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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The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 7
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 7 2:35 - Curtis Hunt, Prince Albert Raiders The Prince Albert Raiders took down the Red Deer Rebels in the first round of the WHL playoffs. Now they face ...
Apr 07, 2026
Organ donation becoming more popular in Saskatchewan, but more donors still needed
Logan Boulet, a 21-year-old defenceman with the Humboldt Broncos hockey team, was among the 16 people killed when the team's bus collided with a semi on a Saskatchewan highway eight years ago. But aft...
Apr 07, 2026 A photo and flowers are seen during a funeral service for Humboldt Broncos' Logan Boulet in Lethbridge, Alta. on Saturday, April 14, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Rossiter
Collective Soul, Colin James, Everclear to headline Rock the River
Some big acts are set to Rock the River in Saskatoon this summer. The annual rock festival, now in its 12th year, is set to run from August 14-16 at a new location in Rotary Park, offering fans a scen...
Apr 07, 2026 The 2026 festival will take over Rotary Park in Saskatoon from Aug. 14-16. (Rock the River, Saskatchewan's Classic Rock Festival/Facebook)
Police say drivers crossing closed University Bridge could face tickets
It appears some drivers in Saskatoon are still crossing the University Bridge, despite the span being closed to non-emergency vehicles while it undergoes repair work and refurbishment. The bridge was ...
Apr 07, 2026 Saskatoon's downtown could look a lot different if a proposed project that would take over the former Star Phoenix building at 204 Fifth Avenue North is given the green light. (650 CKOM file photo)
Traffic restrictions in place on Highway 7 after semi rollover: Saskatoon police
Northbound traffic is restricted on Highway 7 after a semi crash on Tuesday morning. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, the rollover happened near 11th Street West, and no injuries were report...
Apr 07, 2026 According to the Saskatoon Police Service, the rollover happened near 11th Street West, and no injuries were reported. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan's workplace injury rate continued to decline in 2025
Saskatchewan's rate of workplace injuries continued to drop in 2025, setting a new record low for the fourth consecutive year. According to data published on Tuesday by the Saskatchewan Workers' Compe...
Apr 07, 2026 While the number of workplace deaths did not decline in 2025, the board noted that the 27 deaths reported over each of the previous two years represent the lowest rates the province has seen since 2017. (twixx/Depositphotos.com)
Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for the next couple of days. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a ...
Apr 07, 2026
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy B.C. from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impact for holidaymakers and residents. The great open road never looked so good. ...
Apr 07, 2026
SaskAgMatters brings farming experience to Saskatchewan stress line
The SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network has taken over the phones at the Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line, allowing producers to connect to counsellors who know farming firsthand. "All of our counsellors...
Apr 07, 2026 “All of our counsellors have an agricultural background, and we've done the research for you,” said Cynthia Beck, a registered psychologist and co-director of SaskAgMatters. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he hopes the DNA element of the case makes some criminals nervous. Murray Wood del...
Apr 06, 2026
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8:30 - Last night, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith made an address about the separatism debate in the province. She said ...
