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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NDP and former students call for child advocate to investigate alleged abuse
The Saskatchewan NDP is standing alongside former students of Legacy Christian Academy, demanding action be taken against teachers allegedly responsible for incidents of abuse. Former student Caitlin ...
Aug 18, 2022 Caitlin Erickson speaks on 3rd Ave North, in front of Stephanie Hutchinson, Meara Conway and Carla Beck on Aug. 18, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
COVID cases, deaths, hospitalizations, outbreaks all increasing in Saskatchewan
COVID-19 activity is increasing in Saskatchewan, according to the monthly update from the Ministry of Health. According to the latest report, issued Thursday, 1,524 confirmed cases were detected betwe...
Aug 18, 2022
Police appeal to public for information after bear spray attacks at Saskatoon Ex
Police in Saskatoon are appealing to the public for information after three separate bear spray attacks at the Saskatoon Exhibition. Numerous people suffered the effects of the stinging spray at the f...
Aug 18, 2022 The Saskatoon Exhibition runs for five days every August at Prairieland Park. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Sopotyk wins bronze at Canada Summer Games
By Rob Mahon In January of 2021, former Prince Albert Mintos forward Kyrell Sopotyk suffered a horrible injury while snowboarding that left him unable to walk and ended his hockey career. It did not, ...
Aug 18, 2022 Kyrell Sopotyk earned a medal for Saskatchewan in the men's 1,500-metre wheelchair event at the Canada Summer Games. (Michael Scraper/submitted)
A trip around the globe without leaving Saskatoon: Folkfest returns in person
The atmosphere is back. After the pandemic forced Saskatoon's Folkfest online for the past two years, the multicultural event is back in person for 2022. Eleven pavilions -- Ukrainian Karpaty, Japan, ...
Aug 18, 2022 Folkfest 2019 (Folkfest/submitted)
Woman missing 45 hours in remote northern forest found alive: RCMP
A 66-year-old woman who was reported missing near the Granite Lake Campground in northern Saskatchewan was found alive by searchers after being missing for nearly two full days. According to the RCMP,...
Aug 17, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
From operating room to Major League mound: Saskatoon boy throws Jays' first pitch
How does a seven-year-old Saskatoon boy go from an operating room to throwing out the first pitch at a Toronto Blue Jays game? Rocky Trainor could tell you firsthand, but he, along with his parents Sc...
Aug 17, 2022 (L-R) Scott Trainor, Rocky Trainor, Stacy Trainor and Russell Trainor pose with Toronto Blue Jays mascot Ace. Rocky threw out the first pitch of Tuesday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles. (Submitted)
Report: Saskatchewan on pace for around 450 opioid-related deaths in 2022
By Jaryn Vecchio Saskatchewan is on pace to set a new record for opioid-related deaths in a calendar year. According to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service drug toxicity deaths report, there have been 7...
Aug 17, 2022
Sask. to send patients to Calgary for orthopedic surgeries, but on their own dime
Saskatchewan has agreed to pay a Calgary clinic to do some orthopedic surgeries starting this fall, but the provincial government won't pay for the patients' travel to and from Alberta. According to T...
Aug 17, 2022
Extra security could be on the horizon after bear spray incidents at Saskatoon Ex
After days of record-setting attendance, the Saskatoon Ex ended on a bit of a sour note. Bear spray was used three separate times during the six-day fair, which caused some worry for those in attendan...
Aug 17, 2022
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