Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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Provincial budget to be released amid questions about health care
On Wednesday afternoon, the provincial government will release its spring budget, outlining its priorities and predictions for the year ahead. And it appears the gravy train is still running for Saska...
Mar 22, 2023
Pats’ Paddock marvels at Bedard’s focus amid increasing scrutiny
John Paddock has seen Connor Bedard do some amazing things with the Regina Pats. But Paddock also has seen fans do some concerning things when it comes to the 17-year-old phenom. "I think (the attenti...
Mar 21, 2023
U of S prof offers coping skills for athletes facing pressures
Connor Bedard continues to face increasing popularity — and increasing pressures. His mom Melanie recently issued a statement about the lack of privacy that the family has dealt with. She said f...
Mar 21, 2023
MLA raises capped at 3 per cent
Saskatchewan MLAs will be getting a smaller pay raise next month than first anticipated. Their pay is, in part, tied to inflation, so with high inflation numbers last year, the base MLA pay would have...
Mar 21, 2023
Saskatoon police probing stabbing, robbery
Saskatoon police are investigating a stabbing and robbery that occurred early Tuesday. According to police, officers responded at around 1:15 a.m., to the 500 block of Third Avenue North for a call ab...
Mar 21, 2023 Three police vehicles were damaged during a pursuit in Saskatoon on Dec. 9, 2023
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Saskatchewan energy source to start powering Ukraine soon
Saskatchewan uranium is about to become the source keeping lights on in Ukraine. Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel spent last weekend in London to meet with representatives of Ukraine's state energy...
Mar 21, 2023 Cameco president and CEO Tim Gitzel shakes hands with Energoatom president Petro Kotin in London. (Cameco Corporation/Twitter)
Saskatoon's Pedal Pub licensed to sell booze
Operators of Saskatoon's bar on wheels have more reason to raise a glass this summer. Pedal Pub owner Tate Bell told the 650 CKOM Morning Show on Tuesday they're now licensed to sell alcohol while tra...
Mar 21, 2023 (pedalpub.com)
Saskatoon police adding two alternative response officers
The Saskatoon Police Service is set to grow by two officers. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety announced it was giving a one-time grant of around $305,000 to the serv...
Mar 21, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Police issue warnings after coyote sightings in Saskatoon
Two coyotes were euthanized in Saskatoon over the weekend, prompting a public warning Monday from the Saskatoon Police Service. In a release, police said officers were called Saturday to the 600 block...
Mar 20, 2023 Photo of Coyote (Sask. Wildlife Federation/Facebook)
Saskatchewan RCMP picks up man wanted in Toronto area
Canora’s a long way from Toronto, but Mounties in the Saskatchewan town nabbed a man who was wanted in the Ontario capital region. According to a release from Peel Regional Police, a 50-year-old...
Mar 20, 2023
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