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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Police release identities of men found dead along Highway 355
The Prince Albert RCMP has released the names of the victims to help in the ongoing investigation into the death of two men who were found in a vehicle near Highway 355 between Albertville and Meath P...
Nov 29, 2021 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Huskies win Uteck Bowl with last-minute drive, off to first Vanier Cup since 2006
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies are going back to the Vanier Cup. Saskatchewan defeated the University of Montreal Carabins 14-10 in the Mitchell Bowl Saturday to earn the team's first Vanier C...
Nov 27, 2021 Adam Machart scored the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of the Mitchell Bowl to send the Huskies to its first Vanier Cup since 2006. (Huskies Athletics/Twitter)
Saskatoon vaccine docs giving kids an extra thanks, and extra stickers
Kids in Saskatoon who get their COVID-19 vaccines are getting a little superhero help, courtesy of local doctors. Doctors in the area have come together to create new stickers, colouring pages, poster...
Nov 26, 2021
Sask. NDP calling for paid leave for parents to get kids vaccinated
With kids now able to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for parents to get paid leave to be with their child while they get their shot. NDP Leader Ryan Meili said it's im...
Nov 26, 2021 Luca Lamb at the Prarieland Park vaccine clinic after getting her first COVID-19 shot on Nov. 24, 2021. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Latest COVID update Nov. 26: More than 4,000 kids aged 5-to-11 vaccinated
More than 4,000 children in the five-to-11 age range in Saskatchewan have received COVID-19 vaccines over the past two days. According to the Ministry of Health, 4,317 doses were administered to child...
Nov 26, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
Saskatchewan bargain hunters head to stores for Black Friday deals
Saskatchewan bargain hunters set their alarms extra early to take advantage of Black Friday specials. However, one of the busiest shopping days of the year lacked some of the hysteria of previous year...
Nov 26, 2021 Early risers head into a Saskatoon Canadian Tire in search of Black Friday deals on Nov. 26, 2021. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Family values: Horgan family cheering on three kids at Olympic trials
Kathy and Gerry Horgan sit in the upper level, high above the ice at SaskTel Centre to watch an afternoon draw of the highest-stakes curling in Canada. You don't have to tell them about the implicatio...
Nov 26, 2021 Tracy Fleury is one of three siblings Kathy and Gerry Horgan are cheering on at the 2021 Tim Hortons Curling Trials. (Curling Canada/Michael Burns)
Saskatchewan seeks to address stagnant vaccine uptake
Saskatchewan is looking to jumpstart its stalled COVID-19 vaccination program. Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said during a conference call Thursday the vaccine uptake has "stagnated," ...
Nov 25, 2021
Doctor addresses parents' skepticism about COVID vaccines for children
While some parents are determined to have their sons and daughters vaccinated against COVID-19, other parents have a different mindset. Skeptical parents in the province want to see a bit of time go b...
Nov 25, 2021
Latest COVID update Nov. 25: 96 new cases, 96 recoveries, 1 death
Another Saskatchewan resident who was being treated in an Ontario intensive care unit has returned to their home province. As of Thursday, there were still six people from Saskatchewan being cared for...
Nov 25, 2021 (Saskatchewan Health Authority/Submitted)
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