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Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Saskatoon city crews ready for Wednesday's snow
The City of Saskatoon will be ready throughout the day with plows and graders to keep major streets clear as Environment Canada is forecasting between 10 to 15 centimetres of snow on Wednesday. Accord...
Dec 16, 2025 According to a city statement, crews will be set “with plows and graders working to keep high-speed and arterial routes passable as snow accumulates. Meanwhile, sanding trucks will monitor and treat icy sections.” (650 CKOM file photo)
La Loche man charged with aggravated assault in connection with injured man: RCMP
A 65-year-old La Loche man has been charged with aggravated assault after police received a report of an injured man on Friday. At about 7 a.m., La Loche RCMP received a report of an injured man at a ...
Dec 16, 2025 At about 7 a.m., La Loche RCMP received a report of an injured male at a home on Marie Street, noted police in a statement. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Saskatoon's iconic Bessborough hotel to undergo major renovation starting in January
Saskatoon's iconic Bessborough Hotel is going to look a lot different by this time next year - on the inside. The hotel is undergoing significant interior renovations, starting on the building's north...
Dec 16, 2025 The Delta Bessborough’s general manager, Renjith Vengalil, said “when you walk into the building, once the renovation is done, it will look like new.” (Delta Bessborough/Submitted)
Meewasin Skating Rink open for the season in Kiwanis Memorial Park
The Meewasin Skating Rink in Kiwanis Memorial Park opened to the public on Monday. According to Meewasin, the rink, which is considered a staple of the holiday season in downtown Saskatoon, remains fr...
Dec 16, 2025 The rink is open for skating from noon to 8 p.m. from Wednesday to Sunday, and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. (Meewasin/Submitted)
Murray Wood: Why is the first instinct after a tragedy to ask who's to blame?
Murray Wood says it's getting so that before we even fully know what happened, the question many people ask after a horrific attack like the shooting in Australia is which group bears responsibility. ...
Dec 16, 2025
Sarah Mills: Trump may have reached the limit with ridiculous Rob Reiner claim
Donald Trump has doubled down on his claim that the apparent murder of director Rob Reiner and his wife was due to "Trump derangement syndrome." Sarah Mills says Trump is showing a total lack of empat...
Dec 16, 2025
'Powerful, disruptive' winter storm headed into Saskatchewan
The Weather Network is warning of a "powerful and disruptive" winter storm headed into the province later this week. Before that storm hits, though, a strong cold front will sweep across the region br...
Dec 15, 2025 A storm headed into the province later this week will bring heavy snow of up to 15-30cm and very strong winds, but before that storm hits a cold front with winds up to 90 km/h is expected in many areas. (Paha_L/ Depositphotos.com)
Garden Talk: Tips to help your cut Christmas tree last longer
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the Dec. 14 show:Read mo...
Dec 15, 2025 Keep in mind a Christmas tree was cut probably two or three weeks before picking it up. From the tree nursery to the market, a tree could be cut for a few weeks before it even gets to a lot. (elenathewise/Depositphotos.com)
Gull Lake man, 80, dead after crash involving train and car: RCMP
An 80-year-old man from Gull Lake was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash involving a train on Sunday night. The Saskatchewan RCMP said police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene...
Dec 15, 2025 The crash is being investigated by RCMP officers and CPKC police, the Mounties noted. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police recover stolen property after fleeing suspect hits RCMP vehicle
The Saskatchewan RCMP recovered stolen property - including two vehicles - and seized a handgun after an investigation into a vehicle that was allegedly stolen from Martinson Beach last week. Accordin...
Dec 15, 2025 According to the RCMP, officers spotted the stolen vehicle on the Moosomin First Nation on Wednesday morning and attempted to stop the driver, but the driver allegedly took off, colliding with the police vehicle before fleeing. (650 CKOM file photo)
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