Murray Wood: Connecting with my granddaughter on the swing set
Murray Wood shared a trip to the park with his granddaughter on Sunday, reflecting on her almost limitless capacity for ...
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Learn the health risks associated with wildfire smoke in Saskatchewan
As many wildfires in Saskatchewan continue to burn, the smoke can pose health risks for those breathing it in. Dr. Simon Kapaj, with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, said that over the past few week...
Aug 08, 2025 Wildfire smoke settles in over Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Public safety agency says rainfall not enough for significant change to Sask. wildfires
There are currently 87 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency. So far this year, the province has seen 459 wildfires, well over the five-year average of ...
Aug 07, 2025 So far this year, the province has seen 459 wildfires, well over the five-year average of 356. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Saskatoon Ex Parade draws hundreds to kick off the best days of summer
Saskatoon's downtown streets were painted with colours, bubbles and music for the city's annual parade to kick off the exhibition. On Wednesday, hundreds of people brought their lawn chairs and watche...
Jul 30, 2025 The annual Saskatoon Ex parade on July 30 2025. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. Premier says independence is crucial for North America's energy sector
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says independence is crucial for North America's energy sector and requires collaboration from both Canada and the United States. Moe made his comments during a panel di...
Jul 29, 2025 CEO of Cameco Tim Gitzel (left) and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe (right) at the Midwestern Legislative Conference in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Former PM Stephen Harper calls Trump's tariffs a 'wake up call' for Canada
Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper says U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs are a "wake up call" for the country to diversify its markets. Harper made his remarks in an address at the Mid...
Jul 28, 2025 Former Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper in Washington, D.C. in December 2024. (Stephen Harper/X)
Former Macklin firefighter sentenced to probation, community service for arson
A former Macklin firefighter was given 18 months of probation and 200 hours of community service for lighting a number of hay bales on fire near Macklin and Evesham last July. Logan Sieben received hi...
Jul 23, 2025 Logan Sieben was arrested in August of 2024 after police reviewed surveillance footage related to a fire, and he was subsequently let go from his position with the fire department. (650 CKOM file photo)
Former Saskatoon Christian school director found guilty of assault with a weapon
The former director of Legacy Christian Academy has been found guilty of assault with a weapon. In a packed Saskatoon courtroom on Monday, Judge Lisa Watson delivered a lengthy decision, ruling that J...
Jul 22, 2025 John Olubobokun outside Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 19, 2024. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Investigation clears RCMP officer in fatal 2024 crash near Buffalo Narrows
The RCMP officer who struck and killed a 31-year-old man with a police vehicle near Buffalo Narrows last year will not face charges, according to a watchdog organization's report. The report by Saskat...
Jul 10, 2025 (650 CKOM files)
Saskatchewan leaders send letter to Ottawa asking for bail reform
Saskatchewan's leaders are urging Ottawa to amend the criminal code, citing concerns about public safety and calling for bail reform. On Wednesday, a letter was sent to Canada's Minister of Justice an...
Jul 09, 2025 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he wants to see tougher laws for repeat offenders and drug traffickers. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon man Thomas Hamp not criminally responsible for girlfriend's death, judge rules
A Court of King's Bench judge has ruled that Thomas Hamp was not criminally responsible for fatally stabbing his girlfriend, Emily Sanche. In his decision on Thursday, Justice Grant Currie said Hamp w...
Jul 09, 2025 Thomas Hamp used a kitchen knife to stab his girlfriend Emily Sanche in their shared Saskatoon apartment on February 20, 2022. A judge has ruled him not criminally responsible for her death. (650 CKOM file photo)
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