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Has the troubling economy affected how you tip?

It's no surprise the financial hardships of the day have affected many people in Saskatchewan, but how much effect has it had on generosity and in particular, tipping?Whether you are at a restaurant, ...

Jan 27, 2023

New provincial Indigenous music organization established to help make dreams a reality

A new non-profit music organization has been established to highlight Indigenous music of all ages from across the province. The Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Association (SIMA) was announced on Thurs...

Jan 26, 2023

Environment Canada expects ‘messy mix of precipitation’ for Saskatchewan

One last storm system is making its way through Saskatchewan before a cold snap, according to Environment Canada."We have a pretty fast moving clipper system coming in from northern Alberta," meteorol...

Jan 26, 2023

School tells student-athlete she can’t participate unless self-injury scars are hidden

Warning: This story contains content about self-harm that may be disturbing to some readers.A mother's concerns about her daughter's mental health were amplified following the handling of a sensitive ...

Jan 25, 2023

Bank of Canada raises interest rate to 4.5 per cent

The Bank of Canada has announced another increase to its key interest rate.On Wednesday morning, the central bank hiked its rate by another quarter-percentage point to 4.5 per cent amid warning signs ...

Jan 25, 2023

Man shot with own gun says witness at Prince Albert manslaughter trial

Editor's note: the following story contains graphic details A woman who was present when a man was shot and killed during a social gathering in Prince Albert, explained he was one who brought the gun ...

Jan 24, 2023

Cryptocurrency scams on the rise around Maidstone, $570K lost in 2022

Maidstone RCMP were busy in 2022 responding to different scams, many of which involved cryptocurrency. In total, police received 37 reports of people being victimized by fraudulent calls, losing a com...

Jan 23, 2023

‘Siberian Express’ on its way to Saskatchewan

It's going to get nasty in Saskatchewan again.David Phillips, a senior climatologist with Environment Canada, told the 650 CKOM Morning Show that a polar flow will settle over Saskatchewan next week."...

Jan 23, 2023

Feds say 'no willing partners' to bring fire codes onto First Nations — including AFN

The federal government does not have a willing partner to find a way to introduce fire codes on First Nation reserves, a newly released document shows.The senior director for the Indigenous Fire Marsh...

Jan 23, 2023

Freezing rain warning in place for Central Sask.

UPDATE: As of 3:00pm Sunday, the freezing rain advisory has been lifted for the Prince Albert area, but remains in effect for Melfort, Nipawin, Tisdale, Carrot River, and Hudson Bay and areas. The tra...

Jan 22, 2023