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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Future ownership group excited for Notre Dame Hounds' move to Warman
The Notre Dame Hounds of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) appear to be taking a one-way trip north to Warman next season. On Tuesday, the league announced that the historic Junior A franch...
Feb 18, 2025 The team's relocation still requires full-league approval, which is expected to come up for discussion at the annual general meeting in June. (Notre Dame Jr A Hounds/X)
Lack of city help leaves Saskatoon rink coordinator frustrated
Problems are mounting for rink coordinators in Saskatoon as theft and vandalism has become a discouraging trend, leaving some to consider if their work is worth it. Volunteers spend hundreds of hours ...
Feb 16, 2025 The Massey Place Outdoor Rink's boards were damaged by fire in early fall 2024. (Ron Georget/Submitted)
Cold blast won't freeze Saskatoon's WinterShines festival fun
As the extreme cold weather continues in Saskatoon, a popular winter event is gearing up to open its doors. Nutrien WinterShines starts on Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. at Market Square on 19th St W and will run...
Feb 15, 2025 A dragon ice sculpture is just one of many at the WinterShines festival in Saskatoon in 2025. (Will Mandzuk)
Flag Day: Canada flag sales jump at Saskatoon store amid U.S. tariff threats
Many will be flying the Canadian flag proudly today. February 15 is Flag Day in Canada, a day intended to celebrate the anniversary of the first time the new Canadian flag was flown back in 1965. Read...
Feb 15, 2025 Judy Denham, who owns The Flag Shop in Saskatoon, said her phone has been ringing constantly as customers search for Canadian flags to display as political tensions ramp up between Canada and the United States. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Regina business says federal GST holiday won't be missed
The federal government's GST holiday will officially come to an end on Saturday. The cancellation of the GST for two months was put in place on Dec. 14 and was intended to save Canadians money over th...
Feb 14, 2025 Tracy Bosche is the owner of Zippity Zoom Toys on Albert Street in Regina. She doesn’t feel like the extra savings brought in extra customers. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
Over $5,000 in items and tools stolen from Optimist Hill
It has not been an easy week for Optimist Hill in Saskatoon with the cold temperatures keeping the city's only hill closed all week and now - they are out north of $5,000 after a recent theft. Maxine ...
Feb 13, 2025 The door of the tool shed at Optimist Hill after an early morning break in on Feb. 12. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Super Bowl champion Luke Willson to headline annual Dogs' Breakfast
Super Bowl champion tight end Luke Willson will headline the University of Saskatchewan's annual Dogs' Breakfast on May 1 at Saskatoon's Prairieland Park. Willson, who is originally from LaSalle, Ont....
Feb 12, 2025 Seattle Seahawks' Luke Wilson answers a question during an interview for NFL Super Bowl XLIX football game, Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, in Phoenix. The Seahawks play the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Team Martin ready to represent Saskatchewan at 2025 Scotties
Saskatoon's Nancy Martin is ready to represent Saskatchewan at the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont. "It's a dream come true to go there as a skip," said Martin. "To win that pro...
Feb 12, 2025 Members of Team Martin celebrate following their provincial championship victory last month in Kindersley to secure their birth in the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts. L-R: Skip Nancy Martin, third Chaelynn Stewart, second Kadriana Lott, lead Deanna Doig, and alternate Colleen Ackerman. (Nancy Martin/Submitted)
Evan Bray Show: How steel and aluminum tariffs could impact Sask.
Steel and aluminum tariffs will have an impact on Canada, according to University of Saskatchewan professor and Edwards enhancement chair in business Devan Mescall. He was on the Evan Bray Show on Tue...
Feb 11, 2025
Saskatoon community rinks hit with theft and vandalism
In a discouraging trend that's leaving community rink co-ordinators worried, at least four outdoor rinks have been hit with a string of thefts and vandalism this winter. In November 2024, the Eastview...
Feb 11, 2025 In January 2025, the Hampton Village community rink had a storage shed damaged and their snow sweeper stolen, along with two jerry cans full of gas. (Hampton Village Community Association website)
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