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Buhl wildfire near Waskesiu shows no recent growth; 49 blazes burning in the north
By Kenneth Cheung The Buhl fire, first reported on June 29 and caused by a lightning strike, has now burned approximately 60,389 hectares, including 11,059 hectares inside Prince Albert National Park ...
Jul 23, 2025 Fire crews work along the perimeter of the Buhl wildfire near Prince Albert National Park. (Parks Canada/Facebook)
'They saved our community': Beauval mayor thanks firefighters
Beauval mayor Rick Laliberte couldn't be more grateful for the nearly 200 firefighters who were helping protect his community over the last number of days. The village, located 310 kilometres northwes...
Jul 14, 2025 Davidson Fire Department members worked along Hwy 965 near Sandy Bay to extinguish hotspots and patrol for spot fires after days of high heat and strong northwesterly winds intensified fire activity in early July 2025. (Davidson Fire Department/Facebook)
Saskatchewan minimum wage going up 35 cents in October to $15.35
Saskatchewan's lowest earners will be earning a little bit more this fall. According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's minimum wage will increase from $15 per hour to $15.35 per hour, effec...
Jul 10, 2025 Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase from $15 per hour to $15.35 per hour, with the change coming into effect on October 1. (650 CKOM file photo)
Behind the spandex: The real-life drama of Prairie Pro Wrestling
The slap of a boot connecting with a jaw echoes through the hall like a shotgun blast. A wrestler crumples to the mat. The crowd gasps, half in horror and half in awe. "He's dead!" someone yells from ...
Jul 10, 2025 One villain. One hero. Hundreds of eyes watching, hearts racing. Prairie Pro turns local wrestling into a shared emotional rollercoaster. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Four guns stolen during break-in on Muskowekwan First Nation: RCMP
Four guns ended up in the wrong hands after a break-in at a home on a Saskatchewan First Nation earlier this month. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, one or more people broke into a home on the Musk...
Jul 08, 2025 The Mounties said investigators believe the burglary happened sometime between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on Friday. (650 CKOM file photo)
FlixBus launching low-cost route between Saskatchewan and Alberta
A low-cost bus service that is very popular in other parts of Canada, the United States, South America and in Europe is set to launch in Saskatchewan on Canada Day. From July 1, FlixBus will launch a ...
Jun 30, 2025 FlixBus is launching a new service in Saskatchewan starting July 1 with a daily service from Edmonton to Regina, with stops in Saskatoon and North Battleford. (FlixBus/Facebook)
Saskatchewan's ditch mowing program designed to help producers and drivers
Farmers in Saskatchewan have the option to salvage hay from ditches along provincial highways, helping producers secure extra feed for their animals while also helping make the roads safer for drivers...
Jun 25, 2025 “Programs like this provide timely, practical support for Saskatchewan producers facing pressures from weather and input costs,” said Daryl Harrison, Saskatchewan's agriculture minister. (sauletas / Depositphotos.com)
From plates to pendants: Saskatchewan artist makes jewelry from dishes
In the quiet heart of Saskatoon, in a cozy home nestled among tree-lined streets, there is a basement known as "the pit." It's not a glamorous place - walking through it requires sturdy shoes thanks t...
Jun 17, 2025 From her Saskatoon home, Sheri Wollf gives shattered dishes a second life — turning what was once tucked away in cupboards and basements into cherished pieces worn close to the heart. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Large and in charge: What it takes to eat like the Riders' O-line
There's big, there's football player big, and then there's Saskatchewan Roughriders offensive line big. These are the men Corey Mace, head coach of the Green and White, affectionately refers to as "ho...
Jun 16, 2025 When it comes to fueling up, the Saskatchewan Roughriders' offensive line treats every meal like a full-contact drill — no seconds skipped, no calories spared. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Buzzing with wisdom: Five life lessons from a Sask. beekeeper dad
SHELLBROOK, SASK. - In the early light of a Saskatchewan morning, the hum of bees fills the air. A boy shadows his father, wide-eyed, trailing through the wildflowers and canola blossoms that dance in...
Jun 13, 2025 Murray Hannigan owns and operates Hannigan Honey in Shellbrook, a business that was started by his father Albert in the 1940s. This Father's Day, he is reflecting on the lessons, legacy and lifelong passion that shaped their family and their honey. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
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