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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)
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 includes both the start of the CFL season, and the league's odd schedule. Murray...
Jun 05, 2026
Sarah Mills: Time to celebrate the success of flag football
Sarah Mills says the introduction of women's flag football at the USports level, along with the ongoing success of the youth league across Saskatchewan, is something to find the joy in. The Mills Minu...
Jun 05, 2026
Man arrested on U of S campus after allegedly taking inappropriate pictures of women
A 45-year-old man was arrested on the University of Saskatchewan's campus on Thursday after allegedly snapping "inappropriate photographs of women without their consent." According to the Saskatoon Po...
Jun 05, 2026 According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to a building on the U of S campus on Thursday after multiple people made reports about the man. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon committee to consider expansion of city's material recovery centre
A City of Saskatoon committee will soon be considering whether or not to approve an expansion of the city's material recovery centre. The project, which would establish a permanent facility for hazard...
Jun 05, 2026 The city said participation in its seasonal drop-off program for hazardous household waste has seen a steady increase in participation, with 2,257 depot visits in 2024 and 2,715 in 2025. (650 CKOM file photo)
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