Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Ottawa drummer squirrelled away 1968 Joni Mitchell tape recorded by Jimi Hendrix
OTTAWA - An Ottawa drummer with a passion for collecting reel-to-reel tapes deserves applause for the coming release of a Joni Mitchell performance recorded over half a century ago by none other than ...
Jul 30, 2021
Two men arrested after hitting motorcycle, fleeing scene
Two men were arrested following a hit and run crash involving a motorcycle and a drunk driver Wednesday. Saskatoon police were called to the area of Spadina Crescent East and Ravine Drive for reports ...
Jul 29, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Kenosee Superslides closed for summer after permit denial
The owner of Kenosee Superslides thought everything was in order after his waterpark was inspected. "As the inspections were getting done, we were taking notes, we were talking to the inspectors. They...
Jul 29, 2021 Kenosee Superslides won't be opening this summer due to a denied permit application. (Kenosee Superslides/Facebook)
New low-floor buses and ramps offer more options for Saskatoon Access Transit users
Saskatoon Transit unveiled two new low-floor buses with special mobility ramps to help those with reduced mobility or flexibility more easily enter and exit Thursday. Manager Tracey Davis says they he...
Jul 29, 2021 Access Transit unveiled two new low-floor buses with special mobility ramps Thursday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
NDP leader cool to idea of third shots for travel
While the province has mused about giving third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to facilitate travel, NDP leader Ryan Meili says the government's priorities should be elsewhere. Speaking to reporters on Thu...
Jul 29, 2021 NDP Leader Ryan Meili. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Regina infectious disease doctor favours mandating vaccines for all healthcare and long term care workers
A Regina infectious disease doctor is calling for mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers and long-term care workers as the highly infectious COVID-19 Delta variant sinks its spikes into Saskatc...
Jul 29, 2021 (Courtesy University of Saskatchewan)
Latest COVID update July 29: Province moving to weekly updates
The province is ending its daily update of COVID-19 new cases and vaccinations starting next week. In a news releases, the province said the daily updates which have been happening since March 2020 wi...
Jul 29, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Two dead in crash on Highway 7 near Fiske
Two people are dead following a crash between a semi and a car on Highway 7 Thursday morning near Fiske, Sask. Highway 7 is currently blocked to traffic in both directions west of the small hamlet. De...
Jul 29, 2021 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Drought continues to hamper farming conditions: crop report
Saskatchewan's latest crop report says farmers throughout the province are expecting below-average yields this year. Livestock producers already have 15 per cent of their hay cut and 75 per cent baled...
Jul 29, 2021
'Crackin' open their wallets:' Hospitality sector picking up after restriction removal; running low on staff
July 11 was a big day for many, but particularly momentous for the hospitality sector. After months and months of lockdowns, semi-lockdowns and restrictions, July 11 gave the sector the freedom to ope...
Jul 29, 2021 The Park Town Hotel is gearing up for a busy season ahead of Thanksgiving. (The Park Town Hotel/Facebook)
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