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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Wanuskewin welcomes three more baby bison to its first herd since 1867
Wanuskewin Heritage Park has welcomed another three baby bison into the world, adding to its first bison born on Wanuskewin land since the 1800's back in April. The first calf was born on Earth Day, A...
May 14, 2020 Wanuskewin Heritage Park has welcomed three more baby bison to the park. (Wanuskewin Heritage Park)
Uncertainty around Elk Ridge Resort leaves some customers concerned
A for sale sign and the ongoing uncertainty around COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns for customers with bookings at a popular resort in northern Saskatchewan. Elk Ridge Golf and Conference Centre ...
May 14, 2020 (Elk Ridge Resort/Facebook)
Man arrested for assault and forcible confinement incident at Saskatoon motel
Police say a 36-year-old man has been arrested following an investigation into an assault and forcible confinement at a Saskatoon motel last week. Police say two men, ages 38 and 45, were unlawfully c...
May 14, 2020
Snowbirds fly over Saskatoon as part of Operation Inspiration
At about 10:30 Thursday morning, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds flew over the city as part of their Operation Inspiration tour across Canada. The tour is a salute to all first responders, front-line me...
May 13, 2020 (Canadian Forces Snowbirds/Facebook)
Thousands of fish found dead at Humboldt Lake
Piles of dead fish were trucked away or buried on the shores of Humboldt Lake this week, after what the area's reeve is calling a bad winter kill. Posts on Facebook described thousands of fish being f...
May 13, 2020 Dead fish were found on the shores of Humboldt Lake after the 2020 spring thaw. (Cindy O'Neil/Facebook)
More mental health and addictions support needed for First Nations in northern Saskatchewan says Waterhen Lake Band Councillor
She was a great kid who was shy at first, but had a great smile. When she opened up to someone, she let her vivacious personality shine. That girl, according to Waterhen Lake First Nation Band Council...
May 13, 2020 Waterhen Lake First Nation. Photo Courtesy: Lizz Aubichon/Facebook/Waterhen Lake First Nation
'Still a lot of questions:' USSU expresses concern for students with remote delivery of classes
A jarring Statistics Canada report, coupled with existing concerns for University of Saskatchewan (U of S) students could create a concerning fall term for many. On Tuesday, the U of S announced it wi...
May 13, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
$20M hospice campaign complete with $1M gift
St. Paul's Hospital Foundation has raised almost $21 million dollars for its Close to Home Campaign for Hospice and End-of-Life-Care. The campaign received a boost of $1 million the Yuel family - Jim,...
May 12, 2020 A rendering of the Hospice at Glengarda, which is due to open in 2020. (St. Paul's Hospital Foundation)
Saskatoon area pop-up drive-in gets go ahead from Saskatchewan Health Authority
When non-essential stores were ordered to close more than two months ago because of COVID-19, Saskatoon Audio Visual Technical Production Manager Chris Lawrie was temporarily out of work. Then he reme...
May 12, 2020 A pop-up drive-in movie theatre has been given the ok from the SHA in the Saskatoon area. Photo Courtesy/Chris Lawrie
New fire stations, downtown headquarters among fire department asks to city
The Saskatoon Fire Department took its updated strategic facilities plan to the city planning, development and community services committee Monday. Among the asks were up to three new fire stations, a...
May 12, 2020 Emergency crews were called to the Canada Post Distrobution Centre Wednesday morning after reports of a suspicious substance. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
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