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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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
Developer says Midtown grocery store plans cancelled after mall terminated lease
A proposed $6-million downtown grocery store in Saskatoon isn't happening. That's according to the developer, Arbutus Properties, which said its plans for a Pitchfork Market + Kitchen grocery store in...
Nov 09, 2023 Saskatoon's Midtown Plaza. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon releases details of budget process ahead of deliberations
Saskatoon residents are looking at a seven per cent property tax increase in 2024, and another 5.7 per cent in 2025. That's according to a statement on the budget process released by the city. But cou...
Nov 09, 2023 During a series of special budget meetings over the summer, council and administration shaved off $35 million dollars from a $75-million shortfall. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon man allegedly fled police in three stolen vehicles, drove through parks
A Saskatoon man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly fleeing from police at high speeds in three separate stolen vehicles. According to police, officers were called at 8:40 a.m. for a report ...
Nov 09, 2023 Police say the air support unit was used to monitor a pursuit Thursday morning. (SPS Air Support Unit/Twitter)
A Connor collectible: Bedard bobbleheads coming to Brandt Centre
Regina Pats fans will get a chance to see Connor Bedard at the Brandt Centre this weekend — or at least a miniature version of him. The WHL team announced Thursday that it’s holding Connor...
Nov 09, 2023
Sask. introducing new system to inform moviegoers about film content
Saskatchewan is introducing a new system to inform moviegoers about the content of films. According to the provincial government, the proposed Film Content Information Act would modernize film classif...
Nov 09, 2023 Cineplex Theatre in downtown Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650CKOM)
Saskatoon ready to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday
Saskatoon is getting ready to mark Remembrance Day on Saturday. The 92nd Saskatoon Remembrance Day Service is set for Saturday at SaskTel Centre, with doors opening at 9 a.m. and the program set to be...
Nov 09, 2023 Members of the new guard march in SaskTel Centre on Nov. 11, 2022 during the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Crop insurance expected to pay $1.85 billion to Sask. producers
Payments to producers through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation are expected to reach almost $2 billion this year. According to the provincial government, payments under a suite of business ...
Nov 09, 2023 It's been a tough year for many Saskatchewan producers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Evan Bray is the new voice of Saskatchewan, succeeds John Gormley
It's the answer to the question Saskatchewan has been asking for the last 24 hours: "Who will be the new host on News Talk Radio?" Evan Bray is the new voice of Saskatchewan, and The Evan Bray Show st...
Nov 09, 2023
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...
