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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'One simple beep could make all the difference': SPSA encourages smoke alarm testing
Today is a great day to test your smoke alarms. Sunday is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day in Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is encouraging all residents of the province to do exactl...
Sep 28, 2025 Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have been required in all residential buildings in the province since July of 2022. (HighwayStarz / Depositphotos.com)
Sask. recognizes World Rabies Day after dead bat found to be carrying virus in Warman
The Government of Saskatchewan is marking World Rabies Day on Sunday in an effort to raise awareness around the potentially fatal virus. The timing really couldn't be better, as the announcement comes...
Sep 28, 2025 A bat in the bathroom sink of a Saskatoon condo building. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Water rescue saves person from South Saskatchewan River
A person was rescued from under the Circle Drive bridge Saturday night. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department Water Rescue Team, it rescued an injured person from the South Saskatchewan River. Re...
Sep 28, 2025 A person was rescued from the South Sask. River on Saturday night by the Saskatoon Fire Department Water Rescue Team. (Roman Hayter/650 CKOM)
Jake Vaadeland credits fans and Sturgeon River Boys for CCMA win
Beneath the glow of stage lights, Jake Vaadeland is a true performer, drawing applause and accolades for his unique country and bluegrass notes. Back in Cut Knife, what matters most is the simple stil...
Sep 27, 2025 Jake Vaadeland, second from left, poses with the Sturgeon River Boys after winning Alternative Country Album of the Year for One More Dollar to Go at the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards in Kelowna, B.C., on Sept. 13, 2025. L-R: Joel Rohs, Vaadeland, Jake Smith and Jaxon LaLonde. (Jake Vaadeland/Instagram)
'Honour their ancestry': Michif pre-K in Battleford builds momentum after first year
A child's voice carried the words "I know the Michif words now," marking a moment that showed how a new pre-kindergarten program in Battleford is keeping a language alive. "One of our teachers ran int...
Sep 27, 2025 The playroom of the pre-K classroom is pictured here. (Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW Staff)
Premier Scott Moe makes a surprise visit to Denare Beach
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe made a surprise visit to a village that was devastated by a summer wildfire and angry with the government's response to it. Councillor Karen Thomson of Denare Beach, nea...
Sep 27, 2025 Premier Scott Moe visits Beauval and La Loche to talk about the wildfires that have, and continue to, affect the communities. (Scott Moe social media)
Health ministry issues overdose risk for Saskatoon and area
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health issued a risk of overdose risk after fentanyl and benzos were found in a test sample. According to the ministry's statement, Prairie Harm Reduction has reported multipl...
Sep 27, 2025 The substance, sold as fentanyl, looks like pink and purple chunk/rocks and/or brown chunks. (Ministry of Health/Submitted)
'One of the biggest scandals in First Nations history': Arcand
There's been radio silence from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) since a federal audit was released, according to Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand. "This is probably one...
Sep 26, 2025 Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand is calling for accountability and transparency from the FSIN following a federal audit. (650 CKOM Mia Holowaychuk)
Team Canada 'ready to freaking go' in rugby world cup final
It's been a long time since Canada's women's rugby team made it to the World Cup final - back in 2014. That year, Team Canada lost to England 21 to 9. Read more: FSIN forensic audit released, transpar...
Sep 26, 2025 Gabby Senft will be part of Team Canada playing against England Saturday. (University of Victoria Varsity Athletes website/Screenshot)
What the Canada Post strike means for your passports, pension cheques and more
With Canada Post workers hitting picket lines, the flow of mail across the country has stopped. Here's what the move means for items you may have been expecting in your mailbox. Read more: 'Throw the ...
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