Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
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Afghanistan siblings fundraising to reunite with family in Saskatoon
It's been quite the journey for Kamila Jamili and her brother Ali. They were born in Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, but were evacuated when the Taliban returned to power in 2021, leaving behi...
Nov 18, 2024 Ali Jamili (left) and Kamila Jamili are fundraising to bring the rest of their family safely in Saskatoon before Canadian immigration laws change. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
How can I store my Christmas tree if I buy it in mid-November?
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Here are a selection of questions and answers from t...
Nov 17, 2024 Getting a jump on your festive tree shopping? We have some great advice so things still look fresh and green for the holidays. (elenathewise/Depositphotos.com)
Sudden death at Copper Mug Saskatoon's 13th homicide of 2024
A 20-year-old woman is the victim of Saskatoon's 13th murder of 2024. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) confirmed on Suaturday that the woman's death in a parking lot of the Copper Mug in the 1300 block ...
Nov 17, 2024 A police vehicle was still parked outside The Copper Mug in Saskatoon at 5 a.m. on Nov. 16, 2024. The pub was the site of a sudden death investigation on Nov. 15. (Lara Fominoff/650 CLOM)
Weather won't rain - or snow - on Saskatchewan's Sunday Santa parades
Santa made a flying visit to Saskatchewan this weekend. Rain fell on the man in red at his appearance at Midale's annual parade on Saturday but didn't dampen anyone's spirits, and he was planning to m...
Nov 17, 2024 Santa is a busy man, but carved out some time to make a video ahead of his visit to Regina on Nov. 17. (Regina Santa Claus Parade/Facebook)
50 Days, 5 km, $1,600: Shawna Ryan pounds the pavement for Saskatoon Food Bank
When Saskatoon Paralympian Shawna Ryan crossed the finish line on Saturday it marked more than running five kilometres every day for 50 days. It was also the day before her 50th birthday, and the effo...
Nov 16, 2024 Shawna Ryan crossed the finish line on Nov. 16, 2024 at the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre after running 5K every day for 50 days to raise funds and awareness for the food bank. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Sask. winter announces arrival with freezing drizzle, snow
A low pressure system moving into Saskatchewan from Montana will bring heavy snowfall for southeastern parts of the province today. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) issued a number of warn...
Nov 16, 2024 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Credit Union issues affecting prairies to be resolved by end of day
Some Credit Union users have run into issues on Friday. In this province, some people woke up this morning to quite a few problems involving things like direct deposits, cheque clearing, wires being u...
Nov 15, 2024
Rams prepare for Mitchell Cup showdown against Laval
The University of Regina Rams are hoping to keep their unlikely playoff run going. The Rams, who finished the Canada West regular season 3-5, will play the Laval Rouge et Or in the Mitchell Bowl on Sa...
Nov 15, 2024
New Saskatchewan wind power facility now online
More clean electricity will soon be flowing through Saskatchewan's energy grid as the new Bekevar Wind Energy Facility gets up and running. The facility, located north of Moose Mountain Provincial Par...
Nov 15, 2024 The Bekevar Wind Energy Facility, north of Moose Mountain Provincial Park, is now online. (SaskPower/Submitted)
Def Leppard to headline Country Thunder 2025 in Craven
Legendary rock group Def Leppard will headline the 2025 edition of Country Thunder Saskatchewan, along with Jason Aldean and Bailey Zimmerman. The festival, which runs from July 10-13 in Craven, is cr...
Nov 15, 2024 Hall of fame rockers Def Leppard will headline the 2025 Country Thunder festival in Craven. (Def Leppard/Twitter)
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