Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Category Archives: (650 CKOM) Provincial News
Southern, central Saskatchewan once again under extreme cold warnings
After a brief respite, Environment Canada has once again placed southern Saskatchewan under extreme cold warnings. "Even though the temperatures have increased a little bit with the cloud and snow, we...
Jan 17, 2020 (980 CJME file photo)
Premier reflects on first two years in office
With a provincial election scheduled for Oct. 26, Premier Scott Moe is looking back on his first two years in office. Moe joined John Gormley and 650 CKOM’s Brent Loucks on Thursday. The premier...
Jan 16, 2020
Professor met with acceptance, criticism at climate change in agriculture presentation
A professor giving a presentation on climate change and agriculture was met with acceptance and some criticism Wednesday at the Western Canadian Crop Production show. University of Regina’s Davi...
Jan 15, 2020
RCMP continues search for 2 suspects in La Ronge murder
The RCMP is providing photos of two people still at large in connection with the death of Sheena Marie Billette. On Tuesday, the RCMP announced charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping and forcible ...
Jan 15, 2020
Petition launched to stop taxpayer money funding royals in Canada
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation has launched a petition to make sure the public doesn’t foot the bill for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, plan to spli...
Jan 15, 2020
Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather
During these extremely cold winter months, it’s important to keep an eye on your furry friends. Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cru...
Jan 15, 2020
Foam Lake-area farmer finds success with internet alter-ego
A Saskatchewan farmer is getting a big following online with his alter-ego Quick Dick McDick. His YouTube channel features videos with commentary on the federal carbon tax, Parliament Hill, budgets an...
Jan 14, 2020
RCMP charges 5 people in Christmastime murder
The RCMP has charged five people in connection with the death of 28-year-old Sheena Marie Billette. A driver on Highway 102 discovered Billette's body on Dec. 23 just north of La Ronge. Mounties have ...
Jan 14, 2020
Provincial government announces $11 million in ag research grants
The Saskatchewan government has announced $11 million in research grants for agriculture. The money will go to 47 different projects that deal with different farming issues. David Marit, the province&...
Jan 14, 2020
Extended cold spell settles over Sask.
It happens every winter, but get ready for a long stretch of cold weather, according to Environment Canada. Extreme cold warnings were issued early Monday afternoon for most of southern and central Sa...
Jan 13, 2020
OPINION
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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