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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Suspect arrested in North Battleford murder
The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes unit has arrested a suspect in the slaying of Gregory Cope. The Mounties said Friday that 34-year-old Travis Jean had been arrested Wednesday in Lloydminster and cha...
May 19, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Lights out: Semi knocks traffic lights into lanes of Circle Drive
Traffic lights were holding up some drivers in Saskatoon on Friday afternoon, but not because they weren't synchronized. Police said a semi-trailer unit crashed into a light standard in the area of Ci...
May 19, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
FSIN, lawyer call for coroner's inquest, firings of Prince Albert police officers
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is calling for a coroner's inquest, for two Prince Albert police officers to be fired, and for a global investigation of that police service. The ...
May 19, 2023 Kyla Frenchman (left) and lawyer Eleanore Sunchild on May 19, 2023. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan getting help from Quebec to fight wildfires
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said Friday it's getting some help from another province to fight wildfires in northern regions. The SPSA says Quebec is providing two water bombers to hel...
May 19, 2023 (File photo submitted by Ministry of Environment)
'Good deal:' Saskatchewan travellers relieved WestJet strike averted
People's WestJet flights were up in the air Friday - but in a good way. The airline averted a strike after reaching a last-minute deal with its pilots' association overnight. Samuel Nachtigall was get...
May 19, 2023
Saskatoon company fined after worker hurt jumping from ladder
A workplace injury nearly two years ago has resulted in a $45,000 fine for a Saskatoon contracting company. Epic Contracting Ltd. pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court on May 11 to one violatio...
May 19, 2023
May long forecast calls for hot temperatures mixed with smoke
The weather is co-operating this year for people hoping to enjoy the May long weekend outdoors. But despite the hot and sunny forecast, Environment Canada says we can expect more rounds of smoke from ...
May 19, 2023
Prince Albert police chief announces retirement
By Nigel Maxwell Surrounded by several members of the Prince Albert Police Service, Chief Jon Bergen has confirmed plans to retire on May 31. The 25-year member of the city's police service made the a...
May 18, 2023 During Thursday's press conference, Prince Albert police chief Jon Bergen was visibly emotional. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Saskatoon police seize more than four kilos of meth after drug investigation
A drug investigation in Saskatoon concluded with two arrests Tuesday, and police seized more than four kilograms of methamphetamine along with a loaded handgun, cash and other drugs. According to poli...
May 18, 2023 (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Saskatoon police report another incident of 'grandparent scam'
For the second time in four months, the so-called "grandparent scam" has popped up in Saskatoon. Three men were arrested in January after police said several seniors in the city were defrauded of more...
May 18, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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