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Saskatoon transit fares to rise starting on Canada Day
Riders on Saskatoon Transit buses will soon need to dig a bit deeper into their pockets before boarding. Transit fares are set to increase, starting on July 1. The cost of a single ride for an adult w...
Jun 08, 2026 Passengers board Saskatoon Transit buses at the downtown terminal. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sarah Mills: For the optics of justice, certain crimes should mean jail for far longer than is served
Sarah Mills says convicted child killer Tammy Goforth should not be granted day parole this early into her sentence, whether the justice system allows for it or not. The Mills Minute is a daily commen...
Jun 08, 2026
Saskatoon's 8th and Cumberland intersection facing major 8-week traffic delays
Saskatoon drivers and pedestrians can look forward to more significant traffic disruption on Monday. The City of Saskatoon said in a news release on May 5 that work would begin on June 8 at 8th Street...
Jun 07, 2026 Construction at 8th Street and Cumberland Avenue will mean significant delays and lane restrictions in all directions, for six to eight weeks, the city said. (Google Maps/screengrab)
Garden Talk: How to grow tomato, peppers, and basil in one pot
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the June 7 show: Read mo...
Jun 07, 2026 You can plant peppers, tomato and basil together but you have to make sure your pot is big enough, not only in width but in depth. (nikitos1977/Depositphotos.com)
USask secures $3M federal cash for storytelling research hub
The University of Saskatchewan is set to become home to a first-of-its-kind storytelling research facility after receiving more than $3 million in federal funding. The proposed "Story Collider" will c...
Jun 07, 2026 The University of Saskatchewan is set to become home to a first-of-its-kind storytelling research facility after receiving more than $3 million in federal funding. (USask website)
Saskatoon walk planned in honour of pregnant mother who died in hospital
Elected leaders at Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation say the death of a young woman at a hospital in Saskatoon was preventable, and they are calling a full, independent and transparent investigation....
Jun 06, 2026 A photo of Jaali Weenie-Sutherland displayed on May 25, 2026 at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Grizzly bear attack survivor shares story to help others find resilience
A Canadian who survived a grizzly bear attack is sharing his story of resilience, recovery and overcoming adversity in an effort to help others in their own journeys. Jeremy Evans - also known as The ...
Jun 06, 2026 Jeremy Evans, also known as the Grizzly Dude, shared on The Evan Bray Show about his harrowing encounter with a grizzly bear and how he survived. (thegrizzlydude1/Instagram)
Water agency urges caution around South Sask. River ahead of Lake Diefenbaker release
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is urging everyone to be cautious around the South Saskatchewan River, as it plans to release a large volume of water from Lake Diefenbaker this weekend. The age...
Jun 05, 2026 The agency said it plans to release water from Lake Diefenbaker using the spillway at the Gardiner Dam, which will increase the river’s flow from around 280 cubic metres per second up to about 700 cubic metres per second. (Water Security Agency)
U Sports adding women's flag football pilot for 2027-28 season
One of Canada's fastest growing sports will include official U Sports participation on campuses across the country starting next year. This week at their annual meetings, U Sports voted to approve wom...
Jun 05, 2026 Starting with the 2027-28 athletic season, women's flag football is being introduced as an official U Sports pilot sport in collaboration with Football Canada. (Football Canada/Facebook)
Saskatoon launches Indigenous peacekeepers pilot project
Saskatoon's Indigenous peacekeepers pilot project launches this week in an effort to reduce crime, collect data and build relationships in the city. The city said its support teams are already out wor...
Jun 05, 2026 The city said its support teams have been trained in first aid, including CPR and the delivery of Naoloxone, as well as trauma-informed practices, conflict resolution, protocols for transporting vulnerable individuals and “verbal judo.” (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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