Murray Wood: Western separation talk borders on the absurd
Western separation isn't new, as Murray Wood reminds us. From fringe parties in the 1980s to bizarre border ideas today,...
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Rock 102 Bikes for Kids is collecting today at Canadian Tire
Bikes, helmets and locks for kids are being collected this weekend for for Rock 102 Bikes for Kids. People can drop new or used gear for the Saskatoon children through Care & Share and other chari...
Jun 08, 2024 The annual Rock 102 Bikes for Kids fundraiser is collecting used and new bikes at Canadian Tire locations in Saskatoon on Sat., June 9. (Submitted/650 CKOM)
Regina pride group wants Christian event at Mosaic Stadium cancelled
A pride organization is calling on the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. to cancel a Christian country music event at Mosaic Stadium. The free, two-day 'Come Together' event is billed as a mix of cou...
Jun 06, 2024 A screenshot of a video highlighting last year's Come Together event held at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. (Gospel Fire for All Nations/YouTube)
Funnel clouds possible in Saskatoon, east-central Sask. on Tuesday
Keep an eye on the sky on Tuesday, as funnel clouds could form over parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued an advisory on Tuesday morning covering Saskatoon and much of east-central Saskatch...
Jun 04, 2024
Truck driver who caused Broncos crash ordered to be deported
The semi driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has been ordered to be deported back to his home country of India. In April of 2018, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu drove through a stop sign near Tisda...
May 24, 2024 Jaskirat Singh Sidhu has been ordered to be deported to his home country of India. (THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Ryan Remiorz)
New traffic control plans aim to ease congestion on Sask. Drive: SaskPower
Traffic appears to be flowing a bit better along Saskatchewan Drive. At least that is what SaskPower has heard from crews working on that street. The update comes nearly a week after SaskPower introdu...
May 24, 2024 Mayor Sandra Masters said people waiting an hour or more to leave a parkade at rush hour is 'completely unacceptable.' (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Regina officers shot and killed 65-year-old man after police car hit by bullets: SIRT
A Saskatchewan oversight agency has shared more details of a police shooting in Regina on Sunday, which left a 65-year-old man dead. According to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT)...
May 21, 2024 The home on Garry Street where the police shooting took place on Sunday. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
May Long driving dangers doubles, SGI cautions
The highway can be a dangerous place no matter what season or time you're driving on it, but according to SGI, those risks can get even higher during a long weekend. SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy sa...
May 18, 2024 SGI finds that driving over a long weekend actually doubles your chances of being involved in a fatal crash. (650 CKOM)
Two more Sask. Party MLAs say they're not running again this fall
Two more Saskatchewan Party MLAs have announced that they won't run for reelection this fall. In a statement shared by the governing party, both Marv Friesen and Hugh Nerlien said they don't plan to r...
May 14, 2024 A number of Saskatchewan Party MLAs -- including some high-profile cabinet ministers -- have said they're not running again this fall. (980 CJME file photo)
Naicam man charged with second degree murder
Another small town has been rocked by murder. An 81-year-old man from Naicam is dead after the Melfort RCMP responded to a report of a serious assault on May 2. Read more: Neudorf residents reeling af...
May 04, 2024 RCMP determined the two men were related. (980 CJME file photo)
Province investing $32 million to add 45 new portable classrooms
The Saskatchewan government is adding more classroom space around the province in an effort to address concerns raised by teachers. On Wednesday, the Ministry of Education announced an additional $32 ...
Feb 14, 2024 The Saskatchewan government is adding 45 new portable classrooms to schools around the province. The move comes as the province refuses to make class size and complexity part of negotiations with teachers. (980 CJME file photo)
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Evan checks in with Premier Scott Moe. Then it's open phones, Bugs 'n Hugs, Eatin' Time, and Green & White Progs. We...