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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Saskatoon sees pronoun policy protest and counter protest
People, signs, music and, megaphones were all present in downtown Saskatoon, as protests and counter protests took place surrounding the government policy requiring parental consent for students to ch...
Sep 20, 2024 Protesters and counter protesters gather at the Meewasin Skating Rink next to the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon on Sept. 20, 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon Blades have a younger look this WHL season
The beginning of hockey season is a beautiful time of year. It's a clean sheet of ice, both literally and in the standings. Everyone is 0-0, and the memories of last season are just that - memories. F...
Sep 20, 2024 Saskatoon Blades celebrate their overtime winning goal after blowing a 4-0 third period lead in May 2024. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Training closer to home coming soon for electrical workers
Saskatchewan's International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW) were thrilled with Thursday's announcement which will expand apprenticeship training in Saskatchewan. It will soon allow the...
Sep 19, 2024 IEBW Canada International vice president Russ Shewchuk and Premier Scott Moe sign a MOU which will expand apprenticeship training in the province and will allow it to be led by unions in their local jurisdictions. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Rain delays harvest but is still welcomed by producers
Rain, rain go away, the simple nursery rhyme lyrics have been sung throughout the province over the last couple of days. The skies opened up Tuesday night, leaving much of the province soaked. For far...
Sep 19, 2024 Recent rain delays the harvesting progress across the province. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. Research Council breaks new ground at rare earth processing facility
The Saskatchewan Research Council has become the first organization in North America to produce rare earth metals at a commercial scale. According to the research council, the milestone was achieved t...
Sep 18, 2024
Sask. braces for heavy rainfall, especially in the southwest
Grab your umbrella, it sounds like there will be some stormy and showery conditions over the next couple of days in parts of Saskatchewan. "This is quite a bit of rain for any time of year," said Envi...
Sep 17, 2024
Former students angered by Legacy Christian Academy name change
Former students who attended Legacy Christian Academy were not happy to learn that the school has changed its name to Valour Academy. Caitlin Erickson attended Legacy Christian Academy and is one of t...
Sep 17, 2024 Legacy Christian Academy has officially changed its name to Valour Academy. The name change is sparking anger amongst former students of the school who alleged abuse allegations. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Mustard Seed confident in ability to run temporary Saskatoon shelter
For the first time since they were named as the provider by the City of Saskatoon to run a proposed downtown temporary homeless shelter, representatives from The Mustard Seed were made available at ci...
Sep 16, 2024 A homeless encampment in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Huskies end losing streak, claw out 2OT win against Dinos
It was a rainy, windy and cloudy day in Saskatoon as the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team prepared for their home opener on Friday. It has been a dreadful start to the season for the H...
Sep 14, 2024 The University of Saskatchewan Huskies run out on the field ahead of their home opener on Sept. 13, 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatchewan NDP pledges to improve rural health-care if elected
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on Scott Moe and the Sask. Party to do more when it comes to getting health care back on track in rural Saskatchewan. NDP health critic Vicki Mowat suggested these issu...
Sep 13, 2024 Vicki Mowat, the Saskatchewan NDP's health critic, said that if elected, her party will make rural health care improvements an immediate priority. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, May 6
8:30 - This morning, we're joined by Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe for a check-in. This comes after the province anno...
