Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Collision near Biggar that killed Saskatoon man also caused deaths of 50 pigs
A crash on Highway 14 east of Biggar that killed a 35-year-old Saskatoon man last week was also deadly for the livestock the semi was hauling. RCMP said on Monday that 50 pigs were killed or euthanize...
Jan 13, 2025 (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Two 17-year-olds arrested in separate dangerous weapons incidents
Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025 In Mount Royal, a 25-year-old man from Saskatoon was charged with five firearms-related offences by the Saskatoon Police Service. Around 8 p.m. officers responded to an apartment...
Jan 13, 2025 All three arrests happened between January 10 to 12, 2025, in Saskatoon's Westmount, Confederation Park and Mount Royal neighbourhoods.
(Mia Holowaychuck/650 CKOM)
Corey Mace on Maier, other moves as CFL winter meetings continue
Head coach Corey Mace is getting ready for his second season with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. The CFL head coach is currently in attendance at winter meetings for the second time in the role after h...
Jan 13, 2025
Canada settles military racism class-action lawsuit
OTTAWA - The federal government has settled a class-action lawsuit with military members who were subjected to racism during their time in the Armed Forces. The settlement is worth up to $150 million,...
Jan 13, 2025 The claimants are people who served in the Canadian Armed Forces between April 1985 and Jan. 10, and experienced racism while in uniform. (The Canadian Press)
Three dead after pair of crashes on Highway 7: RCMP
Three people are dead after two separate crashes on Highway 7 on Sunday. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, the first crash saw two SUVs collide on the highway west of Delisle at around 8 a.m. Read M...
Jan 13, 2025 The RCMP said two people were killed in the crash, and a third person was taken to hospital by STARS with serious injuries. (STARS/Twitter)
Mounties make major marijuana bust near Swift Current: 1,500 lbs
A traffic stop on Highway 1 last week saw Saskatchewan RCMP officers seize more than a thousand pounds of illicit cannabis. The total amount seized was roughly 1,551 lbs according to an RCMP news rele...
Jan 13, 2025 The RCMP said the case began around 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 when the police force's Roving Traffic Unit stopped a large cargo van on the highway near Swift Current. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Manitoba man allegedly tried to ram police vehicle with tractor: RCMP
A Manitoba man is facing criminal charges after allegedly trying to ram an RCMP vehicle with a tractor last week. According to the RCMP, officers were planning to visit a rural home about 15 kilometre...
Jan 13, 2025 According to the RCMP, the man tried to ram a police vehicle with his tractor before running away from the officers. (fotokostic/Depositphotos.com)
Liberals start gathering signatures for potential leadership bids
OTTAWA - Liberals considering launching their own bids to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader are now making public appeals for support. Seven prospective leadership candidates now have forms poste...
Jan 13, 2025 Seven prospective leadership candidates now have forms posted on the Liberal party website to collect the signatures they require to enter the race. (The Canadian Press)
Guns, chemicals seized after illegal border crossing investigation: RCMP
An investigation into illegal border crossings between Saskatchewan and Montana ended with two men in custody and the seizure of several prohibited firearms, along with a stash of suspicious chemicals...
Jan 13, 2025 The investigation at the border saw Saskatchewan RCMP officers seize a number of prohibited firearms. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Latest: Linebacker Jameer Thurman and Malik Carney returning to Riders
Two of the Saskatchewan Roughriders' key defenders will be back in 2025. The CFL club announced linebacker Jameer Thurman and defensive end Malik Carney have signed extensions. Thurman's deal is for t...
Jan 13, 2025 Linebacker Jameer Thurman is back with the Riders for 2025. (Britton Gray/980 CJME)
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