Murray Wood: Social media exposes racists all around us
Murray Wood says he's constantly surprised by how many people are openly expressing racist views on social media. If you...
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Snowmobile registration fees increase to help clubs across the province
By Alyssa Rudolph Snowmobile registration fees are rising to better support clubs facing higher operating expenses. The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association (SSA) collects the money from each registere...
Dec 14, 2025
'The doors are opening': Sask. First Nation chief sees hopeful shift in Ottawa
By Kenneth Cheung Having witnessed sacred belongings return to their homelands and taken part in national conversations in Ottawa, a Saskatchewan First Nation chief says he senses the federal governme...
Dec 13, 2025
Ottawa 'deeply concerned' as BATC chiefs sound alarm over violence and policing gaps
Public Safety Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by escalating violence in Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) communities and is working with Saskatchewan and BATC member nations to improve pol...
Dec 13, 2025
From basement drum kits to SCMA awards, Battlefords' Kurtis Kopp finds his rhythm in the spotlight
By Kenneth Cheung When the lights came up inside the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) hall in Regina, Kurtis Kopp walked out with more than hardware in his hands. He carried a history that beg...
Dec 06, 2025
'This is not an Indian problem. This is a social problem,' BATC chief says as policing concerns escalate
Chiefs with the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) say shootings, gang activity, drug trafficking and delayed RCMP response times have created a public-safety crisis in their communities, and the...
Dec 06, 2025
North Battleford lets drivers turn parking fines into holiday cheer
Getting a parking ticket rarely sparks holiday cheer - unless you live in North Battleford. The city is once again turning December fines into Christmas toys for families who need them most. From Dec....
Nov 29, 2025 From Dec. 1 to 19, anyone who receives a parking ticket in North Battleford can pay their fine by donating a new, unwrapped toy equal to the ticket’s value. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. First Nations hockey player recruited for U13 World Cup Series
By Alyssa Rudolph Jolene Starblanket says her son Logan is "very grateful" after the recent announcement of his recruitment for the U13 Bauer World Cup Series in Paris, France. Logan Pahsaknunk, is an...
Nov 29, 2025
'Do the right thing': Sweetgrass woman's split-second decision leads to national bravery honour
By Kenneth Cheung The slough beside Highway 16 was still near Langham on the afternoon of Oct. 5, 2024 until a frantic woman waving on the roadside drew Dana Ahenakew Andres toward a small hill overlo...
Nov 22, 2025
'We need a break': Red Pheasant Cree Nation takes a two-year timeout from cattle grazing
On Red Pheasant Cree Nation, cattle have become such a constant - in the yards, in the ditches, even in the graveyard - that the community is now telling ranchers it needs a break. A long one. After y...
Nov 17, 2025
Police dog helps arrest 18-year-old armed suspect after robbery attempt in North Battleford
An 18-year-old man has been charged after an attempted robbery involving a machete in North Battleford. Police responded around 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 24 after several reports of a male threatening people...
Oct 28, 2025
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Sarah Mills: Summer fun begins in school already
With field trips and pool visits, Sarah Mills says June may seem like a different education system, but the month also c...
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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, June 9
Evan talks about the re-emergence of a flesh-eating parasite in U.S. livestock for the first time in decades, Saskatchew...