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 investigate shooting in Sutherland
Three men ended up in hospital after a shooting reported early Monday morning in Saskatoon's Sutherland neighbourhood. Police were called out to a home on the 300 block of Central Avenue just after mi...
May 07, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Grass fire near Clavet sends flames 40 feet high
Grass fires continue to wreak havoc across Saskatchewan. Less than 24 hours after a grass fire in Corman Park burned for more than 10 hours, a grass fire burned dangerously close to homes just west of...
May 06, 2018 Firefighters battle with a grass fire west of Clavet, Sask. on May 6, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Controlled burn sparks large grass fire in Corman Park
Mulitple calls to 911 to report heavy smoke around 12:45 p.m. Saturday just outside of Saskatoon near Auction Mart Road led fire crews to a large grass fire. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department...
May 06, 2018 A controlled burn quickly turned unmanageable causing significant damage to a Corman Park property May 5 and 6 2018 (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Naveed Anwar named Saskatchewan Liberal leader
The Saskatchewan Liberal Party has named Naveed Anwar as their new leader. Originally from Pakistan, he now lives in Saskatoon with his wife and children. He takes over for Tara Jijian who had served ...
May 06, 2018 Naveed Anwar was named the leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal Party on May 5, 2018. (Saskatchewan Liberals)
Construction changes traffic flow at Boychuk and HWY 16
To accommodate work at the Boychuk Drive and Highway 16 interchange the flow of traffic is set to change again. Starting Sunday all traffic will move from the eastbound lanes to the west. Because gird...
May 06, 2018 This city rendering shows the plans for the Boychuk Drive and Highway 16 interchange which is scheduled to open in the summer of 2019. (City of Saskatoon)
Innovative depression treatment can help severe cases: study
A Canadian study on a traditional brain stimulation method for hard to treat depression has found a more time efficient version. The study, which was published in The Lancet medical journal, was co-au...
May 06, 2018 Dr Daniel Blumberger demonstrates intermittent theta burst stimulation, an innovative treatment for depression that targets the part of the brain that controls mood. (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health)
Saskatoon food drive aims to collect 100,000 pounds of food
For the 13th year, the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre (SFBLC) is collecting donations as part of a city-wide food drive on Saturday. The goal is 100,000 pounds of non-perishable food. "Thousa...
May 05, 2018 Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre hopes to collect 100,000 pounds of food during the city-wide food drive on May 5, 2018. (Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre)
Collision leaves cyclist in critical condition
A collision between a vehicle and cyclist Friday afternoon sent a 19-year-old man to hospital in critical condition. According to police, officers were called to Arlington Avenue and Taylor Street Eas...
May 05, 2018 (Google Maps)
Impaired driving charge coming in Diefenbaker Park incident
Saskatoon police have arrested a 37-year-old man after several hits and runs in Diefenbaker Park on Friday. At 5:17 p.m. police got the first call about an erratic driver in the area of the busy park....
May 05, 2018 (SPS Air Support Unit/Twitter)
Rush to Wilson's and watch a monster truck crush a car
Lacrosse fans in the province will have to wait one more week to see the Saskatchewan Rush begin its quest for a third Champion's Cup, but there's nothing stopping them from getting a little fired up ...
May 04, 2018 The Saskatchewan Rush will be hosting an open practice at Sasktel Centre from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. after crushing a car at Wilson's Greenhouse on May 5, 2018 (Saskatchewan Rush/Twitter)
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