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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LISTEN: Maple Leafs fan from Saskatoon has lifelong dream come true
Saskatoon's Matt Proctor was able to live out a lifelong dream on Tuesday night at Rogers Place in Edmonton -- getting the chance to see his Toronto Maple Leafs play live in-person for the first time....
Jan 18, 2024 Matt Proctor meets his favourite player Auston Matthews prior to the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs
Blades forward Fraser Minten continues to live out wildest dreams
Every child dreams about what they want to be when they grow up. Some want to be a doctor or an astronaut or maybe even a professional athlete. For those who dream of sports, a few milestone markers i...
Jan 16, 2024 Fraser Minten played his first game as a member of the Saskatoon Blades on Nov. 25 against the Portland Winterhawks. (Portland Winterhawks)
Walter Murray defeats rivals Holy Cross to win first BRIT title since 1990
One year after they were heartbroken losing in the championship game at BRIT (Bedford Road Invitational Tournament) to a team from Raymond, Alta, the Walter Murray Marauders were able to overcome thei...
Jan 13, 2024 Walter Murray Marauders celebrate their second BRIT title after defeating Holy Cross 73-65 in the championship game. Credit: Shane Clausing
Walter Murray team sets sights on championship as BRIT begins
Saskatchewan high schools will look to end the province's championship drought at the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) this weekend. A team from Saskatchewan hasn't won the basketball tourn...
Jan 11, 2024 Zach Hawley during the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament. (BRIT Basketball)
Blades busy, Pats quiet at WHL trade deadline
At the Western Hockey League's trade deadline, all eyes were on the Saskatoon Blades and their chase for a championship. While most of the heavy lifting came earlier in the year for the Blades when th...
Jan 10, 2024 The Saskatoon Blades celebrate during a game against the Prince Albert Raiders at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on Sept. 24, 2023. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Long road leads Suzdalev to shot at WHL title with Blades
It's only his second season in the WHL, but Alexander Suzdalev has been living the dream for most of his young junior hockey career. Last year when he was with the Regina Pats, the dual Swedish/Russia...
Jan 10, 2024 Newly acquired Blades forward Alexander Suzdalev made his debut with the Saskatoon Blades against the Prince Albert Raiders on Jan. 6. (Mark Peterson, photographer with Prince Albert Raiders)
'A pretty incredible number:' Blades playing 4,000th regular-season WHL game
The Saskatoon Blades will make history in Regina on Friday night as they play their 4,000th regular-season WHL game. "It's a pretty incredible number," Blades general manager Colin Priestner said when...
Jan 05, 2024 The Saskatoon Blades play the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on March 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Outgoing WHL commissioner optimistic about new rink plans in P.A.
By Nolan Kowal Outgoing Western Hockey League commissioner Ron Robison is giving his nod of approval to the City of Prince Albert's plan to build a new 4,500-seat arena for the Prince Albert Raiders. ...
Jan 02, 2024 A mockup of the new rink for the Prince Albert Raiders. (City of Prince Albert)
Saskatchewan's five biggest sports stories of the year
There was no shortage of sports stories in 2023 in Saskatchewan. A lot of the Saskatchewan sports stories brought international attention as well. Here are the five biggest sports stories of the year:...
Dec 29, 2023 At the world juniors in Halifax, Bedard scored 23 points in seven games and was named tournament MVP. (File photo by Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Team McEwen pushing for Brier berth as season hits halfway mark
With the first half of the curling season in the books for most teams, new Saskatchewanian Mike McEwen feels like his team is gaining momentum as it gears up for a push to represent Saskatchewan at th...
Dec 20, 2023 Mike McEwen lines up a shot at the Grand Slam of Curling in Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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