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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Battlefords welcomes Cave family home with highway tribute
Hundreds lined the highway into North Battleford Monday afternoon to honour the family of Colby Cave, who returned to the community after the sudden passing of the 25-year-old "hometown hero." Cave di...
Apr 13, 2020 The family of Colby Cave returns to the Battlefords on April 13, 2020. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Cigar Lake uranium mine to remain closed for now: Cameco
A Cameco uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan is going to remain closed for an "indeterminate period" due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cigar Lake location was originally placed in "sa...
Apr 13, 2020
Sask. small businesses can begin applying today for provincial aid
Saskatchewan businesses impacted by COVID-19 can begin applying for provincial aid today. Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison told Gormley on Monday the government will ...
Apr 13, 2020
Pregnant nurse concerned about risk of COVID-19
A pregnant nurse in Regina is raising concerns about the risk of being exposed to COVID-19 on the job and what she feels is a lack of accommodations to protect her. The woman requested her identity be...
Apr 13, 2020
Saskatoon doctor details changes to clinical care due to COVID-19
The age of social distancing has brought many changes to clinical healthcare, according to a Saskatoon physician. Dr. Carla Holinaty, a family physician at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, joined The ...
Apr 13, 2020
Police investigate shooting death in Pleasant Hill
Saskatoon police say a suspicious death early Monday morning is now being investigated as a homicide after a 19-year-old woman was found shot. Police say officers and paramedics received a call about ...
Apr 13, 2020 A section of Avenue T South near 21st Street was blocked off with police tape after a suspicious death on April 13, 2020. (Brent Bokser/650 CKOM)
McDonald's location closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
A McDonald's restaurant in Saskatoon has closed after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. McDonald's on Confederation Drive closed immediately Sunday afternoon once the employee informed the com...
Apr 12, 2020 (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Balloon display brings joy to Saskatoon neighbourhood
One home stands out from the rest on the 600 block of Pendygrasse Road in Saskatoon. In front of Marinette Manzano's house is an Easter display made up of over 1200 balloons. She says display is part ...
Apr 12, 2020
Saskatoon Cycles asks city for "unusual solution" to open roads for active transportation
With Saskatoon's streets quiet amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a cycling advocacy group is looking to take advantage of the extra space. In an open letter to the City of Saskatoon late Saturday night, Sas...
Apr 12, 2020
Saskatoon Sobeys employee tests positive for COVID-19
On Monday, April 6, a Sobey's employee in Saskatoon tested positive for COVID-19. According to information on sobeys.com, the employee last worked at the Sobeys Liquor located in Lawson Heights on Mar...
Apr 12, 2020 On Monday, April 6, a Sobey’s employee at the Lawson Heights Liquor Store in Saskatoon tested positive for COVID-19.
(Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
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