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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Activists say Sask. First Act falls short on environmental regulation
Activists say environmental regulation can't be left up to Saskatchewan's government alone. Peter Prebble, a board member with the Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES), said he and his group have ...
Jan 31, 2023 (Saskatchewan Environmental Society/Submitted)
Drug decriminalization not on the radar in Saskatchewan
While B.C. delves into allowing the possession of small amounts of hard drugs, Saskatchewan's government isn't interested in following suit. "We're focused as a government here on treatment and recove...
Jan 31, 2023
NFL legend to speak at upcoming Dogs' Breakfast
The Huskie Football Foundation's Dogs' Breakfast is serving up a big guest in 2023. Super Bowl champion and Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk will be the headline speaker at this year's event....
Jan 31, 2023 The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football program held its Dogs' Breakfast fundraiser on May 5, 2022. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Province adds more than 550 new training spots for health careers
In its latest effort to address the shortage of health-care workers in Saskatchewan, the provincial government is funding the creation of hundreds of new post-secondary training seats across 18 differ...
Jan 31, 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Police search for man accused of stabbing 83-year-old
Police in Saskatoon are asking for help tracking down a man accused of stabbing a senior citizen. According to police, Robert (Bobby) Paul Ouellette, 41, has been charged with aggravated assault after...
Jan 31, 2023 (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Provincial, federal governments offer $44M in child-care grants
Inflation and rising costs are causing issues for some child-care centres and homes around Saskatchewan. That's why the provincial and federal governments have partnered to offer $44 million in one-ti...
Jan 31, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Extreme cold warnings lifting across Saskatchewan
The Siberian Express appears to be on its way out of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada lifted its extreme cold warnings for some areas of the province Tuesday morning, including Regina and areas in the...
Jan 31, 2023
Saskatoon baseball academy celebrates a decade of success
Hockey reigns supreme in Saskatchewan, especially during the winter months, but there are big things happening in baseball as well. The Going Yard Baseball Academy opened its doors in 2013, and is mar...
Jan 31, 2023 (Going Yard Baseball Academy/Submitted)
Humboldt joins call for change to local election date
By Doug Lett The City of Humboldt is adding its voice to those calling for the province to change municipal election dates. The city has sent a letter to the provincial government, calling for the ele...
Jan 31, 2023
City officials meet SaskTel Centre stakeholders over proposed downtown project
As unanswered questions abound about the proposed downtown event and entertainment district in Saskatoon, city representatives are working to connect with communities and dispel information. A closed-...
Jan 30, 2023 A rendering of the proposed downtown event centre in Saskatoon. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
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