Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Naked Saskatoon man arrested after allegedly 'committing indecent acts in Kinsmen Park'
A 29-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested on Monday morning after allegedly committing "indecent acts" in Kinsmen Park. According to police, officers received reports of a naked man committing the unsp...
Aug 05, 2025 According to police, officers received reports of a naked man committing the unspecified acts in full view of the general public in the popular park. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two charged after pair of armed robberies in Saskatoon: Police
Two men are facing charges in connection with a pair of armed robberies in Saskatoon on Monday. According to police, officers were called to a liquor store located at Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive...
Aug 05, 2025 The two men – ages 21 and 32 – are each facing charges of armed robbery. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Teen boy from Grandmother's Bay facing second-degree murder charge: Sask. RCMP
A teen boy from Grandmother's Bay is facing a charge of second-degree murder. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report of an injured man in the community northeast of Lac La Ronge on ...
Aug 05, 2025
Two charged after Mounties seize guns, drugs in Martensville and North Battleford
Two men are facing a list of criminal charges after an investigation by Saskatchewan Mounties led to the seizure of four illegal guns and several types of drugs. According to the RCMP, officers search...
Aug 05, 2025 The RCMP said officers seized four illegal guns, along with a pair of replica firearms and several different types of drugs. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. Health Authority employee suspended after 'misuse' of parking pass
A Saskatchewan Health Authority employee was hit with a 10-day suspension after misusing a parking pass, resulting in hundreds of dollars in unpaid fees. According to a loss report tabled on Tuesday, ...
Aug 05, 2025 Along with the 10-day suspension, the health authority said the employee is reimbursing the unpaid fees. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Finally, the game Rider fans have been waiting for
Despite holding a 6-1 record heading into Saturday's CFL game in Montreal, Murray Wood says Rider fans were waiting for the team to deliver a dominant performance. And boy did they deliver, with a 34-...
Aug 05, 2025
Sarah Mills: Mixed feelings as kids head to summer camp
Sarah Mills is experiencing her first taste of an empty nester house, as her baby goes away to camp. Mills says she's not sure she likes it, as she unpacks in today's Mills Minute. The Mills Minute is...
Aug 05, 2025
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Aug. 4
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Aug. 4 Hour 1 - Darrin Bauming of Bonfire Sports Despite the Winnipeg Blue Bombers recent wins, the team doesn't appear to be what it has been in past years. Darrin Bau...
Aug 04, 2025
2024 break-in rates climb in Saskatchewan: RCMP crime stats
Saskatchewan saw an increase in breaking-and-entering reports in 2024, according to data released this week by the RCMP. According to the federal police force, break-in reports in Saskatchewan rose by...
Aug 04, 2025 “If you’re going away, ask someone you trust to stay at your place or keep an eye on your property,” the RCMP said. “Avoid posting details on social media that imply you are not home.” (edu1971 / Depositphotos.com)
Sask. government chips in $560,000 to help train more electricians
The Government of Saskatchewan is investing in the future of skilled trades. On Monday, the provincial government announced that it will spend $560,000 to help bolster union-led construction electrici...
Aug 04, 2025 “The province requires a significant number of qualified tradespeople to support future projects including power station refurbishment to align with the decision to extend the life of coal assets in Saskatchewan,” the provincial government noted in a statement. (AntonioGuillemF / Depositphotos.com)
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