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For Murray Wood, Easter brings to mind grandma's practical advice about repurposing, and some of life's little lessons.
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Research council hopes to expand province's mining clients with new facility
The global supply chain continues to see delays due to factors like the pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. That led the Government of Saskatchewan to invest in a brand new Saskatchewan Researc...
Jun 22, 2022 Samples at the newly-built Saskatchewan Research Council mining and mineral facility in Saskatoon. (Saskatchewan Research Council/Submitted)
Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches in effect across central Saskatchewan
Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches for much of central Saskatchewan on Wednesday afternoon, as well as a severe thunderstorm warning for the areas around Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin a...
Jun 22, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
87-year-old man forcibly confined, assaulted in Saskatoon business
Police in Saskatoon are investigating after a senior citizen was attacked and forcibly confined inside a business overnight. Police said the victim, an 87-year-old man, was inside a business on 20th S...
Jun 22, 2022
Provincial producers pushing up potash production
Saskatchewan's potash sector, the largest in the world, is scaling up production in response to global concerns around food security. According to the Saskatchewan government, sanctions on Russia and ...
Jun 22, 2022 The Allan potash mine is located just over 50 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, Sask. (Nutrien)
U of S drops mask mandate for summer
Beginning July 4, people no longer need to cover their face when visiting the University of Saskatchewan's campus. The university is hitting pause on the mask protocol for summer. "Masks will not be m...
Jun 22, 2022
Shortage of specialized baby formula expected to be temporary: SHA
Canada is experiencing a shortage of specialized formula for infants with allergies and certain medical conditions, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said Tuesday. The health authority said the ...
Jun 21, 2022
Neighbours lend helping hands during Saskatoon flash flood
What started out as lunch with a friend turned into a chaotic afternoon for Sam Krahn. When she left her house on Louise Avenue on Monday, Krahn only expected around two millimetres of rain would fall...
Jun 21, 2022 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Homeless shelter director removed by court order after failing to 'discharge his duties honestly'
The executive director of a Saskatoon homeless shelter was removed from his post by a December court order after he was found to be using the charity's funds for his own benefit. According to court do...
Jun 21, 2022 Don Windels, Lighthouse executive director. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Rain still in the forecast for parts of Saskatchewan
The storms that socked areas of Saskatchewan on Sunday are still in the neighbourhood. Environment Canada meteorologist Terri Lang said rain was in Monday's forecast for some areas of the province. "W...
Jun 20, 2022
Class of 2022 excited for first full in-person graduation since pandemic
After two years of cancelled, postponed and alternative online graduations, Saskatchewan high school students aren't reserving their excitement about celebrating the milestone in person once again. Th...
Jun 20, 2022 Holy Cross principal Tom Hickey (left) and Grade 12 student Natalie Dumonceaux at Holy Cross High School. (Submitted)
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