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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Fort McMurray men arrested after allegedly kidnapping man at gunpoint in Yorkton: RCMP
Two men from Fort McMurray, Alta. are facing charges after allegedly kidnapping a man in Yorkton earlier this week. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report about a suspected kidnappi...
Jan 23, 2026 The two alleged kidnappers, ages 24 and 20, are both facing charges of kidnapping with afirearm, careless use of a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm and ammunition in a motor vehicle, possession of a prohibited weapon knowing it is unauthorized, and several drug charges. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Sarah Mills: Its time Mark Carney answered questions about his Davos speech
The prime minister's speech at the WEF touted a new world order and how things need to be different, but Sarah Mills says he failed to answer questions about how he intends to change things. The Mills...
Jan 23, 2026
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 command start in vehicles and the frigid weather Saskatchewan is seeing. Mur...
Jan 23, 2026
Mounties handed out hundreds of tickets across Saskatchewan during enforcement blitz
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan spent several days focusing on safe driving earlier this month, handing out 372 tickets, 41 roadside suspensions and five criminal charges for impaired driving. According...
Jan 23, 2026 (Saskatchewan RCMP/YouTube)
'Coldest weather we've seen so far': Environment Canada
Environment Canada is encouraging people to be prepared for a multiple-day stretch of extreme cold weather. Meteorologist Danielle Desjardin said these are the coldest temperatures we've seen so far t...
Jan 23, 2026 “Extreme temperatures don’t leave much room for error,” CAA Saskatchewan spokesperson Angel Blair said. “Being prepared gives drivers the best chance to stay safe." (Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Sask. government aims to improve safety at hospitals through independent review
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a third-party review of safety and security at hospitals around the province. The provincial government said the independent review is being launched at the...
Jan 22, 2026 “Patients, visitors, and staff must be safe in health care facilities in Saskatchewan,” Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said in a statement. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Mounties seize nine guns, three bows from home on Fishing Lake First Nation
RCMP officers seized nine firearms and three bows from a home on the Fishing Lake First Nation this week. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, Mounties obtained a warrant and searched the home on Wedne...
Jan 22, 2026 Police said officers seized nine firearms, a crossbow, two compound bows and hundreds of rounds of ammunition. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Mounties search for 'person of interest' after shooting in Cumberland House on Thursday morning
RCMP officers are searching for a "person of interest" in the community of Cumberland House after a shooting left one person injured on Thursday morning. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, there will...
Jan 22, 2026 Anyone who sees the person of interest was advised to stay clear and contact police or Crime Stoppers. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sarah Mills: Canada needs fixing before any new world order
Prime Minister Mark Carney can talk of the old ways of global trade being ruptured, but unless he fixes rules and regulations at home Sarah Mills says Canada won't be a good trading partner. The Mills...
Jan 22, 2026
Murray Wood: A tale of two leaders
If the world hadn't noticed before, Murray Wood says it now sees very clearly the marked contrast between Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump. Murray Wood delivers shar...
Jan 22, 2026
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