Murray Wood: The Saskatchewan farmer who heard a cry and reacted heroically
Murray wood says Cody Glenn came upon a horrific crash on a Saskatchewan highway and had to make a split-second decision...
Author Archives: CKOM News
STF says it turned down invitation to resume bargaining as teacher strikes resume
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says it has turned down an invitation from the provincial government to resume negotiations. Talks between the groups broke down this week after two days of plann...
Feb 16, 2024 Teachers picket during a single-day strike in Saskatoon on Jan. 16, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. Indigenous newspaper halts publishing after 27 years
Eagle Feather News is the latest media outlet to fall on hard times, and will no longer publish its newspaper. "Sadly, the Eagle Feather team is announcing that after almost 27 years, we are on hiatus...
Feb 15, 2024
SHA says 116 beds have been added in Saskatoon and Regina through capacity plan
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it has added more than 100 community and hospital beds to Saskatoon and Regina through its Capacity Pressure Action Plan. The plans for Saskatoon and Regina were...
Feb 15, 2024 The Saskatchewan Health Authority says 116 beds have been added in Saskatoon and Regina since the capacity plans were announced late last year. (980 CJME file photo)
Saskatoon pastor calls for closure of Fairhaven shelter after scary incident
A Saskatoon pastor is raising concerns with an emergency shelter in Fairhaven after a scary incident on the doorstep of his church. Robert Pearce is the pastor at Fairmont Baptist Church, which is loc...
Feb 15, 2024 Fairmont Baptist Church Minister Robert Pearce. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Porter Airlines bringing daily Toronto flights to Saskatoon starting in May
Porter Airlines is preparing to operate its first route in Saskatchewan, with daily service between Saskatoon and Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The all-economy airline said the daily flight...
Feb 15, 2024 Porter Airlines will be running daily flights between Saskatoon and Toronto starting in May. (Porter Airlines/Submitted)
Province unveils plan to address enrolment growth as teachers prepare to strike
As Saskatchewan teachers prepare to hit the picket lines on Friday, the provincial government is rolling out a plan aiming to address enrolment growth in schools. Class size has been a primary stickin...
Feb 15, 2024 The new formula includes a threshold to determine the eligibility of schools for post-September funding in order to support rising enrolment. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free on Family Day weekend
Saskatchewan anglers can fish for free over the Family Day weekend. From Saturday through Monday, anyone can fish in the province's public waters without needing to buy a licence. Angling limits and o...
Feb 15, 2024 Fishing is free in Saskatchewan's public waters over the long weekend. (650 CKOM file photo)
Swift Current man facing child porn and luring charges
A 56-year-old Swift Current man is facing charges of luring a child and possession of child pornography. According to police, officers with the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit started an...
Feb 14, 2024 A 56-year-old Swift Current man is facing charges after an investigation by Saskatchewan's ICE Unit. (650 CKOM file photo)
Body found near Sutherland dog park in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police say a body was recovered near the Sutherland dog park on Sunday. According to a brief statement from police, officers were called out to the 100 block of Beef Research Road at around ...
Feb 14, 2024 Police say the remains were turned over to the coroner's service for further investigation. (650 CKOM file photo)
Bad driver busted after hitting bus stop while fleeing police in Saskatoon
A remarkably bad driver was arrested Tuesday night after a failed attempt to flee from police in Saskatoon in an allegedly stolen vehicle. According to police, officers spotted the vehicle shortly bef...
Feb 14, 2024 Police say a driver in a stolen car hit a bus stop, a parked car and a snowbank. (650 CKOM file photo)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Volunteers are the glue that hold our kids' sports together
From the grandpa who rakes the diamond to the parent coach in soccer and the mom cutting flags around little waists, Sar...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Monday, May 4
8:30 - Executive members of the federal public service have also returned to work full-time in the office today. We chec...
