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. This week's list ...
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Meet Vassy Kapelos, a fresh voice on 980 CJME & 650 CKOM Saturdays
Starting this weekend, The Vassy Kapelos Show will play on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME on Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ahead of her show joining our airwaves, Evan speaks with Vassy Kapelos, chief parlia...
Mar 28, 2025 The Vassy Kapelos Show will play on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME on Saturdays from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. She is the chief parliamentary correspondent, host of Power Play and Question Period for CTV. (650 CKOM)
Scott Moe heads to U.K., Germany to tout Saskatchewan exports
Saskatchewan's premier is heading to Europe on a trade mission as the province faces uncertainty due to tariffs from the United States and China. Scott Moe is leading a delegation to the United Kingdo...
Mar 28, 2025 "It is more important now than ever before to diversify our export markets, create new partnerships, and attract investment," Scott Moe said, ahead of his trip to Europe. (980 CJME file photo)
Sask. unveils new tax credit to help small and medium-sized businesses
The Government of Saskatchewan is introducing a new tax credit for small and medium-sized businesses. The credit, which will be available during a three-year pilot, is designed to provide a boost to b...
Mar 27, 2025 The new credit is designed to provide a boost to businesses in the food and beverage manufacturing, machinery and transport sectors. (980 CJME file photo)
SHA warns of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon, North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning the public about a risk of measles exposure in Saskatoon and North Battleford. "The exposure risks resulted from a confirmed case," the health authority sa...
Mar 27, 2025 “Immunization is your best tool against measles, and two complete doses is what you need to have full vaccination," said Dr. David Torr. (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Pelican Lake man charged with manslaughter after 29-year-old's death
A man from the Pelican Lake First Nation is facing a manslaughter charge after the death of a 29-year-old man on Wednesday. According to the RCMP, officers from the Spiritwood detachment got a report ...
Mar 27, 2025 The RCMP said a 32-year-old man is now facing a manslaughter charge in connection with the death. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. changing immigrant nominee program after feds cut allocations
The Government of Saskatchewan is making some changes to its immigrant nominee program. Saskatchewan paused its intake of job approval forms on February 19, but that pause is ending "immediately," the...
Mar 27, 2025 “The changes announced today will ensure that our reduced number of nominations is used effectively and in a way that prioritizes building our economy," Immigration Minister Jim Reiter explained. (980 CJME file photo)
RCMP investigating homicide on Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation
Mounties are investigating a homicide case on the Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation. According to the RCMP, officers got a report just after noon on Tuesday saying a man had been seriously injured ...
Mar 27, 2025 “The death was considered suspicious and Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes took carriage of the investigation,” the RCMP said in a statement. (paulfleet/Depositphotos.com)
Snowfall warning stretches across central Saskatchewan
Just as temperatures began to rise and signs of spring started to emerge, winter is set to make a comeback in Saskatchewan. A developing low-pressure system from Alberta is expected to move east into ...
Mar 26, 2025 Meteorologist Justin Shelley said the system will start to hit western Saskatchewan early on Thursday morning. (ilze79/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon says goodbye to Hudson's Bay: A look back at a storied legacy
Saskatoon is bidding farewell to one of its long-standing retail landmarks with the closure of the Hudson's Bay store in Midtown mall, which has been a fixture in the city for over a century. The stor...
Mar 26, 2025 Interior view of the Hudson's Bay store at 23rd Street and 2nd Avenue in the 1940s. This shows the "self serve food market". (Courtesy: Saskatoon Public Library)
Buffalo Woman, serial killer victim, identified as Ashlee Shingoose: AFN
WINNIPEG - The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the fourth victim of a Winnipeg serial killer has been identified as Ashlee Shingoose of St. Theresa Point First Nation. Cindy Woodh...
Mar 26, 2025
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