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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‘None of us can do this alone:’ Psychologist shares thoughts on dealing with society’s current stress
Things may feel a bit overwhelming right now with the state of the world. And it's OK to feel overwhelmed, according to a Saskatoon registered psychologist. Olivia Dangas says with the COVID-19 global...
Jun 03, 2020
'It’s heartbreaking:' SPS responds to killing of George Floyd, protests in U.S.
As the ongoing unrest continues in the United States over the police killing of George Floyd, the effects are also being felt north of the border. Floyd, a black man, was killed by Minnesota police of...
Jun 03, 2020
'Notifying us is crucial:' SPS Inspector says meth involved in arson arrests Friday
Saskatoon police have released new information regarding the suspicious fires plaguing the city. During a bi-weekly zoom update Tuesday, Saskatoon police Insp. Cam McBride said officers arrested four ...
Jun 02, 2020 (Saskatoon Fire Dept./Submitted photo)
Camping season officially kicks off at Pike Lake Provincial Park
For Warman's Tyler Stolz and his family, campgrounds opening up couldn't come sooner. The Stolz family were the first campers through the gates at Pike Lake Provincial Park Monday morning, as campsite...
Jun 01, 2020 Tyler Stolz and his family were the first people through the gates at Pike Lake Provincial Park on June 1, 2020, as overnight camping reopens. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon-based video game highlights Canada's contributions in Second World War
Michael Long grew up in Saskatoon playing Second World War video games that almost always highlighted the Allies' victories using either British or American soldiers. Rarely, if ever, is Canada and it...
May 31, 2020 A behind the scenes photograph of the live-action trailer shoot shows some of the artifacts and props used to make Radio General an authentic Canadian experience. (Radio General/Facebook)
Strong winds expected to continue throughout the province into Monday evening
It's a windy Sunday in Saskatchewan, but don't expect it to go away so soon. Wind gusts are being felt up near the 90 km/h threshold in some areas, including Regina. The threshold for a wind warning i...
May 31, 2020 Wind gusts up to 90 km/h may be felt in Saskatchewan Sunday and into Monday. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Police nab two speedsters within two and a half hours of one another Saturday night
It was a busy Saturday night for Saskatoon police. Within two and a half hours, officers caught two motorists in separate incidents, excessively speeding. The first incident was on 8th Street East nea...
May 31, 2020 Saskatoon police clocked two speedsters Saturday night in separate incidents. (SPS Traffic Unit/Twitter)
Huskies mourn the loss of longtime Huskies P.A. announcer, Bruce Gordon
Bruce Gordon, the longtime public address announcer at the University of Saskatchewan Huskies hockey games, has died. Gordon died of heart failure Friday evening in Regina. Known for his witty humour ...
May 31, 2020 Merlis Belsher Place is home to Huskie Athletics, located near the main campus at the University of Saskatchewan. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Severe thunderstorm watches in effect for much of the province including Saskatoon, Regina
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for Saskatoon and Regina, along with areas in the west-central and southern portions Saskatchewan on Sunday. Isolated severe thunderstorms are exp...
May 31, 2020 A storm cell passing across Madge Lake at Duck Mountain Provincial Park on Aug. 1, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Drive-through bottle drive for charity putting stockpiles to use
People with cans and bottles stockpiling in kitchens, garages and backyards are finding a charitable way to get rid of them ahead of SARCAN's June 15th opening. KidSport teamed up with Airline Hotels ...
May 30, 2020 Volunteers unload a truck filled with bottles and cans during Kidsport's bottle drive at the Travelodge Hotel on May 30, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, May 7
Evan speaks with Shaun Semple after Regina City Council approved the Brandt/REAL District purchase deal on Wednesday, th...
