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 inclu...
Author Archives: CKOM News
Police briefs: Youths, 13 and 16, charged after bear-spray incident at Midtown mall
A 13-year-old and a 16-year old have been charged after bear spray was discharged at one of the entrances to Midtown mall on Monday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release that officers...
Dec 17, 2024 (CKOM files)
Saskatoon youth, 17, charged with manslaughter
A 17-year-old from Saskatoon is facing manslaughter and dangerous weapon charges after a shooting that resulted in the death of Jordan Wright in North Battleford in February. Saskatchewan RCMP said in...
Dec 16, 2024 (650 CKOM files)
CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program raises more than $80,000 for Saskatoon
CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program brought in over $80,000 in cash, food and gifts this year, and as a result, more than 360 families will experience a special Christmas. "This is all thanks to the people ...
Dec 16, 2024 CKOM's Adopt-A-Family program brought in over $80,000 in cash, food and gifts this year, and as a result, more than 360 families will experience a special Christmas. (650 CKOM)
Garden Talk: How do I get my amaryllis bulbs to re-bloom?
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the Dec. 15...
Dec 15, 2024 Amaryllis bulbs will bloom after eight to 10 weeks of cool storage. Flowers will then appear four to six weeks after planting. (Shebeko/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon animal rescue ordered to pay $27,500 for defamatory Facebook posts
Hanna's Haven Animal Rescue Inc. and its operator Laura Mackay have been ordered to pay damages to five volunteers that had worked with the Saskatoon animal rescue non-profit for defamatory Facebook p...
Dec 15, 2024 (diego_cervo/Depositphotos.com)
Impaired driving charge in Kennedy case stayed due to delays
The court case of a woman accused of hitting and killing a nine-year-old Saskatoon girl in a crosswalk has been stayed due to delays. Taylor Ashley Kennedy was charged with impaired driving causing de...
Dec 13, 2024 Taylor Kennedy leaves court after a previous appearance. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
RCMP now treating Hudson Bay woman's Dec. 5 death as suspicious
The death of a 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay, whose vehicle left Highway 9 and came to a rest at the bottom of an embankment is now being ruled suspicious. The RCMP Major Crimes Unit is now gettin...
Dec 12, 2024 Mounties in Hudson Bay are now investigating the death of a 50-year-old women on Dec. 5 as suspicious. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Sask. Marshals Service to be operational in 2025, a year ahead of schedule
Preparations for a new provincial police force are moving faster than expected, and the Saskatchewan Marshals Service now expects to be up and running next summer, a full year earlier than planned. Th...
Dec 12, 2024 The marshals service expects to be up and running by the summer of 2025, a full year ahead of schedule. (Saskatchewan Marshals Service/Facebook)
Cold warning chills Saskatoon as 1,500 people are homeless
A snapshot of people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon said they've counted at least 1,499 people. The 2024 Point-in-Time Count has identified individuals and families residing in emergency shelt...
Dec 12, 2024 The 2024 Point-in-Time Count has identified individuals and families residing in emergency shelters, transitional housing and unsheltered locations (encampments, systems, and experiencing hidden homelessness), according to a news release. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Meewasin Skating Rink opens for season in downtown Saskatoon
The Meewasin Skating Rink is once again open for the season. Located in Kiwanis Memorial Park next to the city's iconic Bessborough hotel, the rink can be used for skating at no cost, though donations...
Dec 12, 2024 The rink will be open Wednesday through Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. during the skating season. (Meewasin/Submitted)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: As parents, we must remember it's the little things that count with our kids.
Busy, modern parents never seem to have enough time. But Sarah Mills says when our kids ask for some attention, however ...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, Nov. 7
SARM President Bill Huber talks about the federal budget with Evan, Assistant Commissioner Robin McNeil checks in about ...
