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.
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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)
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
When Geordie McKay was a boy, Christmas looked different depending on which door he walked through. At home, the season unfolded around a tidy, practical artificial tree. Green plastic needles, perfec...
Dec 04, 2025 Geordie McKay started McKay Tree Farm 42 years ago. His son Rylee is now an integral part of the family run business near The Battlefords. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Why one American big-game hunter keeps returning to Saskatchewan
On a brisk morning north of Leoville, the bush is still, holding its breath. Frost clings to every branch and the rising sun paints the boreal forest in silver. Read more: Logan Ferland's mom reflects...
Dec 01, 2025 Charlie Vaccaro will soon be 80, but he isn't letting his age stop him from making the trek to Saskatchewan. For more than a decade he's made the 1,000 mile drive from his home in Wyoming to partake in what he says is the best white-tail deer hunting around. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Kids of Note: Celebrate Christmas with Saskatoon's inclusive choir
Christmas concerts are one of the most comforting rituals of the season. Parents and grandparents clutch programs like keepsakes. Kids peek out of dressing rooms or from behind curtains, smoothing the...
Nov 28, 2025 Some of the performers in Kids of Note have disabilities. Others don't. But every single one of them has a shared passion: music. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Advocate urges caution as ATV deaths climb in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is seeing a spike in ATV-related deaths, which has a safety advocate worried. So far this year, eight fatal ATV crashes have been reported, more than double the number reported in recent ...
Nov 27, 2025 “We’ve tried our very best to educate people about how to safely operate these machines,” said John Meed. “They’re a great recreational item – a lot of fun if they’re operated properly.” (tsuguliev / Depositphotos.com)
LISTEN: Sask. finance minister says he's optimistic about future despite higher deficit
Saskatchewan's year-end deficit is expected to reach $427 million, despite the province budgeting for a $12 million surplus in the spring. Finance Minister Jim Reiter delivered a midterm update on the...
Nov 26, 2025 Saskatchewan Finance Minister Jim Reiter delivered a midterm update on the budget on Tuesday, which saw the province’s projected deficit rise from $349 million to $427 million. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Saskatchewan government says budget on course to record $427M deficit at year's end
This year's Saskatchewan budget is sinking deeper into the red, mainly due to the cost of fighting the summer's wildfires. Finance Minister Jim Reiter, in a midterm update on the budget, says the proj...
Nov 25, 2025 Saskatchewan Minister of Finance Jim Reiter delivers the Saskatchewan Provincial Budget in Regina on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
Murray Wood: No blank cheques for blank slates
Murray Wood observes that a fledgling Saskatchewan political party - Saskatchewan United - wants you to send them money, but the party gives no indication of who is actually asking. Murray Wood delive...
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