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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Gordie Howe birthplace commemorated with plaque
There's the Gordie Howe statue at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. The Circle Drive South bridge bears his name. There's the Gordie Howe Sports Complex and the Gordie Howe Kinsmen Arena. And now, a plaque...
Jun 10, 2019 A plaque commemorating the life of Gordie Howe now rests on the site of the family homestead near Floral, Sask. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Word on the Street festival welcomes celebrated artist
Riley Rossmo never imagined speaking to crowds about his day-to-day life in his hometown of Saskatoon when he was a student at Walter Murray Collegiate. On Sunday, that was the exact situation he foun...
Jun 10, 2019 Riley Rossmo speaks with a fan after his talk at the Word on the Street festival on June 9, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Valkyries honouring Justin Filteau during championship drive
The Saskatoon Valkyries took to the field for their first-round playoff game against the Winnipeg Wolfpack with heavy hearts on Sunday. It was the team's first home game since the passing of defensive...
Jun 10, 2019 The Saskatoon Valkyries celebrate their 66-0 victory over the Winnipeg Wolfpack on June 9, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
RideX: New ride-sharing service ready to launch in Saskatoon
A new ride-sharing app is looking to join the party in Saskatchewan. RideX, an Ontario-based I.T. company, is expected to launch in Saskatoon on June 28. The company began its preparations for launch ...
Jun 08, 2019 RideX, a new ride-sharing service based in Ontario, will launch in Saskatoon later this month. (Keenan Sorokan/ 650 CKOM)
Aurora boosting medical cannabis research in Saskatoon
Saskatoon is positioned to be a major medical cannabis research centre for years to come after a $1.5 million funding boost from Aurora Cannabis Inc. On Tuesday, the medical marijuana company announce...
Jun 07, 2019 A technician works in the tissue culture lab at Aurora Prairie on June 7, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Huskies basketball player gets pro experience
The Saskatchewan Rattlers are doing their part to develop a University of Saskatchewan Huskies basketball star. High-scoring guard Chan de Ciman was drafted by the Rattlers in April and has been on th...
Jun 07, 2019 Chan de Ciman faces off against the Fraser Valley Cascades in a Canada West game. (Photo courtesy of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies)
Saskatoon Transit runs $1.3-million deficit
A new report from the City of Saskatoon shows bus ridership has gone up eight per cent, but riders aren't the only people paying for the bus. The report said the transit system is running a $1.3-milli...
Jun 07, 2019
Saskatchewan Rattlers get their revenge against Edmonton Stingers
The Saskatchewan Rattlers struck back at the Edmonton Stingers on Thursday at the SaskTel Centre. After a 93-84 loss to the Stingers rattled the Rattlers last Friday, they hit back with a 69-62 win at...
Jun 07, 2019 Jelane Pryce (Saskatchewan Rattlers file photo)
Saskatoon's police chief discusses release of MMIWG report
Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper was on hand Monday when the national inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls released its final report. The report, which was released in Gatine...
Jun 06, 2019 Saskatoon Police Chief Troy Cooper. (650 CKOM file photo)
Ellsworth hoping football journey continues at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders take the field at Mosaic Stadium on Thursday to wrap up their CFL pre-season schedule against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Saskatchewan is hoping for a better result with ma...
Jun 06, 2019 Austin Ellsworth prepares for a drill during Saskatchewan Roughriders training camp on June 4, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
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