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 th...
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Crop development falling behind after rainy end to June: Crop Report
Crop, pasture and hay conditions are generally in good shape in Saskatchewan, but rain and hail caused issues in some areas and crop development is behind due to cool temperatures. That's according to...
Jul 04, 2024 Many Saskatchewan producers are hoping for warmer weather in the weeks ahead, while others are still in need of rain. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
STF, gov't still working to find a teachers' contract arbitrator
Nearly three weeks after the province's teachers agreed to take their contract dispute to binding arbitration, the two sides are still trying to find an arbitrator. After months of, often acrimonious,...
Jul 03, 2024
Sask. experiencing smoke from Alta., N.W.T. wildfires
Wildfire smoke from northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories is making its way through Saskatchewan this week. But the good news is it's not expected to cause too many problems according to Terr...
Jul 03, 2024
Canadians with Caribbean ties scramble to escape powerful Hurricane
MONTREAL - George Grant last checked on his mother Wednesday afternoon as Hurricane Beryl bore down on his native Jamaica. In the hilly centre of the island, she is far away from potential flooding bu...
Jul 03, 2024
Canada-wide warrant issued after Regina's third homicide of 2024
The public is being asked for assistance from the Regina Police Service as police work to locate a 29-year-old man wanted for a June 29 homicide on the 1900 block of McIntyre Street. A 25-year-old Reg...
Jul 03, 2024
KeeSean Johnson back in Riders' lineup in CFL clash against Argos
KeeSean Johnson once again found himself in a familiar spot in his pro career. After getting the start in Week 1, in which the East Palo Alto, Cal., product caught one pass for one yard, the Saskatche...
Jul 03, 2024
'This is our moment' Dumont Lodge opens at Batoche
Mtis children and youths now have a place to connect and learn alongside Elders. It started as an idea Elder Albert LeClair had 2 years ago, and now it's a reality. The opening of the $8 million Dumon...
Jul 03, 2024 The new Dumont Lodge in Batoche was inspired by the vision of Métis Elder Albert LeClair. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Environment Canada issues alerts for severe thunderstorms in eastern Sask.
Keep an eye on the sky if you're in eastern Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings early on Wednesday afternoon. The area under the weather alert...
Jul 03, 2024 Severe thunderstorm warnings and watches went into effect for large parts of Saskatchewan on Wednesday afternoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan's Jessica Campbell becomes first female assistant coach in NHL
A Saskatchewan woman is making history in the NHL. Jessica Campbell, who is originally from Moosomin, has been named an assistant coach by the league's Seattle Kraken. According to the NHL, that makes...
Jul 03, 2024 Jessica Campbell, left, assistant coach for the Coachella Valley Firebirds, works alongside Seattle Kraken coaches behind the bench during the second period of an NHL preseason hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)
Woman arrested after alleged assault on city bus
A 49-year-old woman was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly assaulting and threatening another woman on a city bus. According to police, officers were called to the 300 block of Confederation Drive at...
Jul 03, 2024 Saskatoon's transit union has been raising concerns this year about increasing levels of violence on city buses. (650 CKOM file photo)
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