Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Donald Trump says he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister in Christmas visit
OTTAWA - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump says he told Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky during a Christmas Day visit that he should run for prime minister of Canada. "I just left Wayne Gretzky, '...
Dec 25, 2024
Traffic restricted on Highway 17 after crash near Lloydminster
The Saskatchewan RCMP says drivers can expect delays after a crash near Lloydminster on Tuesday morning. According to the RCMP, the crash happened on Highway 17 about five kilometres north of Lloydmin...
Dec 24, 2024
Highway 40 reopened after rollover: Sask. RCMP
Highway 40 has reopened after Saskatchewan RCMP officers respond to a rollover. According to the RCMP, the crash happened about six kilometres west of Hafford, and Highway 40 had been reduced to singl...
Dec 23, 2024
Candles, cider and carols: Revisiting Canada's Victorian Christmas traditions
The festive season in Victorian-era Saskatchewan may have looked different from the modern-day celebrations. But it was no less magical, marked by a blend of old-world traditions and the pioneering sp...
Dec 23, 2024
Organizations promote safe driving during the holidays
The holidays are a time to be with loved ones, but its also a time where impaired driving increases. Operation Red Nose, a volunteer chauffeur service, hopes to change this. It's a program that helps ...
Dec 22, 2024
Saskatoon craft store offers alternatives to wrapping paper, decor
An eclectic second-hand craft and supply store in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood has some options for Christmas shoppers who want to reduce their environmental footprint this holiday season. Sha...
Dec 22, 2024
Ahmadiyya youth group to hand out winter gear and pizza at PHR
Saskatoon's Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is giving back to the community this weekend. According to spokesperson Rashid Ahmed, members will be at Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) on 20th...
Dec 21, 2024
NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down
OTTAWA - The New Democrats will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring down the Liberals in the next sitting of the House of Commons, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Friday. In the latest blow t...
Dec 20, 2024 In the latest blow to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's struggling Liberal government, Singh wrote a letter address to Canadians in which he doubled down on his call for Trudeau to resign but also said the NDP will vote to bring down the government, regardless of who is at its helm. (The Canadian Press)
Sask. Appeal Court upholds thumbs-up emoji verdict in grain contract dispute
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. - Saskatchewan's highest court has given a thumbs-down to an appeal in a legal case involving the use of an emoji. The Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan has upheld a verdict that fo...
Dec 20, 2024 In March 2021, the grain buyer with South West Terminal sent a text of the contract to the farmer for a delivery of flax, and the farmer responded with a thumbs-up emoji but no accompanying text. (The Canadian Press)
Vonda Fire Hall targeted causing thousands in damages
A break in at the Vonda fire hall has caused thousands in damages, burning holes in the pockets of the department's volunteers. Jordan Florizone, Deputy Chief with Grant Fire Rescue in Vonda, said the...
Dec 19, 2024
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Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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