Murray Wood: Local radio is strong. Corporate ownership, not so much
Murray Wood says Rogers closed some stations that should be very viable. As a result, more communities are losing import...
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Fearsome foursome: Einarson’s team revelling in fourth straight Scotties title
Kerri Einarson is ecstatic to be keeping up with one of the Joneses. Einarson won her fourth straight Scotties Tournament of Hearts championship on Sunday, becoming the first skip to accomplish that f...
Mar 02, 2023
Saskatchewan reports decrease in COVID-related deaths, hospitalizations
The number of COVID-related deaths and hospitalizations dropped in Saskatchewan over the past two weeks, while the total number of confirmed COVID cases remained relatively stable. According to the Co...
Mar 02, 2023
Roughriders add Derel Walker to receiving corps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have given new quarterback Trevor Harris another new target. The CFL team announced Thursday it had signed free-agent receiver Derel Walker, a four-time division all-star,...
Mar 02, 2023
Team Sask. athletes giving back during Canada Winter Games in P.E.I.
Athletes from Team Saskatchewan are giving back to the Prince Edward Island community, which is their host during the Canada Winter Games. According to Team Saskatchewan, female hockey players Jada Jo...
Mar 02, 2023 (Team Saskatchewan/submitted)
Feds halt shipments of COVID rapid tests to provinces as expiry dates near
Provinces won’t be receiving any more COVID-19 rapid antigen tests from the Canadian government. The feds stopped shipping the tests to the provinces at the end of January, as millions of tests ...
Mar 02, 2023
Pelican Watch Contest returns for 2023
When will the pelicans return to the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon? If you know the answer, or have a lucky guess, you could win a prize from the Meewasin Valley Authority. The river valley st...
Mar 02, 2023
Construction company to pay $35,000 after worker electrocuted
An Alberta-based construction company is facing a hefty fine after a worker was seriously injured by an electric shock while working near Maple Creek. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and...
Mar 02, 2023
Ticket talk: Blades to benefit from 'Bedard Bump'
Connor Bedard is doing the Saskatoon Blades a favour. The WHL's Blades are set to experience the so-called "Bedard Bump" when the Regina Pats visit SaskTel Centre on March 19. According to a media rel...
Mar 02, 2023
Wellness Centre gets cool donations from organization
The Saskatoon Wellness Centre is celebrating a large and practical donation from a local Knights of Columbus organization. Two deep freezers and boxes of clothing - including winter jackets - were giv...
Mar 02, 2023 One of two freezers donated to the Saskatoon Wellness Centre by a local Knights of Columbus organization. (Saskatoon Tribal Council/Submitted)
Delivery date set for green carts in Saskatoon
Saskatoon homes can expect to add that third waste bin to their lineup between March 13 and April 29. That's when the City of Saskatoon will be rolling out the newest green carts for residents in the ...
Mar 02, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/ 650 CKOM)
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