Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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"Alternate potable water" still being used at Sask. Hospital nine months after boil water advisory
The Sask. Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility continues to have its issues. Saskatchewan's Ministry of Central Services confirmed to 650 CKOM Thursday that the facility continues to have to use ...
Jun 25, 2020 (battlefordsNOW Staff)
Rob Norris announces run for mayor - says 'fresh eyes and perspective' needed at city hall
As the sounds of Eighth Street construction equipment and traffic echoed in the background, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister Rob Norris formally announced his intention to run for ma...
Jun 25, 2020 Rob Norris announces he is running for mayor in the Nov. 9, 2020, civic election.
(Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Warmer weather has people lining up for a cool summer treat
With the temperatures rising, so is the demand for anything to cool off Saskatoon residents. That includes ice cream shops, where customers have flocked to get a scoop or two of the summertime snack. ...
Jun 25, 2020 Homestead Ice Cream & Novelties has been a popular spot in Saskatoon through the COVID-19 pandemic. (submitted/Allen Malberg)
Advocate for inmates calls on government to scrap Saskatoon jail expansion
The Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan is leading the charge to have the provincial government change course on a planned expansion at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. The organization works with...
Jun 25, 2020
Crop development near normal but some areas still needing rain
Saskatchewan Agriculture says crop development is around normal for this time of year for most crops in the province, although some oilseed crops are considered to be behind normal development. Provin...
Jun 25, 2020
CEBL announces return to play July 15
The Saskatchewan Rattlers will get a chance to defend their league title in 2020. The Canadian Elite Basketball League announced Thursday it will return to play July 15 with the opening of training ca...
Jun 25, 2020 The championship trophy that will be up for grabs on Aug. 24, 2019.
(Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Tisdale-area man charged with making threats against his family
A 37-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly threatened to shoot his family at a home near Tisdale on Wednesday. In a media release, the RCMP said a call was received at about 1 p.m., about ...
Jun 25, 2020
Cineplex, Landmark Cinemas to reopen their doors in Saskatchewan July 3
Sonic The Hedgehog, Jumanji, and Birds of Prey characters will all be waiting inside movie theatres next Friday, three months after both Cineplex and Landmark Cinemas had to close their doors. While m...
Jun 24, 2020 Cineplex Theatre in downtown Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650CKOM)
Beverly Ashdown Day Spa gift card holders searching for answers after sudden closure
Many were caught off guard recently by Beverly Ashdown Day Spa's sudden closure. The business had operated for more than 25-years in Saskatoon, but owner Beverly Ashdown decided it was time to close u...
Jun 24, 2020
Sask. and now Alberta calling on other provinces to stop sex offenders from changing their names
On Wednesday, Alberta joined Saskatchewan with legislation changes to stop sex offenders from changing their names, and now both want the rest of Canada to do the same. Saskatchewan made its legislati...
Jun 24, 2020 Don Morgan, the minister responsible for SGI. (650 CKOM file photo)
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