Murray Wood: Going to seed, in a good way
Murray Wood says seed sales are taking off this spring. Food prices are likely convincing some to grow their own vegetab...
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'Don't be that dog owner:' SPCA on pets in hot cars
Dog owners are being reminded once again not to leave their pets in parked vehicles. Saskatoon SPCA Executive Director Patricia Cameron said it's a problem they deal with every year. "We get literally...
May 04, 2017
Carelessly tossed cigarettes keep Sask. fire crews busy
For many parts of rural Saskatchewan, an early snowfall in 2016 has led to a heightened risk of grass fires this spring. Chief Mike Given with the Delisle Fire Department said crops left out on the fi...
May 04, 2017
Wray Morrison: Calling it as I see it
Edmonton Oilers coaches, players and fans are upset about a couple of calls that didn't go their way in the second period of Game 4 in their playoff series with the Anaheim Ducks Wednesday. Oilers coa...
May 04, 2017
Recent immigrant helps others find jobs
Seven months ago, Nabeel Nooran was at the We Connect Job Fair looking for work. Now, he's helping other newcomers to Canada find employment. Nooran was hired by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) in Blairmor...
May 04, 2017
Workers exposed to carbon monoxide at Saskatoon business
Emergency crews responded to a carbon monoxide scare in Saskatoon's north end. Paramedics and firefighters rushed to Specialty Distributing at 829 48th Street East around 2 p.m. Wednesday following re...
May 04, 2017
Saskatoon's Saleski projected 1st rounder for WHL draft
You don't want to put too much stock on the names selected in the WHL's Bantam Draft. But for the teenage prospects, it is a big deal, and a foot in the door towards the dream of the NHL. For the firs...
May 03, 2017
'Perfect weekend:' Mosquitoes at bay as warm weather shines
It's shaping up to be one of those rare occasions when people can enjoy the warm weather without having to layer on bug spray. Jeff Boone, pest management supervisor with the City of Saskatoon, said t...
May 03, 2017
Wray Morrison: Red-faced Red Sox fans
We start with full disclosure: I have never attended a sporting event in Boston. It seems like a great sports town. All of the pro teams in that city, whether it be the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics or Re...
May 03, 2017
Gin recalled for containing too much alcohol
A gin recall issued in Ontario has been expanded to Saskatchewan. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) issued a notice on Wednesday recalling 1.14-litre bottles of Bombay Sapphire Londo...
May 03, 2017
Chris Vandenbreekel: remembering the wildfire
The following radio essay is written by 650 CKOM reporter Chris Vandenbreekel, who worked as a news director in Fort McMurray during the 2016 wildfire. Being a news reporter with 650 CKOM, I'm used to...
May 03, 2017
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...