Murray Wood: Drought or deluge, it's Saskatchewan weather
Murray Wood notes that while we have seen years with "perfect" weather in the province, they aren't that commo...
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SARM unimpressed with national study on rural crime
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) was eager to sift through a national study on rural crime when it was released earlier this week. President Ray Orb was expecting a binder o...
May 25, 2019 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Rattlers snake-bitten in loss to Niagara River Lions
The Saskatchewan Rattlers can't seem to solve the Niagara River Lions. Niagara beat Saskatchewan 108-91 Friday at SaskTel Centre for their second win in Saskatchewan less than a month into the inaugur...
May 24, 2019 Jelane Pryce (Saskatchewan Rattlers file photo)
8-year prison sentence given for 2017 downtown shootout
Mike Arcand has been sentenced to eight years in prison for his actions in a shootout in downtown Saskatoon. Arcand, 35, stood silently at Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench on Friday as Justice Jeff Ka...
May 24, 2019 Michael Andrew Arcand, 34, allegedly fired a makeshift shotgun at officers before he was shot by police and arrested in downtown Saskatoon on Sept. 27, 2017. (Submitted photo)
SGI preaches safety ahead of long weekend travels
The May long weekend has arrived. While the weekend is widely known as the unofficial start of summer, SGI would like to remind drivers that switching into summer mode doesn't mean taking a break from...
May 17, 2019
Provincial parks welcome campers for May long weekend
Pike Lake Provincial Park opened its gates for the 2019 summer season on Thursday to welcome another year of campfires, roasted marshmallows and fond memories. The park was one of nearly 200 parks acr...
May 17, 2019
Rattlers pull away from Honey Badgers for first home win
A troublesome start proved to be the only obstacle for the Saskatchewan Rattlers during a 113-95 win over the Hamilton Honey Badgers at SaskTel Centre on Thursday. After a few Rattlers miscues on both...
May 16, 2019 (Saskatchewan Rattlers/Facebook)
City mulls arguments on designating swales a heritage site
It could be a long, winding road before the Northeast Swale and nearby Small Swale become a heritage site. Saskatoon city council listened to speakers both for and against making the 26-kilometre sect...
May 13, 2019
Cannabis legalization gives new options for indoor gardeners
At just under seven months in, cannabis legalization is already starting to show a trickle-down effect on the gardening industry. Under the new Cannabis Act implemented on Oct. 17, Canadians are allow...
May 12, 2019
Thousands step up for mental health in Saskatoon
A group of 2000 participants ran and walked the streets of Saskatoon Saturday as part of the Step Up for Mental Health run and walk. The inaugural event that asked runners to choose between a five kil...
May 11, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Rattlers open inaugural CEBL season with last-second loss
Optimism, excitement and uncertainty filled the air prior to tip off at the Saskatchewan Rattlers and Niagara River Lions game Thursday at Sasktel Centre. After the game, all that remained were fans s...
May 10, 2019 The Saskatchewan Rattlers were defeated 99-97 to begin the Canadian Elite Basketball League on May 9, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
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Evan welcomes Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to tackle the current hot topics in the province on Wednesday, plus discuss...
