Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Saskatoon mayor asks people not to attend 'freedom' rally
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark is asking families to stay away from Kiwanis Park on Saturday, when an anti-mask rally geared towards children is scheduled to take place. Posters for the event circulati...
Apr 23, 2021 People gather at a rally at Kiwanis Park on March 20, 2021. (Erin McNutt/650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. health-care system strained as number of COVID-19 ICU patients rises
Saskatchewan's intensive care units continue to be stretched to the breaking point by COVID-19. During a conversation with Gormley on Friday, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone said t...
Apr 23, 2021
From windshields to masks: Loraas Recycling has seen it all
Windshields, face masks, plastic gloves and furniture. Those are just a sample of some of the items making their way to Loraas Recycle. Serving as a reminder on Earth Day, Loraas digital and education...
Apr 22, 2021
Suites deemed unsanitary at Prairie Heights condo tower closed by Saskatoon fire department
The Saskatoon Fire Department wasted little time intervening at the Prairie Heights condo tower, which has suites deemed too filthy to live in for some residents. Less than 24 hours after inspecting t...
Apr 22, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Nutana Collegiate moving to online learning after multiple COVID-19 cases
Nutana Collegiate in Saskatoon is moving to online learning, effective Friday. The Saskatoon Public School Division made the move after consulting with the SHA. According to a news release, since Sund...
Apr 22, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Conditions apply as Saskatchewan prepares to open care homes to more visitors
Saskatchewan is loosening visitation restrictions at long-term and personal care homes. On Thursday, the provincial government announced that, starting April 29, residents of those facilities will be ...
Apr 22, 2021
Latest COVID update April 22: 254 new cases, 1 death, 372,334 total vaccinations
The Saskatchewan government is reporting there were 254 new cases of COVID-19, 299 recoveries and one death. The person who died was in the 50 to 59 age group in the South Central zone. So far, 470 pe...
Apr 22, 2021 (paNOW)
Some Sask. pharmacies set to participate in COVID vaccination pilot project
Some Saskatchewan pharmacists are preparing to push plungers in the fight against COVID-19. On Thursday, the provincial government announced a few details about a pilot project that will see up to 63 ...
Apr 22, 2021
Saskatoon mayor says Coun. Darren Hill to speak at upcoming meeting
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says he's not in a position to speak for or about Ward 1 councillor Darren Hill. However, Hill will get the chance to do so on his own, at Monday's regular council meetin...
Apr 22, 2021
Saskatoon's Ward 1 councillor Darren Hill's job on the line at Monday's council meeting
Saskatoon city councillor Darren Hill's job as Ward 1 representative could be on the line at Monday's council meeting. After the delayed civic election last Nov. 13, all council candidates were expect...
Apr 22, 2021 Saskatoon city councillor Darren Hill. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
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