Murray Wood: Of politics and principles
If you find yourself needing a program to keep track of what various political parties stand for, Murray Wood says it's ...
Category Archives: Local News
Two Martensville homes badly damaged by fire
A fire in Martensville has destroyed one home and heavily damaged a neighbouring house after igniting early Sunday morning. Crews were notified shortly after the blaze began around 3:30 a.m. By the ti...
Apr 14, 2019 (Submitted photo)
People develop more plant-based protein at Sask. Food Centre
Entrepreneurs are trying to get new products on the shelf as people look to incorporate more plant-based protein into their diets. At least that appears to be the case at the Saskatchewan Food Centre ...
Apr 14, 2019 Zak Organics pea snacks being processed at the Saskatchewan Food Centre (Sask. Food Centre/Twitter)
Fire crews battle grass fire outside Saskatoon
Crews battled a grass fire about 20 kilometres outside of Saskatoon on Saturday, near Highway 14 and Grandora. Tyler Elder, who lives close to the area, said he first noticed smoke at about noon. "We ...
Apr 13, 2019 A photo of a grass fire outside Saskatoon on April 13. (Tyler Elder)
Vinyl collectors gather for Record Store Day in Saskatoon
Music enthusiasts and record collectors were lining up around the block for Record Store Day on Saturday. The annual day to support local shop owners and show an appreciation for vinyl makes it a spec...
Apr 13, 2019 Adam Bartsch flips through a stack of records on Record Store Day on April 13, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Preliminary design unveiled for Martensville multi-purpose facility
Simply put, Martensville has outgrown its hockey arena. "Definitely in a pinch for ice, but we also understand there are other needs for the community. This is us trying to be prepare and be proactive...
Apr 13, 2019 Conceptual drawing of Martensville multi-purpose facility. (Submitted)
Outbuildings damaged after grass fire northeast of Saskatoon
A large grass fire northeast of Saskatoon Friday afternoon burnt down two small outbuildings and left a third damaged. Saskatoon Fire said in a news release it happened just around 4:15 p.m. in betwee...
Apr 12, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Lip synch video by Saskatoon police in the running to be No. 1
Don't be surprised to see the viral lip-synch video Saskatoon police put out in 2018 making another big splash. The force's rendition of Backstreet Boys "I Want It That Way" is in the running to be nu...
Apr 12, 2019 Members of the Saskatoon Police Service perform a lip-synch of the Backstreet Boys' I Want It That Way in a video posted to Facebook on Sept. 7, 2018. (Saskatoon Police Service/Facebook)
Former Sask. minister considers mayoral run
A familiar face is considering a run at the mayor's chair in Saskatoon. Rob Norris said Friday he has had a number of people ask him whether he would consider running for the job. He said it's a serio...
Apr 12, 2019
Broncos player to be remembered with hockey day in Saskatoon
Friends, family and their supporters will be gathering this weekend to play hockey in memory of one of the players killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. Evan Thomas was among 16 people who died ...
Apr 12, 2019
Lead lawyer for Saskatoon City Hall leaving post
Saskatoon's city solicitor is leaving her position. Patricia Warwick informed city council she would retire from civic service effective Monday, Ward 3 Coun. Ann Iwanchuk confirmed to 650 CKOM on Frid...
Apr 12, 2019
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: FIFA seems to be incapable of integrity
After FIFA lifted a red-card suspension for an American player at the World Cup, Sarah Mills says fans are left with que...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, July 7
Evan discusses the pipeline project being proposed by Alberta and Ontario, paperwork concerns taking up the time of Sask...
