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Murray Wood says the arrival of spring brings out cyclists who think they belong in busy traffic. He says they should re...
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Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel tax, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray Wood says governments have big deficits to deal with, so which approach is best? Mu...
Apr 15, 2026
Sarah Mills: The president has tested the faithful
There may be some who worship U.S. President Donald Trump, but like the Beatles before him, Sarah Mills says the president, it seems, is not actually bigger than Jesus. The Mills Minute is a daily com...
Apr 15, 2026
SaskPower preaches power line safety ahead of spring seeding on Saskatchewan farms
With the start of spring seeding just around the corner for most Saskatchewan farms, SaskPower is encouraging all producers to be safe when working around power lines and poles. The Crown corporation ...
Apr 14, 2026 SaskPower said the common causes of incidents on farmyards include fatigue, underestimating the size or height of farm equipment, not being aware of line locations and digging too close to power infrastructure. (650 CKOM file photo)
Redvers man who founded nationalist party once again charged with promoting hatred
A 35-year-old man from Redvers who founded and led the now-defunct Canadian Nationalist Party has been charged with willfully promoting hatred - again. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, Travis Patro...
Apr 14, 2026 Travis Patron (right) is ushered into the Estevan Courthouse on Oct. 5, 2022. (Nolan Kowal/Discover Estevan)
Rock 102's Stuff the Bus returns on Thursday to support Saskatoon Food Bank
A community effort to help get food to those in need returns to Saskatoon on Thursday with the 21st edition of Rock 102's Stuff the Bus. The goal is to fill a Saskatoon Transit bus with food and donat...
Apr 14, 2026 “Stuff the Bus is one of the many ways people can get involved and support the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre,” said executive director Laurie O’Connor. (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetables. That may or may not save money, but provides value in ways that are pricele...
Apr 14, 2026
Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may jack up prices. Sarah Mills says consumers are being hit hard. The Mills Minute is...
Apr 14, 2026
Saskatoon police briefs: Man allegedly attacked with machete at downtown bus stop
Police in Saskatoon were busy over the weekend as officers responded to a number of incidents, including a pair of robberies and a pair of stabbings. A 41-year-old man is facing a robbery charge after...
Apr 14, 2026 “The man asked to look at his phone but refused to return it to the victim,” police said. “An altercation began and the suspect pulled out a machete and struck the victim before fleeing on foot.” (Konstantin1985/Depositphotos.com)
Addiction counsellor emphasizes recovery after closure of Saskatoon's supervised consumption site
After the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction last week, an addictions counsellor is emphasizing the importance of putting people on a path to recovery. Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site...
Apr 13, 2026 In the wake of the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon, Rand Teed, an addictions counsellor, certified prevention specialist and author, emphasized the importance of providing a path to recovery for those struggling with drug addiction. (650 CKOM file photo)
Animal welfare group opposes use of strychnine for gopher control on Sask. farms
An animal welfare organization says it's concerned about producers in Saskatchewan and Alberta using strychnine to control gopher populations. Under an emergency use application, producers in some are...
Apr 13, 2026 The SaskSPCA says Richardson’s ground squirrels “play a vital role in priarie ecosystems, contributing to soil aeration, water infiltration, nutrient cycling, and serving as a key food source for predators.” (Butlerstockphotography1/Depositphotos.com)
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