Sarah Mills: For the optics of justice, certain crimes should mean jail for far longer than is served
Sarah Mills says convicted child killer Tammy Goforth should not be granted day parole this early into her sentence, whe...
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Sarah Mills: City transit gets a bad rap, but can be improved
Sarah Mills says those with recent experience riding a city bus would say it isn't as bad as some headlines make out, but the transit system could be improved if the focus was on the details. The Mill...
Jan 29, 2026
Health ministry warns of dangerous drugs in Saskatoon after series of six overdoses
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health says dangerous drugs circulating in Saskatoon may contain fentanyl, a sedative known as medetomidine and "other unknown substances." The ministry said Prairie Harm ...
Jan 29, 2026 The ministry said Prairie Harm Reduction, a supervised drug consumption site, reported six overdoses between Monday and Wednesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
LISTEN: Lisa Thomaidis tees up all-Saskatchewan showdown between Huskies, Cougars
The top two women's basketball programs in Canada West will meet for the first time this season on Thursday night in Saskatoon. The University of Saskatchewan Huskies and University of Regina Cougars ...
Jan 29, 2026 University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball head coach Lisa Thomaidis speaking during a win over the UBC Thunderbirds on Nov. 22, 2025. (Huskie Athletics/Rachel Albertson)
'More than a doorway': Expanded entrance, healing centre at St. Paul's Hospital to open Thurs.
A major project at Saskatoon's St. Paul's Hospital is ready to open to the public. The grand reopening of the renovated and expanded front entrance at the hospital, along with the Kikwnaw wki Healing ...
Jan 28, 2026 The entrance features a covered area for patients to be dropped off and picked up, along with enhanced lighting, additional washrooms, a gift shop and services including patient registration and security. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
SaskPower to formally evaluate large-scale nuclear technology for use in Saskatchewan
In addition to its plans around small, modular nuclear reactors, SaskPower is also beginning the formal process to evaluate large reactors for use in Saskatchewan. The provincial government said nucle...
Jan 28, 2026 Cooling tower's four, left, and three are seen at the nuclear reactor facility at the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant, Friday, May 31, 2024, in Waynesboro, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Drug alert issued in Punnichy area after five overdoses, including one fatality
An alert about toxic drugs has been issued for a Saskatchewan village following a string of overdoses, including one fatality. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, Mounties from the Punni...
Jan 28, 2026 While using illegal drugs always poses risks, the ministry said the danger can be reduced by getting a take-home naloxone kit, calling the National Overdose Response Service and using drug-checking services. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Trump hears a who said what now?
Murray Wood does his best impression of Dr. Seuss in this "not quite ready for rhyme-time" current-events production. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism ...
Jan 28, 2026
Sarah Mills: This year's World Cup success does not rely on the opinion of FIFA's old president
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter left the organization under a corruption investigation, so Sarah Mills says it would serve him well to keep his mouth closed and remain in quiet retirement. The Mill...
Jan 28, 2026
Saskatoon police responded to three alleged assaults involving machetes on Monday and Tuesday
Saskatoon police were busy responding three incidents involving machetes on Monday night and Tuesday morning, along with a shooting. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, three men were injured i...
Jan 27, 2026 Police said the victim in one of the incidents reported that he inside an apartment when three men entered and allegedly assaulted him with a machete. The victim was taken to hospital to be treated for his injuries. (Konstantin1985 / Depositphotos.com)
Two men wanted after stabbings on Muskaday First Nation: Sask. RCMP
The Prince Albert RCMP is asking the public's help locating two men in connection with alleged assaults that happened Saturday night on the Muskoday First Nation. The Mounties said officers received a...
Jan 27, 2026 Chance Smith (L) is described as six feet, two inches tall, weighing 152 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Jordan Stonestand (R) is described as six feet, two inches tall, weighing 165 pounds with brown eyes and hair. (RCMP/Submitted)
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