Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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Garden Talk: How can I prevent snow mold on my lawn right now?
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 April 5 show:Read mo...
Apr 05, 2026 As soon as the lawn gets exposed in spring, take a leaf rake and fluff up your grass to help prevent snow mold. (Tunatura / Depositphotos.com)
Cameco donates $5 million towards mining education at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Uranium giant Cameco is investing in the future of mining with a $5 million gift to help further mining education at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's new Saskatoon campus. According to the post-secondary in...
Apr 04, 2026 According to Saskatchewan Polytechnic, more than 1,800 of its students have joined Cameco since 1988. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon man $1.3 million richer after VLT win at sports bar
A Saskatoon man seems to have predicted his million-dollar win on a VLT machine last month. According to the Western Canada Lottery Corporation, before Saskatoon's Daniel Bokshowan won $1,368,380 on a...
Apr 04, 2026 Daniel Bokshowan won the grand prize Vault Breaker jackpot on March 27. (Western Canada Lottery Corporation/Submitted)
Saskatchewan approves transfer of Crown mineral rights to three First Nations
The Saskatchewan government is transferring Crown mineral rights to three First Nations. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Government Relations, the province approved the transfer of roughly 8...
Apr 04, 2026 The province has approved the transfer of Crown mineral rights to Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Flying Dust First Nation and Pasqua First Nation to honour Treaty commitments in reserve land allocations. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan spending $2 million to enhance electronic monitoring for offenders
The Government of Saskatchewan is spending $2 million to enhance its electronic monitoring system for offenders released by the courts. According to the Ministry of Community Safety, the money will ad...
Apr 03, 2026 The Court of King's Bench in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Food Banks of Saskatchewan campaign aims to raise awareness, funds
Food banks were designed to be an emergency stopgap, but have now become part of the monthly budget for many people, says Michael Kincade, executive director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan. He told Eva...
Apr 03, 2026 Michael Kincade, executive director of Food Banks of Saskatchewan, says food banks like this one in Saskatoon are struggling because donations are down and demand continues to rise. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Two people injured after driver allegedly hits parked cars, tree while fleeing police
Police in Saskatoon say a driver struck three parked cars and a tree while fleeing from officers early on Thursday morning. According to police, the driver had been the subject of a previous complaint...
Apr 02, 2026 “The 25-year-old male driver and 32-year-old female passenger were both transported to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be serious but non-life threatening injuries,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Prairie Lily set to return to South Saskatchewan River this season under new ownership
The Prairie Lily will set sail under new ownership this season in Saskatoon. Since 2012, the 120-passenger riverboat has offered sightseeing and dining cruises on the South Saskatchewan River, along w...
Apr 02, 2026 After the original owners decided to sell last year, the business is now under the ownership of Stephanie Simonot, a long-time resident who plans to run the riverboat along with her family. (The Prairie Lily/Facebook)
Red Earth man charged with attempted murder after victim injured in shooting: RCMP
A 24-year-old man from the Red Earth Cree Nation is facing a charge of attempted murder after a shooting on Tuesday evening. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the Cree nation...
Apr 02, 2026 “Investigation determined an altercation occurred between two males outside a residence on Red Earth Cree Nation,” the RCMP said in a statement. “During the altercation, one of the males discharged a firearm, injuring the second male. The male suspect then fled from the area on foot.” (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticis...
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