Murray Wood: The most charming words kids say are usually the wrong ones
Kids mispronounce the funniest things. And Murray Wood thinks that sometimes, parents shouldn't rush to fix them.
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RCMP say no new deaths linked to suspected hazardous drink in Battlefords
Saskatchewan RCMP say there have been no new reports of sudden deaths or illness potentially linked to a previously reported hazardous liquid circulating in the Battlefords area. Police provided the u...
Mar 06, 2026 (650 CKOM file photo)
Battlefords 'Better Together' T-shirts now worn by over 100,000 across Canada
A grassroots idea born in grief in the Battlefords has grown into a national message of connection, carried on the backs of tens of thousands of Canadians wearing the same simple reminder: "We are bet...
Mar 01, 2026 From left, Battlefords North Stars players Josh Knittig, Gavin Granger and Linken Fisher wear Better Together T-shirts in support of the Battlefords-born initiative, now worn by more than 100,000 people across Canada, according to owner and founder Deb McNabb. (Battlefords North Stars/Submitted)
Two men face charges after North Battleford shooting, no injuries
Two people have been charged after a North Battleford shooting. Around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Battlefords RCMP received a report of shots fired at a residential building. Officers immediately responded ...
Feb 11, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP in North Battleford said officers responded to a shooting and chased down an SUV to arrest and charge two men. No one was injured. (650 CKOM file photo)
Three men charged after RCMP seize drugs, weapons at North Battleford business
Saskatchewan RCMP's Crime Reduction Team has charged three men at a business in North Battleford after seizing cocaine, methamphetamine, and weapons. On Feb 7, RCMP located a vehicle that was previous...
Feb 10, 2026 While investigating a stolen vehicle, RCMP officers said they saw a man with a firearm inside a business and during a search they found cocaine, crystal meth, a firearm, a sword, bear spray, and cash. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
'Today is the day you're going to die': Accused, witness testify in Wilkie care home trial
Testimony continued Tuesday in the Wilkie care home abuse trial, with a care worker describing hearing a resident scream in distress and the accused defending her conduct before court adjourned. Jacly...
Feb 10, 2026 The trial of Jaclyn Elias is happening at North Battleford Provincial Court. On Feb. 9, 2026, Lisa Knuff, a Crown witness who worked with Elias at Wilkie Group Home No. 3, told North Battleford Provincial Court testified that she witnessed multiple incidents involving residents who were non-verbal and required full-time care.(battlefordsNOW files)
Sask. RCMP investigated 33 homicides in 2025, maintaining elevated pace
Saskatchewan RCMP continued to face a high volume of homicide cases in 2025, following a previous record year in 2024. In 2025, the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes branch investigated 33 manslaughter a...
Feb 05, 2026 After an altercation on Shoal Lake Cree Nation this week that left a man with a gunshot wound injury, a man is facing nine charges. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Reconciliation-focused priest named as archbishop of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba
The Vatican has appointed a priest from southern India as the archbishop of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Susai Jesu was ordained and installed as the Archbishop of Keewatin - Le Pas on Jan. 26 ...
Feb 03, 2026 The newly-ordained Archbishop Susai Jesu conveyed a blessing following his episcopal ordination and installation mass on Jan. 26, 2025 in The Pas, Manitoba. (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada/Facebook)
'Pure excitement': Biggar teen achieves perfect bowling game
Tanner Pollock began bowling a year ago with one goal in mind - to play a perfect game. That goal became a reality for the 14-year-old this week when he rolled out 12 consecutive strikes, hitting a sc...
Jan 27, 2026 Extreme cold warnings blanketed much of central Saskatchewan on Friday morning. (Environment Canada/Screenshot)
Saskatchewan expands virtual addiction medicine to improve access in rural communities
Saskatchewan residents will benefit from expanded addiction medicine treatment through new virtual options. The introduction of the virtual access to addiction medicine (VAAM) program has launched in ...
Jan 26, 2026 The province announced an expanded addiction medicine treatment through new virtual options. (ID 99382619 © HAKINMHAN | Dreamstime.com)
January night skies one of the best months for Saskatchewan stargazing
The recent stretch of milder winter weather has given Saskatchewan residents a timely chance to step outside and enjoy one of the best months of the year for stargazing. January's early darkness and c...
Jan 17, 2026 With early darkness and a break from extreme cold, January is offering prime conditions for stargazing in Saskatchewan. (Tourism Saskatchewan/website)
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