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For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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SHA says private care homes decide which transitional patients to accept
As part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's "capacity pressure action plan," care homes have been asked to take on acute-care patients transitioning out of hospital settings. 650 CKOM confirmed tho...
Apr 03, 2024 An undated letter sent to Diamond House residents and families in late March 2024 from CEO Heather Haupstein revealed the care home will provide transitional care for older adults who no longer require hospital care. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Law allowing homemade beer, wine to be served at special occasions takes effect
Starting Tuesday, people hosting weddings, family gatherings and other events that require a special occasion permit in Saskatchewan can legally serve homemade wine and beer to their guests. "This is ...
Apr 02, 2024 People throughout Saskatchewan can serve homemade wine and beer at special events like weddings now that new legislation has officially come into effect. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police seeking suspect after senior allegedly bear-sprayed
Saskatoon police are on the lookout for a man who allegedly bear-sprayed a 71-year-old man after an argument Sunday. According to police, the incident happened at about 3:10 p.m., in the parking lot o...
Apr 02, 2024 Police say a 71-year-old man was hit with bear spray after an argument with another man. (650 CKOM file photo)
Prairie Harm Reduction plans to cut hours amid funding strain
Keeping the doors open at Prairie Harm Reduction has been an uphill battle. Starting on May 1, the supervised consumption site and drop-in centre will not be able to keep its doors open past 4 p.m. Ka...
Apr 02, 2024 Kayla DeMong, executive director of Prairie Harm Reduction, says the organization will soon be reducing its hours. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Zebras seized during investigation to remain at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm
Five zebras that arrived at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park & Zoo after they were seized during a wildlife investigation will be staying at the zoo for the long term. The dazzle - that's the term f...
Apr 02, 2024 The five zebras seized from a rural property are now owned by the Forestry Farm Zoo. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Two years after fatal crash, Prince Albert family still searching for clues and closure
By Nigel Maxwell Janine Herzog says the pain she feels today is just as strong as it was the day she learned her father had been killed. Thursday, April 4, will mark the two year anniversary of Keith ...
Apr 02, 2024 A wooden cross marks the area where Keith Herzog was killed in April, 2022. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Western Development Museum celebrates 75 years of Saskatchewan history
For 75 years, the Western Development Museum has been home to some of the richest parts of Saskatchewan's history, sharing the stories of those who have called the province home. The Government of Sas...
Apr 02, 2024 Boomtown at the Western Development Museum has replica buildings showcasing what a small town in Saskatchewan looked like around the year 1910. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Tarasoff first to announce plans to run for mayor in next Saskatoon election
The first mayoral candidate for Saskatoon's election this fall has been announced. On Monday, Cary Tarasoff announced his candidacy in a social media video, stating he picked April Fool's Day because ...
Apr 01, 2024 Cary Tarasoff announced he will be running for mayor in the 2024 municipal election. (Submitted)
Sask. people feel the pinch at the pumps after carbon tax hike
People in Saskatchewan are facing more pressure at the pumps after the federal carbon tax increase hiked gas prices by three cents per litre. On Monday, the federal carbon tax went up from $65 per ton...
Apr 01, 2024
Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers' federation 'not an April Fool's joke'
Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract. "There is a good possibility of us ...
Apr 01, 2024 Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
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