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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The Mustard Seed still awaiting move-in date for new shelter
Time is ticking on the end of 2024 and the Mustard Seed still has not heard from the city on when a new temporary shelter on Saskatoon's Pacific Avenue will be opening. "I'd like it to be done tomorro...
Nov 22, 2024 The former Saskatchewan Transportation Company building in Saskatoon has been approved as the location for a new homeless shelter. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Alberta-based The Mustard Seed to manage The Lighthouse in Saskatoon
Alberta-based Christian non-profit group The Mustard Seed, will take over the property management and supportive housing services of downtown Saskatoon's The Lighthouse on Dec. 1. During a news confer...
Nov 21, 2024 The Lighthouse in Saskatoon is set to have operations taken over by The Mustard Seed starting on Dec. 1. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Jeffery Straker talks about his new fan, His Majesty King Charles III
Saskatchewan-based singer/songwriter Jeffery Straker has been expanding his fan base across the ocean, with his recent tour of the United Kingdom. One of these new fans is none other than His Majesty ...
Nov 21, 2024 Saskatchewan-based singer/songwriter Jeffery Straker has been expanding his fan base across the ocean, with his recent tour of the United Kingdom. One of these new fans is none other than His Majesty King Charles III. (Jeffery Straker website)
Man wanted by Swift Current RCMP nabbed in Alberta
By Hayden Michaels A man wanted by the Swift Current Municipal RCMP for multiple assaults, robbery, and firearms charges has been arrested. Nicholas Belanger was brought in by Mounties in Alberta on h...
Nov 21, 2024 Nicholas Belanger was brought in by Mounties in Alberta on his outstanding warrant on Tuesday. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
New Kids On The Block: Saskatoon's new mayor, council sworn in at city hall
Saskatoon's new city council and mayor were sworn in on Wednesday night at city hall. Two items were on the agenda: The returning officer's declaration of the official election results, and the appoin...
Nov 21, 2024 Mayor Cynthia Block and Saskatoon's new city council were sworn in on Wednesday at city hall. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Regina company ordered to pay $100,000 after worker seriously hurt
A Regina company is facing a six-figure fine after a worker was seriously hurt back in January of 2023. According to Saskatchewan's Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Regina's Rite Way...
Nov 21, 2024 The charges stemmed from an incident on Jan. 2, 2023, when a worker was struck by a suspended piece of metal. (980 CJME file photo)
Former delivery driver acquitted in Prince Albert manslaughter case
By Nigel Maxwell Shortly after being acquitted of manslaughter, a former Prince Albert delivery driver emerged from Court of King's Bench with a smile on his face. The verdict in Rajdeepsinh Bihola's ...
Nov 21, 2024 Police responding to the incident in 2022. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
$1.2M needed for warming centres, winter navigation in Saskatoon
Staff at two overnight warming centres are working to provide a safe space for people in Saskatoon. Women can find warmth at the Saskatoon Indian and Mtis Friendship Centre on Wall Street from 11 p.m....
Nov 20, 2024 Pamela Goulden-McLeod is the director of Saskatoon's Emergency Management Organization (EMO). She says work is being done to develop a long-term funding model. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon teen pleads guilty in connection with deadly crash
A 15-year-old Saskatoon teenager pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving causing death and dangerous driving causing bodily harm on Wednesday, in connection with a deadly single-vehicle crash...
Nov 20, 2024 Driver impairment is not believed to be a factor in the single-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 16-year-old on April 14, 2024. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Prairie Harm Reduction to stay open 24/7 due to no plan from city
Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction said it will stay open 24/7 this week to help those battling the elements from the first blast of winter. The organization said it's doing this because the City of S...
Nov 20, 2024 Prairie Harm Reduction is open 24/7 for the rest of the week, Executive Director Kayla DeMong is asking for donations of socks and food to help keep people warm and fed. (650 CKOM)
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