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...
Category Archives: (650 CKOM) Provincial News
Sask. records 7th COVID-19 case amid school closures
On the same day the Government of Saskatchewan announced there's a seventh presumptive case of COVID-19 in the province, it also announced classes would be suspended indefinitely. Saskatchewan's chief...
Mar 16, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Kraft Hockeyville hits pause amid COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has led Kraft Hockeyville to suspend its 2020 funding competition. “The Kraft Hockeyville team, together with our partners at the NHL and NHLPA (players association), have collectively ...
Mar 14, 2020
North Battleford woman self-quarantined, awaiting COVID-19 testing results
By Angela Brown, battlefordsNOW A North Battleford woman who showed early signs of COVID-19 said she and her family have been self-quarantined while she awaits results from tests taken this week. Rene...
Mar 14, 2020
Delays possible for Costco, incident occurs Friday afternoon
Customers flocking en masse to Costco could be waiting to refill the toilet paper supply. At least one Costco location in Saskatoon is warning of chain supply delays after a truck bringing a shipment ...
Mar 13, 2020
COVID-19 would be “disastrous” Sask. chief says
COVID-19 is weighing heavy on the minds of First Nation communities in Saskatchewan. “We are the most vulnerable of the vulnerable,” said Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) ...
Mar 13, 2020
Province’s HealthLine 811 overwhelmed by calls
Saskatchewan’s 24-hour telephone access to health, mental health, and addictions support appears to have been completely overwhelmed by calls from the public. After the provincial government ann...
Mar 12, 2020
Coronavirus: Advice and information from the province, Government of Canada and the WHO
Saskatchewan has recorded its first presumptive case of coronavirus, a 60-year-old who had recently travelled to Egypt. After contact with a patient who is being tested for coronavirus, some members o...
Mar 12, 2020
U of S to “operate as usual,” considers remote classes
The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) issued a statement Wednesday afternoon on the “quickly evolving COVID-19” situation. In a release by University Communications, the U of S says they...
Mar 11, 2020
'We are not bargaining chips:' Sask. student frustrated over teachers dispute
A Saskatchewan high school student is accusing the teachers' union of leveraging students in their contract dispute with the provincial government. Tristin Funk from Herbert posted a Facebook video on...
Mar 11, 2020
Downtown BID calls for extra policing, government help to deal with safety issues near Saskatoon Lighthouse
The Downtown Saskatoon Business Improvement District (BID) has issued a safety message, along with calls for action in regards to Saskatoon’s Lighthouse. The release was sent Wednesday morning a...
Mar 11, 2020
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Sarah Mills: We are feeling the pinch of rising prices, even beyond the gas pumps
Costs have already gone up with airlines. Parcel and delivery services could also increase, and even ride sharing may ja...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 14
On Tuesday's show, Evan talks about the Prime Minister's transition from minority to majority government, explores a pro...