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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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Woman charged after allegedly running at Saskatoon cops with lit blowtorch
A 27-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday morning after allegedly trying to attack Saskatoon police officers with a blowtorch. According to police, officers were called to an apartment on Maxwell C...
Jan 30, 2026 The 27-year-old woman is now facing charges of assaulting a police officer with a weapon and uttering threats. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
'World-leading' aluminum deposit in Sask. could create new industry for province
One of the world's largest aluminum deposits has been uncovered in Saskatchewan, representing "a possible game changer for North America's aluminum supply chain." The preliminary economic assessment b...
Jan 30, 2026 “From a geopolitical perspective, the Thor Project has the potential to position Canada as a secure North American source of alumina, providing a long-term alternative to imported bauxite and strengthening critical supply chains,” Canadian Energy Metals Corp. noted in a statement. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov)
Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list includes a shooting in Minneapolis and social media misspellings. Murray Wood deliver...
Jan 30, 2026
Sarah Mills: Nuclear power must be considered for Saskatchewan's environmental future
Sarah Mills says research underway by SaskPower into the possibility of large-scale reactors is the right approach, so we are all informed about the right way for the province to go green. The Mills M...
Jan 30, 2026
Mounties seize six firearms, four air guns and 40 grams of meth from Flying Dust home
The Saskatchewan RCMP says officers seized six firearms, four air guns and roughly 40 grams of methamphetamine from a home on the Flying Dust First Nation on Tuesday. According to the RCMP, officers e...
Jan 29, 2026 The Saskatchewan RCMP said officers also seized a knife and “drug trafficking paraphernalia” during the search on Tuesday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Mounties seize 9.1 million illegal cigarettes after stopping truck in RM of Battle River
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan seized a trove of illegal smokes after stopping at truck near the Battlefords earlier this month. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers stopped the truck and trail...
Jan 29, 2026 The RCMP said the 41-year-old driver, a resident of Brampton, Ont., was found to be in violation of court-ordered conditions requiring him to remain in Ontario “in relation to tobacco-related charges.” (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Saskatoon Light & Power rates going up 3.9% on Feb. 1, with another hike set for 2027
Saskatoon Light & Power customers will soon see their bills go up by 3.9 per cent starting on Feb. 1, with a second 3.9 per cent hike set for the same date next year. According to the City of Sask...
Jan 29, 2026 Because Saskatoon Light & Power resells electricity, the city said its power rates are matched to SaskPower in order to ensure equity between customers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Struggling taxpayers can't eat a word salad
If politicians really want to help Canadians with affordability, Murray Wood says they might consider not taking a bite out of our food before we do. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary ...
Jan 29, 2026
Sarah Mills: City transit gets a bad rap, but can be improved
Sarah Mills says those with recent experience riding a city bus would say it isn't as bad as some headlines make out, but the transit system could be improved if the focus was on the details. The Mill...
Jan 29, 2026
Health ministry warns of dangerous drugs in Saskatoon after series of six overdoses
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says dangerous drugs circulating in Saskatoon may contain fentanyl, a sedative known as medetomidine and "other unknown substances." The ministry said Prairie Harm ...
Jan 29, 2026 The ministry said Prairie Harm Reduction, a supervised drug consumption site, reported six overdoses between Monday and Wednesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
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