Murray Wood: Is this one of those times when money might be better in the government's pockets?
Windfall profits on oil are prompting a break in the federal fuel excise, but Saskatchewan isn't following suit. Murray ...
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'Running out of people:' Documents contradict Sask. RCMP vacancy claims
An internal memo from provincial RCMP suggests vacancy rates are posing a dire problem in Northern Saskatchewan. 650 CKOM obtained paper copies of an email thread dated Nov. 3 discussing the issue wit...
Dec 07, 2016
Blades score shootout win over Moose Jaw
Michael Farren had the shootout winner as the Saskatoon Blades picked up a 4-3 win over the Warriors in Moose Jaw. Down 2-0 in the third the Blades stormed back to force overtime. Caleb Fantillo (2) c...
Dec 07, 2016
Saskatoon sex assault investigation results in charges
A Saskatoon massage therapist is facing charges related to two separate reports of sexual assault. Mark Donlevy was charged after complaints were made by two women who visited a massage business based...
Dec 06, 2016
'Lock her up:' Sask. MP tweets support for chants directed at Notley
Saskatoon-University MP Brad Trost is voicing his support for the "lock her up" chants directed at Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. The chants broke out at an anti-carbon tax rally held outside t...
Dec 06, 2016
Drug trial continues for Hells Angel charged in Project Forseti raids
The trial of a member of the Saskatoon Hells Angels continued Tuesday in Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench. Rob Allen was charged with cocaine trafficking in the wake of Project Forseti - a series of p...
Dec 06, 2016
Carr dials back military response, says Liberals 'embrace' pipeline dissent
The Liberal government is going out of its way to play down the prospect of violent confrontations at oil pipeline protests. Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr made an unprompted point today of once ...
Dec 06, 2016
Winterlude festival set to kick off in Saskatoon
A winter celebration reimagining a Canadian classic will hit the stage this week in Saskatoon. The Nutana Winterlude Festival kicks off Thursday at W.E. Graham Park, behind cole Victoria School o...
Dec 06, 2016
Dressed to chill: wicked winds whip up taste of winter
Saskatoon is getting a less-than-gentle reminder from Mother Nature about how December should feel. After weeks of above-seasonal temperatures, the Bridge City will have to deal with cooler values and...
Dec 06, 2016
Woman accused in suspicious packages case pleads not guilty
A 31-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to a series of charges relating to suspicious packages that had Saskatoon emergency services scrambling last week. Alexa Emerson, also known as Amanda May To...
Dec 06, 2016
Prince Albert medicine gathering addresses northern Sask. suicide crisis
People from across Saskatchewan have gathered in Prince Albert to address the troubling youth crisis in the North. Sturgeon Lake drum group Ironswing welcomed them with a welcome song, honour song and...
Dec 06, 2016
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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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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...