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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Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence celebrated in P.A.
By Jaryn Vecchio Canadians and Ukrainians got the chance to celebrate one of Ukraine's most important anniversaries together in Prince Albert. It was 31 years ago on Aug. 24, 1991, when the country de...
Aug 25, 2022 Ukrainians and Canadians holding a combined flag. (Jaryn Vecchio/paNOW Staff)
Chrystia Freeland visits Sask. to get 'fingertip feel' for potash
Canada's deputy prime minister had plenty of good things to say about potash Wednesday. During Chrystia Freeland's tour around the Mosaic Potash mine in Colonsay - part of her unexpected mid-week stop...
Aug 24, 2022 Deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Dawn Walker's sister elated to see her return to Canada
The sister of Dawn Walker -- the Saskatchewan woman accused of faking her own death and that of a seven-year-old boy before leaving the country using false documents -- says she's thrilled her sister ...
Aug 24, 2022 Dawn Walker is facing charges in Canada and the United States. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Location for new downtown arena in Saskatoon narrowed to two options
It has been an ongoing discussion for years: When will Saskatoon build a downtown arena, and where will it go? A city council committee has begun working to answer those questions, and has decided on ...
Aug 24, 2022
Almost 500 impaired drivers stopped in July: SGI
SGI focused on impaired driving in July, and came to a simple conclusion: "Too many people chose to drive while impaired," the Crown insurance corporation said in a news release Wednesday. According t...
Aug 24, 2022
P.A. police say 85-year-old woman dead after assault at care home
An 85-year-old woman is dead in a suspected homicide at a Prince Albert care home. According to Prince Albert police, the victim was assaulted at the care home Aug. 14, and was taken to hospital in se...
Aug 24, 2022 (Prince Albert Police Service/Facebook)
U of S, U of R won't require masks during fall term
The University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina won't require students and staff to wear masks during the fall term, but face coverings are still encouraged. In a statement, the University of ...
Aug 24, 2022 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Police hunt for suspect after woman badly hurt in downtown stabbing
Police are looking for a suspect after a 42-year-old woman was stabbed Tuesday evening in Saskatoon's downtown. According to police, officers were called to the 300 block of Second Avenue South shortl...
Aug 24, 2022
Sask. residents split on $500 affordability payments
There are a lot of different reactions to the $500 payments coming to Saskatchewan residents this fall. On Monday, Premier Scott Moe announced the payments, which are aimed to make life more affordabl...
Aug 24, 2022
Agriculture ministry urges caution after anthrax kills nine animals in RM of Piapot
After confirmed cases of anthrax caused the deaths of nine ruminant animals in the southwestern RM of Piapot, Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture is warning producers to be on the lookout for signs...
Aug 24, 2022 Cattle in a Saskatchewan field. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
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