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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Saskatoon police arrest 52 people in second retail blitz
Saskatoon Police Service arrested 52 people, laid 64 charges, executed nine warrants and recovered more than $6,000 worth of stolen property during its second retail blitz operation over four days in ...
Sep 16, 2025 Saskatoon Police Service arrested 52 individuals, laid 64 charges, executed nine warrants, and recovered more than $6,000 worth of stolen property during its second retail blitz operation over four dates in August. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon homeowners with flooding from Aug. 8 rainfall may get funds
Saskatoon residents who experienced flooding and property damage from the Aug. 8 rainfall may get some financial help through the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). The Province of Saskatc...
Sep 16, 2025 Residents who had damage from the Aug. 8 rainfall may qualify for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. Residents must submit their claims by Feb. 8, 2026 and all repair work must be completed by Aug. 8, 2026. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Pierceland man $539,461 richer after big win on VLT at local hotel
Pierceland's Chester Kiseyinewakup says he's thinking about buying a new truck - and paying in cash - after winning more than half a million dollars at a VLT last week. Kiseyinewakup won the Vault Bre...
Sep 16, 2025 Pierceland’s Chester Kiseyinewakup won the Vault Breaker grand jackpot at the Pierceland Hotel on Wednesday, claiming a total of $539,461.14. (Western Canadian Lottery Corporation/Submitted)
Saskatoon police briefs: 14-year-old boy charged with aggravated assault, robbery
A 14-year-old boy is facing a number of charges following an alleged stabbing and robbery on Saturday. At around 3 a.m., police were called to the area of 22nd Street West and Avenue C, where they fou...
Sep 15, 2025 After a failed traffic stop, the driver continued northbound. A tire deflation device successfully disabled the vehicle on Airport Drive. The suspects fled on foot, but were quickly brought into custody. Officers located a loaded firearm, knife and ammunition. (650 CKOM file photo)
Mountie shares update on investigation into fatal shooting on highway near Weyburn
A 44-year-old woman was shot and killed on Friday evening on a highway near Weyburn, and the Saskatchewan RCMP says there are still more questions than answers in the case. The woman was a passenger i...
Sep 15, 2025 The woman was a passenger in a Ford Explorer SUV that was travelling on Highway 39 northwest of Weyburn at around 8 p.m. on Friday when she was struck by a bullet fired from behind the moving vehicle. (Gillian Massie/980 CJME)
Canadian startup developing new fava-based ingredients
By Alice McFarlane A new, Canadian-led innovation is strengthening local food manufacturing. The project brings together Canadian farmers, processors and food tech innovators to strengthen the domesti...
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Sarah Mills: Prince Harry has work to do if he wants to rebuild relationships
A meeting between father and son is fueling speculation about a better relationship between King Charles and Prince Harry. But Sarah Mills says there won't be peace until Harry keeps his mouth shut. T...
Sep 15, 2025
Murray Wood: We may be headed for a cashless world, but we're not there yet
After Murray Wood handed a checkout clerk cash, he says she gawked at the coins like she'd never seen them before. In today's world, is it really so strange to use cash instead of a debit or credit ca...
Sep 15, 2025
Environment ministry offers tips on dealing with bats, as encounters increase
In the past few months, a number of bat encounters and bites have been reported to the province. The number of reports grew high enough for health officials and the Ministry of Environment to put out ...
Sep 15, 2025 Since bats are a protected species in Saskatchewan, anyone wanting to disrupt their habitat or kill them would need a license from the Ministry of Environment. (kyslynskyy/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatchewan offers $250K to support suicide-prevention initiatives
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing grants to initiatives working to prevent suicides around the province. Through the provincial suicide prevention plan, the Saskatchewan government is provid...
Sep 14, 2025 “The tragic loss of a person by suicide is felt by family members, friends, and the entire community,” Lori Carr, Saskatchewan’s mental health and addictions minister, said in a statement. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
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