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
67 groups chosen for Cameco’s COVID-19 relief fund
Cameco saw first hand the tremendous struggle groups and organizations in Saskatchewan are facing during the COVID-19 health crisis. The Saskatoon-based uranium company announced in April a COVID Reli...
May 01, 2020
Fire ban issued in RM of Corman Park
The RM of Corman Park issued a fire ban Thursday afternoon. It includes all fires except those on propane appliances. The RM surrounds Saskatoon, Martensville, Warman, Dalmeny, Langham and Osler. The ...
Apr 30, 2020
Northern general store employee tests positive for COVID-19
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority have issued a precautionary health advisory linked to the Beauval General Store. In a media release, the SHA confirme...
Apr 29, 2020
Layoffs coming to some employees at U of S as early as May 4
An undetermined number of layoffs will be coming to some employees at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S). Gord Hunchak, the U of S chief communications officer, told 650 CKOM that the total numbe...
Apr 29, 2020
Fire bans issued southwest of Saskatoon
With temperatures rising and fields drying up, fire bans are coming into effect west and southwest of Saskatoon. The rural municipalities of Vanscoy and Montrose issued fire bans Tuesday afternoon, pr...
Apr 29, 2020
Deer caught on video floating down North Saskatchewan River during ice breakup
By Michael Joel-Hansen Some people watching the ice break up on the North Saskatchewan River saw quite the sight this past weekend. A single deer was seen riding on an ice floe as the river broke. Sin...
Apr 28, 2020
Planned power outages coming to Saskatoon in multiple neighbourhoods
A series of power outages are coming to Saskatoon this week. With many working from home, or using their power to connect internet services, SaskPower media relations consultant Scott McGregor joined ...
Apr 28, 2020
SHA believes COVID-19 cluster at Saskatoon hotel is “contained”
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) believes a cluster of COVID-19 has been controlled at a Saskatoon hotel. The province's top doctor, Saqib Shahab, said during Monday's media conference that the...
Apr 28, 2020
Parents urged to keep tabs on kids’ Internet interactions to stop online predators
Online predatory crimes against children have gone up significantly over the past few years. Police in Saskatchewan are noticing that while it's not spiking in this province, it has gone up as childre...
Apr 27, 2020
Sikh community offering free food delivery for those who can’t afford
Manny Sadhra has been a busy man lately. The president of the local World Sikh Aid Foundation is spending his days delivering meals to keep hunger in Saskatoon at a minimum. Each day, a group of aroun...
Apr 26, 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...