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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Dozens gather in Saskatoon to share support for Palestine
Large Palestinian flags waved in the skies of downtown Saskatoon on Saturday afternoon. Nearly 200 people came out to show their support for Palestine. Ashley Shingoose organized a prayer ceremony bef...
Apr 27, 2024 Dozens attended a peaceful rally in support of Palestine in Saskatoon on Sat., April 27, 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Oxbow woman Brianna Hayes remembered as 'hard-working' mom of three
Brianna Hayes is being remembered by her community as a beautiful young woman and a hard-working mother of three. Last week, on April 25, the 28-year-old's body was discovered in the rural municipalit...
Apr 27, 2024 A GoFundMe has been set up for the mother of 3, Brianna Hayes. (Credit: GoFundMe)
Woman's body found at Saskatoon recycling facility; foul play not suspected
A police investigation is underway after the body of a woman was found Friday morning at the Loraas Recycle facility on First Avenue North. However, police said in a release that the woman's death "is...
Apr 26, 2024 Saskatoon police are investigating after a body was discovered at the Loraas Recycle facility on Friday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Double exposure: RCMP nabs two suspects after run through frigid forest
An alleged attempt to escape from police by running through a forest while not wearing shoes and shirts only led to charges -- and exposure to the elements -- for two men on the Montreal Lake Cree Nat...
Apr 26, 2024 The items seized by police during the search. (RCMP/Submitted)
NDP questions optics, motivation after tire recycling contract awarded to U.S. company
The Saskatchewan NDP is questioning the optics and motivation behind a lucrative tire recycling contract being awarded to California based tire recycler Crumb Rubber Manufacturers in 2022, even as neg...
Apr 26, 2024 Pile of tires at Shercom Industries in May of 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
NDP suggests Legacy Christian Academy closure allows school to 'rebrand'
A private Christian school embroiled in controversy will close its doors at the end of this school year, according to a letter from Legacy Christian Academy to the Ministry of Education. While the Sas...
Apr 25, 2024 Legacy Christian Academy will close its doors on June 30, 2024. Mile Two Church is located in the same building as LCA, and is affiliated with the school. (650 CKOM/File photo)
Expert says Sask. Party can benefit from video text message campaign
The Saskatchewan Party is altering the way it campaigns through technology. Over the last little bit, people across Saskatchewan have heard their phone ding and have seen a notification of a text mess...
Apr 25, 2024 The text message the Saskatchewan Party is sending out to people in the province. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding. Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), owns a farm nea...
Apr 25, 2024 Some Saskatchewan farmers have started seeding operations. (650 CKOM file photo)
Day of Mourning: 29 lives lost to workplace illness and injuries in 2023
It's been 40 years since the province first lowered its flags to half mast in remembrance of those who have died due to workplace injuries and illnesses. Every year, April 28 is a day for workers, emp...
Apr 25, 2024 April 28, 2024 marks the 40th annual Day of Mourning. It's a day to remember those who have been lost to workplace juries and illnesses. (650 CKOM file photo)
No help from government for Saskatoon family's health-care travel
Not taking her toddler to Toronto's Sick Kids Hospital is not an option for Kaitlyn Soron and her husband. Their 2 1/2-year-old is very sick and often in a lot of pain. She needs to see a pediatric ga...
Apr 25, 2024
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