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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Shoplifter arrested after pulling fake gun on employee: Police
A 16-year-old Saskatoon boy was arrested on Saturday after allegedly pulling out a fake gun after he was confronted for shoplifting. According to police, the teenage shoplifter was confronted by an em...
Jan 29, 2024 The teen boy fled after the robbery but was later spotted and arrested. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon woman hopes for limit on the number of pets residents can possess
A Saskatoon woman is hoping city council can change local bylaws to restrict the number of pets a resident can have in their home. Speaking to the planning, development and community services committe...
Jan 29, 2024 'I'm begging you to reconsider the bylaw,' Kelsey Stroeder said. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
RCMP looking for tips to find wanted man in Western Canada
The RCMP is turning to the public for help finding a wanted man who Mounties believe could be anywhere in Western Canada. Kelfort Keller, 56, is wanted by Correctional Service Canada for being unlawfu...
Jan 29, 2024 RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of Kelfort Keller (Submitted)
Addictions expert lauds transition to recovery focus in Sask.
The Saskatchewan government has been taking steps towards addictions recovery action instead of harm reduction efforts -- a move being applauded by some addictions experts. Last week, an announcement ...
Jan 28, 2024 Dr. Carson MacPherson says the Saskatchewan government is moving appropriately towards recovery rather than solely focusing harm reduction when it comes to tackling the issue of addiction in the province. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. hospitality industry facing inhospitable circumstances
Businesses within Saskatchewan's hospitality industry have been struggling to keep plates in the air since the pandemic, but they might be facing their hardest season yet. Jim Bence, CEO of Hospitalit...
Jan 27, 2024 Saskatchewan hospitality businesses are trying to break even as inflation barrages their bottom lines. (650 CKOM file photo)
Ottawa rep says JSCN inquest should be attracting national interest
The inquest into the mass murders on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon is attracting national attention, but it's not as widespread as some would like. Kim Beaudin, the national vice-chief of ...
Jan 26, 2024
Saskatchewan appoints seven new human rights commissioners
Seven new members were appointed to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission this week, including a new chief commissioner. Treena Sikora, a Saskatoon lawyer and former chair of the Saskatchewan Polic...
Jan 26, 2024 Seven new members were appointed to the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission on Friday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Brother of group home victim has 'given up' on justice system after sentencing
Rick Boguski said he has "given up" on the Canadian justice system after a judge handed down a sentence to former Shepherd's Villa group home worker Brent Gabona on Wednesday. According to Crown prose...
Jan 26, 2024 Darryl (left) and Rick Boguski in 2023. (Rick Boguski/Submitted)
Cocaine, cars, body armour seized by cops during drug investigation
A drug trafficking investigation by police in Saskatoon ended with three arrests, and the seizure of two vehicles, drugs, weapons and more. According to police, on Wednesday evening, officers arrested...
Jan 26, 2024 Officers in Saskatoon seized body armour, cash, cars, drugs and weapons on Wednesday. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Former Rider CEO Hopson has positive outlook amid cancer battle
In April of 2021, Jim Hopson was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer. Since then, he's been using his voice to make a difference. The former president and CEO of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders joi...
Jan 26, 2024 Former Roughriders president and CEO Jim Hopson. (Kevin Sousa/CFL.ca)
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