Murray Wood: Drop in reading rates a sad trend to see
New data suggests people are spending less time reading for pleasure. Murray Wood says it's sad that people are drawn to...
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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 gripe with the Hockey Hall of Fame and armchair sports experts. Murray Woo...
Jun 27, 2025
Saskatchewan's wildfire state of emergency ends, 25 fires still burning
Saskatchewan's wildfire state of emergency ended at midnight on Thursday, although a number of fires are still burning around the province. The state of emergency went into effect on May 29, after an ...
Jun 27, 2025
Saskatchewan RCMP warns boaters to stay sober this summer
The Saskatchewan RCMP is cautioning boaters to stay sober while they're out on the water this summer, warning that drinking and boating can result in a boater losing their driver's licence and picking...
Jun 27, 2025 The RCMP said impaired boating carries stiff penalties, just like impaired driving. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Red Earth man, 18, charged with second-degree murder: RCMP
An 18-year-old man from the Red Earth Cree Nation is facing a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of 29-year-old Gerald McKay. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were...
Jun 26, 2025 According to the RCMP, officers were called to a home on the Red Earth Cree Nation Tuesday evening after getting a report of in injured man. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Saskatoon secures federal funds for city-owned organics facility
The City of Saskatoon says it will receive up to $8.4 million from Ottawa to help build a long-term organics processing facility through the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund. According to the city, ...
Jun 26, 2025 “Since the city-wide green cart program launched in 2023, more than 40,000 tonnes of organic waste have successfully been diverted from the landfill, exceeding the lower range of annual projections,” the city noted in a statement. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Topsoil moisture levels rising thanks to recent rainfall: Crop Report
Topsoil moisture levels are improving across Saskatchewan thanks to rainfall over the past week, although cooler temperatures have slowed down crop development and some producers are reporting crop da...
Jun 26, 2025 According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, rainfall “significantly increased topsoil moisture in all regions this week.” (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Sarah Mills: Dismal population numbers should be concerning to politicians
Sarah Mills says national and provincial leaders should take note of the latest population numbers from Statistics Canada. People are leaving the country at some of the highest rates ever recorded. Th...
Jun 26, 2025
Murray Wood: Summer vacation is the most glorious time of year for kids
Today is a magical day for kids - the last day of school before summer vacation. But Murray Wood says kids today don't have the same level of independence that previous generations enjoyed. Murray Woo...
Jun 26, 2025
Environment Canada issues tornado watch for Saskatoon, west-central Saskatchewan
Keep an eye on the sky if you're in west-central Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Environment Canada has issued a tornado watch for parts of the province including Saskatoon, the Battlefords and Lloydminste...
Jun 25, 2025 A tornado watch was issued on Wednesday afternoon for parts of Saskatchewan including Saskatoon. (Dre Erwin Photography)
Saskatoon to host 2026 Canadian Country Music Association Awards
Saskatoon will be the country music capital of Canada next September as the Bridge City plays host to the 2026 Canadian Country Music Association Awards. The association said Saskatoon's thriving arts...
Jun 25, 2025 Saskatoon will be two-stepping to plenty of country performances in September of 2026 as the city hosts the Canadian Country Music Association Awards and Country Music Week. (650 CKOM file photo)
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Sarah Mills: Whose standards do we use when we measure offence?
Sarah Mills says we all have different standards when it comes to what offends us. But when standards don't align, who's...
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