Murray Wood: The poppy seems to be endangered in Canada these days
With Remembrance Day approaching, Murray Wood says he's not seeing as many poppies as he used to. Wood says he hopes the...
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Thunderstorm watches, warnings pop up in Saskatchewan
Environment Canada may be lifting heat warnings in Saskatchewan, but the same can’t be said for thunderstorm advisories. Just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, the weather service issued severe thunderst...
Jun 07, 2023
Saskatchewan's agri-food exports on record pace
On the heels of a record-setting year for exports, Saskatchewan announced Wednesday a sizable year-over-year increase in agri-food exports. The provincial government said those exports had an estimate...
Jun 07, 2023
Some Sask. provincial parks getting $14M in upgrades in 2023-24
Some of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are getting a facelift this year. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it’s investing $14 million in provincial park facilit...
Jun 07, 2023
Cast of TV show was 'Alone' in northern Saskatchewan
The conditions in northern Saskatchewan can test the hardiest of people. That was caught on camera last fall, when 10 survivalists were dropped into remote locations near Reindeer Lake for Season 10 o...
Jun 07, 2023
Warnings continue, but blistering heat expected to ease Thursday
The heat wave is set to break in Saskatchewan. Heat warnings persisted in the province on Wednesday, but Environment Canada said the end is in sight. "Hot and humid weather is expected to continue for...
Jun 07, 2023
Bank of Canada ends pause on interest rate hikes
Interest rates are on the move again in Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent Wednesday morning. It marks the first rate increase by the central bank ...
Jun 07, 2023
Bank of Canada ends pause on interest rate hikes
Interest rates are on the move again in Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent Wednesday morning. It marks the first rate increase by the central bank ...
Jun 07, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
RCMP shares more details about shooting in La Ronge
More details have been released about a shooting in La Ronge - including that the victims now are facing charges. According to the RCMP, two men and a woman approached a house in La Ronge on Sunday at...
Jun 07, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Man facing murder charge after incident on Moosomin First Nation
A 31-year-old man from the Moosomin First Nation has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of another man from the community. Wade Frenchman was arrested Monday in North Battleford. He's ...
Jun 06, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Areas of Saskatchewan beset by thunderstorms again
Stormy weather continued in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. As of 5:30 p.m., Environment Canada had severe thunderstorm warnings in place for areas around Strasbourg, Rowan's Ravine, Chamberlain, Dilke, Huds...
Jun 06, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Murray Wood celebrating 45 years in radio
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Nov. 6
Premier Scott Moe talks to Evan about the federal budget's impact on Sask. residents, economist David Ristovki about the...
