Murray Wood: When football is just a game
There is extra anticipation around the Roughriders' first-place showdown with the Elks tonight. Murray Wood says everyon...
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Very high risk air quality in Saskatoon
Wildfire smoke wound its way into Saskatoon on Friday. Environment Canada issued an air quality statement for Saskatoon with an air quality health index of 10+ at 6 p.m. The air quality was expected t...
Aug 09, 2024
Second man now charged with sexual assault at Saskatoon Ex
Two men have now been charged with sexual assault after an incident at Saskatoon Ex on Tuesday. Saskatoon Police Service said on Friday that a 25-year-old man was charged, then later police said a sec...
Aug 09, 2024 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
8.75 million illegal cigarettes found by RCMP in largest ever seizure
An inspection of a semi and trailer on Highway #1 near Swift Current by the Saskatchewan Highway Patrol weigh station officer resulted in their largest tobacco seizure. Saskatchewan RCMP's Saskatchewa...
Aug 09, 2024
Cannabis oils and softgels recalled: Heath Canada
Health Canada has announced a recall of several cannabis oils and softgels because they may contain unexpected amounts of THC and HHC. The agency says both ingredients are intoxicants and could pose a...
Aug 09, 2024 The affected products include specific dosages of Emprise CBN+CBD Softgels, NuLeaf Naturals Full Spectrum Hemp Multicannabinoid Oil and Oil Softgels, and Ultra Plus Multicannabinoid Oil and Softgels. (The Canadian Press)
Man in hospital after being shot, Battleford RCMP search for suspect
After a Friday morning shooting, suspects have not been found according to RCMP. At 2 a.m. on Aug. 9, Battleford RCMP got a report of a gunshot in the 108 Street area. Officers found a man with seriou...
Aug 09, 2024 Residents may notice an increased police presence as they continue to investigate with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s North Battleford Forensic Identification Services, and Battleford and Saskatoon General Investigation Section. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. critical minerals sector gets 2 new incentive programs
Some new incentives have been announced from the province to boost the critical minerals sector. Two new incentive programs are now in place. One is the Critical Minerals Processing Investment Incenti...
Aug 09, 2024
RCMP union, Sask. communities call for pause on marshals service
REGINA - Saskatchewan's plan for a new policing service offers little information for the mayor of Warman, is too vague for the mayor of Wolseley, and the reeve of the Rural Municipality of Kelvington...
Aug 09, 2024 Saskatchewan's plan for a new policing service offers little information for the mayor of Warman, is too vague for the mayor of Wolseley, and the reeve of the Rural Municipality of Kelvington calls it a "waste of money." (The Canadian Press)
Canada wins 7th gold medal at Paris 2024
Canada won its seventh Olympic gold medal in Paris in the men's 4X100 metre relay with a time of 37.50 seconds. The gold medalists are Andre De Grasse, Aaron Brown, Brendon Rodney and Jerome Blake. B....
Aug 09, 2024
2 charged with robbery after man pulled from vehicle on 8th Street
A 23 and 29-year-old man are facing robbery charges after stealing a man's vehicle on Wednesday night. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, multiple men approached the 56-year-old man's vehicle ...
Aug 09, 2024 The Circle Centre Mall parking lot is where a 56-year-old man had his vehicle robbed by a pair of men in their 20s. He was able to recover it thanks to Onstar GPS. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Tour the Canada Olympic House in Paris with Saskatoon writer
As global audiences tune in to the 2024 Olympic games, Paris is putting its best foot forward for spectators. Dozens of National Olympic Committees have set up hospitality houses in the capital to cel...
Aug 09, 2024 Dan Clapson is the co-founder of the popular food media outlet and events company “Eat North”, and was in Paris for the opening ceremonies (Submitted)
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8:30 - Wildfire smoke is once again rolling into Saskatchewan, raising concerns about air quality and serving as a not-s...
