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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Coach Josh Rutten helping lead Holy Cross basketball to new heights
Being the head coach of a high school basketball team isn't exactly what Saskatoon's Josh Rutten thought he'd be doing after he graduated. The former Holy Cross student and basketball player was just ...
Feb 03, 2025 Holy Cross Crusaders head coach Josh Rutten in action during the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament in Saskatoon in January 2025. (BRIT website)
Roughriders charity hockey game helps thousands of Sask. kids
After hundreds of hockey fans filed into Merlis Belsher Place and the puck dropped on Saturday for the Winter Classic Charity Hockey Game, the focus wasn't on the game, it was on the cause. The annual...
Feb 02, 2025 Current Riders, former Riders and former NHLers participate in the Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic hockey game in Saskatoon on Feb. 1, 2025. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Riders to lace up skates for Winter Classic charity hockey game in Saskatoon
Normally football is the game, but this weekend it is hockey as the Roughrider Foundation Winter Classic Charity Hockey Game is played on Saturday. As well as Saskatchewan Roughriders, a handful of fo...
Jan 31, 2025 The Saskatchewan Roughriders prepare for third annual Winter Classic Charity hockey game (Saskatchewan Roughriders/Submitted)
Saskatoon to bid for major music awards show, e-scooters set to stay
Discover Saskatoon was unanimously approved for $500,000 to help with its bid towards bringing a major national music awards show to the city. The money is contingent on the application process and wo...
Jan 29, 2025
Federal government invests $41 million in Foran to produce net-zero copper
The federal government is making a $41 million investment in Foran Mining Corporation's Saskatoon office. On Tuesday, the feds announced the funding for Foran was to help it produce copper without emi...
Jan 28, 2025 Copper from Foran's McIlvenna Bay plant will be used to create things like batteries for electric vehicles, water recycling systems and heat recovery systems. (Zetor2010/Depositphotos.com)
VIDO aims to stay ahead of COVID mutations after $24M grant
It's a difficult task to predict the future, but that's exactly what the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization is aiming to do. The Saskatoon-based organization recently received a $24 million g...
Jan 28, 2025 A $24 million grant from CEPI should help VIDO stay ahead of any COVID mutations when developing its coronavirus vaccine umbrella. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Canada Soccer coach Jesse Marsch brings coaching clinic to Saskatoon
Soccer coaches from across Saskatchewan met up in Saskatoon on Sunday afternoon to take advantage of a very rare opportunity. Jesse Marsch, head coach of the Canadian men's soccer team, brought his co...
Jan 27, 2025 Canada head coach Jesse Marsch, center, talks with Derek Cornelius (13) after the team's international friendly soccer match against Mexico Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Broadway businesses bracing for lengthy bridge closure
In just a couple of months, the Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon is set to undergo some major repairs. Starting in the spring, the City of Saskatoon plans to close the bridge to traffic until at least Nov...
Jan 27, 2025 Broadway Shoe Repair owner Jeff Wickstrom admitted he's a little concerned about the Broadway Bridge closure this spring, but he says he will still keep doing everything he can to get customers in the door. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Knights of Columbus Games hosts Olympic, Paralympic hopefuls
Athletes from all over North America travelled to Saskatoon for the Knights of Columbus Games this weekend. The annual invitational indoor track and field event at Saskatoon Field House welcomes compe...
Jan 26, 2025 Over 100 athletes are competing at the Knights of Columbus Games in Saskatoon, including Saskatchewan's Ayva Delainey. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
World's best arrive in Saskatoon for Knights of Columbus Games
The 58th annual Knights of Columbus Games is officially underway at the University of Saskatchewan Field House in Saskatoon. The games will feature track and field athletes from all levels across the ...
Jan 24, 2025 Knights of Columbus Games executive director Laura Young and University of Saskatchewan Huskies track and field head coach Jason Reindl buckle up for the 58th annual Knights of Columbus Games in Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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