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Sask. man charged after cougar harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park

LAKE LOUISE, Alta. - A Prince Albert man is facing two charges after a cougar was allegedly harassed with a slingshot in Banff National Park.Parks Canada says in a statement that its wardens received ...

Sep 09, 2020

Two found deceased after canoe flipped at Wollaston Lake

The Wollaston Lake RCMP have reported as of this morning at 4 a.m., the bodies of a 16-year-old and 18-year-old male were located deceased.According to a media release, on Sept. 7 at 10:30 p.m. three ...

Sep 08, 2020

Autumn signals early start as weather begins to cool

It may not be officially fall for another couple of weeks, but as is often the case, it looks this year like Mother Nature may be on her own schedule. Residents across the region, awoke to a shudder o...

Sep 08, 2020

Highway 24 to receive 50 kilometres of upgrades

Highway 24 between Spiritwood and Chitek Lake will receive an upgrade.According to a media release, the Government of Saskatchewan announced 50 kilometres of Highway 24 will be rebuilt."Saskatchewan's...

Sep 08, 2020

Government approves $51 million in additional funding for safe return to school

The Government of Saskatchewan has approved more funding to schools in the province for equipment, staff and cleaning supplies.According to a media release, the government announced $51 million for Sa...

Sep 08, 2020

Frost advisory announced for majority of Saskatchewan

Wide-spread frost is expected across Saskatchewan Monday night as a ridge of high pressure builds throughout the province.Cool temperatures will continue on Tuesday, before a warming trend through the...

Sep 07, 2020

‘They have a right to survival:’ Advocate for children responds to child welfare death spike

Saskatchewan's advocate for children and youth is concerned that deaths among youth involved in care will surpass its highest level in half-a-decade.Lisa Broda told 650 CKOM Friday that trends typical...

Sep 07, 2020

Feds gave 1,600 veterans priority hiring, but could have been higher: report

2OTTAWA - More than 1,600 former Canadian Armed Forces members have benefited from a five-year-old law designed to help them get federal government jobs, according to a new report by Veterans Affairs ...

Sep 07, 2020

Workers groups mark Labour Day with push for changes in Liberals' throne speech

OTTAWA - One of the country's largest labour organizations is launching a campaign to coincide with Labour Day to push the Trudeau Liberals for changes to the federal social safety net. The Canadian L...

Sep 07, 2020

Supporters gather for Assange court extradition showdown

LONDON - Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and the U.S. government were squaring off in a London court on Monday at a high-stakes extradition case delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. Ameri...

Sep 07, 2020