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.
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LISTEN: Conservative MP discusses Chris d'Entremont's switch to Liberal party
Canada's Liberal Party is celebrating after Nova Scotia Conservative MP Chris d'Entremont crossed the floor to join their party shortly after the 2025 federal budget was revealed. Conservative MP for ...
Nov 12, 2025 MP Warren Steinley shares his thoughts on MP Chris d'Entremont crossing the floor after the liberals revealed the federal budget. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatchewan introduces legislation allowing more options for name changes
What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. About 1,000 people in Saskatchewan request a legal name change every year, and on Wednesday the provincial governmen...
Nov 12, 2025 The government said the Change of Name Amendment Act, 2025, lays a foundation for more regulatory changes, “which will expand the list of designated offences that would prevent those convicted of serious crimes from legally changing their name.” (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Three facing charges after Mounties find cocaine during seatbelt stop: Sask. RCMP
Three people are facing criminal charges after a traffic stop due to an alleged seatbelt violation early this month. According to a statement issued Wednesday by the Saskatchewan RCMP, the traffic sto...
Nov 12, 2025 Police said an investigation indicated the drugs were headed for the Witchekan Lake area. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two charged after 'altercation between armed males' at Eighth Street hotel
Two men are facing charges after a fight at a Saskatoon hotel. According to police, officers were called to the hotel on the 1300 block of Eighth Street East at around 3:20 p.m. on Monday after gettin...
Nov 12, 2025 Police said officers were called to the hotel on the 1300 block of Eighth Street East at around 3:20 p.m. on Monday. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Murray Wood: What would our grandparents think about the return of measles?
Canada is losing ground to a dangerous and highly contagious virus that we had once virtually eradicated thanks to a vaccine - a simple strategy that previous generations embraced with great relief. M...
Nov 12, 2025
Sarah Mills: Not everyone is ready for winter, but I'm trying to embrace it
The first taste of snow has been felt by our province, and while it isn't her favourite season, Sarah Mills says she is willing to embrace the coming winter. For a while, at least. The Mills Minute is...
Nov 12, 2025
Man, 35, dies in Saskatoon Detention Unit: Police
A 35-year-old man is dead after "experiencing medical distress" at SPS Detention Unit on Tuesday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release on Nov. 11 that members of the Saskatchewan Seri...
Nov 11, 2025 A 35-year-old man is dead after "experiencing medical distress" at SPS Detention Unit on Nov. 11, 2025. (Saskatoon Police Service/Twitter)
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Nov. 10
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, Nov. 10 2:35 - Taylor Shire, Regina Leader Post Jamie and Locker recap the West Final win by Saskatchewan Roughriders with Taylor Shire of Regina Leader Post.
Nov 10, 2025
Prince Albert RCMP looking for driver they say took vehicle at gunpoint
Prince Albert RCMP are looking for a man they say was involved in armed robbery near Wahpeton Dakota First Nation on Friday. Police said in a news release on Nov. 10 they are looking for the man to "c...
Nov 10, 2025 (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
RCMP looking for two men after break-in at regional park
Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for two men after a break-in at Big Manitou Regional Park in September. Cutknife RCMP said in a news release on Nov. 10 that the break-in was around 3 a.m. on Sept. 5 and...
Nov 10, 2025 Cutknife RCMP are looking for this vehicle after a break-in at Big Manitou Regional Park on Sept. 5. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
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