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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Weekend detours ahead: City of Saskatoon plans priority street closures
You may need to take a detour or two this weekend, with the City of Saskatoon planning temporary closures of several major roads and ramps in the city on Saturday and Sunday. The city said detour sign...
May 01, 2026 The City of Saskatoon is alerting motorists to some major roadway closures on Saturday and Sunday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list includes a hike in gas prices and changes in Parliament. Murray Wood delivers sh...
May 01, 2026
Sarah Mills: Canada is getting a taste of FIFA's World Cup demands
Sarah Mills says a full motorcade with a police escort for the FIFA president is unnecessary, but it shows that the organization governing the World Cup hasn't stepped far from its old, corrupt self. ...
May 01, 2026
Saskatoon's Traffic Bridge to close overnight on Friday for cleaning
Saskatoon drivers will need to navigate around two separate bridge closures on Friday night. According to the City of Saskatoon, the Traffic Bridge will be closed between Spadina Crescent and 11th Str...
May 01, 2026 According to the City of Saskatoon, the Traffic Bridge will be closed between Spadina Crescent and 11th Street starting at 7 p.m. on Friday. (650 CKOM file photo)
'No time travel required': Sask. replacing Time Act after Alta. adopts daylight time year-round
With Alberta now staying on daylight time year-round, Saskatchewan decided it was time to update its own laws. But while the decision in Alberta means residents will no longer need to change their clo...
May 01, 2026 The Saskatchewan government said its updated legislation, known as The Time Act, 2026, ensures the law reflects current practices and allows for flexibility when changes are made by neighbouring provinces. (elenathewise/Depositphotos.com)
RCMP identifies suspect in Warman armed robbery
A suspect has been identified in an incident of armed robbery that happened in Warman last December. However, Saskatchewan RCMP said no arrest can be made in the case, in a release on April 30. "Based...
Apr 30, 2026 A suspect in an armed robbery in Warman from Dec. 2025 has been identified, but is no longer in Canada, according to Saskatchewan RCMP. (northeastNOW file photo)
Sask. Health Authority directed to report ER service disruptions more frequently
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce...
Apr 30, 2026 “It is important for Saskatchewan people to have reliable and timely information on health care service availability in their community,” said Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wrong when the funding was going to a provincial bus service. Murray Wood delivers ...
Apr 30, 2026
Sarah Mills: We need more 'regular guys' in the civic process
Standing in front of CEOs, lobbyists, advocates and others at a council meeting is not an exciting prospect, but Sarah Mills says one citizen is making his voice heard. The Mills Minute is a daily com...
Apr 30, 2026
Mounties ask public for help as officers investigate suspicious death in North Battleford
RCMP officers in North Battleford have asked for help from the public as they investigate the suspicious death of a 36-year-old man. According to police, officers got a call about an injured man in an...
Apr 30, 2026 The RCMP said the death of 36-year-old Tyler Mosquito on April 28 is being investigated by the police force’s homicide investigation unit. (650 CKOM file photo)
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