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...
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'Go beyond the board': Chess helping Alberta youth keep troubles in check
EDMONTON - Every Friday in a southern Alberta classroom, youth are learning how to keep their troubles in check. Hunched over chess boards at the University of Lethbridge, teens and young adults who a...
Dec 08, 2024
Groups launch legal challenge against Alberta's new gender-affirming treatment law
EDMONTON - A pair of LGBTQ+ advocate organizations say they've followed through with their plan to challenge Alberta's three transgender bills in court, starting with one that bars doctors from provid...
Dec 07, 2024
Toronto FC captain says Herdman resignation as coach an 'unfortunate situation'
TORONTO - John Herdman's decision to step down as Toronto FC coach is an "unfortunate situation," says club captain Jonathan Osorio. Herdman resigned Nov. 29, saying it was "the right time for me to s...
Dec 06, 2024
Dawes, Weise, other former NHLers set to sign with Sask. Senior A team
A Saskatchewan Senior A hockey team is set to make headlines around the hockey world. The Round Lake Bears - located on the Ochapowace First Nation - confirmed to 650 CKOM that they will be signing mu...
Dec 06, 2024
Riders confirm one-year extension for quarterback Trevor Harris
Two-time Grey Cup champion Trevor Harris will lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders on the field in 2025. Reports earlier this week indicated the CFL club had extended the 38-year-old quarterback's contra...
Dec 06, 2024
Blades’ forward Ben Riche in midst of career season after trade brings him home
Saskatoon Blades forward Ben Riche couldn't have asked for a better homecoming to Saskatchewan. The 19-year-old from Bethune, Sask. was traded to the Blades from the Victoria Royals in June for Vaughn...
Dec 06, 2024
COC repeats calls for increased federal funding as Paris athletes honoured in Ottawa
OTTAWA - As Canada's Paris Olympians and Paralympians were celebrated in Ottawa Wednesday, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) also used the occasion to renew calls for increased federal funding. Acr...
Dec 04, 2024
Smith noncommittal on overriding Charter as court challenge looms over trans bills
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she doesn't believe she'll need to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause to shield her government's three transgender bills from legal challenges. ...
Dec 04, 2024
The Green Zone: Mark Kilam named new Edmonton Elks head coach
The Edmonton Elks have found their new head coach. Mark Kilam was announced as the CFL club's new head coach on Tuesday. Kilam, who played university football with the University of Alberta Golden Bea...
Dec 04, 2024
Former Edmonton Elks CEO to head athlete safety committee after fighter's death
EDMONTON - Alberta's sport minister says the former head of the Edmonton Elks football team will lead a committee tasked with improving athlete safety in combative sports. Joseph Schow says Victor Cui...
Dec 03, 2024
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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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TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 15
8:30 - With a clear majority now secured, Mark Carney no longer has to bargain to survive confidence votes and can focus...