Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Foodtruck Wars Street Festival kicks off today in Saskatoon
Foodtruck Wars is back in Saskatoon this weekend, with tons of great food on offer from more than 25 vendors. The eighth-annual Foodtruck Wars Street Festival kicks off Thursday at noon, and runs unti...
Aug 04, 2022 People line up at food trucks along 20th Street during the 2018 Foodtruck Wars on July 27, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan Rattlers set to host first playoff game in 3 years
After missing out the past two years, the Saskatchewan Rattlers are playoff bound. They will host the back-to-back Canadian Elite Basketball Leauge champion Edmonton Stingers in the play-in game for a...
Aug 04, 2022
NDP names candidate for Saskatoon-Meewasin byelection
The Saskatchewan NDP has chosen its candidate to run in a byelection in Saskatoon this year. Nathaniel Teed was nominated by party members in a contested nomination in the Meewasin constituency Wednes...
Aug 04, 2022 Nathaniel Teed wins the NDP nomination in Saskatoon Meewasin. (NDP/Twitter)
Accommodation and services will be waiting when second Ukraine flight arrives in Sask.
A flight scheduled to touch down in Saskatchewan next week will bring about 230 Ukrainians to the province, where supports, housing and other services will be waiting. The flight was announced Tuesday...
Aug 03, 2022
Queen City Ex returns to Regina
The Queen City Ex is back in Regina. The five day festival begins at noon on the REAL District grounds this afternoon. After a smaller festival last year, Tim Read, REAL’s president and CEO, sai...
Aug 03, 2022
Wilkie-area man killed in Highway 16 crash
A man from the Wilkie-area was killed in a highway crash Monday afternoon near Lanigan, according to RCMP The two SUV crashed around 2 in the afternoon about eight kilometres west of the town. Police ...
Aug 02, 2022
Second flight full of displaced Ukrainians to land in Saskatchewan
A second group of Ukrainians fleeing the war in their home country will touch down in Saskatchewan next month to start a new life. On Aug. 10, 240 Ukrainians are set to leave Warsaw, Poland, and then ...
Aug 02, 2022
Staff shortage leads to temporary closure of P.A. psychiatric intake
A shortage of a full-time child and youth psychiatrist in Prince Albert is causing the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) to pause new admissions to the child and youth inpatient mental health and ps...
Aug 02, 2022
Rainfall warnings issued for parts of northern Saskatchewan
Environment Canada issued rainfall warnings Tuesday morning, covering several northern Saskatchewan communities. The warnings were put into effect for the areas around La Ronge, Prince Albert National...
Aug 02, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Ryan Murray to celebrate day with cup in White City Thursday
Ryan Murray is bringing the Stanley Cup to his hometown of White City on Thursday. Fans will be able to meet Murray as well as take pictures with Lord Stanley between 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. The town ...
Aug 02, 2022
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, July 18
Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...
