Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not.
Author Archives: CKOM News
Saskatoon Police Briefs: Alleged robber arrested wearing stolen clothes
A 21-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly stealing clothes from a store on Confederation Drive on Canada Day, and police say officers found him wearing the stolen clothing. According to poli...
Jul 02, 2025 Police said a man is facing 13 weapons charges after he was spotted walking on Avenue H with an Airsoft rifle. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sarah Mills: Jeff Bezos' lavish wedding gives a peek into a world of excess
Sarah Mills is taking issue with the over-the-top Venice wedding of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Mills says it seems like we're living in a world of excess, but only an elite few are invited to join in....
Jul 02, 2025
Murray Wood: There's nothing wrong with shooting pesky gophers
Is it now off limits to talk about shooting gophers in Saskatchewan? Murray Wood says a recent offer for gopher control help from the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation caused him to raise an eyebrow. M...
Jul 02, 2025
C-5 protesters pick up tickets after allegedly blocking bridge north of Prince Albert
Several protesters were given tickets by the RCMP after allegedly blocking a bridge and backing up traffic on Highway 2, about 20 kilometres north of Prince Albert, on Canada Day. According to the RCM...
Jul 02, 2025 Traffic was backed up on Highway 2, north of Prince Albert, on Tuesday afternoon because of a group of people protesting Bill C-5. (paNOW/Submitted)
Saskatoon Crime Briefs: Police plane used in car chase arrest
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) plane was used in the arrest of a man on Monday. SPS said in a news release on June 30 that the 31-year-old man was arrested after the Chevrolet Malibu he was drivin...
Jul 01, 2025 The Saskatoon Police plane, also known as the Air Support Unit. (SPSAir1/X)
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 30
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, June 30 3:05 - John Shannon, 100% Hockey Podcast NHL broadcasting legend John Shannon, gets you caught up on the NHL trades and signings over the weekend. With NHL free...
Jun 30, 2025
What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Canada Day
It's an exciting day to be Canadian. Whether you were born and raised here or immigrated from another part of the world, it's a day for all Canadians, new and old to show off their pride. Here's what'...
Jun 30, 2025 Fixed-route transit in Saskatoon will run holiday service hours from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with free service provided after the Canada Day fireworks event downtown. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sarah Mills: Does this Canada Day feel different due to 'elbows up' attitude?
Does Canada Day feel a little different this year? Sarah Mills says we should be cheering harder for Canada than ever due to our trade dispute with the U.S., but for many Canadians there's not a lot t...
Jun 30, 2025
Murray Wood: Trump trade tantrum shows U.S. president still as unstable as ever
Murray Wood says he's still trying to avoid buying anything made in the U.S.A., along with travel south of the border, because President Donald Trump is still being petty around trade talks. Murray Wo...
Jun 30, 2025
Some Saskatoon parks, playgrounds getting a makeover in 2025
A number of neighbourhood parks and playgrounds in Saskatoon will be getting a fresh new look this year. The City of Saskatoon said in a news release on June 26 that the improvements would be made as ...
Jun 29, 2025 Leif Erickson Park in Westmount will be getting upgrades that include a food forest demonstration site, irrigation system improvements and naturalized plantings, as well as new pathways, site furniture and educational signs. (Google Street View)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: World Cup dreams are made
The score may not have been ideal, but Sarah Mills says the World Cup experience was everything she hoped it would be.
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 26
8:30 - Another school year has wrapped up, and report cards are out! Everett Hindley, Saskatchewan's Minister of Educati...
