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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Sask. offers support to Alberta’s carbon tax challenge
The Government of Saskatchewan has filed a written submission of facts to support Alberta’s court challenge of the federal government’s carbon tax. "Saskatchewan stands with Alberta and th...
Nov 06, 2019
Cold weather won’t be around long: Meteorologist
Regina is in the grips of The Blob. Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said Wednesday that the cold weather currently enveloping the Queen City is because the jet stream is south of ...
Nov 06, 2019
Saskatoon police officer attacked while responding to domestic dispute
Police responded to a report of a domestic dispute early Wednesday morning in the 3100 block of Laurier Drive. A man had reportedly broken into a home where a woman was inside. There were court orders...
Nov 06, 2019
3 teens charged with second-degree murder in death of 15-year-old
A third teen has now been charged in the death of another teenager. Major Crimes investigators have now charged a 17-year-old male with second-degree murder and breach of undertaking. The accused will...
Nov 06, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
There is a market for downgraded crops
There may be some hope for farmers despite a very difficult 2019 harvest season. Many crops have been downgraded because of poor weather conditions during the growing season and harvest. North West Te...
Nov 06, 2019
Suspicious package found at Walmart in Blairmore
It was a tense morning for staff and customers Wednesday at the Walmart on Blairmore. Emergency crews responded to reports of a suspicious package in the warehouse shortly before 9 a.m., Saskatoon Fir...
Nov 06, 2019 A suspicious package was reported at the Walmart on Blairmore on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. (Google Maps)
SHA emails released by NDP reveal capacity crisis at Saskatoon hospitals
The Saskatchewan NDP is sounding the alarm bell after two internal emails identified a bed shortage at two Saskatoon hospitals. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) memos, dated Nov. 1 and 2, were ...
Nov 06, 2019
US child survivors of Mexico ambush saved by courage, mother
GALEANA, Mexico - The eight children, some mere infants, who survived the ambush in northern Mexico not only escaped the drug cartel gunmen who killed their mothers but managed to hide in the brush, w...
Nov 06, 2019
'Fireworks exploding all around': Crews battle stubborn fire at Saskatoon business
A number of businesses were evacuated in the Sutherland area Tuesday evening after a fire at a fireworks shop. Fire crews were called after 9:00 p.m. to Phatboy Fireworks on Central Avenue after sever...
Nov 06, 2019 Police evacuated businesses next door after a fire at Phatboy Fireworks on Central Avenue on November 5th, 2019. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan introduces legislation to address vaping
The Government of Saskatchewan is looking to change The Tobacco Control Act to deal with vaping in the province. "The Government of Saskatchewan takes the health of our citizens very seriously and thi...
Nov 05, 2019
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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...
