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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Historic expansion for SIIT aviation maintenance facility set to begin
A "historic" investment into the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies' (SIIT) aerospace training program has led to a major expansion of the aviation maintenance engineering facility in Saska...
Apr 06, 2025 From left, Boeing Canada president Al Meinzinger, Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education Ken Chevyldayoff, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) board member Crystal Okemow, Saskatoon Airport Authority vice-president of operations Shaun Grinde, and SIIT president and CEO Riel Bellegarde break ground at the site of the aviation maintenance engineering facility expansion in Saskatoon. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon set to hit pause on downtown arena, entertainment district
The City of Saskatoon appears to be taking a time-out when it comes to moving forward with its proposed $1.2 billion Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED) project. That's because the uncert...
Apr 04, 2025 An artist's rendering of the proposed downtown arena in Saskatoon. (City of Saskatoon)
Calgary Hitmen complete playoff sweep of Saskatoon Blades
The Saskatoon Blades' season is officially over. A hat trick from Ben Kindel helped lift the Calgary Hitmen to a 6-2 win over the Blades on Wednesday night at SaskTel Centre to complete the sweep of t...
Apr 03, 2025 The Saskatoon Blades were eliminated from the 2025 WHL Playoffs on Wednesday after getting swept in four games by the Calgary Hitmen in the best-of-seven opening-round series. (Steve Hiscock/Submitted)
Blades face elimination Wednesday after 4-1 loss against Calgary in game three
The Saskatoon Blades' season will be on the line at home Wednesday night. The Blades dropped game three of their first-round WHL playoff series 4-1 against the Calgary Hitmen on Tuesday, to fall behin...
Apr 02, 2025 The Saskatoon Blades’ season will be on the line at home on Wednesday night after the team dropped game three of its opening-round WHL playoff series against the Calgary Hitmen 4-1 on Tuesday night. (Steve Hiscock/Submitted)
Ferland says his 'ultimate goal' is leading the Riders to the Grey Cup
The deal with the University of Saskatchewan wasn't the only one the Saskatchewan Roughriders sealed this week - offensive lineman Logan Ferland was extended for the next two seasons. Ferland met with...
Apr 01, 2025 The CFL’s West Division Most Outstanding Lineman and Melfort native Logan Ferland will be with the Green and White through 2027. (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Saskatoon Blades looking for first win in series against Calgary Hitmen
When the Saskatoon Blades hopped on the bus and made their way down to Calgary to take on the Hitmen in the first round of the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs, they knew they had their work cut o...
Apr 01, 2025 Saskatoon Blades take on Calgary Hitmen in Saskatoon on April 1 as they look for their first win in the WHL playoff series. (Saskatoon Blades/X)
Sask. gas prices could drop 18 cents per litre as consumer carbon tax ends
The end of Canada's consumer carbon tax could lead to savings at the gas pumps for Saskatchewan motorists, starting on Tuesday. "I have been told that currently, in Saskatoon, the carbon tax represent...
Mar 31, 2025 "Currently, (gas prices) are $1.53 per litre, so tomorrow morning consumers can expect the gas should be dropping to around $1.35 per litre," said Scott Lucyshyn, owner of Golf’s Car Wash in Saskatoon. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Extra snow welcomed by Sask. farmers ahead of growing season
Most people across Saskatchewan might not be happy to see all the snow that's fallen throughout the province lately, but farmers have a positive outlook on the snowflakes. "Certainly in terms of moist...
Mar 31, 2025 Farmers across Saskatchewan said the extra snow this winter has been good for farmers as they prepare to start seeding their fields in the coming weeks. (Steven Donald/Submitted)
Saskatoon joins in Canadian Tesla protests against CEO Elon Musk
Around 50 people gathered outside of Saskatoon's only Tesla dealership on Saturday as part of a Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action - the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla C...
Mar 30, 2025 Protesters in Saskatoon at the Tesla dealership on March 29, 2025 protesting Elon Musk. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Sask. Rush not taking anything for granted with playoff spot already secured
With less than a month remaining in the National Lacrosse League's (NLL) regular season, the Saskatchewan Rush will be looking to fine tune its game as it gets set to return to the playoffs for the fi...
Mar 29, 2025 With four games remaining in the season, the Saskatchewan Rush will be looking to fine-tune its game heading into its first NLL playoff appearance since 2019. (Saskatchewan Rush/Submitted)
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