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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'End of an era:' Sears Canada's last day in Sask.
Shelves are nearly empty and carpets are bare as Sears Canada gets ready to close the last of its stores Monday evening. Shoppers flocked around what little stock was left at the chain's Midtown Plaza...
Jan 08, 2018 Sears closed all of its Canadian locations in 2018. (File photo by Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon cannabis dispensaries visited by city investigator
The owner of a medical cannabis dispensary is waiting for the other shoe to drop after he was paid an unexpected visit by an investigator with the City of Saskatoon. Chris Jordan, part-owner of the Be...
Jan 04, 2018
Class-action suit filed in Manitoba over bread price-fixing
A former grand chief from Manitoba is looking for a lot more than a $25 gift card when it comes to price-fixing on Canadian bread. Loblaw and parent company George Weston Ltd. admitted back in Decembe...
Jan 04, 2018 (F Ceragioli /Wikimedia Commons)
New Year sees Agrium, PotashCorp merge to form Nutrien
The long-awaited merger of two major Canadian agriculture companies took effect Tuesday. News of talks about a potential merger of equals between Calgary-based Agrium Inc. and Saskatoon-based Potash C...
Jan 02, 2018
PotashCorp, Agrium clear final regulatory hurdle for merger
Canada's two largest fertilizer companies are about to join forces after clearing a final regulatory hurdle for a merger. PotashCorp and Agrium Inc say they have received regulatory permission from th...
Dec 28, 2017
Dashing through the malls: last-minute Christmas shopping
Malls and stores across Saskatchewan are getting hectic this week as people try to finish off their Christmas shopping lists. For some, the list can be simple. "Gift cards, that seems to be the thing ...
Dec 20, 2017 The Midtown Plaza shopping centre on 1st Avenue South in downtown Saskatoon. (Tourism Saskatoon)
Province launches plan to improve rural cell, internet service
People in rural Saskatchewan can finally throw out those outdated modems. The government and SaskTel have launched a five-year plan to improve cell and internet service. Those living and working in ru...
Dec 05, 2017
HBD to txt msging! 25 years since first text sent
Sunday saw a milestone in communication as texting turned 25. The first message using the Short Messaging Service (SMS) was sent Dec. 3, 1992 by software engineer Neil Papworth to Richard Jarvis, then...
Dec 04, 2017 Neil Papworth holds up a phone displaying a modern version of a "Merry Christmas" message to commemorate his sending the first-ever text to a colleague on Dec. 3, 1992. (Vodafone)
Several Sask. spots supply special spruces for Christmas
As December arrives in Saskatchewan, many may be trying to figure out where they can legally cut down their perfect Christmas tree for the holidays. There are several spots across the province to do s...
Dec 01, 2017
Saskatoon pet stores suggest winter gear for pups
After a few snowfalls most people have hauled out winter boots and jackets for themselves and their kids. It's also important to have proper winter gear for pets as the weather turns frosty. Pet store...
Nov 14, 2017 Winter time means pets need a little more protection. Pet stores recommend boots and coats if dogs are spending time outdoors.(Celine Grimard/CKOM)
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Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
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