Murray Wood: Drought or deluge, it's Saskatchewan weather
Murray Wood notes that while we have seen years with "perfect" weather in the province, they aren't that commo...
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New fundraising project has star-studded endorsements
The new STARS Pegasus Project was unveiled Wednesday morning, creating a unique way for fundraising for the air ambulance service. The project is being endorsed by Saskatoon-born actor Kim Coates (Son...
Aug 08, 2019 The new Pegasus Project has notable endorsements from actor Kim Coates and Stanley Cup Champion Brayden Schenn. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: Lost from Mosaic
Lost in the euphoria of this coming weekend's Garth Brooks concerts at Mosaic Stadium is the lost opportunity of hosting an Aug. 22 NFL pre-season game in Saskatchewan. Sadly, those responsible for pr...
Aug 07, 2019
Parade entertains all ages as Saskatoon Ex kicks off
The Saskatoon Ex Parade entertained all ages on Tuesday, as it passed through the two-kilometre-plus route through Saskatoon's downtown. Around 100 entries walked, drove and biked through the streets,...
Aug 07, 2019 The Saskatoon Ex Parade entertained the crowds on Aug. 6, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Province pushing feds for project approval
The Provincial government is looking for the approval of construction projects from the Federal government. Deputy Premier Gord Wyant and Minister of Government Relations Warren Kaeding sent an open l...
Aug 06, 2019 The Gordie Howe Bowl is one of three projects the provincial government is waiting on for federal money. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: A fading glimmer
On the heels of the Toronto Raptors’ NBA championship, basketball interest was at an all-time high in this nation. Unfortunately, that momentum for the sport may be losing some steam. Training c...
Aug 06, 2019
Championships pause construction at Gordie Howe Sports Complex
A recent halt to construction at the new Gordie Howe Sports Complex is no cause for concern, according to the group's fundraising chairperson. A section of construction next to the new track and field...
Aug 06, 2019 Construction at Gordie Howe Sports Complex is scheduled to resume later in the month after crews made way for three national championships. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Fringe Fest's Monica vs. The Internet tackles online hatred
There are few plays turning heads at this year's Nutrien Fringe Festival quite like Monica vs. The Internet. Pitting one woman against the vast online space may seem like a daunting task, but co-creat...
Aug 05, 2019 Monica vs. The Internet is one of the 33 shows featured at the Nutrien Fringe Festival that wraps up on Aug. 10, 2019. (Monica vs. The Internet/Facebook)
Weather watches, warning issued in central Sask.
Not even the long weekend was saved from the possibility of severe weather. Environment Canada issued a variety of weather watches Monday afternoon, in addition to issuing a severe weather warning. Ce...
Aug 05, 2019 A storm system moving over the Swift Current area June 10, 2018. (Twitter)
Saskatoon Farmers' Market finalizing search for relocation
The Saskatoon Farmers' Market Co-operative Ltd. is ready to move. After 12 years at a former electrical garage in River Landing owned by the City of Saskatoon, the co-operative is set to finalize its ...
Aug 04, 2019
Beating the heat at softball championship triple header
Saskatoon is hosting a softball frenzy this weekend as three national championship tournaments happen in one place at the same time for the first time in Softball Canada's history. Organizer Brian Kos...
Aug 03, 2019 Saskatoon is hosting three national softball championships between July 27 and Aug. 4. It's the first time one city has hosted that many events simultaneously in the country's history. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
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