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.
Category Archives: Local News
Fundraisers set up to help families after P.A. triple homicide
As the unsettling news of last weekend's triple homicide continues to sink in for Prince Albert, financial support has been pouring in for the families of the victims. According to police, the bodies ...
Mar 31, 2020 A photo taken of Denis Carrier and Sandra Henry, with their grandson Bentlee.
(Submitted photo/Sherry McLennan)
Saskatoon taxi company struggling to stay afloat amidst pandemic
It's been a tough past couple weeks for the riide taxi service in Saskatoon. Two weeks ago, the business was still running at full capacity with their main concern being the need to increase their cle...
Mar 31, 2020 (650 CKOM)
'We feel kind of left in the dark:' Battlefords, P.A. mayors address COVID-19 concerns
As all of Saskatchewan adjusts to life in the COVID-19 global pandemic, some in the smaller, tight-knit communities have concerns as the virus continues to spread. 650 CKOM spoke to three mayors in th...
Mar 31, 2020
Saskatoon man urges vigilance after weekend food delivery stolen from front door step
Craig Silliphant wanted to support a local business, so last weekend while at home, he purchased an order from Saskatoon's Hanes Hummus and requested delivery. He admitted there was a slight miscommun...
Mar 31, 2020
Shelter workers trying to expedite income assistance, home placements for domestic violence victims
Shelters in Saskatchewan are an essential service and will remain open throughout the COVID-19 outbreak. They will also provide support via other means if and when necessary. That's according to the E...
Mar 31, 2020 Jo-Anne Dusel, the executive director of the Provincial Association of Transition Houses and Services of Saskatchewan speaks to a crowd on International Women's Day.
(PATHS/Facebook)
North Battleford woman identified as victim of COVID-19
A North Battleford family is calling on the provincial government to be more transparent on where COVID-19 is present in Saskatchewan as they identify a 75-year-old sister, aunt and widow as one of th...
Mar 31, 2020 Alice Grove is shown in an undated photo provided by family.
(Eleanor Widdowson/Submitted)
Saskatoon photographer capturing pandemic life from the sidewalk
A Saskatoon photographer is providing a small piece of normal life during COVID-19. In the era of physical distancing, Jenn Diehl, with Ensoul & Endearment Imagery, has moved her tripod to the sid...
Mar 31, 2020 Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Saskatoon photographer Jenn Diehl has taken to photographing people from the sidewalk. (Photo by Ensoul & Endearment Imagery)
SREDA announces grant program for struggling small businesses
Saskatoon businesses affected by COVID-19 can now apply for a helping hand. The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) has started a program to give out up to $5,000 dollars to comp...
Mar 31, 2020 SREDA CEO Alex Fallon
(SREDA)
Woman charged with assault after attack in Sutherland
A 24-year-old woman has been charged after a report of an assault at an apartment building in the Sutherland neighbourhood. At about 8 p.m. Monday, police were called to an apartment in the 400 block ...
Mar 31, 2020
Road conditions force brief closure of Highway 11 near Dundurn
Vehicles and semis lined the ditches along Highway 11 south of Saskatoon due to freezing rain early Tuesday. The Saskatoon Police Service reported just before 6 a.m., that the northbound lanes of the ...
Mar 31, 2020 Icy roads resulted in a partial closure of Highway 11 near Dundurn on March 31st, 2020 (Dundurn Fire Department)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, April 2
On today's show, Evan asks whether you really relax when you have time off, the economic impact of the industrial carbon...
