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Sarah Mills: Help is needed for wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan
The wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan may be turning a corner, but the damage will be felt for some time to come. That's is why help is needed. On this Saskatchewan Day of Caring for Wildfir...
Jun 12, 2025
Murray Wood: Brian Wilson's music will live on for years to come
Murray Wood says the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson created the sounds of summer. A musical genius, Wilson was able to fuse elements of pop and rock, and despite his demons his music will live on for genera...
Jun 12, 2025
Sask. wildfire evacuees to receive extra $500 in provincial funding
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province will provide 500-dollars for families that have been forced out of their home by wildfires. Moe says the dollars will support evacuees who've incurred ...
Jun 11, 2025 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced an additional $500 in financial assistance for those impacted by northern wildfires on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police officers respond to four armed robberies at grocery stores
Police in Saskatoon responded to a series of armed robberies at grocery stores over the weekend, leading to three arrests. Officers were called to a store on Primrose Drive at 6 p.m. on Friday after a...
Jun 11, 2025 Police officers responded to a series of armed robberies at grocery stores over the weekend in Saskatoon. (gyn9037/Depositphotos.com)
Sarah Mills: It's hard to keep our elbows up while digging into our pockets
Sarah Mills says summer plans are getting more and more expensive. While there are some deals available, and it's good to support Canadian businesses, it feels like we're being gouged on flights and h...
Jun 11, 2025
Murray Wood: Allowing U.S. booze back into Sask. stores sends mixed message
The provincial government is reversing its ban on U.S. alcohol brands, at the same time as President Donald Trump is trying to ramp up his tariffs. Murray Wood says Saskatchewan seems to be waving a w...
Jun 11, 2025
Two summer drop-in services opening in Saskatoon
Saskatoon will have new daytime and new overnight drop-in centres for those experiencing homelessness. Read More: VIDEOS: 'A gut punch': Wildfire destroys Robertson Trading in La Ronge 'Insulin-depend...
Jun 10, 2025 The daytime drop in centre will be located at Station 20 West running from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. while the overnight drop in centre will be at the White Buffalo Youth Lodge starting at 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. (Google Maps/Screenshots)
Sarah Mills: NATO announcement shows difference between Carney and Trudeau
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is finally going to meet its NATO spending commitment, a move that shows just how different Carney is from his predecessor, Justin Trudeau. The Mills Minute is a...
Jun 10, 2025
Murray Wood: Keep those elbows up, Canada - it's working
Murray Wood applauds the efforts of the people fighting back against U.S. President Donald Trump's economic attacks on Canada, and says the push to support Canadian businesses seem to be working. Murr...
Jun 10, 2025
Saskatoon Police Briefs: Bear spray discharged during attempted robbery on bus
Passengers were treated by paramedics after a would-be robber sprayed bear spray on a Saskatoon Transit bus on Friday night. According to police, officers were called to the area of 15th Street West a...
Jun 10, 2025 Police said the suspect who discharged bear spray on a city bus on Friday was not located, but the case remains under investigation. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
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