Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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New archbishop hopes to blend Indigenous and Catholic spirituality
In his native tongue of Tamil, Susai Jesu's name literally translates to Joseph Jesus. Catholicism runs deep in the Indian-born priest who was recently appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Keewa...
Feb 08, 2026 Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas Susai Jesu has previously served communities in Northern Saskatchewan. (Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada/Submitted to paNOW)
Freezing rain forecast prompts warnings from Environment Canada
Environment Canada issued a number of freezing rain warnings and fog advisories for many parts of the province on Sunday, as the winter warmup continues in Saskatchewan for the next week. Warnings wer...
Feb 08, 2026 Freezing rain was expected to make roads and walkways slippery on Sunday before turning to mixed precipitation or snow in many parts of Saskatchewan. (marketing.lasers@ya.ru / Depositphotos.com)
Beaver dams in Garden River being blown up with dynamite
Beavers may be a patriotic symbol of Canada, but for some rural municipalities they are also a problem. The RM of Garden River is seeing an increased number of the rodents, so its taking steps now to ...
Feb 08, 2026 The RM of Garden River is taking steps to control the number of dams created by beavers in the municipality. (62616385 © Chase Dekker | Dreamstime.com via paNOW)
University of Saskatchewan alumni emails to be discontinued
If University of Saskatchewan (U of S) alumni email is part of your daily routine, it now has an expiry date. The university announced alumni email accounts will be discontinued on Feb. 15, following ...
Feb 08, 2026 According to the U of S, up to 5,000 students graduate every year, adding to the thousands of accounts being maintained annually. The university also notes licensing models now require a fee-per-user, driving costs beyond budget. (welcomia / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon food bank and Canpotex team up to take 'First Bites' out of child poverty
This month, the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is hoping to take a "bite" out of child poverty statistics, with the help of Canpotex. The annual program focusing the need in early childhood...
Feb 07, 2026 The month-long initiative aims to raise critical funds and awareness to support local babies and toddlers in need. (650 CKOM file photo)
Measles exposure risk for anyone at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon
Anyone who attended Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon last month is being asked to monitor for measles symptoms. Billed as Canada's largest indoor farm show, Ag Days was held from Jan. 20 to 22. Read more: ...
Feb 07, 2026 A red blotchy measles rash can develop on the face and spread down the body about three to seven days after symptoms begin. (Health Canada website)
Mounties hand out 134 tickets, 335 warnings, nine suspensions and one charge at check stops
RCMP officers conducted check stops in four northern communities over the weekend, handing out more than 134 tickets, nine roadside suspensions and a criminal charge after checking 494 drivers for imp...
Feb 06, 2026 “Whether on a snowmobile or on the road, driving sober is crucial for keeping the Saskatchewan public safe,” RCMP inspector Lee Knelsen said in a statement. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. bars, restaurants can apply to open early to accommodate Olympics viewers
Bars in Saskatchewan can ask the provincial government for permission to open early in order to serve viewers of the Winter Olympics, which are underway in Italy. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Au...
Feb 06, 2026 Jordan McCallum watches Game 7 of the World Series at the bar inside Boston Pizza in Saskatoon. Bars across Saskatchewan can request an early opening to allow fans to have a drink while taking in the Olympics. (Marija Robinson 650 CKOM)
Mother of Broncos crash victim laments lack of progress in driver training, road safety
Carol Brons' daughter Dayna, athletic therapist for the Humboldt Broncos, was one of 16 people killed in a collision between the hockey team's bus and a semi in 2018. Brons, who is now a director with...
Feb 06, 2026 A memorial is displayed for the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on the corner of highway 35 and highway 335 near Codette, Sask. on Saturday, April, 6, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kayle Neis
Latest round of Sask. Polytechnic layoffs impacts 23 faculty members
Another round of layoffs at Saskatchewan Polytechnic will see nearly two dozen employees lose their jobs. On Tuesday, the school released a statement saying 23 full-time and part-time employees have b...
Feb 06, 2026 Dr. Larry Rosia joined The Evan Bray Show to discuss the impact of declining international student enrollment and new opportunities Saskatchewan Polytechnic is pursuing. (650 CKOM file photo)
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