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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Murray Wood: Conservatives need to broaden appeal as Liberals form government
Murray Wood says a lot of Canadians didn't seem to warm up to Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party, and chose Liberal Mark Carney instead. Wood says the Conservatives need to hope that Carney s...
May 12, 2025
Sarah Mills: Saskatchewan NDP seems to still be in election mode
Sarah Mills says the Saskatchewan NDP seems to still be in election mode, with the opposition party holding as many as three separate events on any given day. There's plenty to highlight, but Mills sa...
May 12, 2025
Frustrations mount as U of S moves ahead with demolition of former seminary buildings
The University of Saskatchewan's decision to demolish the two historic buildings at 113 and 114 Seminary Crescent has ignited a storm of criticism from preservation advocates and community leaders, wh...
May 12, 2025 In a news release issued last month, the university cited financial concerns, public safety and alignment with its long-term strategic plan as the reasons behind the decision to demolish the former seminary buildings. (University of Saskatchewan)
Garden Talk: Growing a sweet crop of strawberries in Saskatchewan
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the May 11 show: These q...
May 11, 2025 Ever-bearing strawberries are going to produce more evenly throughout the whole season. (Cornfield / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatchewan mothers inspire with boundless love, talent and bravery
Happy Mother's Day, the day when Canadians honour mothers, grandmothers, and other important female figures with gift-giving, small celebrations and expressions of appreciation. Here are a selection o...
May 11, 2025 Just over two years after being diagnosed with stage four appendix cancer, JJ Zimmer is thriving. She continues to be an active and involved mother. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan RCMP warns of possible paving scam in west-central Saskatchewan
A possible travelling scam is being reported in and around west-central Saskatchewan. Rosetown and Kyle RCMP warned this week about a paving company going by the name of Construction Redwood or Redwoo...
May 10, 2025 (650 CKOM files)
Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park opens on Sunday
Kinsmen Park in Saskatoon is about to get a little more playful this Sunday. For families looking for something fun to do, the Nutrien Playland at 945 Spadina Crescent East is opening on May 11, the C...
May 10, 2025 Nutrien Playland is a City of Saskatoon-operated park located at 945 Spadina Crescent E. (City of Saskatoon)
Eight Saskatchewan residents to receive order of merit next month
Eight people are set to receive Saskatchewan's highest honour at a ceremony early next month. The provincial government announced the list of recipients for the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this week, ...
May 10, 2025 This year’s ceremony will be a special one, as it marks the 40th anniversary of the order of merit. (Government of Saskatchewan)
The Green Zone Replay - Friday, May 9
The Green Zone - Friday, May 9 2:35 - Auston Shanks, Saskatchewan Rush Shanks put up six goals in Game 1 of the NLL semifinals in Halifax. He is looking to continue that scoring dominance to help secu...
May 09, 2025
SHA adds Regina and Lumsden to places in Sask. with measles exposure risks
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has added Regina and Lumsden to the places identified as risk of measles exposure in the province, with locations Saskatoon, Rosetown and Kindersley listed earlier to...
May 09, 2025 A measles virus particle is shown in an undated handout image. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Cynthia Goldsmith/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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