Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list includes...
Author Archives: Brent Bosker
Saskatoon house fire causes $200K in damage
A Saskatoon home was so badly destroyed by a fire Tuesday morning that it was deemed unsafe for an investigator to determine the cause. The fire department responded to a 9-1-1 call around 5:30 a.m. a...
Oct 31, 2023 Fire crews battle a house fire on the 200 block of Avenue L South on Oct. 31, 2023. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
BHP commits $6.4 billion to Jansen potash mine
BHP is cutting another big cheque to further develop the Jansen potash project east of Saskatoon. The mining giant announced a $6.4-billion investment on Tuesday for the second stage of the project, w...
Oct 31, 2023 The BHP Jansen potash mine, located about 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Southern Sask. coated in snow, expected to stay through Halloween
A preview of winter weather greeted Saskatchewan on Tuesday morning with a combination of rain and snow. Environment Canada continued snowfall warnings for southern and southwest areas of the province...
Oct 24, 2023 Drivers struggled to navigate an icy University Bridge Tuesday morning (650 CKOM/Shane Clausing)
RCMP working to ease safety concerns around self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada'
A community hall in southwest Saskatchewan had standing room only on Tuesday afternoon as the RCMP addressed safety concerns about the presence of the self-described "Queen of Canada" in the village o...
Oct 11, 2023 The self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" has set up shop in Richmound, much to the chagrin of the Saskatchewan village's mayor. (Village of Richmound/Facebook)
Food bank director shares inflation impact with CKOM's Mark Loshack
With Thanksgiving approaching, the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre is highlighting the impact inflation is having on families in the city. On Thursday, food bank executive director Laurie O'Co...
Sep 22, 2023 The head of Saskatoon's food bank said many people are turning to the service for the first time as inflation drives up food prices. (650 CKOM file photo)
Suspected flat tire forces Rise Air flight to land in Saskatoon
There were some anxious moments in the sky for passengers aboard a Rise Air flight when the aircraft made an unexpected detour Thursday. The airline said in an email that shortly after takeoff from Pr...
Sep 22, 2023 A Rise Air flight from Prince Albert made an unexpected landing in Saskatoon on Sept 21, 2023 (Rise Air)
Saskatoon fire chief Morgan Hackl named top chief in Canada
Morgan Hackl has been commanding fires and emergencies in Saskatoon for almost a decade, and his leadership has garnered praise from his peers. Saskatoon's fire chief was presented Tuesday with the 20...
Sep 21, 2023 Saskatoon fire chief Morgan Hackl named National Fire Chief of the Year (City of Saskatoon)
FSIN demands change after killer Kenneth MacKay violates parole
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for Parole Board of Canada members to step down over a decision to release a convicted killer. The demand comes after Victoria police c...
Sep 07, 2023 Kenneth David MacKay. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan blogger offers back-to-school tips to cut waste, money
Getting kids ready for school can be a lot of work. It can also be wasteful and hard on the wallet. Saskatchewan blogger Launne Kolla with Do More Good says it doesn't have to be that way, as she shar...
Aug 30, 2023 Saskatchewan parents are finding the cost of school supplies has risen since last year. (Jimmie Quick/CC)
Ile-a-la-Crosse survivors seek to have new class action for residential school settlement
Survivors of the Ile-a-la-Crosse residential school packed into a Saskatoon courtroom Wednesday to renew their fight for justice and recognition. Lawyers representing the "United for Survivors Group" ...
Aug 02, 2023 Duane Favel outside Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon on Aug. 2, 2023. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Help is needed for wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan
The wildfire situation in Saskatchewan may be turning a corner, but the damage will be felt for some time. On this Day o...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, June 12
The Rawlco Day of Caring takes over the show to support those impacted by wildfires in the province. We hear from Premie...
