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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Guernsey looking for answers after multiple derailments, oil fires
After dealing with two derailments over the span of two months, residents in Guernsey are on edge when a train rolls through town. They don't have any answers as to why two separate trains derailed in...
Feb 20, 2020 A view of the derailment on the eastern outskirts of Guernsey on Feb. 6, 2020. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon's growth creates some challenges in the classroom
A recent report from Statistics Canada has shown that Saskatoon grew 2.2 per cent from 2018 to 2019. A lot of the growth the city has seen in recent years has been a result of immigration. Patrick Maz...
Feb 20, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
More performers have been added to the lineup for next months Juno Awards
More performers have been announced for The Juno Awards next month in Saskatoon. Country artist Meghan Patrick will be performing at the awards show. City and Colour (Dallas Green) will also take the ...
Feb 20, 2020 The Dead South
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‘She saved my life:’ Man thanks dog for early-morning alarm
By Nigel Maxwell A six-month-old German Shepherd and Labrador cross named Princess is being hailed as a hero. According to Ross McKenzie, he and three friends would never have escaped a house fire in ...
Feb 20, 2020
Charges upgraded in fatal crash near Aberdeen
RCMP have announced more charges against a driver involved in a deadly crash near Aberdeen last month. Tyler Seeley, 34, is now facing two charges of drunk driving causing death, along with other alco...
Feb 20, 2020 (650 CKOM files)
A look at busy days for the fire department with Chief Morgan Hackl
Carbon monoxide poisonings, fires and car crashes all fall under the jurisdiction of the Saskatoon Fire Department. In the wake of how busy Valentine's Day was, Fire Chief Morgan Hackl sat down with 6...
Feb 20, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
No easy solution to safety concerns in Mount Royal pedestrian underpasses
To close, or not to close three pedestrian underpasses in the Mount Royal neighborhood. That is one of the questions the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners will consider at this afternoon's meeti...
Feb 20, 2020 One of three pedestrian underpasses near Vancouver Ave. North in the "barrier strip" where some residents feel safety is a concern.
(Lara Fominoff/CKOM)
Saskatoon man facing several charges relating to sexual assault and child luring
A 45-year-old Saskatoon man is facing several charges related to sexual assault, child pornography and child luring. Earlier this month police became aware of two girls, aged 15 and 16, who were being...
Feb 20, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Province funds new MRI clinic in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan residents will have increased access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests thanks to the opening of a new clinic in Saskatoon. On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) aw...
Feb 20, 2020 A Siemens Healthineers 3T MRI machine. (Siemens Healthineers)
Saskatoon staple closes its doors after 23 years
A longtime fixture in Saskatoon's restaurant scene is no more after Jerry's Food Emporium announced the closure of both locations on Wednesday. The restaurant, known for its fish and chips, burgers, g...
Feb 20, 2020 Jerry's Food Emporium announced the closure of both locations on February 19th, 2020 (Facebook)
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