Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Saskatoon firefighters battle large blaze on Zeman Crescent
Firefighters in Saskatoon were battling a large house fire in the city's north end on Monday afternoon. Thick black smoke was filling the air as a large number of firefighters worked to extinguish a h...
Nov 13, 2023 Firefighters spray water on a home on Zeman Crescent. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Man allegedly points laser at police plane while breaking into cars
A would-be thief allegedly helped lead police to the scene of his own crimes by shining a laser at a police plane while he was breaking into cars. According to a social media post by the Saskatoon Pol...
Nov 13, 2023 The Saskatoon Police plane, also known as the Air Support Unit. (SPSAir1/X)
Montreal Lake man charged with murder after death of 41-year-old on Sunday
A 29-year-old man from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation is facing a murder charge. According to the RCMP, officers were called to a home on the Cree nation early Sunday morning where they found an injure...
Nov 13, 2023 Police say a 29-year-old Montreal Lake Cree Nation man is facing a second-degree murder charge. (650 CKOM file photo)
Adopt-A-Family program launches for 2023 on 650 CKOM and Rock 102
The holiday season can be a tough time of year for many Saskatoon families, as buying gifts and a festive meal isn't something everyone can afford. 650 CKOM and Rock 102 launched the 36th annual Adopt...
Nov 13, 2023 Donors line up at the 2021 Adopt-A-Family drop off. (650 CKOM file photo)
Shania Twain thanks Indian Head for helping crew after Sask. crash
One of the biggest names in music is expressing heartfelt thanks to a small Saskatchewan community. Last Wednesday, a tour bus carrying members of Shania Twain's production crew crashed on the icy Tra...
Nov 13, 2023 (Submitted)
Roughriders' Marshall facing gun charge in Georgia
Saskatchewan Roughriders cornerback Nic Marshall is facing a gun charge in Georgia. According to media reports, Marshall and a woman who was in a vehicle with him were arrested in Columbus, Ga., on We...
Nov 12, 2023
Proposed film content act could save theatres money long term
Movie classification is important so people know when not to take their little ones to a horror film, but those classifications are changing soon in Saskatchewan. That’s because of new legislati...
Nov 11, 2023
SIRT called in after suspect in stolen vehicle case hurt during arrest
Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been called in to investigate after the suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation was hurt. SIRT was notified about the incident on Thursday af...
Nov 10, 2023 The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after a suspect was hurt during an arrest by Saskatoon police officers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Cougars’ Tell excited to begin fifth season at U of R
Despite many injuries throughout her time as a University of Regina Cougars athlete, Madeleine Tell is getting ready to tip off Year 5 with the women’s basketball program. "It means so much to m...
Nov 10, 2023
Influenza, COVID case numbers climbing in Saskatchewan
The number of lab-confirmed cases of respiratory illnesses in Saskatchewan continues to climb. The largest increase shown in the Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report that was issu...
Nov 10, 2023
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8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...
