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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Air quality warnings from wildfire smoke issued in Saskatchewan
Air quality warnings were issued for many parts of Saskatchewan on Saturday morning as northwest winds moved wildfire smoke in from B.C. and Alberta fires, adding to the smoke already in the province....
Jun 07, 2025 Smoke in Niapwin on June 4, 2025. (Jo Lukinchuk/Facebook)
Warning issued for measles exposure risk at several sites in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a notice warning of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon on Saturday after cases of the potentially deadly virus were reported in the city. This week, an i...
Jun 07, 2025 Sites where people may have been exposed to measles in Saskatoon include a school bingo night and two baseball games, including the Saskatoon Berries game on June 2 at Gordie Howe Sports Complex. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Sask. government doubles household financial assistance for wildfire evacuees
The Saskatchewan Government has doubled the amount it will give to wildfire evacuees registered with Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). SPSA said in a news release on June 7 that Minister of Pu...
Jun 07, 2025 Evacuees from northern Saskatchewan sit outside of the Ramada in Prince Albert. (Nick Nielsen/paNOW)
Suspicious fire at provincial fire base near Prince Albert investigated as arson
Prince Albert RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire believed to be a result of an arson attempt at the provincial firefighting base north of the city. In a news release on June 6, RCMP said officer...
Jun 07, 2025 (Saskatchewan RCMP)
STARS Lottery returns to Saskatchewan to support air ambulance service
The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, supporting the helicopter air ambulance service that's flown more than 10,000 missions in the province. The lottery runs until August 8, offering a chance to...
Jun 07, 2025 The Regina home prize at 816 Spruce Creek Gate is valued at $1,220,000 and features four bedrooms and three bathrooms. (STARS)
Shoe fire nearing Candle Lake
The largest fire burning in the province could reach Candle Lake within the next three to 10 days. That's according to a public notice issued by the resort village. Read More: Evacuees from northern S...
Jun 06, 2025 An aerial view of a wildfire burning near Weyakwin in northern Saskatchewan. (Jay Are En/Facebook)
Sask. government touts steps taken in six years since MMIWG final report
Saskatchewan has high rates of violence against women, with Indigenous women facing an even greater risk. Recent RCMP data shows a 13 per cent rise in reports of domestic violence crimes in the provin...
Jun 06, 2025 In 2024, the Assembly of First Nations released a progress report on the national inquiry that indicates only two calls for justice impacting First Nations have been fully implemented, while many recommendations have shown minimal or no progress. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Northern provincial park access curtailed as wildfires continue
By Susan McNeil Three provincial parks in northern Saskatchewan will remain closed or won't take any new bookings for the season due to wildfires burning in the province. The Narrow Hills Provincial P...
Jun 06, 2025 Evacuees leaving the north. (Angela Tatlow/Facebook)
Saskatchewan has lowest unemployment rate of any province: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan's unemployment rate is the lowest of any Canadian province. According to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday, Saskatchewan's unemployment rate sat at 4.2 per cent in May. That's ...
Jun 06, 2025 According to data released by Statistics Canada on Friday, Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate sat at 4.2 per cent in May. (980 CJME file photo)
RONA offers support after La Ronge store burns down in wildfire
By Logan Lehmann RONA inc. is offering a helping hand to northern communities affected by wildfires. For the third year in a row, the home improvement giant is partnering with the Red Cross, and will ...
Jun 06, 2025 The RONA store in La Ronge burned down on Tuesday. (RONA+ Saskatoon/Facebook)
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