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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Grave markers nearly a century old vandalized in Saskatoon
An act of vandalism in Saskatoon has city officials shaking their heads in disappointment. It happened sometime Friday night at the Woodlawn Cemetery off Warman road. About 25 headstones, some dating ...
May 28, 2018 Toppled grave markers lay on the ground at Woodlawn Cemetery on May 28, 2018. (Dayne Winter)
Chief lobbies for upgrades to Fond du Lac airport
The chief of a Northern Saskatchewan First Nation says a substandard airstrip places his people in danger every time they fly into or out of their community. Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation Chief Louie ...
May 28, 2018 Louie Mercredi, chief of the Fond du Lac Denesuline First Nation. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police officers charged with assault
Two Saskatoon police constables have been charged with assault following a provincial commission's review of an arrest they made back in 2017. Constables Cailin Link and Angela McDade reportedly pulle...
May 28, 2018
Serious crash on Wanuskewin Road forces detours
Saskatoon police warned drivers Sunday morning to expected delays in the 3500 block of Wanuskewin Road following a serious collision. Southbound traffic at Arthur Rose Avenue and Northbound traffic at...
May 27, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Massive fire continues to burn in Prince Albert National Park
More than 200 fire personnel from across Canada continued to battle the Rabbit Creek Wildfire Sunday in Prince Albert National Park. In an update, late Saturday officials said the fire has grown to 35...
May 27, 2018 Rain May 26, 2018 helped crews working on the Rabbit Creek Wildfire in Prince Albert National Park. (Parks Canada)
Crash on Circle Drive claims a life in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Police investigating a deadly crash. It happened early Sunday morning on Circle Drive near Preston Avenue. Around 12:45 a.m. fire crews were called to the crash and had to use hydraulic extr...
May 27, 2018 A serious single vehicle collision early May 27, 2018 forced traffic on Circle Drive near Preston Avenue North to be diverted. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Sask. Marathon closes streets in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Marathon is set to take over Diefenbaker Park Sunday morning. Opening ceremonies are scheduled to begin at 7:15 a.m. with more than 4100 people registered to run in one of the events....
May 27, 2018 (Saskatchewan Marathon/Facebook)
Severe thunderstorm watches and warnings in effect for Western Sask.
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for the Southwest portion of the province. Strong winds capable of producing large hail will pass through southern Saskatchewan v...
May 26, 2018
Flour and sugar sends emergency vehicles to City Hall
Some flour and sugar are to blame for some tense moments in downtown Saskatoon Friday afternoon. Traffic has reopened surrounding City Hall as emergency crews clean up after a white powdery substance ...
May 25, 2018 Hazmat crews collect a sample of a white powder outside City Hall on May 25, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Gordon and Jill Rawlinson donate $250K to new ER at RUH
Gordon and Jill Rawlinson, the owners of Rawlco Radio, are donating $250,000 to help build a new emergency centre at Royal University Hospital (RUH). When it opens next year, the new emergency room wi...
May 25, 2018 The new emergency area under construction at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital. (RUH Foundation)
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On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
