Murray Wood: The poppy seems to be endangered in Canada these days
With Remembrance Day approaching, Murray Wood says he's not seeing as many poppies as he used to. Wood says he hopes the...
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The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, May 13
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, May 13 2:35 - Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter Britton Gray has a full recap from Day 3 of Riders camp and players donned the pads for the first time. Things go...
May 13, 2025
Measles exposure risk in Kindersley, says Saskatchewan Health Authority
A measles exposure risk in Kindersley has prompted a warning from Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). SHA said in a news release on May 13 that anyone who was at Cameron's Clothing Company store at 7...
May 13, 2025 Saskatchewan Health Authority says measles can be prevented by the safe, effective and free measles vaccine and with two doses, the vaccination is almost 100-per-cent effective. (Geoff Robins/The Canadian Press files)
Saskatoon sees 30 overdoses in three days, prompting health ministry warning
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health is warning the public about dangerous drugs circulating in Saskatoon. According to a news release from the ministry on Monday night, the city saw five overdoses on Ma...
May 13, 2025 Saskatoon’s Deputy Fire Chief Rob Hogan said crews have had to apply multiple doses of Narcan (naloxone) for it to be effective in the latest spate of overdoses. (650 CKOM file photo)
How to reduce your risk of a bear encounter in Saskatchewan
Black bears are a common sight around Saskatchewan, and the chance of a bear encounter increases as the animals come out of their winter torpor and begin searching for food. According to Saskatchewan'...
May 13, 2025 The ministry said it’s important to never feed or approach bear cubs, and hike in groups while making noise along the way to avoid startling a bear. (jill@ghostbear.org/Depositphotos.com)
Mounties look for witnesses after 'several tons' of asphalt stolen from Sask. worksite
The Saskatchewan RCMP is looking for potential witnesses after an asphalt heist in the Stranraer area. According to police, an investigation determined that "unknown individuals" managed to steal seve...
May 13, 2025 The Saskatchewan RCMP said “several tons” of reclaimed asphalt were stolen from the worksite, in a heist that likely would have required some heavy equipment. (blasbike/Depositphotos.com)
Sarah Mills: LEGO is for everyone, but only the rich can afford the bigger sets
Sarah Mills has a bone to pick with LEGO. A lot of the newer and more complex sets are geared towards adults, but the prices are getting to be out of control. https://iono.fm/e/1555152 The Mills Minut...
May 13, 2025
Murray Wood: Some suggestions for those considering western separation
Talk of western separation is nothing new, Murray Wood says, but as long as we're dividing up the country, why don't we split some cities in half as well? Murray has some tongue-in-cheek suggestions. ...
May 13, 2025
Mounties looking for white Malibu after police vehicle struck during traffic stop
RCMP officers are asking the public to keep an eye out for a white Chevrolet Malibu after the driver allegedly struck a police vehicle during a traffic stop on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Accordin...
May 13, 2025 The RCMP say a driver in a white Chevy Malibu struck an RCMP vehicle during a traffic stop on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation on Saturday. (650 CKOM file photo)
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, May 12
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, May 12 2:35 - Paul LaPolice, Canada's flag football Olympic coach Last week, Football Canada announced that former CFL head coach Paul LaPolice will coach the Canadian ...
May 12, 2025
Double house fire in Evergreen on Sunday
After a late-night fire, residents from two houses had to be rehomed after damage was done to both the interior and exterior of their homes. Around 11:16 p.m., Saskatoon Fire saw "smoke and heavy flam...
May 12, 2025 Upon arrival, Saskatoon Fire crews "advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire from the exterior of both houses." They also used an aerial ladder to extinguish the flames on the roofs of the houses. (Stoon5555/Reddit)
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