Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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‘I gotta say, its different’: students at Tommy Douglas Collegiate celebrate outdoor grad
Graduates at Tommy Douglas Collegiate were unsure if they would get a grad ceremony. With traditional ceremonies now unable to continue due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the school’s grad committee ...
Jun 25, 2020
“Alternate potable water” still being used at Sask. Hospital nine months after boil water advisory
The Sask. Hospital North Battleford (SHNB) facility continues to have its issues. Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Central Services confirmed to 650 CKOM Thursday that the facility continues to have t...
Jun 25, 2020
Regina police chief discusses results of survey on public perceptions
A new survey shows a significant increase in the number of Regina residents who believe the level of crime in their neighbourhood has increased over the past two years. According to the Community Perc...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Rob Norris announces run for mayor – says ‘fresh eyes and perspective’ needed at city hall
As the sounds of Eighth Street construction equipment and traffic echoed in the background, former Saskatchewan Party MLA and cabinet minister Rob Norris formally announced his intention to run for ma...
Jun 25, 2020
Youth who lit Walmart aisle on fire sentenced to 18 months probation
A judge has sentenced a youth who set fire to a section of paper towel inside a Regina Walmart to 18 months probation. The boy, who was 12 at the time, set fire to a bunch of paper towel inside the Ro...
Jun 25, 2020 (Photo courtesy of Wayne Folk)
Sask. reports three new COVID-19 cases, five recoveries, nine hospitalizations
The fourth phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan could be over and done with sooner rather than later. Premier Scott Moe said he expects to announce the opening dates for the rest of the businesses i...
Jun 25, 2020 Saskatchewan's Chief Medical Health Officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for areas of southeastern Sask.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas of southeastern Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued the alert Thursday for areas around Moosomin, Grenfell, Kipling, Wawota, Yorkton, Melville, E...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
City takes down four trees with Dutch elm disease
The City of Regina on Thursday started removing four trees that have Dutch elm disease. A media release from the city said the diseased trees are located on Second Avenue and King Street. Provincial r...
Jun 25, 2020
Three killed, three injured in two-vehicle crash near Waldeck
Three people are dead and three others are in hospital after a two-vehicle collision Wednesday night on a grid road north of Waldeck. According to a media release from the RCMP, the crash happened sho...
Jun 25, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Warmer weather has people lining up for a cool summer treat
With the temperatures rising, so is the demand for anything to cool off Saskatoon residents. That includes ice cream shops, where customers have flocked to get a scoop or two of the summertime snack. ...
Jun 25, 2020
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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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