Murray Wood: Of Easter bunny bells and Juicy Fruit gum
For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Analyst says Jansen mine catalyst for 'Saskaboom 2.0'
A Saskatchewan business analyst says the province will see the economic spinoffs of a new potash mine for years to come. BHP announced Tuesday it will bring its long-delayed Jansen potash project into...
Aug 17, 2021 The BHP Jansen potash mine, located about 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon. (Supplied)
Magnitude 3.9 earthquake felt in southeast Sask.
A small earthquake gave residents in southeast Saskatchewan a small jolt earlier this week. Officials with Earthquakes Canada say the 3.9 magnitude tremor was recorded 29 kilometres south of Langenbur...
Aug 13, 2021
City Hall recommends 40 km/h speed limit in Saskatoon
Saskatoon drivers may have to get used to driving slower on Saskatoon streets. City administration has recommended lowering the speed limit on most residential streets from 50 kilometres per hour to 4...
Aug 11, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
U of S wastewater study foreshadows a COVID-19 surge
Saskatoon is leading the province in active COVID-19 cases and that trend may continue. The most recent study from the Global Institute for Water Security at the University of Saskatchewan revealed th...
Aug 10, 2021
Kids narrowly escape after inflatable playground toppled in storm
Staff at Saskatchewan Aquatic Adventures are being praised for their quick actions after a storm toppled a waterpark at Jackfish Lake in Battlefords Provincial Park. About 35 kids were on board the in...
Jul 23, 2021 Stormy weather forced staff to evacuate the waterpark on Jackfish Lake on July 22nd, 2021.
(Sask Aquatic Adventure/Facebook)
Saskatchewan park evacuated due to a wildfire set to reopen Tuesday
Saskatchewan parks are returning to normal after wildfires caused evacuations on Friday. On Monday, the province announced the reopening of campgrounds in Narrow Hills Provincial Park for Tuesday morn...
Jul 19, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan bishops launch fundraiser for residential school survivors
The Catholic Bishops of Saskatchewan are following through on a promise for concrete action for their role in the residential school system. On Tuesday, five Catholic dioceses announced details about ...
Jul 15, 2021 St. Paul's Roman Catholic Cathedral, pictured on May 31, 2021. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
San Diego Padres take a swing at Biggar-born pitcher
Garrett Hawkins got his start in baseball on the diamonds in Biggar. Now, the 21-year-old could be the next Saskatchewan-born player to reach the big leagues. The right-handed pitcher was selected by ...
Jul 13, 2021 Garrett Hawkins pitching for the University of British Columbia (Facebook)
Three Saskatchewan communities under threat of wildfires
Wildfires are now posing a danger in Saskatchewan following another round of heat warnings. The Public Safety Agency of Saskatchewan issued evacuation orders on Sunday in the villages of St. George's ...
Jul 12, 2021
Third Avenue United Church finds new flock after sale to Saskatoon congregation
A historic church in Saskatoon without a congregation for years has found a new flock. St. Vincent of Lerins Orthodox Church finalized the purchase in early July of Third Avenue United Church and is u...
Jul 09, 2021 Third Avenue United Church. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
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The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
