Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
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Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings blanket central Sask.
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings on Sunday afternoon for several communities along the Saskatchewan-Alberta border. A watch is issued when conditions are right for a ...
Jul 31, 2022
Saskatchewan’s chief firearms officer opposed to handgun freeze included in C-21
Bill C-21 is coming under criticism from across the country, including from Saskatchewan's chief firearms officer. The aim of the C-21 is to reduce gun violence on Canadian streets, and the federal bi...
Jul 31, 2022
Severe thunderstorm warnings in southeast Sask.
People out and about during the long weekend may need to keep an eye on the sky in southern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for parts of south-central and south...
Jul 30, 2022
Riders release four players
A day after the Saskatchewan Roughriders lost 32-17 to the B.C. Lions, the team announced it has released four practice roster players. Wide receiver Dieuly Aristilde Jr., national linebacker Jared Be...
Jul 30, 2022
'Reality is starting to catch up to markets,' gas analyst says
Saskatchewan has seen a recent reprieve from the extremely high gas prices of mid-June, but Saskatoon is still better off than Regina and much of the western part of the country. Dan McTeague, a gas p...
Jul 30, 2022 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Update: Hudson Bay RCMP find five-year-old autistic boy dead
Dawson Romeo's body was found dead on July 30th by Hudson Bay RCMP. His body was found near the area he disappeared on July 29th at approximately 7:15pm, when he was reported missing appoximately five...
Jul 30, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Ukrainian couple helps Ukrainian refugees furnish homes
Two Ukrainian expats have taken the initiative to help Ukrainian refugees in Saskatoon. Vitaliy and Slava Kushnir have lived in Saskatchewan for 15 years after moving from Ukraine. They own the Smak U...
Jul 30, 2022
Riders scoreless second half leads to loss to Lions
The Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't keep up with the B.C. Lions on Friday, losing 32-17. After the Riders built up a 17-4 lead in the first half, the Lions scored the next 28 points in the game at M...
Jul 29, 2022
Environment Canada issues warnings for heat, thunderstorms
Environment Canada issued several weather alerts Friday, warning about high heat and severe thunderstorms. The heat warnings are in effect for the areas around Lloydminster, Meadow Lake, and the Battl...
Jul 29, 2022 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Green Zone Game Day shows start at 5 p.m.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are set to face the B.C. Lions on Friday at Mosaic Stadium, as the Green and White aim to claw their way up the CFL's West Division standings. Saskatchewan enters the game...
Jul 29, 2022 (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Twitter)
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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...
