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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Arrest warrant issued for 18-year-old Big River First Nation woman after carjacking: RCMP
An 18-year-old woman from the Big River First Nation is wanted by police in connection with a violent carjacking on Sunday evening. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, police got a report about a robb...
10h ago Police said the stolen vehicle was a black Hyndai Tuscan, with the Saskatchewan plate 089 NFP. (650 CKOM file photo)
Swift Current overdose alert issued over purple rock drug
There is a high risk of overdose from drugs in the Swift Current area, according to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, after multiple overdoses were reported on Thursday. Naloxone was administered i...
May 21, 2026 A purple chunk or rock drug, purchased as MDMA, did not test positive for MDMA, instead containing cocaine and methamphetamine and potentially other unknown drugs. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is alerting people in the Swift Current area of a high risk of overdose as a result. (Saskatchewan Ministry of Health/Submitted)
Sask. hospital review begins under former provincial coroner, Saskatoon police chief
The independent review promised for hospitals in the province by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority in January is now underway. The province reported on Thursday that...
May 21, 2026
Closures on McClocklin, Avenue H, 71st Street and Circle Drive ramp start Friday
Commuters in Saskatoon may need to take a detour on Friday, as several roads around the city will be closed. According to the City of Saskatoon, McClocklin Road will be closed between Richardson Road ...
May 21, 2026 The city thanked drivers for being patient during the closures, and said detour signs will be put in place to guide drivers around the four roadwork projects that start on Friday. (blasbike/Depositphotos.com)
Murray Wood: The most charming words kids say are usually the wrong ones
Kids mispronounce the funniest things. And Murray Wood thinks that sometimes, parents shouldn't rush to fix them. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and ...
May 21, 2026
Sarah Mills: There is some AI and robotic technology we all should be embracing
While many people have concerns about the future of technology, Sarah Mills says robots that can fold the laundry and do the ironing are the sort of advancements that we can all get behind. The Mills ...
May 21, 2026
Prairie Lily riverboat to set sail in Saskatoon on Friday
The Prairie Lily riverboat will set sail in Saskatoon on Friday. Since 2012, the 120-passenger riverboat has offered sightseeing and dining cruises on the South Saskatchewan River, along with themed e...
May 21, 2026 “The South Saskatchewan River is getting the water refresh it needs, and everything is lining up for The Prairie Lily’s return to the water,” the business said in a social media post. (650 CKOM file photo)
Woman facing charges after allegedly crashing into RCMP vehicle during chase
A 30-year-old woman from Sandy Bay is facing charges after allegedly crashing an SUV into an RCMP vehicle during a chase in the Nipawin area on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Saskatche...
May 21, 2026 Police said nobody was injured in the crash on Friday on Highway 35. (650 CKOM file photo)
Road construction to close portion of McOrmond Drive for two weeks
Traffic restrictions are in place for the next two weeks or so due to construction work on McOrmond Drive. Between Kerr Road and Addison Road, road rehabilitation work that began on May 19 is underway...
May 20, 2026 A construction worker wearing safety gear jumping out of a City of Saskatoon vehicle. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man who allegedly escaped from Yorkton jail arrested in Saskatoon: RCMP
A 34-year-old man was arrested in Saskatoon three days after his alleged escape from a jail in Yorkton. According a statement issued on Wednesday by the Saskatchewan RCMP, Duncan Highway was arrested ...
May 20, 2026 According to the RCMP, 34-year-old Duncan Highway was arrested in Saskatoon on Sunday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
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