Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
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‘Death is so real:’ Immigrant group says meat workers afraid after plant closure
CALGARY - An organization that works with immigrants says the temporary closure of a large slaughterhouse in southern Alberta has left many among its largely Filipino workforce fearful for the future....
Apr 25, 2020
Regina distillery brews up hand sanitizer in fight against COVID-19
Those working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive 1,300 litres of hand sanitizer thanks to Regina distillery Outlaw Trail Spirits. The product, which has been in short supply of la...
Apr 25, 2020
RCMP search for missing 15-year-old boy
RCMP are asking for help to locate 15-year-old Damien McMaster He was reported missing from a home near Martensville shortly after 5:30 a.m. Monday, RCMP said in a media release. It's believed he trav...
Apr 25, 2020 Damien McMaster, 15, as seen in a photo provided by RCMP on April 24, 2020. (Warman RCMP)
Wake Forest fires coach Danny Manning after losing stretch
RALEIGH, N.C. - Danny Manning never built a winner at Wake Forest. Now the school is looking for a new coach and direction. Wake Forest fired Manning on Saturday after losing seasons in five of his si...
Apr 25, 2020
Anger swells at Dutch decision ending football season
AMSTERDAM - Dutch top-flight club FC Utrecht is preparing for legal action to fight the Royal Netherlands Football Association decision to cancel the remainder of the league season and allocate places...
Apr 25, 2020
Rare spring hail hits central and southern Saskatchewan
Parts of central and southern Saskatchewan experienced something normally reserved for the summer on Friday--hail. "It doesn't really matter what time of year, you can get thunderstorms well into late...
Apr 25, 2020 Hail covered Highway 11 near MacDowall as seen in a photo shared with Saskatchewan Tornado Watch on April 24, 2020. (Saskatchewan Tornado Watch/ Saskatchewan Blizzard Watch/Facebook)
Pittsburgh takes Canadian-born receiver Claypool in second round of NFL draft
Canadian receiver Chase Claypool is surprised to be a Pittsburgh Steeler. The Steelers selected the former Notre Dame star in the second round (49th overall) of the NFL draft&...
Apr 24, 2020
Sask. RCMP respond to 78 COVID-19-related calls in the past week, one charge laid
From April 17 to Thursday inclusive, Saskatchewan RCMP had 78 calls for service related to COVID-19 and laid one charge. RCMP received 43 complaints of social gatherings of more than 10 people, eight ...
Apr 24, 2020
Man arrested after girl held against her will for four days in a cabin near Ile-a-la-Crosse
A man has been arrested after a girl was held against her will for four days in a cabin across Ile-a-La-Crosse Lake, about 10 kilometres from the village of Ile-a-la-Crosse. On Thursday, RCMP received...
Apr 24, 2020 (650 CKOM files)
Kindersley RCMP shoot dog that charged at them during conditions check
A dog is dead after an incident involving officers from the Kindersley RCMP detachment. On Thursday, officers went to a home to check on a person who was recently released from custody. While the offi...
Apr 24, 2020
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...
