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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Preparations underway at Optimist Hill
With the weather turning cold in Saskatoon, crews are getting ready for another season at Optimist Hill. "Hopefully next week getting the equipment out, and start making some snow," Robb Letts told 65...
Nov 07, 2019 Snowboarders ride down the hill together during Optimist Hill's opening day on Feb. 10, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor regains movement in legs
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki was all smiles Wednesday as he celebrated another milestone in his long recovery. For the first time since the crash left him partially paralyzed...
Nov 07, 2019 Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki moves his legs following spinal surgery in Thailand. (Twitter)
Sask. legislature approves plan to address vaping
It took just one day for Saskatchewan’s plan to regulate vaping to earn legislative approval. Amendments to The Tobacco Control Act that were introduced in the legislature on Tuesday were passed...
Nov 06, 2019
Sask. offers support to Alberta’s carbon tax challenge
The Government of Saskatchewan has filed a written submission of facts to support Alberta’s court challenge of the federal government’s carbon tax. "Saskatchewan stands with Alberta and th...
Nov 06, 2019
Cold weather won’t be around long: Meteorologist
Regina is in the grips of The Blob. Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said Wednesday that the cold weather currently enveloping the Queen City is because the jet stream is south of ...
Nov 06, 2019
Saskatoon police officer attacked while responding to domestic dispute
Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute early Wednesday morning in the 3100 block of Laurier Drive. A man had reportedly broken into a home where a woman was inside. There were court orders...
Nov 06, 2019
3 teens charged with second-degree murder in death of 15-year-old
A third teen has now been charged in the death of another teenager. Major Crimes investigators have now charged a 17-year-old male with second-degree murder and breach of undertaking. The accused will...
Nov 06, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
There is a market for downgraded crops
There may be some hope for farmers despite a very difficult 2019 harvest season. Many crops have been downgraded because of poor weather conditions during the growing season and harvest. North West Te...
Nov 06, 2019
Suspicious package found at Walmart in Blairmore
It was a tense morning for staff and customers Wednesday at the Walmart on Blairmore. Emergency crews responded to reports of a suspicious package in the warehouse shortly before 9 a.m., Saskatoon Fir...
Nov 06, 2019 A suspicious package was reported at the Walmart on Blairmore on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. (Google Maps)
SHA emails released by NDP reveal capacity crisis at Saskatoon hospitals
The Saskatchewan NDP is sounding the alarm bell after two internal emails identified a bed shortage at two Saskatoon hospitals. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) memos, dated Nov. 1 and 2, were ...
Nov 06, 2019
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Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...
