Category Archives: Saskatchewan

P.A. woman enjoys big business success stateside
A former Prince Albert resident recently enjoyed a big day at the New York Stock Exchange.Michelle Zatlyn, and the company she co-founded, Cloudflare, recently launched an initial public stock offerin...
Oct 01, 2019 Michelle Zatlyn rings the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 13 (Michelle Zatlyn/Twitter)

Sir Elton’s farewell tour comes to Saskatoon
It's the last chance to see a music legend play in Saskatoon.Elton John will break out the hits for two shows at SaskTel Centre on Tuesday and Wednesday.The British musician who preformed twice before...
Oct 01, 2019 (submitted photo)

Increase to Saskatchewan minimum wage effective today
Saskatchewan's minimum wage increased by 26 cents to an hourly rate of $11.32 on Tuesday.The change was announced back in June, making it the 11th time the wage has been increased since 2007.According...
Oct 01, 2019 (file photo/CJME News Staff)

A walk against gang violence today in Loon Lake
A walk to show a united front against gang violence is set for today in Loon Lake.The Loon Lake RCMP and the Makwa First Nation have organized an anti-gang walk as a public display against gang violen...
Oct 01, 2019 A walk against gang violence starts at 10 a.m. at the MSFN School. (file photo/battlefordsNOW staff)

What to expect during a strike at Crown corporations
With a possible strike looming at seven provincial Crown corporations, customers may notice a change in some areas of services provided.The government said while it recognizes job action is part of th...
Sep 30, 2019 (file photo/CJME News Staff)

SJHL bans junior hockey player after profanity-laced video
The 2019-20 season is officially over for a Saskatchewan junior hockey player, just seven games in.Former Yorkton Terriers forward Greg Mulhall was released by the team Sunday after he appeared in a p...
Sep 30, 2019 (Facebook)

'What a role model:' Paralyzed Bronco makes Adidas ad, hall of fame nominee list
AIRDRIE, Alta. - An ad shows a serious Ryan Straschnitzki taping up his hockey stick and pulling on an Adidas jersey before he slides away on an ice sled. "As a kid I always dreamed of ...
Sep 29, 2019 (File Photo/The Canadian Press)

Prov. crews ready to tackle the season’s first snowfall
The Saskatchewan Highway's Department is prepared for snowfall, whenever it happens.Assistant Deputy Minister with Operations and Maintenance Division Tom Lees explains preparation starts early."It st...
Sep 28, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Suspects confessed to B.C. murders in videos but showed no remorse: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. - Two suspects confessed to the murders of three people in northern British Columbia in several videos taken before they shot themselves in a suicide pact, the RCMP said Friday.The Mounti...
Sep 28, 2019 RCMP Asst. Comm. Kevin Hackett, who oversees the RCMP's federal organized crime investigations in B.C., reads a statement about Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod and the homicides of three people in northern B.C., during a news conference in Surrey, B.C., Friday, Sept. 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Winter is coming—time to switch to winter tires
With snow expected in Saskatchewan this weekend along with cooler temperatures, it's a good time to switch over.At Market Tire on 8th Street in Saskatoon Colton Ritchot said it's been busy."Friday was...
Sep 28, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)