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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Sask. Hockey Hall of Fame welcomes 2019 induction class
Some of the province's most celebrated local hockey heroes were in Saskatoon on Saturday to celebrate the 2019 class of inductees welcomed into the Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame. This ye...
Jul 07, 2019 (Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame / Twitter)
Severe weather sweeps through southern Saskatchewan
A severe weather system moved through southern Saskatchewan Sunday, bringing loads of rain and hail that eventually produced at least one tornado that was spotted by storm chasers. Environment Canada ...
Jul 07, 2019 A storm moves into the Claybank area on July 7, 2019. (Prairie Storm Chasers)
Brayden Schenn brings Stanley Cup to Saskatoon
The Stanley Cup made an appearance in Saskatoon on Friday. Brayden Schenn, a center for the St.Louis Blues brought the legendary hockey trophy to Fire Station #1 on Idylwyld--it's where his father, Je...
Jul 05, 2019 Brayden Schenn (left) and his father, Jeff, pose with the Stanley Cup. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
New 30 km/h speed limit in Saskatoon's temporary work zones
The City of Saskatoon has introduced new 30-kilometre-per-hour speed limit signs in some work zones. The new limit will mostly be used for temporary work lasting a day or less. Staff Sgt. Patrick Barb...
Jul 05, 2019
Saskatoon police chief addresses recommendations made during inquest
Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper responded Wednesday to the findings of the coroner's inquest into the death of Joshua Megeney. Megeney died in October of 2016 after a standoff with members of the S...
Jul 03, 2019 Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan to open later this week
Two comedies will run on the river this summer with the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan theatre festival opening up on Friday night. Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and "The Comedy of Errors" will run ...
Jul 02, 2019 A sneak preview of the two plays being staged this year during the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan festival was held July 2, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
FSIN commends federal government for passing Bill C-92
The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations is applauding the federal government for prioritizing Bill C-92. Bill C-92, An act Respecting First Nations, Inuit and Metis children, youth and families...
Jul 01, 2019 Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice-Chief Morley Watson. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
University of Victoria professor speaks out against vape study
A vaping rights advocate is speaking out against calls to further regulate e-cigarette use. Last week, a study came out showing a 74 per cent increase in teens aged 16 to 19 using vapes. Soon after, t...
Jun 30, 2019
Saskatoon home covered in flags to celebrate Canada Day
A Saskatoon woman put up a special display to celebrate Canada Day. Debra Larsen decorated her Lorne Avenue home with so many Canadian flags she trouble keeping track of how many there are. "I have no...
Jun 29, 2019 Debra Larsen's home on Lorne Avenue decorated for Canada Day 2019. (Dominick Lucyk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan man celebrates, shares his Doukhobor heritage
A new documentary and display at the Western Development Museum showcasing the Doukhobor community are being unveiled in Saskatoon. The Doukhobors are the descendants of a group of Orthodox Russian di...
Jun 29, 2019 The Western Development Museum (WDM) has locations in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton. (Western Development Museum/Facebook)
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