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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Violent offender's day parole extended due to good behaviour
(WARNING: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers) After six months of day parole, a man convicted in the brutal murder of a Saskatoon woman will serve out the rest of the y...
Aug 08, 2023 Kenneth David MacKay. (Submitted)
E-scooters no longer seen as just 'boys' toys,' according to Neuron study
According to a study conducted by Neuron, e-scooter usage in Canada is more equal among male and female riders than in some other countries. The study revealed that across Canada, 57 per cent of rider...
Aug 08, 2023 (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Cold front drifting through expected to push smoke out of Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Day long weekend featured a campfire-like smell from wildfire smoke in many areas of the province. Rose Carlsen, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said the smoke should clear o...
Aug 08, 2023
Saskatoon Ex returning with higher security
The Saskatoon Ex is returning for another year of fun but not without some changes being made. Overall security and safety of people attending the Ex has been upgraded. During last year's Ex, there we...
Aug 08, 2023 Crowds at the Saskatoon Ex. (Halyna Mihalik/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon paddling pools see closures amid staffing shortages
Families wanting to cool off with their kids at Saskatoon paddling pools may be out of luck. The City of Saskatoon has said it's having trouble finding staff to work at the pools, leading to closures ...
Aug 08, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon nurse discouraged by lack of financial aid options for nurses returning to work
A Saskatoon registered nurse who briefly left her profession is upset with the province's health ministry and some of its policies, calling them unfair and discouraging for domestically trained health...
Aug 08, 2023 Hannah Ogieglo (Submitted)
Saskatoon filmmaker feels honoured as Regina film festival wraps up
Beekeeping and filmmaking might not have a lot in common at first glance. But the combination of these two passions inspired Saskatoon-based director and actor Simon Garez to make Gentle Hum of Spring...
Aug 05, 2023
SHA wheels out bike patrol initiative at two hospitals
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has rolled out a new program for protective service officers who work at hospitals. Officers have now been trained to patrol the premises on bikes. The pilot pr...
Aug 04, 2023 Royal University Hospital protective services officer Ian Thies with his bike. (Halyna Mihalik/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan smashes record during recent heat wave
After records were set recently for heat in Saskatchewan, the province now has a new one for power usage in the summer. That's thanks in part to air conditioner use this week, according to SaskPower s...
Aug 04, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
RCMP warns drivers - and boaters - to stay sober over long weekend
The Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding drivers and boaters to stay sober while on the road or water over the coming long weekend. Sgt. Ian Amundsen with RCMP Traffic Services said the Mounties keep repeat...
Aug 04, 2023
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