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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FSIN demands apology from Pope; wants church to preserve, release records
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) isn’t happy with the Catholic Church, or Pope Francis. This is because he did not apologize Sunday, but he referenced the residential school...
Jun 06, 2021
Moosomin First Nation ready to get shovels in the ground at Moosomin Downs: Chief, CEO
Horse racing could be making a return to Saskatchewan, since Moosomin First Nation is committed to the Moosomin Downs project. That was apparent in a recent interview with 650 CKOM, where Moosomin Chi...
Jun 06, 2021
"That was our hub": Meadow Lake arena devastated by fire
Residents in Meadow Lake and area are waking up to what the city is describing as an incredible loss. The Meadow Lake & District Arena, which has been at the heart of the community for 45 years, w...
Jun 06, 2021
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for areas in north-east; north-central
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for areas in and around the Manitoba border. Environment Canada issued the watch for areas in and around Hudson Bay, Humboldt, Wadena, Kamsack, Canora, Melfort...
Jun 06, 2021
Latest COVID update June 5: hospitalizations below 100
The pandemic's pressure on Saskatchewan's healthcare system is easing up. In the province's latest COVID-19 update on Saturday, hospitalizations in the province dropped to 98. The last time there were...
Jun 05, 2021
Update: Tornado warning lifted in west-central Sask., severe thunderstorms still expected
Tornado warnings were issued, then lifted, for communities near the Saskatchewan-Alberta border. The warnings affected regions near Kindersley, Rosetown, the Battlefords, as well as Martensville and W...
Jun 05, 2021 Severe thunderstorms darkened skies in Landis on June 5, 2021. Resident Gail Kammer says there was heavy rainfall as well as hail. (Gail Kammer)
Fisher-Price recalls baby soothers after 4 infant deaths
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) - Fisher-Price says it is recalling a model of its baby soothers after the deaths of four infants who were placed on their backs unrestrained in the devices and later found on ...
Jun 05, 2021
Youth injured after swimming accident in Wakamow Valley
Moose Jaw police, fire and paramedics responded to the Wakamow Valley area Friday after a youth disappeared under the water while swimming. A search by emergency responders helped locate the person in...
Jun 05, 2021 (Discover Moose Jaw)
SHA sets out schedule for Regina AstraZeneca drive-thru
Regina's drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic is to shift gears starting Sunday. As reported previously, the clinic at Evraz Place is going to be administering only the AstraZeneca vaccine as second...
Jun 04, 2021 The drive-through COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Regina's Evraz Place.
(Saskatchewan Health Authority/Twitter)
Calgary man sentenced for fentanyl trafficking in Regina
A 25-year-old Calgary man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation in Regina. Akol Paul Ture was sentenced after an appearance in Regina Provincial ...
Jun 04, 2021 (980 CJME file photo)
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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 ...