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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Roughriders announce 'several' positive COVID tests
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak. In a statement late Monday afternoon, the CFL team said "several members" of the team and its support staff had tested positive for t...
Jul 18, 2022
Human remains found in Saskatoon park
Saskatoon police and the Saskatchewan Coroner's Service are investigating after human remains were found in a Saskatoon park Monday morning. At about 10:20 a.m., officers responded to Hyde Park in sou...
Jul 18, 2022 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Harpauer spent $8K on chartered flight to North Battleford: Report
Two days after the Saskatchewan government introduced a budget containing tax and fee hikes, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer took a private plane from Regina to North Battleford to attend a Chamber of...
Jul 18, 2022
Saskatchewan expands coverage of cystic fibrosis drug
More Saskatchewan children with cystic fibrosis (CF) are about to get help from the provincial government. On Monday, the provincial government announced it was expanding coverage for the medication T...
Jul 18, 2022
Water truck saves some Craven campers from the heat
While Country Thunder campers were making their way into the last day at Craven, one person was keeping campers cool. Austin Rock made his way around the campgrounds in his water truck. Every so often...
Jul 17, 2022
Multiple successful rescue missions performed at Poplar Bluffs
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) dealt with multiple rescue situations at Poplar Bluffs, roughly 20 kilometres south of Saskatoon, all within 24 hours. The first call came in at 10:00 p.m. on Satur...
Jul 17, 2022
Country Thunder campers still finding ways to beat the heat
Country Thunder fans are beating the sweltering weather this weekend. Lots of people were lined up nice and early to take advantage of some of the colder foods at the concession stands. The line for H...
Jul 17, 2022
Early-morning house fire labelled ‘suspicious’
Heavy smoke and flames greeted firefighters in Regina as they were called to a house fire Saturday morning. Crews responded to the 1200 block of Rae Street in North Central around 5:30 a.m. Deputy Fir...
Jul 16, 2022
1 tornado confirmed, 2 others possible after wild day of weather
An active day of weather Friday brought large hail, heavy rain and at least one tornado to parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada’s Brad Vrolijk confirmed the tornado touched down southeast o...
Jul 16, 2022
Riders take on Argos in Touchdown Atlantic game in Nova Scotia
It’s a celebration of football in the Atlantic provinces as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Toronto Argonauts on Saturday. The CFL clubs are taking part in the fifth edition of Touchdow...
Jul 16, 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...
