Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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Severe thunderstorm warning adds to heat, smoke concerns in Sask.
A severe thunderstorm warning from Environment Canada popped up in central Saskatchewan late Friday afternoon. The storm warning, which took effect shortly before 4:30 p.m., covered areas around Hudso...
Jul 21, 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police investigate murder in Nutana area
Saskatoon police say a woman found dead in the Nutana neighbourhood is the city's latest homicide victim. Police were called shortly before 5 p.m. on Thursday to a home in the 800 block of 10th Street...
Jul 21, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Legendary singer Tony Bennett dies at 96
Tony Bennett, one of the most beloved and recognizable voices in music died Friday morning at the age of 96. Best known for his signature 1962 hit "I Left My Heart in San Francisco." Bennett's profess...
Jul 21, 2023 Tony Bennett
Rolled semi trailer leads to closure of northbound lanes on Idylwyld Drive
Drivers are being asked to avoid the northbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive North at the Avenue C overpass after a rolled semi trailer spilled its contents. According to police, the semi was carrying crus...
Jul 20, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan reaches 2,000 COVID-19 deaths
The province has reached a grim milestone. According to the latest Community Respiratory Illness Surveillance Program report from the Ministry of Health, Saskatchewan has recorded 2,000 COVID-19 death...
Jul 20, 2023
Environment Canada issues severe thunderstorm watches in central Sask.
Severe thunderstorm watches were issued early Thursday afternoon for parts of central Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued watches for the areas around La Ronge, Prince Albert National Park and Nar...
Jul 20, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
2013 Grey Cup-winning team, Wendy Kelly going into Riders' Plaza of Honour
A decade later, the 2013 Saskatchewan Roughriders continue to add to their lengthy list of accolades. That edition of the CFL team, which beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 45-23 to win the 2013 Grey Cup at...
Jul 20, 2023
Tip leads to search, but Weyburn woman still missing
By Steven Wilson The search continues for Weyburn's Frances Gazeley, who disappeared in early December 2021. She was last seen on Regina Street in Weyburn before she went missing. The last time anyone...
Jul 20, 2023
Jazz Festival saw big attendance boost in 2023, aims to get even bigger next year
Saskatoon's Jazz Festival experienced a big bump in attendance this year, and the executive director says she wants to see it grow even bigger in 2024. According to Shannon Josdal, the final numbers a...
Jul 20, 2023 (SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival/Twitter)
SARM sounds alarm about drought-like conditions in rural areas
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for action as dry conditions continue in the province. “As of now, approximately 20 rural municipalities have notified SARM...
Jul 20, 2023
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