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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Quick response saves Saskatchewan hockey player's life after neck slashed
The quick response of trainers and nurses in the stands at a Sask East Hockey League game in Esterhazy on Saturday night is being credited for helping save the life of Churchbridge Imperials captain C...
Dec 09, 2024 Cole Cusitar, a hockey player for the Churchbridge Imperials, is pictured in this undated handout photo. Cusitar was injured by a skate during a game on Dec. 7, 2024 against the Esterhazy Flyers. (Brandon Eskra Photography /THE CANADIAN PRESS)
Enchanted Forest remains a Saskatoon holiday staple
For many people it has become a Saskatchewan holiday tradition - packing their family into a vehicle with festive music playing and touring the BHP Enchanted Forest at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park. Ov...
Dec 07, 2024 The route for the BHP Enchanted Forest at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park is more than two and half kilometers, and features close to three million lights. (Enchanted Forest)
Alberta Clipper brings winter storm warnings for parts of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is once again bracing for impact, as an Alberta clipper will begin forcing its way across the province on Saturday night. The storm system has prompted a winter storm warning stretching f...
Dec 07, 2024 Environment and Climate Change Canada is advising people to delay non-essential travel in the areas under a winter storm warning on Saturday because with freezing rain forecast surfaces like roads, walkways and parking lots can become hazardous. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM files)
Overcapacity Saskatoon hospitals at breaking point, NDP says
Two major hospitals in Saskatoon are at breaking point from issues caused by being at overcapacity, according to the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP). St. Paul's Hospital has been operating at ...
Dec 06, 2024 The NDP says St. Paul's Hospital has been operating at 200 per cent over capacity since October, 2024. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM file photo)
Dawes, Weise, other former NHLers set to sign with Sask. Senior A team
A Saskatchewan Senior A hockey team is set to make headlines around the hockey world. The Round Lake Bears - located on the Ochapowace First Nation - confirmed to 650 CKOM that they will be signing mu...
Dec 06, 2024 The Bears signings include former NHLer Nigel Dawes, who is also the KHL’s (Kontinental Hockey League) sixth all-time leading points scorer.
New York Rangers right winger Ryan Callahan (24) with left winger Nigel Dawes (10) on Saturday, November 1, 2008. (Frank Gunn/ The Canadian Press)
Saskatoon snow haulers angry after picking up tickets for unsecured loads
Several truck drivers helping to haul snow after Saskatoon's first two major snowfalls of the year are upset with how the Saskatoon Police Service and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol handled a traffic bli...
Dec 06, 2024 Truckers hauling snow out of the city say they were ticketed by police for driving with unsecured loads during a recent traffic blitz. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Blades' Ben Riche in midst of career season after trade brings him home
Saskatoon Blades forward Ben Riche couldn't have asked for a better homecoming to Saskatchewan. The 19-year-old from Bethune, Sask. was traded to the Blades from the Victoria Royals in June for Vaughn...
Dec 06, 2024 Saskatoon Blades forward Ben Riche is in the midst of a career season. (Steve Hiscock/submitted)
Saskatoon residents disappointed after another property tax increase
People in Saskatoon are voicing their concerns as the city is set to increase property taxes in 2025. The 4.96 per cent increase is lower than the original starting point of 5.84 per cent, but the sma...
Dec 05, 2024 People in Saskatoon are voicing their concerns after the city approved the 2025 budget that has a 4.96 per cent property tax increase. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Light & Power begins repairs after major outage
It's been over 24 hours since a good portion of Saskatoon lost power, and city officials say repairs to fix the problem are now underway. "Right now we're in the process of making final repairs to the...
Dec 04, 2024 The outage has slowed traffic across the city, as many traffic lights were not functioning. Dec. 3, 2024 (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Meewasin Skating Rink could open soon thanks to 'cooler' weather
Conditions for building a good outdoor rink have been nearly perfect this winter for Alan Otterbein and others throughout Bridge City. Last year, Saskatoon saw more brown grass than snow on the ground...
Dec 04, 2024 Alan Otterbein is the manager of design and development for the Meewasin outdoor skating rink and suggests it could open as soon as Dec. 12. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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8:30 - As central Saskatchewan is dealing with flooding, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is working closely with m...
