Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Melfort, Star City firefighters withstand biting cold to put out house and trailer blazes
Two more Saskatchewan fire departments were put to the test Saturday fighting two simultaneous blazes in Star City, after a fire at a landfill in Whitewood on Friday night and an empty building fire i...
Jan 25, 2026 Melfort firefighters battling the two fires burning in adjacent structures in Star City, about 18 kilometres east of Melfort, on Jan. 24, 2026. (Melfort Fire & Rescue/Facebook)
New catalyst worked on at Canadian Light Source could make hydrogen production more affordable
A new type of catalyst that uses five times less platinum than usual could help make hydrogen production cheaper in the future. Splitting water molecules with electricity generates hydrogen (electroly...
Jan 25, 2026 A hydrogen molecule. A new type of catalyst that uses five times less platinum to split water molecules with electricity and generates hydrogen could help make production cheaper in the future. (Pixabay)
Largest legacy gift in U of S history to help business students through scholarship program
The largest-ever legacy gift given to the University of Saskatchewan will help students at the Edwards School of Business through a new scholarship fund. The university said the endowment from William...
Jan 25, 2026 “The generosity of Bill and May Ellen Pringle (pictured) is an extraordinary gesture that will have a lasting impact on the lives of students at the Edwards School of Business,” Vince Bruni-Bossio, president and vice-chancellor of University of Saskatchewan, said in a statement. (University of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Wanted man found in Prince Albert facing weapons, assault charges
A man on the run from Mounties after being named as a suspect in a gun-related assault has been arrested in Prince Albert. The man, who was wanted in relation to an incident on Jan. 7, was arrested af...
Jan 24, 2026 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
Extreme cold challenges Whitewood firefighters during huge landfill blaze
A blaze at a landfill in Whitewood on Friday night was made more challenging for firefighters by the extreme cold blanketing the province. Whitewood Fire Department said in a Facebook post on Saturday...
Jan 24, 2026
Satellite-based system replacing Forage Rainfall Insurance Program in 2026
Saskatchewan is using satellites to measure soil moisture as part of its insurance coverage for the province's livestock sector. In 2026, Satellite Forage Insurance will replace the Forage Rainfall In...
Jan 24, 2026 Saskatchewan is using satellites to measure soil moisture as part of its insurance coverage for the province’s livestock sector.(Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
Man charged with aggravated assault after Cumberland House shooting
A 29-year-old Cumberland House man has been charged with aggravated assault and discharging a firearm with intent after RCMP received a report of an injured person outside a business in Cumberland Hou...
Jan 23, 2026 A 29-year-old Cumberland House man has been charged with aggravated assault and discharge firearm with intent. (Unsplash)
Man shot by Saskatoon police during search of Sutherland home charged with attempted murder
A man who was shot by a Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) officer during a search of a Sutherland home in December 2025 has been charged with attempted murder and uttering death threats. On Dec. 20 membe...
Jan 23, 2026 A man who was shot by a Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) officer during a search of a Sutherland home in December 2025 has been charged with attempted murder and uttering death threats. (CKOM files)
Saskatchewan health minister talks hospital security on The Evan Bray Show
Safety at health-care facilities is a growing concern across Saskatchewan. In response, the provincial government has added metal detectors at the entrances to some emergency departments and announced...
Jan 23, 2026 Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill says the metal detectors at ER entrances are already having a positive effect. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
American kicker Michael Hughes signs with Sask. Roughriders
An American kicker is returning to the Riders' roster. On Friday, the team announced that Michael Hughes, who still holds the record for field goal percentage at Appalachian State (83.3), has signed o...
Jan 23, 2026
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