Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Victim now a suspect in Big River First Nation triple stabbing
A man who RCMP believed to be a victim of a triple stabbing on Big River First Nation has now been arrested and charged. Following further investigation, Saskatchewan RCMP determined the man was a sus...
Feb 18, 2025 The arrested victim is scheduled to appear in Prince Albert Provincial Court on February 18. (980 CJME file photo)
Woman charged with drug trafficking after cocaine found in Swift Current
A 31-year-old Swift Current woman has been charged with drug trafficking after cocaine was seized in Swift Current last week. Saskatchewan RCMP said in a Feb. 17 news release that officers with the RC...
Feb 17, 2025 (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM))
Are U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to make Canada his 51st state credible?
Just how credible are U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to make Canada the 51 state of the United States? According to Martin Gaal, political studies lecturer at the University of Saskatchewan, it...
Feb 16, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has stated intentions to make Canada the 51st state of the United States. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Evan Vucci)
$1.6 million showhome the grand prize in 2025 HRF Spring Home Lottery
A Ripplinger-built showhome in The Creeks is the grand prize in the Hospitals of Regina Foundation (HRF) 2025 Spring Home Lottery. The fully furnished, decorated and landscaped home will come with $50...
Feb 15, 2025 Hospitals of Regina Foundation 2025 Spring Home Lottery's $1.6 million grand prize showhome is located at 4201 Elderberry Crescent in The Creeks in Regina. (Hospitals of Regina Foundation/Supplied)
Regina police charge three, including a 13-year-old, with robbery
Three people have been charged with robbery after an incident in the River Heights neighbourhood of Regina on Thursday. Regina Police Service (RPS) said in a news release on Friday that officers were ...
Feb 14, 2025 (CJME files)
Tow truck driver receives serious injuries in Midale crash
A tow truck driver was flown to hospital by STARS air ambulance with serious injuries on Thursday, Saskatchewan RCMP said. Police said in a news release on Feb. 14 that a tow truck and a semi trailer ...
Feb 14, 2025 A tow truck driver was flown to hospital by STARS air ambulance with serious injuries after a tow truck and a semi trailer crashed on Highway 39 on Feb. 13, 2025. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Fraud cases targeting university students on the rise: Regina police
Over the past month, police in Regina have seen a rise in fraud cases, specifically a tuition scam targeting university students. According to the Regina Police Service, the scammer fraudulently promi...
Feb 14, 2025 Police said the scams target university students, falsely offering discounts on tuition. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man arrested in Edmonton for 2022 murder in Regina
A 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday afternoon in Edmonton, in connection with the murder of Leslie Victor John Whitebear in 2022. The Regina Police Service said in March 2022 that Whitebear was fo...
Feb 13, 2025 Leslie Whitebear died in March 2022 after being found "critically injured" outside a Regina home. (CJME file photo)
Two 17-year-olds charged in Regina, stolen vehicle
A 17-year-old boy and girl have been charged following an incident with a stolen vehicle. This happened shortly after midnight on Feb. 10 when Regina Police Service (RPS) officers noticed a stolen tru...
Feb 11, 2025 Two 17-year-old and a 30-year-old fled the scene. The 30-year-old woman later surrendered to police and following investigation was not charged. (980 CJME file photo)
Two men charged after shooting on Waterhen Lake First Nation: RCMP
A man was shot on Waterhen Lake First Nation, he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Meadow Lake RCMP do not have an update on his condition. This happened around 6:15 p.m. on Feb. 8 at a residen...
Feb 11, 2025 Two men from Waterhen Lake First Nation were arrested without incident on Feb. 8.(650 CKOM file photo)
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8:30 - After another conservative MP crossed the floor to the Liberals earlier this week, we wanted to get thoughts from...