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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Midtown Plaza welcomes new era with opening of food hall
Hungry shoppers at Midtown Plaza celebrated Thursday morning as the mall opened its new food court to the public. Called a food hall rather than a food court, the new Midtown Common grand opening symb...
Jul 25, 2019 Midtown Plaza opened it's new food hall to the public on July 25, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Sailor Dan mural put up on Broadway Avenue
A Saskatoon artist has paid her respects to local legend Sailor Dan. Earlier this month, Dan Hicks died. He was fondly remembered for traveling the city on foot to sell drawings of ships. The Broadway...
Jul 25, 2019 Jillian Bogan's painting, depicting Dan Hick's with a ship behind him. (Twitter Broadway YXE)
Wray Morrison: Times change...quickly
The re-build can be tough to watch as your favourite team goes through it. It happens in every sport. Some owners and General Mangers hate the world "re-build" and prefer "re-load". Let's be honest, t...
Jul 25, 2019
More beds coming to RUH should help with capacity issues
36 new permanent acute care in-patient beds at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital (RUH) were announced on Wednesday. The beds will be used to accommodate patients admitted through the Emergency Dep...
Jul 24, 2019
U of S-led research groups awarded $24.2 million
A major investment for three University of Saskatchewan-led research groups. The teams were awarded $24.2 million over four years at an announcement during the International Wheat Congress on Tuesday....
Jul 24, 2019
Strange looking cloud lingers over Saskatoon following thunderstorm
After a thunderstorm rolled through Saskatoon Wednesday morning, a bizarre sight followed behind it. https://twitter.com/Vandecision/status/1154074955127984133 Global Saskatoon meteorologist, Peter Qu...
Jul 24, 2019 A roll cloud passing over Saskatoon on July 24, 2019. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: Stamps fans, make due
Flames fans in Calgary are happy. It appears as if the city and Flames' ownership (Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation) are moving in the right direction to replace the Saddledome. Where does...
Jul 24, 2019
Wray Morrison: Calgary, let's do this
Hockey fans in Calgary, hopeful of a new arena for the Flames, are feeling better today. These are people that have been through many ups and downs in the last few years. In August of 2015, some sport...
Jul 23, 2019
Saskatoon Police chief responds to latest crime numbers
The numbers are out for crime and Saskatoon is among the worst statistically in the country. That being said, the numbers didn't change when you compare 2017 to 2018. Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Coope...
Jul 22, 2019
Saskatchewan storm chasers having a great summer for photos
It's been a wild and stormy past few weeks. While this isn't good news for many homeowners or farmers, it's been a hit with prairie storm chasers. Social media sites have been filled with spectacular ...
Jul 22, 2019 A picture of a lightning bolt taken by Craig Boehm.
(Craig Boehm/Twitter)
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