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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...
Jun 03, 2025
Sid Buckwold Bridge reopened after two-vehicle crash
Saskatoon's Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge has reopened a crash. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the bridge's northbound lanes at around 12:30 ...
Jun 03, 2025 The Saskatoon Police Service advised drivers to find an alternate route following a crash on the Sid Buckwold Bridge on Tuesday. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
La Ronge evacuated: Stories from Saskatchewan's burning north
As the sun dipped below the treeline on Sunday evening, a slow-moving convoy snaked its way south from La Ronge, headlights piercing the thick, acrid smoke. It was a mass exodus driven by desperation ...
Jun 03, 2025 Evacuees from La Ronge line up at the Days Inn in Prince Albert after leaving their homes on Monday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
'We're not finished yet. There's no rain in sight,' Premier Moe on wildfires
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joins Evan on the show to give an update on the Saskatchewan Wildfire situation. Another air tanker is coming in from Alberta here today to add to the over 20 tankers th...
Jun 03, 2025 Premier Scott Moe said, "the RCMP and SPSA are talking this morning about if it is time to bring in some military support to secure those communities and such." He also added, "We evacuated the last patient — who came out of Stanley mission — at 2:30 p.m. this morning. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson had texted me by Stars and they were running out of oxygen. A heroic effort by so many, including those on the front lines in the community." The above photo was captured in La Ronge on the evening of June 2, 2025. (Nina Nahachewsky/Submitted)
La Ronge Health Centre closed as SHA evacuates 53 acute-care patients
The Saskatchewan Health Authority )SHA) says acute-care patients have been safely transferred out of La Ronge as the community evacuates in the face of a wildfire. The mandatory evacuation order for L...
Jun 03, 2025 Ambulances line up at Elk Ridge, on their way to La Ronge to help evacuate patients on June 3, 2025. (Submitted)
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