Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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A talk show about nothing: Seinfeld joins Gormley before Saskatoon performance
Legendary actor and comedian Jerry Seinfeld is bringing his newest stand-up routine to Saskatoon this Saturday. Seinfeld, best known for playing a fictional version of himself on the self-titled sitco...
Sep 19, 2023 Jerry Seinfeld, American star comedian, performs at Menora Stadium in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2015. (AP Photo/Dan Balilty)
Gallagher family encourages community to 'break the silence' with awareness walk
Three years after Megan Gallagher went missing, her father Brian Gallagher and stepmother Debbie Gallagher are hoping to break the silence for missing and murdered Indigenous women. They stage an annu...
Sep 16, 2023 Debbie Gallagher (left) and Brian Gallagher (right) host an annual memorial walk for Megan Gallagher and missing and murdered Indigenous women. Sept. 15, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Library CEO weighs in after central branch replacement project delayed
It's back to the drawing board as the Saskatoon Public Library figures out a new construction plan for a new central branch. Carol Cooley, CEO of Saskatoon Public Library, said the timeline for a new ...
Sep 15, 2023 Carol Cooley, CEO of Saskatoon Public Library (SPL), said the timeline for a new library opening has been pushed back eight to 10 months. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Bright Half Life' set to make Persephone's stage shine
Persephone Theatre is kicking off its season with a sapphic story about human relationships and relived memories. The theatre's first mainstage show of the season is Bright Half Life, a play by Pulitz...
Sep 13, 2023 Margo MacDonald (left) and Kris Alvarez star in Persephone Theatre's mainstage show 'Bright Half Life.' (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
'Dancing to the heartbeat of the drum:' U of S powwow hosts hundreds of dancers
Dancers were moving to the beat of their own drums at the University of Saskatchewan's annual Welcome Back Powwow and Mtis Dance Celebration on Tuesday. Angela Jaime, interim vice-provost for Indigeno...
Sep 12, 2023 Indigenous dancers embrace their culture at the University of Saskatchewan's annual Powwow and Métis Celebration. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Two people, three pythons and dog safe after Saskatoon house fire
Saskatoon firefighters helped get two people, a dog and three snakes - yes, snakes - out of a house fire that broke out Monday morning. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, firefighters respond...
Sep 11, 2023 Two people, a dog and three snakes survived a house fire in Saskatoon Monday. (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
YWCA launches campaign to expand crisis shelter units
Women seeking shelter from domestic violence and abuse will soon have more options to do so through the YWCA. The YWCA provides emergency and second-stage housing for women and their families, but CEO...
Sep 07, 2023 YWCA CEO Cara Bahr speaks to reporters after announcing the launch of the 'Hope Lives Here' campaign. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Safety first: SGI encourages drivers to slow down in school zones
As students pack their bags and head off to class, SGI is encouraging drivers to take their time in school zones. Saskatoon Police Service Sgt. Ken Kane said Tuesday -- the first day of school in 2023...
Sep 05, 2023 Drivers were reminded to obey speed limits in school zones as students returned to school in Saskatchewan. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
'The pain doesn't go away:' Chiefs reflect on James Smith Cree Nation stabbings
Monday marked the one-year anniversary of the largest mass stabbing in Canadian history. On Sept. 4, 2022, 32-year-old Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and injured 17 others on the James Smith Cree Na...
Sep 05, 2023 Family members of victims on the James Smith Cree Nation during an event on Sept. 8, 2022. (Susan McNeil/paNOW file photo)
Smoke expected to improve in Sask this week: Environment Canada
Smoky weather in Saskatchewan is expected to improve throughout the week, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC). Dan Fulton, a meteorologist with ECCC, said the smoke covering the ...
Sep 04, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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