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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BHP continues to support STARS with $525k commitment over three years
Saskatoon-based resource company BHP is continuing its support for STARS, committing $525,000 to the helicopter air ambulance service over the next three years. BHP has been a strong supporter of STAR...
Oct 06, 2025 “We are proud to continue our partnership with BHP and grateful for industry leaders like them who consistently invest in the well-being of our communities,” said Dr. John Froh, STARS’ president and CEO. (650 CKOM file photo)
Yellow Quill man dead after rollover in RM of Kelvington: RCMP
A single-vehicle rollover in the RM of Kelvington left a 39-year-old man from the Yellow Quill First Nation dead on Sunday morning. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to the scen...
Oct 06, 2025 The Yellow Quill man, who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was declared dead at the scene by paramedics, the RCMP said. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two charged in connection with Pinehouse shooting death: Sask. RCMP
Two people are facing charges in connection with the shooting death of a 30-year-old man from Pinehouse, Sask. According to the RCMP, officers were notified of the shooting just outside the northern v...
Oct 06, 2025 Police said 25-year-old Christopher Nolan is facing charges of second-degree murder and possession of a firearm while prohibited, while 31-year-old Kelsey Iron is charged with acting as an accessory to murder after the fact and fleeing from police. (650 CKOM file photo)
Creighton man facing charges after fatal crash during police chase: Sask. RCMP
A 27-year-old man from Creighton is facing charges after a passenger in his vehicle was killed when he allegedly crashed into a building during a police chase. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, offi...
Oct 06, 2025 The 27-year-old Creighton man who was allegedly behind the wheel is now facing charges including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident causing death, flight from a peace officer and assault. He’s expected to appear in court in La Ronge on Monday. (650 CKOM file photo)
First civilian human remains detection team certified in Sask.
When Erika Quiring joined Saskatoon Search and Rescue in 2018, she thought some of her skills could be useful within the group. She also eventually wanted to train a dog in a specialized capacity. Rea...
Oct 06, 2025 Erika Quiring and her border collie Hawk, during a training exercise at Donna Birkmaier Park in Saskatoon. The pair have become the first certified civilian human remains detection team in Saskatchewan. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Prince Albert overdose deaths double provincial average, mobile response planned
by Susan McNeil Twice as many people in Prince Albert die of drug overdoses as the provincial average, a concerning statistic that is leading to a new response. On Monday, city council will be present...
Oct 05, 2025 An ambulance at Prince Albert's bus transfer station called for a suspected overdose in 2024. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
USask researchers receive $1.5 million for rapid response wildfire research
Researchers will have more money to study the effects of wildfire damage on First Nations and Mtis communities. The Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the Institute of Indigenous Peoples Healt...
Oct 05, 2025 A file photo of a wildfire burning in Saskatchewan. (SPSA files)
Fire department shares battery safety tips during Fire Prevention Week
Lithium-ion batteries are found in many of the electronics we use every day, but the batteries can also present a serious fire risk if they're used incorrectly or damaged. According to the Saskatoon F...
Oct 05, 2025 While lithium-ion batteries power many devices we use on a daily basis, the Saskatoon Fire Department says the batteries also have the potential to cause a fire or even an explosion if they're damaged or used improperly. (janaka / Depositphotos.com)
Humboldt RCMP investigates fatal collision at junction of Highway 20 and 16
by Maury Wrubleski Humboldt RCMP has released information about a fatal collision that occurred at the intersection of Highway 16 and Highway 20, just east of Lanigan on Friday. Police said officers w...
Oct 04, 2025 (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe backs Alberta on pipeline plans
Building a pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s northwest coast could be the "most significant generationally important infrastructure that we could consider as Canadians." Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe m...
Oct 04, 2025 Premier Scott Moe said a pipeline from Alberta to B.C.'s west coast could be a significant generational infrastructure project, and a chance for Canada to expand and diversify its economy away from the U.S. (CKOM files)
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