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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Ticket talk: Blades to benefit from 'Bedard Bump'
Connor Bedard is doing the Saskatoon Blades a favour. The WHL's Blades are set to experience the so-called "Bedard Bump" when the Regina Pats visit SaskTel Centre on March 19. According to a media rel...
Mar 02, 2023
Wellness Centre gets cool donations from organization
The Saskatoon Wellness Centre is celebrating a large and practical donation from a local Knights of Columbus organization. Two deep freezers and boxes of clothing - including winter jackets - were giv...
Mar 02, 2023 One of two freezers donated to the Saskatoon Wellness Centre by a local Knights of Columbus organization. (Saskatoon Tribal Council/Submitted)
Delivery date set for green carts in Saskatoon
Saskatoon homes can expect to add that third waste bin to their lineup between March 13 and April 29. That's when the City of Saskatoon will be rolling out the newest green carts for residents in the ...
Mar 02, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/ 650 CKOM)
'It isn't enough:' Merriman says Ottawa not meeting health-care obligation
Saskatchewan has accepted the federal government's offer of increased health-care funding, but the provincial health minister says it falls short of Ottawa's obligation. The funding boost includes a o...
Mar 01, 2023 Paul Merriman, Saskatchewan's health minister. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Woman sexually assaulted while walking downtown: Police
Police are asking the public for information after a woman reported being sexually assaulted by two men while she was walking through Saskatoon's downtown. According to police, the 32-year-old woman w...
Mar 01, 2023 Three police vehicles were damaged during a pursuit in Saskatoon on Dec. 9, 2023
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Saskatoon pharmacist charged with drug trafficking
A Saskatoon pharmacist is facing criminal drug charges. Police said the pharmacist was connected to 700 Oxycodone pills seized during a major drug bust in January, leading to an investigation conducte...
Mar 01, 2023 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Long backups on Circle Drive North Bridge as rehab project begins
The first day of the rehabilitation project on the Circle Drive North Bridge caused some headaches for commuters Wednesday morning. According to the City of Saskatoon, the 40-year-old bridge is underg...
Mar 01, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan bans TikTok from government-owned mobile devices
The Saskatchewan government said Wednesday that TikTok’s time is up on government mobile devices. “Following discussion with the federal Chief Information Officer and the provincial Inform...
Mar 01, 2023
Saskatoon Zoo offers grizzly meet-and-greet prize for season pass buyers
The Forestry Farm Park & Zoo in Saskatoon is offering a lucky season pass buyer the chance to get up close and personal with two grizzly bears. According to the City of Saskatoon, anyone purchasin...
Mar 01, 2023 (City of Saskatoon)
Sask. cattle industry under threat, SARM and industry groups say
The cattle industry in Saskatchewan is facing a number of issues, including low profits, drought conditions and a shortage of veterinarians. The situation is bad enough that one stakeholder said the e...
Mar 01, 2023
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