Murray Wood: Social media exposes racists all around us
Murray Wood says he's constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you...
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Police say foul play not a factor after 51-year-old man dies in P.A. house fire
Police in Prince Albert say foul play wasn't a factor after a 51-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene of a house fire earlier this month. According to police, officers and firefighters were c...
Apr 20, 2026 After the fire was put out, firefighters located a victim and removed them from the home, where they were treated by Parkland Ambulance. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Murray Wood: Federal gun initiatives take aim at small business
Darryl Schemenauer is closing down his Regina gun store after 35 years, and he puts the blame squarely on the federal Liberals. Murray Wood says he doubts the gun bans will make us safer. Murray Wood ...
Apr 20, 2026
Sarah Mills: The season of the zipper merge has returned
It sometimes feels like leaders in our cities and towns don't plan for construction very well, but Sarah Mills says the zipper merge, when done properly, can reduce those construction-zone frustration...
Apr 20, 2026
Warm weather this week could lead to flooding, ice jams: Sask. Water Security Agency
Warm weather could lead to flooding and ice jams in parts of Saskatchewan this week. According to the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency, double-digit daytime highs and overnight lows above the freezi...
Apr 20, 2026 The weir on the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency says warm temperatures could lead to higher flows this week, creating the potential for flooding in some parts of the province. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Highway 16 overpass lanes over Circle Drive open again to traffic
The Highway 16 overpass lanes over Circle Drive have finally re-opened, more than a month after the overpass was struck by a semi truck carrying an oversized load. The City of Saskatoon announced the ...
Apr 19, 2026 A section of the Circle Drive overpass over Highway 11 was damaged after a semi with a tall load tried to travel underneath it. (Jacob Harman/Facebook)
Missing 82-year-old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
A woman who was previously reported missing in Alberta has been found deceased in Saskatchewan. Diane Cooper, 82, was from Calgary and had been missing since April 6. Read more: Saskatchewan RCMP recr...
Apr 19, 2026 Alberta's Consort RCMP have reported that Diane Cooper has been found dead near Kindersley, Sask. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
RCMP make arrests in James Smith Cree Nation, Lloydminster drug investigations
A drug trafficking investigation on James Smith Cree Nation has led to the arrest of three people, according to Saskatchewan RCMP. A search warrant executed in the community on April 14 led to officer...
Apr 19, 2026 Contraband seized by Saskatchewan RCMP during a drug bust in Lloydminster on April 14, 2026. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
University Bridge underpass, ramp closures to impact Saskatoon traffic
The Spadina Crescent East underpass at the University Bridge will be closed on Monday, starting at 9 a.m. The April 20 underpass closure will be put in place for arch repairs happening on the bridge, ...
Apr 18, 2026 Repair work on the University Bridge in Saskatoon on March 12, 2026. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan RCMP recruited local pilot to help rescue freezing man near Fox Valley
With the help of a volunteer pilot, the Saskatchewan RCMP leapt into action last month to rescue a man after his vehicle became partially submerged in water and snow in a remote southwest part of the ...
Apr 18, 2026 A drone was used in the initial search for the man in distress near Fox Valley in March 2026. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)
Spring cleaning, renovation season could reveal batty tenants: Province
With spring returning to the province, homeowners are being asked to check for unwanted tenants which could drive them batty. As homeowners sweep away cobwebs and prepare for warm-weather home renovat...
Apr 18, 2026 A bat in the bathroom sink of a Saskatoon condo building. One-way exit doors can help bats exit residences, the province advised. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
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