Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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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People in rural Saskatchewan can finally throw out those outdated modems.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)
Need a Lyft? City wants input on taxis, Uber in Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon is revving up ahead of the province's promise to pass legislation giving the green light to ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Mayor Charlie Clark said Wednesday...
Nov 08, 2017 Uber drivers could be coming to Saskatchewan in the near future. (Uber)
Sears helps spark Saskatoon love story
As Sears Canada faces going out of business, the iconic retailer is being remembered for helping love flourish in Saskatoon. The department store's Midtown Plaza location is where sparks starting flyi...
Oct 11, 2017 Maureen and Kent Smith-Windsor met while on the Sears teen council in 1972. The couple has been married 41 years. (Maureen Smith-Windor/Submitted)
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