Murray Wood: Fish, biscuits and scenery drawing Americans to Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says Saskatchewan's north is a big draw to American anglers, for some obvious reasons.
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Rush stay perfect on the road with 16-9 win in Vancouver
The Saskatchewan Rush got off to a hot start and never looked back as they gunned down the Vancouver Stealth 16-9 on Saturday night. With the win, the Rush improved to 8-1 overall in the National Lacr...
Feb 11, 2018 The Saskatchewan Rush in Vancouver for a match against the Stealth on Feb. 10, 2018. (Saskatchewan Rush/Twitter)
Political commentary on court verdicts hurts views of justice system: lawyers
VANCOUVER - The public perception of political interference in criminal trials places the independence of Canada's judiciary system at risk, lawyers say. Concerns have been raised following federal Ju...
Feb 11, 2018
Saskatoon ticket nabs $1M guaranteed Lotto 649 prize
While there was no winning ticket for the $5-million jackpot in Saturday night's Lotto 649 draw - someone in Saskatchewan is a millionaire. A ticket purchased in Saskatoon won the guaranteed $1-millio...
Feb 11, 2018
Hundreds attend Boushie support rallies in Regina, Saskatoon
Hundreds of people rallied in front of Regina’s Court of Queen’s Bench Saturday morning in support of the late Colten Boushie and in protest to the acquitted Gerald Stanley. Hundreds rally...
Feb 10, 2018
National Chief calls for Canadian justice system overhaul
In response to Gerald Stanley’s not guilty verdict in the death of Colten Boushie, Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde is calling on all levels of government to help make adjustment...
Feb 10, 2018
Homemade sleds look to wow at Rock 102 Cardboard Cup
A heroic group of everyday people is looking to make history at the 5th annual Rock 102 Cardboard Cup. These fine competitors - who likely blew off going to the Olympics for a shot at the cup - will p...
Feb 10, 2018 A Rock 102 Cardboard Cup competitor slides down Optimist Hill at Saskatoon’s Diefenbaker Park (Rock 102/Facebook)
Indigenous leaders call for inquiry after Stanley verdict
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) say it's disgusted by the acquittal of Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley. After 13 hours of deliberation, a jury found Stanley not guilty Friday ...
Feb 09, 2018 Gerald Stanley (left) was found not guilty of second-degree murder in the August 2016 death of Colten Boushie (right).
'No justice served:' Emotional reaction to Stanley acquittal
The sound of crying amplified around a Battleford courtroom Friday night following the acquittal of Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley. After 13 hours of deliberations, a jury cleared Stanley of all w...
Feb 09, 2018 Jade Tootoosis, the cousin of slain 22-year-old Colten Boushie, speaks outside Battleford's Court of Queen's Bench on Feb. 9, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Jeep owners warned of spike in spare tire thefts
It appears thieves are keen to wrangle a free spare tire from Jeeps in Saskatoon. On Friday, police said they've received numerous reports of spare tire thefts within the past couple weeks. Jeep owner...
Feb 09, 2018
City warns March could be a bad month for water main breaks
Repair crews are preparing for what could be a busy month of March. The City of Saskatoon said Friday weather patterns are similar to what was seen in 2014, when extended cold stretches pushed frost d...
Feb 09, 2018 Crews work on a water main break at McKercher and Boychuk drives on Feb. 9, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
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