Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Three byelection wins won't necessarily mean success for Mark Carney
While it is expected the Liberals will take the two Toronto and one Montreal riding next month, it doesn't change the fact the west feels alienated, separation talk continues and we aren't yet a Unite...
Mar 11, 2026
Saskatoon water main work will mean pressure drop for some
Upcoming work on the Acadia Drive primary water main will mean lower water pressure in some east-side neighbourhoods, the City of Saskatoon said on Tuesday. In a news release the city said that the wa...
Mar 10, 2026 The city said that water supply will be reliable and remain safe to drink during the upgrade of the Acadia Drive primary water main, which is scheduled to begin on March 23 and take eight weeks to complete. (elenathewise/Depositphotos.com)
Persephone Theatre announces original play to kick off 52nd season
A new season of theatre, ranging from original performances to classic plays, will begin at Persephone Theatre in the fall. Starting in September, the threatre's 52nd season will consist of six main s...
Mar 10, 2026 Persephone Theatre has announced it's 52nd season, beginning with an original commissioned work in September 2026. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police briefs: Bear spray on bus, liquor store robbery and plane tracks stolen vehicles
Two police incidents over the weekend led to charges laid against six people and involved the Saskatoon Police Air Support Unit. Around 4 p.m. on March 6, officers on patrol saw a stolen vehicle drivi...
Mar 10, 2026 Saskatoon police have responded to three incidents on city busses this week, alone. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two fire departments respond to Aylesbury blaze
A house fire in Aylesbury on Monday night called in two fire crews to battle the blaze. The Davidson Fire Department was called in to assist the Craik and District Volunteer Fire Department for a hous...
Mar 10, 2026
Terrebonne could hold the key to Liberal majority, if Carney plays cards right
Murray Wood considers the potential for a Liberal majority, depending on the outcome of the upcoming Quebec byelection Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism...
Mar 10, 2026
A Patient First plan needs time that the healthcare system doesn't have
The Saskatchewan government announced a Patient First healthcare plan that increase virtual care, adds beds and more nurse practitioner numbers. But to have success it will take money and time to buil...
Mar 10, 2026
Don't inherit a crisis: How to manage a parent's debt before they pass
For many families, the grief of losing a parent is compounded by a harsh and unexpected reality: a messy financial aftermath. Amidst mourning, loved ones may suddenly find themselves facing a daunting...
Mar 10, 2026
Adding insult to injury at tax time
Murray is feeling 'taxed' that the Canada Revenue Agency doesn't provide tax return software for us to use each year, forcing us to, in many cases, pay to file our returns. Murray Wood delivers sharp,...
Mar 09, 2026
Drivers ed shouldn't just be for high schoolers
A soon-to-be learner drive in Sarah Mills's house is pause for thought about the bad habits drivers have and what they are being taught. The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CKOM and 98...
Mar 09, 2026
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Sarah Mills: Let's hope lessons are learned this construction season
Major projects in Saskatoon and Regina must get done, but Sarah Mills says changes are needed to lessen the impact on tr...
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