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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White powder envelope delivered to Saskatoon hotel
Hazmat crews were sent to another suspicious package delivery, this time at the Saskatoon Inn, Thursday morning. Police said an envelope stuffed with white powder was delivered to a hotel on Airport D...
Apr 06, 2017
Judge rules Gerald Stanley to stand trial on murder charge
A judge has determined there is enough evidence to send Gerald Stanley to trial on a charge of second-degree murder in the death of Colten Boushie. The ruling came down Thursday, the last day of Stanl...
Apr 06, 2017 Gerald Stanley, 55, leaves North Battleford Provincial Court on April 6, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
People head outside to enjoy spring warm up
Warm weather in Saskatoon had people flocking to O'Shea's Irish Pub, which had one of the only open patios Wednesday. "I just came back from B.C. so nothing better than chilling on the patio with some...
Apr 06, 2017
Farmers not ready to begin seeding despite warmth, sunshine
Sunshine and warm weather has moved its way into Saskatchewan, but it might not sticking around for long. April has seen above average temperatures, but that doesn't mean farmers are racing to begin s...
Apr 05, 2017
Saskatoon public schools out $11.5M after provincial budget
The fallout from the provincial budget has made it to the classroom. Saskatoon Public School Board Chair Ray Morrison told 650 CKOM Wednesday that everything is on the table. "I've been on the board s...
Apr 05, 2017
Saskatoon cab driver releases video of racist incident
A Saskatoon taxi driver is speaking out about the racial abuse he says is becoming an all-too-common part of his job. Mohammad Ahkgar, 65, released footage of an incident between himself and a passeng...
Apr 05, 2017
Sentencing hearing delayed for Saskatoon sex offender
A notorious Saskatoon sexual predator will learn his fate this summer on charges relating to molesting children and making child pornography. Russell Wolfe's sentencing hearing was delayed this week t...
Apr 05, 2017
Ice jam damages bridge in RM of Torch River
Spring ice floes have shut down and damaged a bridge in the RM of Torch River. Administrator Nathalie Hipkins told paNOW the bridge on Range Road 2150, just North of Highway 35 and the village of Whit...
Apr 05, 2017
First Nation evacuees wait out flood concerns in Melfort
Dozens of people who call the James Smith Cree Nation home are waiting and watching, hoping the weather forecast works in their favour. Around 100 people were forced from the community, located southe...
Apr 05, 2017
Charges laid after woman held at motel, assaulted
Moose Jaw police have charged a man after a woman reported she was held against her will at a motel and assaulted with a wrench. Police said they received the report around 3:52 a.m. Wednesday. The wo...
Apr 05, 2017
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Sarah Mills: The prime minister needs to live by his own bilingual rules
Sarah Mills says Mark Carney largely speaking French in his call to astronaut Jeremy Hansen breaks a standard he set whe...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 9
On Thursday's show, Evan welcomes a trio of teens to discuss banning social media for children and teenagers, discusses ...