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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Huskies men's hockey team begins playoffs against defending champs
The quest for the Canada West men's hockey title begins tonight for the Saskatchewan Huskies as the team hosts the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in the semi-final at Merlis Belsher Place...
Feb 28, 2025 The Saskatchewan Huskies open up a best-of-three series at home on Friday night against the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds. (Bob Frid/UBC Athletics)
Team Kleiter excited to wave Saskatchewan flag at Kelowna Brier
There won't be any shortage of Saskatchewan content at the Brier this year in Kelowna. While much of the attention might be on last year's runner-up Mike McEwen and his Saskatchewan rink, they'll be j...
Feb 27, 2025 Rylan Kleiter (left), Trevor Johnson (middle) and Josh Mattern say they're excited and ready to compete in the Brier for the first time. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
McEwen and Team Saskatchewan back for revenge at 2025 Brier in Kelowna
One year ago, Mike McEwen and Team Saskatchewan left the Brier at the Brandt Centre in Regina heartbroken. After finishing first in the pool and making a dream run to the Brier final on home soil, the...
Feb 26, 2025 (Left to right) Skip Mike McEwen, Colton Flasch, Kevin Marsh and Dan Marsh will be one of two Saskatchewan rinks at the 2025 Montana's Brier in Kelowna, B.C. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Water damage crews in Saskatoon seeing business increase with warm-up
The increase in temperatures across Saskatchewan this past weekend is keeping water damage crews in Saskatoon busy as they deal with all the extra water from the melting snow. Saskatoon Fire and Flood...
Feb 25, 2025 Saskatoon Fire and Flood's Carey Knihniski says his crews have been working overtime dealing with calls for flooded basements and leaky roof because of the warm weather we've seen in the city over the last several days. (980 CJME News files)
'Unacceptable': HealthLine 811 outage Saturday leaves NDP asking questions
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said a technical issue is what led to its HealthLine 811 number being shut down for just over 30 minutes on Saturday. The SHA said in a statement on Monday afte...
Feb 24, 2025 NDP health critic Vicki Mowat is calling the HealthLine 811 outage on Saturday "unacceptable" and says the government's health-care plan isn't working. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan man reflects after helping rebuilding efforts in Ukraine
Last summer, Saskatoon's Nick Bettin decided to pack his bags, fly to Ukraine and help that country rebuild amid its war against Russia. Bettin is a building maintenance worker in Saskatoon. He said h...
Feb 24, 2025 Saskatoon’s Nick Bettin flew to Ukraine last summer to help the country rebuild from its war against Russia. (Nick Bettin/Submitted)
Padres pitching prospect from Sask. returns to spring training after surgery
San Diego Padres pitching prospect Garrett Hawkins can't wait to return to the mound at spring training in Peoria, Arizona. The six-foot-five, 230-pound pitching prospect from Biggar, Sask. missed alm...
Feb 21, 2025 San Diego Padres pitching prospect Garrett Hawkins, who is originally from Biggar, has returned to spring training in Peoria, Arizona, where he will be looking to climb the ranks of the club's minor league baseball system. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Jerseys flying off shelves in Saskatchewan ahead of 4 Nations final
Saskatchewan hockey fans are fired up ahead of Thursday night's championship game between Canada and the United States at the 4 Nations Face-Off. "I'm very excited for it," said John Mapletoft, who wa...
Feb 20, 2025 Team Canada jerseys have been flying off the shelves, according to the assistant manager at Saskatoon’s Olympia Sports. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Team Saskatchewan eliminated from Scotties championship contention
Nancy Martin and Team Saskatchewan have been eliminated from playoff contention at the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay. Despite the team's 5-3 record heading into the final day of po...
Feb 20, 2025 Saskatchewan skip Nancy Martin delivers a rock during Scotties Tournament of Hearts action against Alberta's Skrlik in Thunder Bay, Ont. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
One person sent to hospital after house fire in Mount Royal nieghbourhood
An early morning fire at a home in Saskatoon's Mount Royal neighbourhood Tuesday morning has sent one person to hospital. The Saskatoon Fire Department said the fire broke out just after 11 a.m. on th...
Feb 18, 2025 The Saskatoon Fire Department says one person was sent to hospital after a fire broke out in the Mount Royal neighbourhood on Tuesday morning. (650 CKOM file photo)
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