Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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Spring snowstorm expected to hammer southern, central Sask. on Monday
Saskatchewan is in for quite a weather reversal this weekend. The forecast for Sunday in both Regina and Saskatoon is showing sunny weather with temperatures reaching as high as 13 C in both cities. "...
Mar 26, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Young adults express concerns as COVID variant cases soar in Regina area
With more young people getting sick with COVID-19 in the province, many are left wondering what’s going wrong. The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s chief medical officer, Susan Shaw, says t...
Mar 26, 2021
Variants unlikely to increase in Saskatoon over next two weeks: U of S wastewater study
So far, so good for Saskatoon when it comes to what wastewater tells us about COVID-19 trends. Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan sampling Saskatoon's wastewater aren't seeing signs of a co...
Mar 26, 2021 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Difference of opinion: Farmers, environmentalists react to carbon tax decision
The federal carbon tax will be sticking around and increasing every year, which has farmers worried about the extra costs. The appeal against the tax from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario was shot do...
Mar 25, 2021
'Really messy:' Meadowgreen recycling depot creates issues for neighbouring business
The Cree Way Gas Station sits just a quick walk across the road from the Meadowgreen Recycling Depot. One of the workers at the business said the high-traffic location has plagued the gas station's ar...
Mar 24, 2021 Changes are coming to the City of Saskatoon's Meadowgreen Recycling Depot. Pictured on March 24, 2021. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
No puck luck: SJHL announces cancellation of 2020-21 season
For the second straight season, the Canalta Cup won't be awarded in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). In a tweet posted just before noon Tuesday, the league said the 2020-21 season will "n...
Mar 23, 2021 The Humboldt Broncos have remained successful in the years after the deadly bus crash. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon baker serving up a future for twins born with Down syndrome
Saskatoon's Faith Bohn is whipping up more than delicious stuffed cookies. The baker's three-year-old twins Hayden and Hudson were diagnosed with Down syndrome, a condition where a child is born with ...
Mar 21, 2021 (Down 2 Cookie/Facebook)
Saskatchewan and COVID: Our Stories — Hope for better days
March 12 marked one year since the first COVID-19 case was reported in Saskatchewan. Over the next week, 980 CJME and 650 CKOM will bring you stories from across the province reflecting on the past ye...
Mar 19, 2021 (Tourism Saskatoon/Twitter)
Gas prices expected to continue climbing
Those trips to the pump will be getting even more expensive. But according to one analyst, the main reason behind the climbing prices is merely speculative. Roger McKnight, the chief petroleum analyst...
Mar 18, 2021
COVID's impact on rinks across Saskatchewan differ in trying year on the ice
It wasn't the dream season many were hopeful for in Saskatchewan rinks, whether in small towns or in urban centres. In the fall, the plants were turned on at the winter mainstays for many. Other rinks...
Mar 18, 2021 The Balcarres Broncs are pictured in a tweet on Nov. 11, 2020. (Broncs/Twitter)
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Evan speaks with Shaun Semple after Regina City Council approved the Brandt/REAL District purchase deal on Wednesday, th...
