Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
Tag Archives: Saskatchewan
Exploring Uranium City: One man's memories of a Sask. ghost town
Uranium City, SK - Some people call Uranium City a ghost town. They see the broken windows, the empty streets, the buildings slowly folding back into the bush. They see a fly-in community at the north...
Jan 08, 2026 CANDU High School, once full of students, now stands abandoned and overgrown in Uranium City. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
'Out of toilet paper': Sask. Mounties share funniest 9-1-1 calls from 2025
Have you ever run out of toilet paper? It may feel like an emergency, but it's probably not worthy of a 9-1-1 call. But according to the Saskatchewan RCMP, someone in the province made a call to the e...
Jan 07, 2026 “Saskatchewan RCMP would like to remind the public that there are ramifications for those who misuse 911. Not only is there a chance of preventing someone with a life-threatening emergency from getting help, there is also a summary offence charge under the Emergency 911 Systems Act with fines up to $2,000,” the RCMP said in a statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
GasBuddy analyst doesn't expect Venezuela situation to impact local oil markets
Don't expect changes in Venezuela to have an immediate impact on the prairie oil industry or gas prices. Patrick de Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, emphasized that despite U.S. President...
Jan 07, 2026 "We are a long way away from seeing meaningful increases in Venezuela's oil production," said Patrick de Haan. "And there's still a lot that needs to go absolutely right for that to be realized." (980 CJME file photo)
'Eyewitness accounts will be key': RCMP continue to investigate shooting on Sask. First Nation
The Saskatchewan RCMP is asking witnesses to come forward as officers continue to investigate a fatal shooting on a First Nation northwest of Meadow Lake. So far, no arrests have been made. Read more:...
Jan 06, 2026 A Saskatchewan Conservation Officer conducts a road blockade at Big Island Lake Cree Nation, 392 kilometres northwest of Saskatoon, on Tuesday Dec. 30, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Timothy Matwey
Christmas Q&A: Santa spills secrets to five-year-old Sask. boy
There are many places where Christmas magic lives. It's in in the glow of winter windows, in crisp December air and in the laughter of children that drifts through snowy streets. Read more Saskatchewa...
Dec 22, 2025 FIve-year-old Cassian Dyck was given an all-access pass to ask Santa Claus any questions his heart desired. The Kindergartener came up with a wide array of topics to discuss with Ol' Saint Nick. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Environment Canada issues blizzard warning for central, southern Sask. on Wednesday
Much of Saskatchewan is bracing for a winter storm that's expected to whip into the province on Wednesday, bringing plenty of snow along with it. Winter storm watches from Environment Canada were upgr...
Dec 16, 2025 "A strong Alberta Clipper will bring heavy snow and strong, gusty winds leading to blizzard conditions over portions of southern Saskatchewan beginning Wednesday morning," the service said. (650 CKOM file photo)
Santa in the North: Rise Air brings holiday magic to northern Sask.
Uranium City, SK - Here, Santa doesn't arrive by reindeer. He comes in on a Twin Otter - red suit bright against the northern sky, boots dusted with snow and a cargo hold full of gifts bouncing with e...
Dec 11, 2025 With a little help from Rise Air, Santa made a special stop in Uranium City ahead of his busiest night of the year. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Santa in the North program. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
CFL unveils 2026 schedule, with Riders' home opener set for June 13
The CFL has released its 2026 schedule, which means Rider fans can start marking their calendars. The Saskatchewan Roughriders - who return in 2026 as the defending Grey Cup champions - will open the ...
Dec 09, 2025 The Roughriders will get to put their feet up during Week 1, then welcome the B.C. Lions to Mosaic Stadium for their home opener on June 13. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Merry Thriftmas! Holiday tips from a Sask. sustainability pro
On a brisk December morning in Saskatoon, before the malls began to hum with frantic footsteps and holiday playlists on loop, Launne Kolla pushed open the door of a quiet thrift store. The air smelled...
Dec 09, 2025 Launne Kolla, a Saskatoon-based sustainability expert, says thrift stores are the perfect place to pick up unique gifts. Where else in Saskatchewan will you find an Ogopogo plate for the cryptid lover in your life? (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Sask. prohibits name changes for murderers, drug traffickers, fraudsters and more
Saskatchewan has updated its regulations around legal name changes to prevent anyone convicted of several serious crimes from changing their names. According to the provincial government, the regulato...
Dec 04, 2025 Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill said the change – which was first announced in the Throne Speech earlier this fall – is about ensuring convicted criminals “cannot escape the consequences of their past actions.” (650 CKOM file photo)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
