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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Saskatchewan set record for exports in 2022
Saskatchewan posted record-setting exports in 2022. According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan Trade and Export Partnership (STEP) and the government released their annual State of Trade rep...
Jun 06, 2023
Prince Albert man charged with murder in 78-year-old’s death
A 40-year-old Prince Albert man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of a 78-year-old man just west of P.A. According to the RCMP, the two men knew each other. The M...
Jun 06, 2023
Government unveils new tool to resolve consumer disputes
The Saskatchewan government is trying to help consumers and businesses resolve disputes in a timelier and cheaper fashion. In a media release, the government said the Financial and Consumer Affairs Au...
Jun 06, 2023
Police issue hundreds of warnings, tickets during week-long enforcement campaign
Police officers in Saskatchewan handed out more than 2,200 warnings - and more than 1,000 speeding tickets - during a week-long traffic enforcement campaign last month. According to the RCMP, Mounties...
Jun 06, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's first outdoor pool opens for the season
There's another option for people to beat the heat in Saskatoon. Residents can make a splash at the city's four outdoor pools again. Riversdale pool opens today, followed by Lathey pool on Wednesday. ...
Jun 06, 2023 Children and parents in Saskatoon cool off at George Ward Pool, one of two outdoor facilities open to the public. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Animals at Forestry Farm keeping cool, even during extreme heat
By Halyna Mihalik Your favourite zoo animals may be hiding from the hot weather this summer. As temperatures continue to rise, cool-down strategies are being implemented to help animals at Saskatoon's...
Jun 06, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Two men hurt after shots fired at Bell's Point home: RCMP
Two men were seriously injured after shots were allegedly fired at a home in Bell's Point. According to the RCMP, officers with the La Ronge detachment responded to a home on Bird Place at around 7:30...
Jun 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Elbow RCMP detachment tagged by vandals with ‘vulgar, anti-police’ message
Mounties in Elbow are investigating an incident of vandalism … at their own detachment. According to a media release, the Outlook/Elbow RCMP got a call Sunday about two people spray-painting wha...
Jun 05, 2023
NDP announces Saskatoon University MLA won't seek re-election in 2024
A second NDP MLA has decided not to run in the 2024 Saskatchewan election. Jennifer Bowes, the MLA for Saskatoon University, joins Cumberland MLA Doyle Vermette as two NDP incumbents who aren't seekin...
Jun 05, 2023 (Jennifer Bowes/Facebook)
Can you hear me now?: Vehicle noise limits set in Saskatchewan
Under a new provincial policy, all light vehicles in Saskatchewan must be quieter than 101.3 decibels. In March, SGI said it would craft a new provincial policy to identify what constitutes "excessive...
Jun 05, 2023
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Sarah Mills: Murray Wood celebrating 45 years in radio
Murray Wood, who started in radio in North Battleford, just marked a huge milestone in his career. Sarah Mills says 45 y...
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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...
