Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
As society becomes more and more divided, Murray Wood says a lot of his friends are just trying to stay neutral, as ther...
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Rattlers hire former NBA assistant Demopoulos as new head coach
The Saskatchewan Rattlers are looking to the NBA ranks to fill their head-coaching vacancy. The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) team announced veteran NBA assistant coach Dean Demopoulos as it...
Jan 19, 2022
Provincial campsite bookings begin on April 18
Saskatchewan's provincial parks will begin accepting reservations for the 2022 camping season on April 18. Seasonal campsites can be booked on April 18 while nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsite book...
Jan 19, 2022 (Saskatchewan Parks)
Annual inflation rate hit 30-year high in December: Statistics Canada
Inflation in December rose at its highest rate since 1991, Statistics Canada said Wednesday. The organization said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) last month was up 4.8 per cent compared to December 20...
Jan 19, 2022
NDP calls for more business supports during Omicron wave
The Saskatchewan NDP feels businesses in the province are being left to fend for themselves by the government. "We are the only province without relief programs (for businesses)," Jobs Critic Aleana Y...
Jan 18, 2022
Saskatchewan to expand COVID treatments to include Paxlovid
The Government of Saskatchewan is ready and willing to use the recently approved antiviral COVID-19 pill once a supply lands in the province. A news release from the province Tuesday said a shipment o...
Jan 18, 2022 A photo provided by Pfizer shows the company's antiviral pill used to treat COVID-19. (Pfizer Canada/Twitter)
Roughriders sign Shaq Evans to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking out for No. 1. Receiver Shaq Evans, who wears the No. 1 jersey for the CFL team, has signed a contract extension. He could have become a free agent in February...
Jan 18, 2022
Latest COVID update Jan. 18: Hospitalizations climb to two-month high
The number of people with COVID-19 in Saskatchewan's hospitals has risen by 80 per cent over the past month. According to the Ministry of Health, there were 189 people with COVID in health-care facili...
Jan 18, 2022
U of S keeping students off campus until Feb. 7
The University of Saskatchewan is extending its current state of operations until Feb. 7, according to a memo sent to students Tuesday. "Given the increased transmissibility of Omicron, in combination...
Jan 18, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon man arrested following morning police standoff
A Saskatoon man was arrested Monday following a standoff with police. The 24-year-old man faces eight gun-related charges after police used a search warrant and found a sawed-off shotgun inside. Polic...
Jan 18, 2022 (650 CKOM)
Byelection in Athabasca riding to be held Feb. 15
A provincial byelection in the riding of Athabasca has been scheduled for Feb. 15. The seat has been vacant since August, when then-NDP MLA Buckley Belanger resigned to run for the Liberals in the fed...
Jan 18, 2022
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Sarah Mills: We must see the good in the world, even when it's hard to find
We live in a world that can seem very dark at times, and it can sometimes feel a bit hopeless. But, as Sarah Mills argue...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Sept. 11
Evan chats with political columnist Biran Lilley and lawyer Warren Kinsella after the shocking death of Charlie Kirk. He...
