Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
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Rainfall leaves some fields 'saturated' as seeding wraps up across Saskatchewan
Wet weather has been the story of the season so far for many Saskatchewan producers. Late spring snowstorms and soggy conditions pushed back the start of seeding in many areas, while other regions wer...
Jun 25, 2026 “While these rains were welcomed in some areas, excessive precipitation in others has led to saturated fields. Combined with periodic high winds, these conditions have delayed in-crop spraying operations in several regions,” the ministry said in its report. (650 CKOM file photo)
Semi driver handed hefty fine for damaging Saskatoon overpass, city says
The City of Saskatoon says a semi driver has been ordered to pay $11,200 after pleading guilty to damaging city infrastructure. The charge related to a crash on March 5, when a semi hauling a large ex...
Jun 25, 2026 The City of Saskatoon says a driver has been handed a large fine after a semi hauling a large excavator crashed into the Highway 11 overpass on March 5, 2026. (Patrick Janex/Facebook)
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, June 24
The Green Zone Replay - Wednesday, June 24 2:35 - Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider Reporter The Saskatchewan Roughriders are in the red following the 2026 Grey Cup winning season. Britton Gray has the d...
Jun 25, 2026
Murray Wood: Reporting live from beneath mounds of data
You can't say Saskatchewan isn't releasing annual reports on the Crown corporations, but Murray Wood says it's being done in such a way that it's harder to effectively analyze in the moment. Murray Wo...
Jun 25, 2026
Sarah Mills: There is something to the art of letter writing
In our instant world, where everyone is a text away, Sarah Mills says there is something wistful about waiting for a letter from a correspondent far, far away. The Mills Minute is a daily commentary h...
Jun 25, 2026
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in a Florida kidnapping and robbery
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold has been arrested and is accused of being the ringleader in an armed robbery and kidnapping in Florida, and state prosecutors plan t...
Jun 25, 2026 Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) reacts to a play against the Green Bay Packers during an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya,File)
Death of a snow leopard: Saskatoon Forestry Farm says goodbye to Kazi after five years
They called for Jeff Mitchell on Saturday morning. Everyone knew it was time. Mitchell, the manager of Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, had been expecting the call. For the past six months, s...
Jun 25, 2026 The zoo said two commemorative signs will be set up outside Kazi’s habitat later this week, where visitors will be invited to leave messages. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
Spud-nots: Popular snack to be absent from this year's Saskatoon Ex
One of the most popular food items at the Saskatoon Ex will be notably absent this summer. On Wednesday, the exhibition announced that spudnuts - donuts made from potato starch, which are typically se...
Jun 24, 2026 “We understand the strong emotional connection and nostalgia many families have for this long-standing fair tradition,” the exhibition wrote on social media. (650 CKOM file photo)
Murray Wood: A different kind of 'Mike' drop for Edmonton
Hurt Feelings Alert: Mike Babcock is taking over the bench of the underachieving Edmonton Oilers. Murray Wood says many interesting moments should ensue. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful comment...
Jun 24, 2026
Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive impact in children's lives. The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CK...
Jun 24, 2026
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