Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken contr...
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Merlis Belsher Place equipped for emergency situations
In the event of an emergency, the staff at Merlis Belsher Place is ready. Following St. Louis Blues defenceman Jay Bouwmeester's collapse Tuesday night, light has been shed on the importance of life-s...
Feb 13, 2020 Merlis Belsher Place is home to Huskie Athletics, located near the main campus at the University of Saskatchewan. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Blades drop key divisional tilt at home to Wheat Kings
The Brandon Wheat Kings were simply too much to handle for the Saskatoon Blades Wednesday night at the SaskTel Centre. Brandon jumped out to a quick lead, and never looked back, topping the Blades 5-1...
Feb 12, 2020 The Blades couldn't bounce back from a tough start against the Brandon Wheat Kings, falling 5-1 on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. (Twitter/Saskatoon Blades)
Grant opens door for city's first electric bus project
A December Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) grant is helping the city go green in the transit system. The grant will partially fund a city pilot project, testing the technical and financial...
Feb 12, 2020
"It's always a concern for us:" Saskatoon emergency services hopeful with new train speed restrictions
Speed restrictions on trains carrying dangerous goods will be affecting Saskatoon drivers. The new restrictions came into effect Friday following the second train derailment in nearly as many months b...
Feb 11, 2020 New speed restrictions have been issued federally for trains carrying dangerous goods following a second derailment in nearly two months near Guernsey. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Council to hear proposed changes on Saskatoon dog parks
The number of dogs you can bring into the city's dog parks could change, along with how many chances they get before they're banned. The amendments to the city's bylaws were passed through by the city...
Feb 11, 2020 Changes may be coming to Saskatoon's dog parks.(Twitter/City of Saskatoon)
City to look into 'building heritage status' following Frances Morrison request
The Frances Morrison Library could receive Saskatoon's 'Building Heritage Status,' but the city needs to find out more about the listing first. The decision came Tuesday morning at the Standing Policy...
Feb 11, 2020 The downtown Frances Morrison Library, and the Dr. Freda Ahenakew Library on Avenue K South will remain closed to the public until April 13. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
SGI, police clear up misconceptions about distracted driving
Saskatoon Police were hoping new penalties implemented on Feb. 1 would lead to less distracted drivers in the province, but it also inundated SGI with questions about distracted driving. Staff Sergean...
Feb 11, 2020 SGI spokesperson Tyler McMurchy (left) speaks at a media conference with Saskatoon police staff sergeant Nolan Berg (right) on Feb. 10, 2020.
Transportation committee passes revised amendments to bicycle bylaw
Saskatoon's transportation committee has passed through revised amendments on the city's bike bylaws to city council. The discussion on the revised amendments took place Monday in council chambers. In...
Feb 10, 2020
Sask. teachers hold job sanctions vote after contract negotiations reach stalemate
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation is holding a sanctions vote across the province this week to find a path forward after continued contract negotiation failures with the provincial government. The...
Feb 10, 2020
Saskatoon Blades sweep home-and-home series with Moose Jaw Warriors
It was mission accomplished for the Saskatoon Blades over the weekend. The Blades won both games of a home-and-home series against the second-last place Moose Jaw Warriors, ending a Sunday matinee wit...
Feb 09, 2020 Saskatoon Blades forward Tristen Robins (left) celebrates with teammates after scoring the overtime winning goal following a 4-3 win over the Moose Jaw Warriors on Feb. 9, 2020. (Saskatoon Blades/Twitter)
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