Murray Wood: April is the most frustrating month on the prairies
As much of Saskatchewan deals with another spring snowstorm, Murray Wood says we're all asking the same question: This i...
Category Archives: (650 CKOM) Provincial News
Managed alcohol approach helping La Loche contain COVID-19 outbreak
A bold measure taken by leadership in La Loche to contain an outbreak of COVID-19 has seen positive results, according to a northern doctor. Northern medical health officer Dr. James Irvine said the m...
May 20, 2020
Four RCMP stops on Highway 1 near Swift Current result in drug seizures
Last week was a busy one for the RCMP near Swift Current. Four separate vehicle stops on the Trans-Canada Highway resulted in the seizure of cannabis, cannabis edibles, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetam...
May 19, 2020 (RCMP/Submitted)
Regina hair stylist excited to get back to business
Hair salons are one of the business types allowed to open under the second phase of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan, and some stylists are excited to get back to work. Nadine Seims, the owner of Salon S...
May 18, 2020
‘Wildfire emergency advisory alert’ issued in two north-central RM’s due to wildfires
Two wildfires in north-central Saskatchewan have prompted a emergency advisory alert from the province. Residents in the RM's of Garden River and Torch River received the wildfire alerts just under an...
May 17, 2020
Wildfire east of P.A. forces small evacuation of James Smith Cree Nation
A wildfire burning in the Fort a la Corne forest east of Prince Albert has forced a small evacuation from the community of James Smith Cree Nation. Eight people considered priority one members were ta...
May 15, 2020
Meadow Lake Hospital COVID outbreak declared over
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) ended its outbreak declaration at the Meadow Lake Hospital on Friday. It comes after a 10-day exposure period ended with no additional cases. On May 5 the SHA d...
May 15, 2020
Maintenance and operational staff ushering in “new era” of golf through COVID restrictions
Course maintenance staff at Greenbryre Golf & Country Club were busy preparing for the opening day of the 2020 golf season Thursday, ready to usher in a “new era” of the sport. The COV...
May 15, 2020
Some businesses, cabin owners want travel ban lifted in far north
There are some people who are growing restless with the travel ban in northern Saskatchewan. That includes those who have businesses and cabins in the area. Dean Foster is the owner of Buddah’s ...
May 14, 2020
Presumptive COVID-19 case linked to Saskatoon and La Ronge
Contact tracing is underway in a presumptive case of COVID-19 in Lac La Ronge. A person in their 60s was tested at the La Ronge Health Centre on Wednesday after developing symptoms, a Saskatchewan Hea...
May 14, 2020
Wanuskewin welcomes three more baby bison to its first herd since 1867
Wanuskewin Heritage Park has welcomed another three baby bison into the world, adding to its first bison born on Wanuskewin land since the 1800’s back in April. The first calf was born on Earth ...
May 14, 2020
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Sarah Mills: A U.S. jury says Live Nation and Ticketmaster's monopoly hurt fans
An appeal is already underway, but Sarah Mills says the court case against Live Nation and Ticketmaster has exposed what...
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 16
Evan catches up on the latest happening in Ottawa, checks in on safety in downtown Saskatoon and discusses a three-strik...