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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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
Sarah Mills: Let's hope lessons are learned this construction season
Major projects in Saskatoon and Regina must get done, but Sarah Mills says changes are needed to lessen the impact on traffic and local businesses during this year's construction season. The Mills Min...
Apr 06, 2026
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)
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