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Murray Wood: Carney's Liberal majority will come because of floor crossers, not votes
Thanks to floor crossings, the Liberals only need to hold safe seats in Monday's byelections to get to majority status. Murray Wood says he expects the Liberals to say it was the voters who put them t...
Apr 13, 2026
Sarah Mills: Textbook touchdown for the Artemis II crew
Sarah Mills says the Artemis II mission was never just about sending astronauts around the Moon - it was the first step in the next great leap for mankind. The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard...
Apr 13, 2026
First of Saskatoon's beloved pelicans spotted on South Saskatchewan River
Saskatoon's beloved pelicans are returning, and bringing with them a sign that warmer weather is on the way. Meewasin Valley Authority announced the sighting of the first American White Pelican on its...
Apr 12, 2026 The first American White Pelican of 2026 officially touched down in Saskatoon on the South Saskatchewan River in an area between the CPR Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on April 10 at 5:30pm. (Meewasin Valley Authority/Facebook)
Saskatchewan campsite reservations in provincial parks open Monday
There will be plenty of happy campers around Saskatchewan on Monday as provincial parks begin taking reservations for the season. Bookings for seasonal campsites can be made on Monday, but campers wil...
Apr 12, 2026 In 2026, anyone with a Saskatchewan Accessible Parking Program permit issued by Sask Abilities will get a 25 per cent discount on entry permits to provincial parks. (Submitted)
Garden Talk: Expert tricks and tips to banish slugs
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the April 12 show: Read ...
Apr 12, 2026 Slugs appear in the garden in cycles, so if you have a really bad year, it might be a little bit less the next year, repeating every five to seven years. (egubisch / Depositphotos.com)
Mekayla Bali's family plead for information 10 years after her disappearance
Paula Bali's daughter Mekayla went missing from Yorkton in April 2016. "There's never a break. I literally spend eight to 12 hours every single day working on Mekayla's case," Bali said in 2018. Read ...
Apr 12, 2026 A photo of missing teen Mekayla Bali flanked by candles at Child Find Saskatchewan's annual breakfast fundraiser in Saskatoon in 2018. (650 CKOM files)
City of Saskatoon warns public to stay off the ice as weather warms
Despite a snowstorm that swept through the city this week, the weather is still gradually warming up, and that means the ice on Saskatoon's recreational ponds isn't safe. The city said eight inches is...
Apr 11, 2026 Residents were asked to never venture out onto the ice that covers sections of the South Saskatchewan River, with the city saying the river ice is "never safe" for recreational use. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
James Smith Cree Nation inks partnership agreement with Sask. Marshals Service
Another Saskatchewan First Nation has signed an agreement to establish a formal relationship with the new provincial police force. The agreement between the James Smith Cree Nation and Saskatchewan Ma...
Apr 11, 2026 While the RCMP retains jurisdiction over the Cree nation, the provincial government said the marshals will collaborate with the Mounties to focus on apprehending people wanted on warrants and addressing crime. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
'Significant change' for community after Prairie Harm closure: Saskatoon mayor
Saskatoon's mayor said the city will see a change now that Prairie Harm Reduction has closed its doors. In an emailed statement on Fri, April 10 - one day after the organization's official closure - M...
Apr 10, 2026 Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said those affected by Prairie Harm Reduction's closure will continue to feel its absence more over time in an emailed statement shared on Fri, April 10. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Mounties investigate crash that left pedestrian dead on Highway 55 near Nipawin
Police are investigating a crash that left a 30-year-old pedestrian from the Red Earth Cree Nation dead early on Friday morning. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were alerted to the crash ...
Apr 10, 2026 Police said the 30-year-old pedestrian, a man from the Red Earth Cree Nation, was declared dead at the scene by paramedics, and his family has been notified of his death. (650 CKOM file photo)
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