Murray Wood: The Saskatchewan farmer who heard a cry and reacted heroically
Murray wood says Cody Glenn came upon a horrific crash on a Saskatchewan highway and had to make a split-second decision...
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Saskatoon Berries pitcher Adam Beamin credits playing multiple sports for making him better
Being a competitive multi-sport athlete is rare in the year 2025, but Saskatoon's Adam Beamin is one of those exceptions. In a world where some try to stick to a single sport to become an elite athlet...
Jul 07, 2025 Saskatoon Berries pitcher Adam Beamin chose to play baseball over hockey. He credits it for making him a better athlete. (Saskatoon Berries/Submitted)
One taken to hospital after crane collapses at construction site in Saskatoon
One person has been taken to hospital after a crane collapsed at a construction site in Saskatoon's Forest Grove neighbourhood on Saturday morning. The construction site, on Webster Street, is next to...
Jul 05, 2025 The collapsed crane lying on the roof of a building under construction on Webster Street in Saskatoon's Forest Grove neighbourhood on July 5, 2025. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival returns to Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival returns to Saskatoon today. The annual 10-day festival takes place across Saskatoon, but the main events of the day and performances will take place at Victoria Park. Re...
Jul 03, 2025 The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival begins in Saskatoon today. The festival will run until July 12. (SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival/X)
Canada Day festivities in Saskatoon drew big crowds despite new location
Canada Day festivities in Saskatoon were a big success this year. The weather was perfect, and an estimated 55,000 people showed up to celebrate the country's birthday. Read More: Saskatoon's Canada D...
Jul 02, 2025 An estimated 55,000 people showed up to Saskatoon's Canada Day celebrations on Tuesday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Brian Shalovelo still inspiring players after 47 years of coaching fastball in Saskatoon
For 47 years, Brian Shalovelo has been standing on the sidelines of Saskatoon's ball diamonds, coaching hundreds of fastball athletes. Coaching fastball is a hobby that began for him all the way back ...
Jul 02, 2025 Brian Shalovelo has coached fastball for the past 47 years in Saskatoon. He still coaches today, serving as the head coach of his daughter Mallory's senior fastball team. (Mallory Shalovelo/Submitted)
Happy Canada Day: How to be safe with fireworks at home
It's Canada Day, which means fireworks will be lighting up the night sky. While many people will be heading to watch a public fireworks show, some may opt host their own fireworks display at home. Rea...
Jul 01, 2025
FlixBus launching low-cost route between Saskatchewan and Alberta
A low-cost bus service that is very popular in other parts of Canada, the United States, South America and in Europe is set to launch in Saskatchewan on Canada Day. From July 1, FlixBus will launch a ...
Jun 30, 2025 FlixBus is launching a new service in Saskatchewan starting July 1 with a daily service from Edmonton to Regina, with stops in Saskatoon and North Battleford. (FlixBus/Facebook)
Saskatoon's Canada Day fireworks moved to new location
Tuesday is Canada Day and that means thousands of people will be in downtown Saskatoon for a day full of festivities. Shad Ali, Canada Day festival director in Saskatoon, said all the fun gets underwa...
Jun 29, 2025 Canada Day fireworks in Saskatoon have been moved to Rotary Park in 2025 due to low water levels in the river. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
'Rotten' tree crashes onto B.C couple's truck in Saskatoon thunderstorm
It was quite the welcome back to Saskatchewan for a couple from British Columbia, after Saskatoon was hit with a major thunderstorm on Friday night. The storm rolled through the city with heavy rain, ...
Jun 28, 2025 Michelle Waldbillig (left) with her husband and friends pointing at the damage on the bed of her truck after a tree fell on it. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Sask. provincial parks expecting busy Canada Day as campers head north
With the wildfire risk now lessened thanks to the work of firefighters and recent rainfall, provincial parks in northern Saskatchewan are getting ready to welcome hundreds of visitors this weekend ahe...
Jun 28, 2025 There are very few fire bans in place for the weekend ahead in provincial parks, apart from one small recreation site near Cypress Hills. (SashaKhalabuzar / Depositphotos.com)
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