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'Still in shock': Witness describes fatal Circle Dr. crash
A man who witnessed the aftermath of a deadly single-vehicle crash on Circle Drive in Saskatoon is sharing his story in an effort to get people to be safe behind the wheel. Maqbool Raja told 650 CKOM ...
May 28, 2018 A truck takes away the wreckage of a car involved in a fatal collision with a pole on Circle Drive and Preston Avenue. (Submitted photo/Maqbool Raja)
Train derailed near Paynton, Sask.
Two rail cars derailed near Paynton, Sask. Sunday. The rail cars appear to be one tanker and one grain car. CN and fire crews are on the scene. Updates to follow.
May 06, 2018 Two rail cars near Paynton, Sask. derailed just off Highway 16 on May 6, 2018. (Brent Bosker/ 650 CKOM)
Memo suggests move to mandatory training for Sask. truckers
SGI is eyeing a requirement for truckers to get mandatory driver training before being licensed. Right now, anyone can challenge the test to get a Class 1 licence in Saskatchewan, regardless of how mu...
Apr 27, 2018
Saskatoon police see rise in officers using force: report
Saskatoon police say an increase in officers using force is linked to a larger issue of violent drug users. According to a 2017 report, there were 264 use of force instances recorded between Jan. 1 to...
Apr 19, 2018
'Absolutely devastating': Sask. reacts to Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy
Reaction is pouring in after a deadly crash involving a Saskatchewan junior hockey team. The Humboldt Broncos were traveling to Nipawin for game five of its third round playoff series when the team bu...
Apr 06, 2018 The Humboldt Broncos pose after a win over the Melfort Mustangs on March 24, 2018. (Humboldt Broncos/ Twitter)
Moe ready to begin court fight against carbon tax
The Saskatchewan government's court fight against a federally imposed carbon tax is set to get underway this month. In an interview on Gormley Wednesday, Premier Scott Moe said the legal process will ...
Apr 05, 2018
Prickly predicament: kindness to quilled critter goes viral
A Saskatchewan woman's efforts to help out a porcupine having a bad day have been seen by millions. Raelene Prieb posted video of her encounter Monday with the distressed rodent, found stuck on its ba...
Mar 22, 2018 A screen capture of a video posted to Facebook on Mar. 19 showing a Saskatchewan woman helping out a porcupine found stuck on its back on a road near Melville. (Raelene Prieb/Facebook)
Police lay murder charges 2 years after death of P.A. man
Almost two years after Gilbert McCallum was first reported missing, four people are now facing charges for his death. McCallum, who was living in Prince Albert, was reported missing to police on April...
Mar 20, 2018 RCMP
Free fishing in Saskatchewan for Family Day weekend
Saskatchewan families can kick back this long weekend with free fishing across the province. The annual winter free fishing weekend runs Feb. 17 to Family Day Monday Feb. 19. Whether you're from the p...
Feb 17, 2018 The 2018 winter free fishing weekend runs Feb. 17-19. (Saskatchewan Parks/Facebook)
Extreme cold warning lifted as frigid weather continues
People across southern Saskatchewan woke up to another frigidly cold day Friday with an extreme cold warning in effect. Morning temperatures in the -30 C range, combined with northwesterly winds are c...
Feb 09, 2018
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Listen to daily commentary from program director Murray Wood
Murray Wood says he applauds those who are protesting U.S. President Donald Trump's attacks on Canada, including those c...
