Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Police in Saskatoon, Regina warn public about traffic ticket text scam
If you get a text message claiming you need to appear in court for a traffic ticket, it's likely a scam. Both the Saskatoon and Regina police services are warning the public about the fraudulent messa...
Jun 30, 2026 (nito103/Depositphotos.com)
Good Samaritan shot after stopping to help driver near Cando: RCMP
A good Samaritan who stopped to help another driver over the weekend ended up in a hospital, recovering from a gunshot wound. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, police were alerted to the case shortl...
Jun 30, 2026 Police said when the man stopped to offer his help, the driver of the truck got out and fired a gun at him, leaving him injured before jumping back into the vehicle and taking off. (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: Saskatchewan is winning the race to the bottom on minimum wage
An increase is coming for Saskatchewan's minimum-wage earners this fall, but Murray Wood says it will ensure they continue to earn one of the lowest minimum wages in Canada. Murray Wood delivers sharp...
Jun 30, 2026
Sarah Mills: World Cup fun is becoming infectious
There is something special about watching your country play at the World Cup. Sarah Mills says the collective experience raises the event to a level above regular league sports. The Mills Minute is a ...
Jun 30, 2026
Three people charged after man's dog shot and killed during walk in North Battleford: RCMP
Three people are facing charges in connection with the alleged shooting of a dog in North Battleford on Friday. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report of gunfire on Eighth Avenue No...
Jun 30, 2026 The RCMP said a group of people approached a man while he was walking his dog in North Battleford on Friday, then “uttered threats and discharged a firearm,” leaving the man’s pet dead. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan launches innovation challenge in effort to protect waters from invasive species
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a search for innovative, technology-based solutions to issues with invasive aquatic species in the province's waters. The innovation challenge is similar to...
Jun 30, 2026 The ministry inspected more than 4,000 watercraft across the province last year, and found that more than 750 were not cleaned, drained and dried properly, meaning a full decontamination was required. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
North Battleford man, 67, dead after single-vehicle rollover on Highway 16 Bypass
A single-vehicle rollover on the Highway 16 Bypass claimed the life of a 67-year-old man from North Battleford on Sunday morning. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers received a report about t...
Jun 30, 2026 “The Highway #16 Bypass was closed for a period of time but has since been reopened,” the RCMP noted in a statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
June gloom delays College Drive construction
The City of Saskatoon is reporting that work on College Drive is being pushed back due to rainy June weather. Crediting "recent heavy rainfall and weather events throughout the month of June and forec...
Jun 29, 2026 University Bridge in Saskatoon on June 17, 2026. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Sask. shifting gears on impaired driving enforcement with proposal of quicker penalties
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is beginning to implement administrative penalties in an effort to curb impaired driving. Potential changes to The Traffic Safety Act are being considered, and t...
Jun 29, 2026 Police during a traffic enforcement blitz in Saskatoon in 2026. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan's minimum wage increasing to $15.70/h this fall
Saskatchewan's minimum wage is set to rise on October 1. But even after the increase from $15.35/hour up to $15.70/h takes effect, the province will still have the third-lowest minimum wage in Canada,...
Jun 29, 2026 Saskatchewan uses the consumer price index and data on average hourly wages to calculate its minimum wage. (650 CKOM file photo)
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