Sarah Mills: Snowbirds' grounding is a chance for Liberal government to stand behind its words
We are told the Snowbirds will return. We are told that the plan is to get new planes quickly. Sarah Mills says now, the...
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Federal defence minister says Snowbirds will be grounded as aging aircraft replaced
Canada's defence minister said 2026 will mark the final season for the Snowbirds before the air demonstration team's aging aircraft are replaced. David McGuinty made the announcement during a visit to...
May 19, 2026 The Canadian Forces Snowbirds taxi before rehearsing at the Aero Gatineau Ottawa airshow in Gatineau, Que., Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Patrick Doyle
Murray Wood: Maybe we're amazed
Some think Paul McCartney's voice sounded old and broken on Saturday Night Live. But Murray Wood says others found it beautiful that at 83, he continues to find and bring joy with his music. Murray Wo...
May 19, 2026
Sarah Mills: FIFA doesn't need empty seats during this World Cup
Sarah Mills says overpriced tickets means empty stadiums, so expect last-minute World Cup ticket sales with cheap offerings, angering fans who previously paid too much for their seats. The Mills Minut...
May 19, 2026
Death of Ontario teen near Pelican Narrows investigated as a homicide
The body of an Ontario teen missing since March 2025 has been found by Saskatchewan RCMP officers near Pelican Narrows. Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release on May 18 that the remains of 16-year-o...
May 18, 2026 Jay’siiah Webb-Long had been living in Pelican Narrows around the time of his disappearance. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Jay’siiah Webb-Long is a 16-year-old male from Brampton, Ontario. He was last in contact with family members in May, RCMP said. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Supplied)
Saskatoon to test new Warman Road pedestrian crossing signals
New pedestrian crossing signals on Warman Road at Hazen Street and at 5th Avenue North in Saskatoon will be tested this week. The City of Saskatoon said in a news release the signals will operate in t...
May 18, 2026 New pedestrian crossing signals on Warman Road at Hazen Street and at 5th Avenue North in Saskatoon will be tested this week. (ssviluppo / Depositphotos.com)
How to stop aquatic invasive species hurting Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Environment Ministry is encouraging the public to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, which can cause significant harm to bodies of water if left unchecked. Aquatic inva...
May 18, 2026 The ministry inspected more than 4,000 watercraft across the province last year, and found that more than 750 were not cleaned, drained and dried properly, meaning a full decontamination was required. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Garden Talk: What's the secret to growing large onions?
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 May 17 show: Read mo...
May 17, 2026 Correct spacing of onions in the vegetable garden will help them grow larger. (jean.cuomo / Depositphotos.com)
Sask. Realtors Association shines spotlight on rising housing prices
Housing prices in Saskatchewan continue to rise, with the provincial benchmark price hitting a new record of $347,300 last month. The Saskatchewan Realtors Association said that figure represents an i...
May 17, 2026 The Saskatchewan Realtors Association says record prices and low inventory in the housing market have started to erode the province’s affordability advantage over other parts of Canada. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Victoria Day
Whether you plan to spend the long weekend visiting the art museum or Forestry Farm, you'll want to plan around holiday hours this Victoria Day. The City of Saskatoon has released the schedule for mun...
May 17, 2026 The Kinsmen Express II at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm. (City of Saskatoon/Facebook)
Sunday morning fire damages Saskatoon business
Firefighters in Saskatoon were called to a commercial fire Sunday morning on the 100 block of 34th St E. That's just a short distance away from the intersection of 33rd Street East and Quebec Avenue. ...
May 17, 2026 (650 CKOM file photo)
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