Murray Wood: Connecting with my granddaughter on the swing set
Murray Wood shared a trip to the park with his granddaughter on Sunday, reflecting on her almost limitless capacity for ...
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Liberal leadership candidate Jaime Battiste has strong ties to Sask.
Thursday is the final day for candidates to formally enter the race to replace Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. A handful of candidates have already submitted their paperwork, ...
Jan 23, 2025 Jaime Battiste said he decided to run for the Liberal leadership because he believes an Indigenous voice should be represented in the race. (The Canadian Press)
Water main break delays sentencing for two women in Gallagher case
At Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench on Wednesday, sentencing was delayed for two women who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Megan Gallagher case. A water main break in the area caused the courth...
Jan 22, 2025 A water main break delayed sentencing for two women in the Megan Gallagher case. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Las Palapas manager plans to bar windows after multiple break ins
A Mexican restaurant in Saskatoon's Nutana neighbourhood has been the target of multiple break-ins, and has management considering barring the windows for added security. "This is just so frustrating,...
Jan 22, 2025 Security footage of a break-in at Las Palapas Resort Grill in Saskatoon on Jan. 18., 2025. (Las Palapas /Facebook)
'This was my child': Murder victim Timothy Tootoosis went to a party and never left
Warning, this story contains graphic details Priscilla Tootoosis-Iron is reeling over her son's murder in Saskatoon last month. "I hope and pray that they do find, who (is) responsible," said the Poun...
Jan 14, 2025 Timothy Tootoosis' mother Priscilla Tootoosis-Iron (third from left) now turns to her community and cultural teachings like smudging and ceremonies to process grief. She is pictured here with her three sons, with Timothy second from left. (Priscilla Tootoosis-Iron/submitted)
Federal agreement improves drug access for rare diseases in Sask.
A new investment with Ottawa is helping Saskatchewan residents diagnosed with rare diseases who face thousands in treatment costs. On Jan. 10, Saskatchewan's health minister Jeremy Cockrill joined Can...
Jan 12, 2025 Saskatchewan’s health minister Jeremy Cockrill and Canada’s health minister Mark Holland at the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital signing a agreement for the National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
How Trump's tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan's hospitality sector
United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental...
Jan 10, 2025 Jim Bence, CEO of Hospitality Saskatchewan said 2025 is expected to be an “extremely difficult year” for hospitality workers tackling rising costs from lettuce heads to cooking oils. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon cat cafe owner considers leaving downtown over vandalism
Merely two weeks after a window at the entrance of The Perrfect Cup Cat Cafe in Saskatoon was shattered, it was smashed again earlier this week. Now, the owner of the cat cafe Sydney Sylvester, is con...
Jan 08, 2025 Owner of The Perrfect Cup Cat Cafe in Saskatoon, Sydney Sylvester, is considering moving her location amid vandalism. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Iconic restaurant The Cave changes ownership after 51 years
After over five decades, The Cave, a landmark restaurant on Saskatoon's 8th street, will be handing the keys over to new ownership. Manager George Kosmas, who has worked alongside his family owned res...
Jan 07, 2025 After 51 years, The Cave, a landmark restaurant on Saskatoon’s 8th street will be handing the keys over to new ownership in March. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Corman Park woman charged with husband's murder gets $20K surety
The woman charged with the first-degree murder of her husband in the RM of Corman Park was granted a $20,000 surety. Thirty-five-year-old Lauren Besse was arrested and charged on August 23 in connecti...
Jan 07, 2025 Thirty-five-year-old Lauren Besse was arrested and charged on August 23 in connection to the death of 42-year-old Daniel Magowan. (Daniel Magowan/Facebook)
'Justice will be done': Murder trial begins for accused in Gallagher case
On Monday the first-degree murder trial began for two women charged in connection with Megan Gallagher's death. Gallagher was last seen in Saskatoon on Sept 20. 2020 on video surveillance at a conveni...
Jan 06, 2025 Justice Richard Danyliuk is hearing the trial of 31-year-old Cheyann Crystal Peeteetuce and 26-year-old Summer-Sky Henry at Saskatoon Court of King's Bench. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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