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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Sask. oil patch concerned about tariff threat more than increased U.S. drilling
Some ears in Saskatchewan's oil patch may have perked up on Monday when just inaugurated U.S. President Donald Trump started talking about moving things around to allow more drilling for oil and gas i...
Jan 22, 2025
Regina pinball wizards carving out space for under-represented players
The clang of a silver ball against the bumper of a pinball machine always left a greater spike of excitement for Shannon Berry-Krieser than any video game ever did. "There's something about pinball th...
Jan 22, 2025
Saskatoon fire chief admits homeless encampments have become 'extreme'
Saskatoon Fire Chief Doug Wegren admits homeless encampments have become an issue throughout the city over the last number of years, saying the situation has become extreme. "Unfortunately, it doesn't...
Jan 21, 2025 The fire that close University Bridge in Saskatoon on Jan. 20 began in a homeless encampment. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Half an Olympic swimming pool of sewage keeps University Bridge closed
Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency (WSA) said the sewage spilled into the South Saskatchewan River on Jan. 20th, isn't expected to impact its users downstream. The walkway on the north side of the b...
Jan 21, 2025 In a statement, the City of Saskatoon said the bridge would be inspected on Wednesday. If the bridge passes the inspection, the bridge would be re-opened at reduced capacity until the damaged sanitary sewer line is fixed. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Kyle to vote for new town mayor on Wednesday
The search for a mayor in the town of Kyle is nearly over. The community, 72 kilometres north of Swift Current, will hold its mayoral byelection on Wednesday after no candidates stepped forward during...
Jan 21, 2025
'Beloved' service dog Merlot remembered for comfort in Sask. courts
A beloved four-legged member of the Regina Police Service is being remembered for her years of comforting service in Saskatchewan courtrooms. Merlot, a black Labrador, passed away on Jan. 17 after a b...
Jan 21, 2025
More than a third of Canadians turn to online info due to lack of doctor access: poll
A new poll suggests more than a third of Canadians say they have no choice but to seek health information online because they don't have access to a doctor, further highlighting challenges posed by an...
Jan 21, 2025 The online survey by the Canadian Medical Association and Abacus Data conducted last November found that 37 per cent of respondents used medical advice they found online because they couldn’t access a doctor or a medical professional for help.
Fire at Unity Agro-Plex causes damage to building
Fire crews were busy battling both a blaze and Mother Nature on Sunday night after the Agro-Plex in Unity, Sask. caught fire. According to Unity Fire & Rescue, the blaze was reported to 911 at 6:4...
Jan 20, 2025 Fire crews battled the elements after being called to a fire at the Unity Agro-Plex on Sunday night. The cause of the fire is not yet known. (Unity Fire & Rescue/Submitted)
Saskatchewan TikTok user not concerned about U.S. ban
As TikTok users in the United States were unable to watch videos on the popular social media platform from Saturday night, Saskatchewan TikTok creator Dickson Delorme said the U.S. ban wouldn't mean m...
Jan 19, 2025 Saskatchewan TikTok creator Dickson Delorme said the U.S. ban of the social media platform wouldn’t mean much to him. (Dickson Delorme/TikTok)
Saskatoon's Rylan Kleiter hopes to follow in father's footsteps at Brier
Saskatoon's Rylan Kleiter is looking to carry on a family tradition by earning a spot in the 2025 Brier in Kelowna next month. The 26-year-old curler and his team are set to battle for a spot next wee...
Jan 17, 2025 Saskatoon's Rylan Kleiter will be looking to punch his ticket to the 2025 Brier next week in Kindersley. (Anil Mungal/Grand Slam of Curling)
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