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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Family of Gregory Cope organizes fundraiser, plans vigil
By Angela Brown The family of Battlefords resident Gregory Cope, who was found deceased after being reported missing, has set up an online fundraiser page to raise money to help Cope's two sons. Polic...
Mar 08, 2023 Gregory Cope. (RCMP/Submitted)
Saskatchewan continues long-running partnership with FSIN police oversight unit
The provincial government is continuing its support of a special unit that investigates police complaints from Indigenous citizens. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations' (FSIN) Special Inves...
Mar 08, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Bank of Canada holds key interest rate at 4.5 per cent
The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate steady at 4.5 per cent Wednesday. The decision to maintain the rate followed eight consecutive rate hikes. At the start of the year, the bank announced it...
Mar 08, 2023
SARM working to attract younger voices to rural governments
With more and more young families calling Saskatchewan home, the group representing rural municipalities is aiming to get younger voices more involved in rural governance. The Saskatchewan Association...
Mar 08, 2023 SARM President Ray Orb speaks in Regina on Dec. 4, 2017. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Committee set to hear debate on city change room policy
A big list of speakers are set to appear before a Saskatoon committee Wednesday about a city policy that has been widely debated online in recent weeks. The issue stems from an alleged incident at the...
Mar 08, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Union dismayed over group home closure
A group home in Preeceville that provides a supportive environment for people living with disabilities is set to close. Angie Pawliw, president of CUPE 3364, said the home is critical to the Preecevil...
Mar 08, 2023 A number of people gathered outside Mackenzie's building in Preeceville to voice their support for the group home. (Submitted)
Sask. sisters celebrating two years in business this International Women's Day
Saskatoon's funkiest car wash was created by two sisters who were raised by a dad with a concrete business and a mom that traveled the carnival circuit. Drivers can see the influence of both of Jamill...
Mar 08, 2023 Jamille (right) and Jacoba Taylor are sisters who own and oeprate JJ's car wash in Saskatoon. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
USask ready to welcome Canada to track and field championships
The temperature outside might be cold, but the track is ready to heat up Saskatoon as the FFUN U Sports track and field championships get underway Thursday. The Saskatoon Field House will host hundred...
Mar 07, 2023 Huskies Track and Field team during the Canada West Championships in Saskatoon, February 25, 2023. (Liam Richards/Electric Umbrella/Huskie Athletics)
Saskatchewan's Knapp falls to Nova Scotia at Tim Hortons Brier
Having the hammer in the 10th end didn't help Saskatchewan's Kelly Knapp on Tuesday at the Tim Hortons Brier. Trailing Nova Scotia’s Matt Manuel by one and facing three Nova Scotia counters, Kna...
Mar 07, 2023
Northwest residents told to visit RCMP detachments for police help during outage
Residents of several communities in northwest Saskatchewan have been advised to visit RCMP detachments for police services during a planned SaskTel outage. According to the RCMP, there will be disrupt...
Mar 07, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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