Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Sask. premier hopes for Ottawa collaboration on net-zero electricity plan
Saskatchewan's premier is hoping the federal government is willing to collaborate on what Canada's clean electricity standards will look like. Ottawa released draft regulations on Thursday designed to...
Aug 10, 2023 Premier Scott Moe (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Four per cent of 2023 crop in the bin in Saskatchewan
Harvest is off to a relatively good start in Saskatchewan. According to the crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture, harvest was four per cent done as of Monday. The five- and 10-year averages fo...
Aug 10, 2023
Byelections to test modernization of Saskatchewan elections
Things could move smoother, easier and quicker Thursday night as the week of byelection voting comes to an end, thanks to changes meant to bring Saskatchewan elections into the 21st century. Dr. Micha...
Aug 09, 2023
Warm weather and happy campers: Successful summer for provincial park
Despite the unpredictable weather in Saskatchewan, provincial parks like Echo Valley have been seeing high numbers of campers all summer long. Shelley MacLean, the manager for Echo Valley and Katepwa ...
Aug 09, 2023
RCMP finding children not properly buckled in on Saskatchewan roads
The Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding people to make sure their smallest passengers are safe when they hit the road. It's the law to ensure children are buckled up in a moving vehicle and riding in an ap...
Aug 09, 2023
RCMP reports two drownings in Saskatchewan
Two men are dead after they drowned in separate incidents in Saskatchewan. According to the RCMP, a 35-year-old man drowned in Lake Diefenbaker on Saturday. Police said they got a call about the incid...
Aug 09, 2023
Mosquitoes, other insects thriving in Saskatchewan this summer
Whether it's grasshoppers, mosquitoes or ticks, bugs are living their best life this summer. Taz Stuart is an entomologist — a person who studies insects — as well as a mosquito expert and...
Aug 08, 2023
E-scooters no longer seen as just 'boys' toys,' according to Neuron study
According to a study conducted by Neuron, e-scooter usage in Canada is more equal among male and female riders than in some other countries. The study revealed that across Canada, 57 per cent of rider...
Aug 08, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Cold front drifting through expected to push smoke out of Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Day long weekend featured a campfire-like smell from wildfire smoke in many areas of the province. Rose Carlsen, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the smoke should clear o...
Aug 08, 2023
Saskatoon chef sees meaning in sourcing world-class Sask. ingredients
For Christie Peters, celebrating Food Day in Saskatchewan is just a chance to recognize the top-tier, locally grown ingredients she uses in her dishes every day. Peters is the executive chef and owner...
Aug 08, 2023 Christie Peters at Primal in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...
