Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Stuff the Bus brings in 16,111 pounds of food and $148,000 for Saskatoon Food Bank
Rock 102's Stuff the Bus event brought in 16,111 pounds of food along with a record-breaking $148,652 for the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre. The 20th edition of the annual event took place...
Apr 11, 2025 Rock 102 hosts Sheri, Woody, Sully and Whitney were on hand for the 20th year of Stuff the Bus, which set a new record for cash donations. (Rock 102/Submitted)
Hint of summer splashes into Saskatoon with Pelican plunge
The first pelican splashed down on the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon on April 9 for the second year in a row. It's a city tradition to watch for the first pelican and predict when it will arri...
Apr 10, 2025 The first pelican landed on the South Saskatchewan River between the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on the night of April 9, 2025 around 10:05 pm. Folks in Saskatoon use the first pelican to land in the city as sign that summer is on the way. (Submitted)
Saskatoon road crews busy filling potholes, sweeping streets
Spring cleaning has started in Saskatoon. City crews are already working to fill potholes, and early street sweeping is now underway. Read More: Rock 102's Stuff the Bus kicks off Thursday, supporting...
Apr 10, 2025 Street sweepers are out clearing gutters and medians on high-traffic routes, and will navigate around parked cars until the city-wide sweep begins in early May. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Rock 102's Stuff the Bus kicks off Thursday, supporting Saskatoon Food Bank
The Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is calling on the community to step up and support those in need through a big annual food drive event. On Thursday, Rock 102 and Saskatoon Transit will t...
Apr 10, 2025 “Stuff the Bus is one of the many ways people can get involved and show their support to Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre,” said Laurie O’Connor, the food bank’s executive director. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police briefs: Officers responded to three bear spray incidents Tuesday
Police were busy on Tuesday evening, responding to three separate incidents involving bear spray. The first happened shortly after 5 p.m., when a woman reported that she was bear sprayed on Laurier Dr...
Apr 09, 2025 Police responded to three bear spray incidents on Tuesday, but no suspects were arrested. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
We are a country that has been shaped by war: Vimy Ridge historian
Today marks 108 years since the Canadian Corps attacked Vimy Ridge, marking the first time all four Canadian divisions fought together as a cohesive unit. Nearly 3,600 Canadian soldiers died and about...
Apr 09, 2025 Canada's National Memorial at Vimy Ridge in France overlooks the Douai Plain from the highest point, about 10 kilometers north of Arras. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan launching campaign to lure American doctors north
With the launch of a new digital ad campaign for doctors, the Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency (SHRA) is looking to make an American loss into Saskatchewan's gain. The campaign - dubbed "Sas...
Apr 09, 2025 “We want to showcase to Americans why Saskatchewan offers them a new direction by being an excellent choice for physicians who want to practice in a secure, stable and supportive environment,” said Jeremy Cockrill, Saskatchewan’s health minister. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Sask. RCMP officer hits 16-year-old boy with vehicle while responding to call
A police oversight agency has been notified after a Saskatchewan RCMP officer hit a 16-year-old pedestrian with a police vehicle while responding to a call on Tuesday night. According to the Mounties,...
Apr 09, 2025 The boy was airlifted to a hospital in Regina with serious injuries. He's since been transferred to Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
The Green Zone Replay - Tuesday, April 8
The Green Zone - April 8 2:35 - Keegan Matheson, MLB.com The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly signed their superstar first baseman Vladimir Guererro Jr to a massive 14-year, $400m contract extension....
Apr 08, 2025
Crime briefs: Two charged after Saskatoon police seize cash, guns, drugs
An investigation by the Guns and Gangs Unit of Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has led to two people facing a combined total of 15 charges relating to drugs, weapons and the proceeds of crime. SPS said...
Apr 08, 2025 Items seized by Saskatoon police included $10,300, a prohibited .22 Browning rifle, a prohibited 303 Lee Enfield rifle, a restricted 9mm handgun as well as assorted ammunition, 3.44 grams of fentanyl, 2.1 grams of methamphetamine, three cell phones, a scale and a money counter. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
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