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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Jury finds former Christian school principal guilty of assault with a weapon
On the seventh day of the trial of a former principal of Legacy Christian Academy, a jury found Duff Friesen guilty of assault with a weapon, though he was acquitted on three additional counts of the ...
May 22, 2025 Duff Friesen’s trial began on May 12 at the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatoon. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
'The community is living in fear': JSCN rolls out plan to address crime, drug crisis
By Nigel Maxwell The James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is taking a proactive approach to addressing crime and what leaders are calling an escalating drug crisis. Following a vote held during a community ...
May 22, 2025 Over the weekend, police responded to a break-in at a residence on the First Nation that involved multiple people entering the home with weapons. One of the residents was shot and others were assaulted. (paNOW)
Prairie Spirit high school students to pay $250 transit fee in Martensville, Warman
Starting this fall, high school students with Prairie Spirit School Division in Martensville and Warman will have to pay to ride the bus. A letter sent to parents from the school division states that ...
May 22, 2025 Elementary students in the school division who live more than one km from their school are eligible for transportation and will not have to pay a fee. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
'I just screamed': Pitbull attack in Saskatoon leaves dog dead, woman injured
Every time Susan O'Donnell closes her eyes, she said she remembers the pitbull attack in Saskatoon's Haultain area which left her injured and her beloved dog dead. Last Thursday evening, O'Donnell too...
May 21, 2025 Ryder, Susan O’Donnell’s Pomeranian, was killed last Thursday in an attack by three pitbulls in Saskatoon’s Haultain neighbourhood. (Submitted)
Financial fraud takes $5.3M from northern communities in 4 months: RCMP
The RCMP are warning the public of financial fraud in northern Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan RCMP have investigated 57 reports between December 1st, 2024 and March 21, 2025, where victims reported roughl...
May 21, 2025 RCMP caution these warning signs: Investment opportunities with higher-than-normal returns, Unsolicited telephone, email or social media investment offers, Pressure to send money quickly/urgently. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Former MLA says he 'clandestinely' gave note to woman in alleged trafficking case
By Jenny Hagan ROSETOWN, Sask. - The high-profile human trafficking and sexual assault trial of Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider continued on Tuesday with testimony from a former Saskatchewan MLA who t...
May 21, 2025 (Jenny Hagan/WestCentralOnline)
Two Gila monsters are the latest additions to Saskatoon's Forestry Farm
A pair of venomous Gila monsters are the latest additions to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Named for the Gila River Basin in Arizona where they were first discovered, the reptiles are kn...
May 21, 2025 The Gila monster’s venom makes them just as toxic as a diamondback rattlesnake, but despite their powerful bite they are very shy and prefer to avoid human contact. (City of Saskatoon/Screenshot)
Sask. health ministry issues alert after overdose death in Swift Current
Saskatchewan's health ministry is warning the public about dangerous drugs following a death in Swift Current. According to the ministry, Hutch Ambulance has reported multiple suspected overdoses and ...
May 21, 2025 While naloxone has been effective in reversing overdoses caused by the drugs, the ministry said repeated doses are needed. (650 CKOM file photo)
Three people charged after man shot on James Smith Cree Nation
Over the May long weekend, Melfort RCMP responded to a report of a firearms discharge on James Smith Cree Nation, which is around 70 km east of Prince Albert. This happened during the early hours of S...
May 20, 2025 Over half a dozen RCMP vehicles could be seen with their lights flashing down highway 3 heading south east on Saturday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. (Jamie Wilson/Submitted)
Saskatoon Police Briefs: Man allegedly draws CO2 pistol after refusing to pay for cab
A 29-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly pulling out a replica handgun while refusing to pay for a taxi ride in Saskatoon. According to police, officers were called to the 3500 block of Eig...
May 20, 2025 Police said a 29-year-old man was arrested Saturday after allegedly pulling out a fake gun after refusing to pay for a cab ride. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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