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Police vehicle involved in crash on Highway 15: RCMP
A police vehicle was involved in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 15 on Wednesday. According to the RCMP, officers are on the scene of the crash on the Muskowekwan First Nation, near the community's rod...
Jun 04, 2025 "The highway is currently closed for an undetermined amount of time," the RCMP said. "Detours are in place and motorists should expect delays in the area." (650 CKOM file photo)
Ottawa matching Red Cross wildfire relief donations, Sask. gov't chips in $15M
Canada's federal government says it will match every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal. The Government of Saskatchewan, meanwhile, is providing $15 million to...
Jun 04, 2025 According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are currently 23 wildfires burning around the province, including eight that are considered uncontained. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Saskatoon Police Briefs: Man arrested after allegedly pointing fake gun at cops
A 48-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly pointing a fake gun at police officers early on Wednesday morning. According to police, a bystander waved down officers who were patrolling in the a...
Jun 04, 2025 Police said the suspect is now facing charges of assaulting a police officer and possession of an imitation weapon for the purpose of committing an offence. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Carney says Canada will take 'some time' to respond to doubled U.S. metal tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to...
Jun 04, 2025 Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives for a caucus meeting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Measles immunization changes for babies in high-risk exposure areas
Over the last several months, Saskatchewan has seen a rising number of measles cases. Children in areas with a higher chance of exposure are now eligible for the vaccine at a younger age. The Governme...
Jun 04, 2025 The province said, "Immunization is the single most effective way to protect against measles." They added it's been safely used for over 50 years and is free in Sask. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Canola School: From cotyledons to cutworms -- scouting for a strong start
By Amber Bell This story was first published on RealAgriculture.com on June 3, 2025. It may be early in the season, but don't let that fool you. What's happening (or not happening) in your canola fiel...
Jun 04, 2025 From crusted soil to cutworms and everything in between, early scouting offers the first clues to what’s really going on below the surface. (Government of Saskatchewan)
Sarah Mills: Elon Musk quick to turn on Donald Trump
Just days after leaving the Trump administration, Elon Musk is turning on Donald Trump and criticizing his policies. Sarah Mills says hiring a billionaire to make government cuts was never the right a...
Jun 04, 2025
Murray Wood: NHL needs to pick up the pace during playoffs
The Stanley Cup Final begins on Wednesday night, but Murray Wood says the National Hockey League really needs to pick up the pace when it comes to the playoffs. Drop the puck, already! Murray Wood del...
Jun 04, 2025
Traffic flowing on Sid Buckwold Bridge after second crash in two days
Traffic restrictions have been lifted on the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge in Saskatoon following a single-vehicle collision. Traffic was restricted from 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday till just after 2:30 p.m....
Jun 04, 2025 Photos shared to a Saskatoon Facebook group appear to show a vehicle dangling from a billboard adjacent to the bridge. (Kitchener Stanley/Facebook)
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, June 3
The Green Zone - Tuesday, June 3 2:35 - Jack Michaels, Sportsnet The voice of the Edmonton Oilers helps set the table for the Stanley Cup Final rematch. 3:05 - Dave Naylor, CFL on TSN/Green Zone CFL I...
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