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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Black Keys to play SaskTel Centre in May
The Black Keys are set to make a return to Saskatoon, announcing Monday morning they'll play the city's SaskTel Centre on May 16 as part of the Let's Rock Canada Tour. Tickets for the concert go on sa...
Jan 27, 2020 The Black Keys, Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, are to play Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre on May 16, 2020. (Submitted photo by Alysse Gafkjen)
Silvernagle heading to playoffs as top seed at Viterra Scotties
The reigning provincial women's curling champions flexed their muscles through the first few games in Melville, en route to a birth in the 1-2 page playoff game. Robyn Silvernagle's rink, based out of...
Jan 26, 2020 North Battleford's Robyn Silvernagle is undefeated through the A event at the 2020 Viterra Scotties in Melville, SK. (Twitter/CurlingZone)
Huskies sweep T-Birds, make up ground on Golden Bears
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies men's hockey team is within striking distance of top spot in Canada West thanks to a weekend sweep, along with some favourable results elsewhere in the conferenc...
Jan 26, 2020 Levi Cable and Cole Bauml celebrate a goal over the UBC Thunderbirds on Jan. 24, 2020. (University of Saskatchewan Athletics)
Storytelling featured in Winterruption's outdoor programming
The outdoor programming for this year's Winterruption started Friday at 6 p.m. behind Ecole Victoria school on Broadway Avenue. There are many free activities scheduled Friday and Saturday in the park...
Jan 25, 2020 Sanford Strongarm is one of the First Nations storytellers for this year's Winterruption. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Maidstone RCMP recovers $300,000 in stolen goods
The Maidstone RCMP says it recovered about $300,000 worth of stolen property Thursday at an abandoned site southeast of Lloydminster. Among the items found were two Chevrolet trucks, one Dodge truck a...
Jan 24, 2020 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Greg Fertuck to stand trial in death of estranged wife
Following a two-week-long preliminary hearing in Saskatoon, a judge has ruled Greg Fertuck will stand trial in connection with the death of his estranged wife, Sheree. He's charged with first-degree m...
Jan 24, 2020
Vanscoy shutdown extended through February, return time uncertain
Nutrien's Vanscoy potash mine won't reopen until "at least" the end of February, leaving more than 250 workers in the lurch. Media manager Will Tigley confirmed the second shutdown extension to 650 CK...
Jan 24, 2020
Saskatoon officer bitten attending elementary school feast
A 32-year-old woman is facing charges after a police officer was bitten at an elementary school in Saskatoon on Wednesday. Police said in a news release that a school resource officer was attending a ...
Jan 24, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
McNeil wraps up marathon skate for Alzheimer's at Meewasin rink
Over 1,160 minutes later, it's time for Steve McNeil to get some much needed rest. McNeil was out skating on the Cameco Meewasin rink in downtown Saskatoon for 19 hours and 26 minutes to raise awarene...
Jan 23, 2020 Steve McNeil presents Jason Good of the Alzheimers Society of Saskatchewan his hoodie from the marathon skate on January 23, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon's first mayoral candidate enters the Nov. election
Jason Friesen has announced his intention to run for mayor in the fall municipal election. He considered a mayoral bid in 2012 but believes he's better prepared to run now. The courier driver and fath...
Jan 23, 2020 Jason Friesen is the first person to announce their mayoral campaign ahead of the 2020 municipal election. (Jason Friesen/Facebook)
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