Murray Wood: Sunshine sketches of summers past
What are the memories of summers that stick in your mind? Murray Wood ponders how some things will evoke those moments.
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Fundraiser for Bhishma Rajyaguru, killed in Highway 11 crash, raises more than $77,000
An online fundraiser for Bhishma Rajyaguru, who died in a crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday night, has exceeded its goal. The crash also killed Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Da...
Jul 21, 2026 Bhishma Rajyaguru died in a two-vehicle crash near Lumsden on July 18, 2026. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Murray Wood: Reconciling sorrow and anger in the death of a Roughrider
Murray Wood says the death of Roughrider Jaden Dalke on the weekend, and another man who was in a vehicle struck by Dalke's SUV, has people weighing sorrow and sympathy against news that raises questi...
Jul 21, 2026 Listen to daily commentary from 650 CKOM (980 CJME) Program Director Murray Wood.
Sarah Mills: The 2026 World Cup was not one built for the fans
Sarah Mills says FIFA president Gianni Infantino turned the beautiful game into an excessive cash cow where the sport wasn't elevated nor the fan experience front and centre. The Mills Minute is a dai...
Jul 21, 2026
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, July 20
The Green Zone Replay - Monday, July 20 2:35 - Britton Gray, Green Zone Rider reporter Britton Gray joins Jamie Nye during an emotional time with the death of Roughriders linebacker, Jayden Dalke. Dal...
Jul 20, 2026
Bhishma Rajyaguru, Jayden Dalke killed in Lumsden Highway 11 crash
Lumsden RCMP released new details late Monday morning on the two-vehicle collision that took the life of Saskatchewan Roughrider Jayden Dalke and another man. RCMP said Dalke was killed after collidin...
Jul 20, 2026 Bhishma Rajyaguru (left) and Jayden Dalke died in a two-vehicle crash near Lumsden on July 18, 2026. (Gofundme and Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Ag ministers pledge AgriStability reforms after federal-provincial meeting
Federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers made several commitments during their annual conference in Halifax, including to bring forward AgriStability changes related to non-arm's-leng...
Jul 20, 2026 The AgriStability change would recognize compensation paid to family members for work performed on the farm and would make contract work such as laying hay or hauling grain, an eligible expense. (SimpleFoto / Depositphotos.com)
Rare but serious: Sask.'s bear attacks remain a mystery
By: Joshua Potter Last week, a couple was found dead in Northern Saskatchewan, victims of an apparent bear attack near McTavish Lake. They've been identified as Jay and Deb MacDonald from Regina. And ...
Jul 20, 2026 Dr. Douglas A. Clark, professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability, said while the recent bear attacks are severe, these incidents are unusual and rare. (jill@ghostbear.org/Depositphotos.com)
RCMP investigating fatal semi-truck rollover near Chaplin
The lone occupant of a semi-truck was declared deceased at the scene of a rollover early Monday morning, according to a release from the Swift Current RCMP. The rollover occurred on Highway 1, approxi...
Jul 20, 2026 The lone occupant of the semi-truck was declared deceased at the scene, six kilometres east of Chaplin. (650 CKOM file photo)
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash. The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and G...
Jul 20, 2026 The screen at Mosaic Stadium showed Jayden Dalke's picture Monday morning, after he died on the weekend. Jul. 20, 2026 (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Murray Wood: Mosquitopalooza
Mosquitoes are, sadly, part of summer in Saskatchewan but on a camping trip Murray found this is an epic year for the buzzing bloodsuckers. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a ble...
Jul 20, 2026 Listen to daily commentary from 650 CKOM (980 CJME) Program Director Murray Wood.
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Sarah Mills: A teenage summer job teaches the perfect life lessons
From paper routes to fast food, pumping gas or lifeguarding at the pool, Sarah Mills says summer jobs provide teens with...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, July 30
On Thursday's show, Evan talks about Saskatoon's Downtown Event and Entertainment District, Regina's Globe Theatre, the ...