Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Plan ahead to stay safe this Halloween: CAA Saskatchewan
Halloween is a fun time of year, but it also means lots of young ghosts and goblins will be out on the streets on Friday night, hoping to fill up their pillowcases with as much candy as possible. To h...
Oct 30, 2025 Chosing a bright or reflective costume helps kids stay visible after the sun goes down, and CAA said it’s also important to dress appropriately for the chilly fall weather. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's compost depot closes for the season Saturday
Saskatoon's compost depot is closing for the winter season on Saturday. But until then, the depot at Highway 7 and 11th Street will remain open to accept yard waste and provide compost and mulch at no...
Oct 30, 2025 The city's compost depot is closing on Saturday, but residents can drop of yard waste and pick up mulch and compost until then. (tortoon/Depositphotos.com)
Leask man charged after allegedly crashing into RCMP vehicle while fleeing
A 28-year-old man from Leask is facing charges after allegedly crashing into an RCMP vehicle while fleeing from police earlier this month, ahead of a brief crime spree. According to a statement issued...
Oct 29, 2025 According to a statement issued by the RCMP on Wednesday, the alleged incident happened back on Oct. 15, on the Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation. (650 CKOM file photo)
NDP still pushing for inquiry into wildfire response as independent review begins
Despite the announcement of an independent review into Saskatchewan's 2025 wildfire season, the Saskatchewan NDP is still pushing for a public inquiry. The provincial government announced on Monday th...
Oct 29, 2025 The third-party review – the first of its kind for the Sask. Public Safety Agency – is expected to cost roughly $400,000, and the government expects it will be completed ahead of the next wildfire season. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Mounties say man pointed gun at cop before his arrest in North Battleford
Mounties say a man pointed a gun at a police officer during a raid in North Battleford on Saturday. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers executed several sea...
Oct 29, 2025 “Collectively, during the search of the two residences and vehicles, officers located and seized approximately 176 grams of cocaine, three firearms, two replication firearms, a crossbow, body armour, bear spray, and drug trafficking paraphernalia,” the RCMP said. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Teens, 14, 15, 17, charged after armed robbery on Eighth Street: Police
Police in Saskatoon say three teens - ages 14, 15 and 17 - are facing charges after an armed robbery at a business on Eighth Street East on Tuesday night. According to police, officers were called to ...
Oct 29, 2025 The victim wasn’t hurt during the alleged robbery, police said. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
PHOTOS: Man facing arson charge after vehicle fires at Idywyld Drive business
A 45-year-old man is facing a charge of arson after police and firefighters responded to multiple vehicle fires at a car dealership on Idylwyld Drive on Tuesday. According to the Saskatoon Fire Depart...
Oct 29, 2025 The Saskatoon Police Service said the fire was extinguished successfully, and officers were able to identify and locate a suspect in the area. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Regina's top cop busted out of the force
Murray Wood says it would have been impossible for Farooq Sheikh to continue as police chief in Regina. Now, the board gets a chance to hire the right candidate, who's been there all along. Murray Woo...
Oct 29, 2025
Sarah Mills: The well-deserved struggles of Prince Andrew
The beleaguered Prince Andrew is negotiating with King Charles about leaving his mansion for a smaller one. Sarah Mills says Andrew brought his woes on himself through his friendship with Jeffrey Epst...
Oct 29, 2025
Teenage boy charged after serious assault near Kamsack
A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder and assault charges in connection to a woman who was taken to hospital and suffered injuries "described as serious in nature," said police in a sta...
Oct 28, 2025 (980 CJME file photo)
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