found according to RCMP. At 2 a.m. on Aug. 9, Battleford RCMP got a report of a gunshot in the 108 Street area. Officers found a man with seriou...
Aug 09, 2024 Residents may notice an increased police presence as they continue to investigate with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Forensic Identification Services, and Battleford and Saskatoon General Investigation Section. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Photos: The petting zoo at the Saskatoon Ex offers free fun for kids
When it comes to the Saskatoon Ex, trying everything may get a little pricey. Families looking to save cash but still want a fun time should consider the petting zoo.
Aug 09, 2024 Mackay visited the petting zoo at the Saskatoon exhibitio with his parent and sibling. Mackay loved feeding the baby cows. (Payton Zillich/650 CKOM)
2 charged with robbery after man pulled from vehicle on 8th Street
A 23 and 29-year-old man are facing robbery charges after stealing a man's vehicle on Wednesday night. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, multiple men approached the 56-year-old man's vehicle ...
Aug 09, 2024 The Circle Centre Mall parking lot is where a 56-year-old man had his vehicle robbed by a pair of men in their 20s. He was able to recover it thanks to Onstar GPS. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Highway 5 project is halfway done between Humboldt and Saskatoon
The major $40 million Highway 5 project in the St. Denis area is now halfway done. Construction on a 15-kilometre portion of the highway began in June of 2023 to add a set of passing lanes, resurfacin...
Aug 09, 2024 The work also includes the re-alignment of two roads. Range Road 314 to the south and St. Denis access road to the north connecting to Highway 5 to improve sightlines and safety for vehicles. (Mia Holowaychuk/ 650 CKOM)
Sask. Gov. provides $1M towards Mackenzie Trottier landfill search
The 93-day search of the Saskatoon landfill for Mackenzie Trottier ended late last week as her remains were found. Now the total cost of the search is becoming clear. The project began with a budget t...
Aug 09, 2024 The provincial government announced they would cover $1 Million of the $1.5 Million total cost for the landfill search of Mackenzie Trottier to ease the burden on police funds. (Left to right) MLA Marv Friesen, Minister Paul Merriman, Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride and Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Tour the Canada Olympic House in Paris with Saskatoon writer
As global audiences tune in to the 2024 Olympic games, Paris is putting its best foot forward for spectators. Dozens of National Olympic Committees have set up hospitality houses in the capital to cel...
Aug 09, 2024 Dan Clapson is the co-founder of the popular food media outlet and events company “Eat North”, and was in Paris for the opening ceremonies (Submitted)
Harvest is 2% completed within Sask., as some farmers hope for rain
Producers are still hoping for rain to help with grain fill and pasture conditions, according to the provincial crop report. As temperatures increase, crops are rapidly advancing even with a lack of m...
Aug 08, 2024 Harvest is two percent completed within the province which aligns with the five and 10-year averages. The provincial crop report said four per cent has been done in the southwest region. "All other producers are preparing for harvest by getting equipment ready, cleaning out bins and hauling grain." (650 CKOM file photo)
STF: Arbitration hearing dates confirmed for teachers and Sask. Gov.
As fall fast approached, dates have now been confirmed for the arbitration hearing between teachers and the province by the Saskatoon Teachers Federation. The hearing will take place in Saskatoon betw...
Aug 08, 2024 Written positions and presentations on wages and class complexity-accountability framework will be permitted during the hearing from both the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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