Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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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...
Apr 02, 2026
Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only to find out at the end of the process that there were no tickets available. The ...
Apr 02, 2026
Pizza with a side of meth: Takeout takes a turn during RCMP traffic stop
A traffic stop took a turn for RCMP after officers discovered a pizza box holding more than leftover takeout. Two people are facing charges after Battleford and Unity RCMP find what officers suspect t...
Apr 01, 2026 Battlefords and Unity RCMP are reporting the seizure of a pizza box, suspected to hold about 126 grams of methamphetamine, on March 28, 2026. (Battlefords and Unity RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. RCMP briefs: Watrous wanted man, Nipawin drug and weapon charges laid
Watrous RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify a suspect in the investigation of an alleged indecent act in Manitou Beach. Officers received a report of the incident on March 22. Read mo...
Apr 01, 2026 Watrous RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify this man. (Watrous RCMP/Submitted)
SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network to manage Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line
Saskatchewan's Farm Stress Line is under new management. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, the service will be managed by the SaskAgMatters Mental Health Network, beginning Wednes...
Apr 01, 2026 Producers are invited to call the Farm Stress Line to discuss issues including financial stress, family pressure, anxiety, depression, burnout or concerns about another person’s mental health. (fizkes/Depositphotos.com)
Cops in Saskatoon seize more than 14 kilos of meth, cocaine, fentanyl after raiding two homes
Police in Saskatoon seized more than 14 kilograms of illegal drugs last Friday after arresting a man and raiding a pair of homes. According to a statement released on Wednesday, police arrested the 34...
Apr 01, 2026 During the searches, police said officers seized 9,061 grams of meth, 4,177 grams of cocaine, 212 grams of crack cocaine, 609 grams of fentanyl, $31,500 in cash, a hydraulic press and “packaging materials.” (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Murray Wood: Who's being fooled this April 1?
Murray Wood says every day is April Fools Day in the disinformation age and, as ever, some people will never believe they've been conned. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend...
Apr 01, 2026
Sarah Mills: Tiger Woods should know better after another DUI case
Sarah Mills says Tiger Woods could easily pay for a car service, and he should also have an NDA to keep his business his business. She says not killing himself or others in these cases is just pure lu...
Apr 01, 2026
Woman left with serious injuries after machete attack in Riversdale: Saskatoon police
Police in Saskatoon say a 32-year-old woman was left seriously injured after she was allegedly attacked by a person wielding a machete on Tuesday morning. According to police, officers were called to ...
Apr 01, 2026 Police say the woman was left with “serious but non-life-threatening injuries” after the alleged attack on Tuesday morning. (Konstantin1985/Depositphotos.com)
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