Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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Residential solar industry down 90 per cent one year after net metering decision
One year after SaskPower's decision to close its rooftop solar net metering program and not renew it, the residential solar industry in Saskatchewan is a shadow of its former self. In September 2019, ...
Dec 30, 2020
'A year of complete inaction:' Mercredi reflects on deadly, record-setting overdose crisis in 2020
Heading into 2020, Jason Mercredi was looking for one thing in particular. Heading into 2021, the executive director of Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) said he's looking for that same thing yet again. "W...
Dec 29, 2020 Jason Mercredi at Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction. (650 CKOM file photo)
Medavie dealing with COVID outbreak, 12 paramedics infected
COVID-19 has made its way into the staff of Medavie Health Services West in Saskatoon. The emergency medical service handles all ambulance duties within Saskatoon. Its director of public affairs, Troy...
Dec 29, 2020 According to a release from Medavie Health Services West, Saskatoon community paramedics experienced an increase in responses from 3623 in 2023, to 8032 events in 2024. (Medavie Health Services West/Facebook)
Christmas hit-and-run captured on video leads to charges
Russ Kohut's Christmas morning was interrupted by a grinch driving a pickup truck. Kohut's security camera captured a truck skidding off the road and crashing into his two vehicles parked outside his ...
Dec 29, 2020 Russ Kohut was the victim of a hit-and-run Christmas Day (Russ Kohut/Facebook)
Saskatoon police seek help finding man in wheelchair
Saskatoon police are trying to locate a missing disabled man. Jordan Bear, 29, was last seen in the 300 block of Wedge Road on Dec. 20. According to a news release, Jordan is approximately 5-foot-5, 9...
Dec 29, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
'We were missing them:' Saskatoon woman creates 'hugging station' for family
For the first time since March, Becky Scharfstein-McGettigan's family was able to hug her grandmother. With the COVID-19 restrictions keeping everyone at a distance and families looking to keep their ...
Dec 28, 2020 Becky Scharfstein-McGettigan created a
'hugging station,' designed to safely allow for family hugs in the COVID-19 era. (submitted/Becky Scharfstein-McGettigan)
BHP Enchanted Forest enjoying successful season with under two weeks remaining
The BHP Enchanted Forest is having a banner year in 2020. While many favourite events had to be cancelled, the Enchanted Forest has been able to continue with its following intact. "We're very happy w...
Dec 28, 2020
Staying safe on frozen bodies of water: Water Security Agency
As we continue through the winter months in Saskatchewan, many are looking for things to keep busy. If your winter activities include heading out to the lake or any other frozen body of water, it's im...
Dec 28, 2020 RCMP respond to a vehicle breaking through the ice on Dore Lake on Dec. 9, 2019. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Facebook)
First Indigenous-owned liquor store opens near Saskatoon
The first Indigenous-owned liquor store in Saskatchewan is now open near Saskatoon. Part of the Grasswood area, The Patch Wine and Spirits is located on the English River First Nation's urban reserve ...
Dec 28, 2020 (English River First Nation/Facebook)
Hands burned, house damaged after resident lights box of trash on fire
A cardboard box set alight inside a Saskatoon house resulted in plenty of damage and minor injuries on Sunday. In a media release, the Saskatoon Fire Department says it was called to a house fire on t...
Dec 28, 2020 (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
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