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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Snowy sidewalks Saskatoon's top bylaw complaint of 2018
In Saskatoon, property owners are required to clear the sidewalks in front of their properties. And if you don't, others will call you on it. A city report says snow-covered sidewalks were the top byl...
Mar 07, 2019
Nutrien Wonderhub wraps up $14.5M fundraising drive
Saskatoon's new children's museum has reached its fundraising goal. According to a media release issued Thursday, the Nutrien Wonderhub capped its $14.5 million KidApproved capital campaign following ...
Mar 07, 2019 An installation by artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam will feature at the Nutrien Wonderhub when it opens in 2019. (kidapproved.ca)
Saskatoon Uber driver recounts first month on the job
Uber's first month in Saskatoon has gone well for at least one driver. The company became the first to take advantage of new provincial and city regulations allowing for ride-sharing when it started o...
Mar 07, 2019
SPCA asking city council for $659K expansion approval
The Saskatoon SPCA is hoping to add another wing to its facility just south of the city, and to renovate its existing rooms. But they'll need city councillors to sign off on the changes. A report goin...
Mar 07, 2019 The Saskatoon SPCA is planning to add a new wing to their building, and to renovate part of their existing facility. (City of Saskatoon)
Officer assaulted during arrest of 'intoxicated' suspect
A 40-year-old man is facing charges after assaulting a police officer Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to a downtown condominium in the 100 block of 23rd Street East after being called about a pers...
Mar 06, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Water main break closes Broadway Avenue businesses
A weekend water main break on Broadway Avenue has forced at least two businesses to close for now. City crews responded to the water main break on the 700 block of Broadway late last Sunday night. To ...
Mar 06, 2019 The Broadway Theatre at 715 Broadway Ave in Saskatoon. (The Canadian Register of Historic Places)
Farmers, industry weigh options amid canola spat with China
Everyone from farmers to grain handlers is concerned over China's move to block canola shipments from Winnipeg-based Richardson International. Jim Everson, president of the Canola Council of Canada, s...
Mar 06, 2019
Kinsmen Foundation forgives woman who stole from Telemiracle
A hangover and an apology appears to be enough punishment for a woman who made off with cash meant for Telemiracle. The Kinsmen Foundation issued a statement Tuesday saying the woman who stole money d...
Mar 06, 2019 (Telemiracle/Facebook)
STARS responds to Hwy. 7 collision near Saskatoon
A serious collision along Highway 7 closed the road Tuesday afternoon, forcing drivers to find alternate routes near the hamlet of Laura. Listeners reported to 650 CKOM that traffic was closed in both...
Mar 05, 2019
Central Sask. robbery spree stopped by RCMP
Four people are in RCMP custody after a crime spree spanning 430 kilometres through central Saskatchewan on Monday. The RCMP said in a release Tuesday that the string of incidents began around 3:15 p....
Mar 05, 2019
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