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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Saskatoon police offer to destroy your data for Fraud Prevention Month
Do you have an old electronic device full of personal data that you never use anymore? The Saskatoon Police Service is holding a free event next Thursday for Fraud Prevention Month, offering residents...
Mar 09, 2023
Saskatchewan government increases oversight at independent schools
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is stepping up oversight over independent schools in the province. According to the Ministry of Education, changes are coming in the fall of 2023 that will imple...
Mar 09, 2023 The Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Division says urgency is growing for a new school after topping 22,000 students for the first time (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Water Security Agency doesn't expect flooding issues this spring
Major flooding isn't expected to be a concern in Saskatchewan this spring, as long as conditions stay close to normal. The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency released its 2023 spring runoff report Thu...
Mar 09, 2023
Province announces long-awaited funding for second-stage shelters
A few weeks ahead of the budget being released, Saskatchewan's justice minister announced on Wednesday that operational funding for second-stage shelters will be forthcoming. The province provides fun...
Mar 09, 2023
Ministry mediates solution to save Preeceville group home from closing
A handful of seniors with special needs in Preeceville won't have to uproot from their specialized group home. Minister of Social Services Gene Makowsky confirmed Wednesday the group home that was sla...
Mar 09, 2023 A number of people gathered outside Mackenzie's building in Preeceville to voice their support for the group home. (Submitted)
Blades beat Broncos to extend points streak to 11 games
The Saskatoon Blades have gone nearly a month without losing a WHL game in regulation time. Saskatoon ran its streak with at least a point to 11 games (10-0-1-0) on Wednesday with a 5-3 victory over t...
Mar 08, 2023 Josh Pillar (72) was all smiles after scoring two goals in the Saskatoon Blades' 5-3 victory over the Swift Current Broncos on March 8, 2023. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Saskatoon packs city hall for changeroom debate
Saskatoon's city hall was packed Wednesday for an open public debate about who should be allowed in which city changerooms. At the outset of the meeting, which was attended by about 180 people, Ward 4...
Mar 08, 2023 Milo Hill holds signs he brought to Saskatoon City Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Sentencing in Hepburn care home abuse case set for October
A Waldheim man accused of abusing residents at a care home in Hepburn has pleaded guilty and will be sentenced this fall. According to court records, Brent Gabona pleaded guilty Wednesday to three cou...
Mar 08, 2023
Saskatoon chef leaving her mark on culinary world
What Christie Peters loves most about cooking is using all of her senses. Enjoying the aroma of butter and garlic hitting the pan and savouring the crackle of the stove are some of the ways the chef e...
Mar 08, 2023 Christie Peters at Primal in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. Polytechnic joins list of institutions banning TikTok
Saskatchewan Polytechnic won't be going viral on TikTok any time soon. The post-secondary has prohibited the social media video-sharing app on school-owned devices, according to a statement. The polic...
Mar 08, 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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