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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Saskatoon firefighters respond to fire at Vanscoy potash mine
Multiple fire crews responded to a fire Saturday night at the Nutrien Vanscoy potash mine. According to Nutrien spokesperson, Will Tigley, the fire began around 10 p.m. in the load out area of the fac...
Mar 08, 2020 (Saskatoon Fire Department)
U of S Huskies punch ticket to championship game
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team has punched its ticket to the national championship game Sunday at Carleton University in Ottawa. The Huskies cruised past the University...
Mar 07, 2020 The University of Saskatchewan Huskies will tip off against the Brock University Badgers in the national cahmpionship game at 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8, 2020. (Huskies Athletics)
Police arrest three people in 8th Street robbery
Saskatoon police have arrested two women and their would-be getaway driver after a robbery early Saturday morning. Just before 2 a.m. police responded to a called on the 1300 block of 8th Street East....
Mar 07, 2020 (650 CKOM)
All over the place: David Ayres' newfound fame leads to whirlwind tour of advocacy
Seas of autographs, selfies and media requests - that's been the norm for David Ayres the last two weeks. The 42-year-old operations manager at the Mattamy Athletic Centre in Toronto gained internatio...
Mar 07, 2020 David Ayres, the now famous emergency back up goaltender from Toronto, signs the wall at Wendel Clark's Classic Bar and Grill as part of a stop in Saskatoon on March 6, 2020. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Problems continue to plague Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford
Earlier this week it was announced that the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford is facing another issue in a long line of problems that have plagued the hospital since it was built in 2019. A le...
Mar 06, 2020 (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Snowfall warning in effect for Saskatoon
Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for Saskatoon, with amounts between 10 and 20 centimetres expected. A system spreading snow across southern Alberta this evening will move into Saskatc...
Mar 06, 2020
Teen facing charges after St. Joseph goes into lockdown
A 16-year-old boy is facing weapons-related charges after St. Joseph High School had to be put in a lockdown situation. Police were called to the school during the noon hour Friday after a 16-year-old...
Mar 06, 2020
No evidence of coronavirus related 'panic buying' - so far in Saskatoon
The pictures seen and shared on many social media platforms are dramatic: a man who appears to be inside a Costco store, climbing scaffolding racks, handing down bags of rice to people below. Still ot...
Mar 06, 2020
Saskatoon gyms ramping up coronavirus defence
Health precautions are being increased at some Saskatoon gyms as the coronavirus scare continues to grow. "It's not rocket science what we are doing. We are just looking to ensure that the precautions...
Mar 06, 2020 Replacing highfives with fist bumps is one way Orangetheory in Saskatoon is trying to cut down on the possible spread of diseases. (stonebridge.orangetheory.com)
Band cancels Kindersley show after social media backlash
A west-coast band that advocates for the environment and speaks out against pipelines has received a chilly reception in Saskatchewan. Small Town Artillery was set to play a concert in Kindersley on A...
Mar 06, 2020 Small Town Artillery.
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