Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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Class-action suit filed in Manitoba over bread price-fixing
A former grand chief from Manitoba is looking for a lot more than a $25 gift card when it comes to price-fixing on Canadian bread. Loblaw and parent company George Weston Ltd. admitted back in Decembe...
Jan 04, 2018 (F Ceragioli /Wikimedia Commons)
Design magazine lists Remai Modern among 2017 best buildings
A mix of metal, glass and amazing views has garnered Saskatchewan's newest art museum a spot among the best buildings of 2017. The Remai Modern in Saskatoon was recently named best art gallery by arch...
Jan 03, 2018 The stairway leading to galleries on the third floor of the Remai Modern. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Fewer drunk drivers over holiday week still 'too many': RCMP
While numbers were down over the holidays, Saskatchewan RCMP are reminding drivers to keep planning safe rides no matter what time of the year. In a news release Wednesday, RCMP said 21 people were ch...
Jan 03, 2018 A Saskatoon police checkstop on Dec. 31, 2017. (Saskatoon Police Service) Police check stop, impaired driving, Drunk Driving
Police respond to suspicious package at Canada Post depot
Saskatoon police were called out early Wednesday morning to a report of a suspicious package. Officers went to the Canada Post depot at 817 51st Street East around 7:45 a.m. Further investigation by a...
Jan 03, 2018 Saskatoon police seen outside the Canada Post depot at 817 51st Street on Jan. 3, 2018. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Operation Red Nose celebrates another year of safe rides
After checking its list twice, Operation Red Nose came out Wednesday with the final tally of its work to make Canadian roads safer throughout the holiday season. The service reported more than 70,000 ...
Jan 03, 2018 Operation Red Nose wants to make sure drivers and their vehicles get home safely over the holidays. (Operation Red Nose Saskatoon/Facebook)
Riders trade for quarterback Zach Collaros
The Roughriders have a new quarterback after trading a second-round draft pick to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for quarterback Zach Collaros. The Tiger-Cats announced the trade on its website Wednesday mor...
Jan 03, 2018 The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced the trade of quarterback Zach Collaros to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Jan. 3, 2018. (ticats.ca)
Saskatoon woman wins over $71K in Rush home opener 50/50
At least one person in Saskatoon won't be feeling the pinch after the holiday season. The Saskatchewan Rush announced Tuesday that Evelyna Brant took home the 50/50 jackpot of $71, 815 from the team's...
Jan 02, 2018 The 50/50 winner scored more than $71,000 at the Saskatchewan Rush home opener on Dec. 23, 2017. (Saskatchewan Rush)
Sask. rancher blasts Ottawa's pricey Canada 150 rink
A Saskatchewan rancher tapped into frustration over federal spending on Canada 150 with a tweet sent out during last week's cold snap. Adrienne Ivey ranches with her family near Ituna, about 135 kilom...
Jan 02, 2018
World Juniors: Canada vs. Switzerland
It's expected to be an easy win for Canada, but nothing is guaranteed at the World Juniors. After finishing first in Group A, Team Canada takes on Switzerland in Tuesday's quarterfinal game in Buffalo...
Jan 02, 2018
Saskatoon police locate 14-year-old girl
Saskatoon police have found a 14-year-old girl reported missing on New Years Day. Police announced Jan. 4 that Shaniel Littlewolf was found safe. They thanked the public and the media for their help.
Jan 02, 2018 Shaniel Littlewolf, 14, shown in a photo provided to media on Jan. 2, 2018. (Saskatoon police)
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