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Dinosaur exhibit takes over Prairieland Park
Prairieland Park in Saskatoon was over run with dinosaurs this weekend. Called Jurassic Quest, the travelling exhibit of over 100 animatronic (motor animated) dinosaurs combined two separate road show...
Jun 16, 2019 Jurassic Quest, an interactive dinosaur exhibit thrills youngsters at Prairieland Park on June 16, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Romanow reflects on 75th anniversary of first CCF government
One of Saskatchewan's most celebrated leaders recorded a massive victory for him and his political party 75 years ago today. On June 15, 1944, Tommy Douglas led the Co-operative Commonwealth Federatio...
Jun 15, 2019 Former premiers, Lorne Calvert and Roy Romanow, stand with Premier Brad Wall at an event in Regina on Oct. 24, 2017. (Sarah Mills/980 CJME)
Motorcycle Ride for Dad celebrates 10 years in Saskatoon
The 10th annual Telus Ride for Dad took off from the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon on Saturday. The motorcade is part of a national network of fundraisers for prostate cancer research and aw...
Jun 15, 2019 People gather at the 2019 Telus Ride for Dad motorcade at the Western Development Museum on June 15, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Field House closing for the summer
The Saskatoon Field House is closing down for the summer for repairs. The city said it'll be shutting the doors on Monday and won't reopen them until mid-September, when upgrades are completed for the...
Jun 14, 2019 City of Saskatoon photo
SHA declares syphilis, HIV outbreak in Battlefords area
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared outbreaks of syphilis and HIV in the Battlefords and Lloydminster areas. The declaration comes after confirmed cases of both HIV and syphilis have ...
Jun 14, 2019
The Saskatchewan Blues: How close was it to a reality?
The St. Louis Blues are Stanley Cup champions as of Wednesday evening, but one vote changed the history of the franchise. It could have been the Saskatchewan Blues lifting the cup. In 1982 and 1983, S...
Jun 14, 2019 (St. Louis Blues/ Twitter)
Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for southwest Sask.
A thunderstorm from Alberta is making its way into Saskatchewan that could bring heavy winds and hail with it. Environment Canada issued a severe thunderstorm watch for man communities along the Alber...
Jun 13, 2019
Sask. health minister cautious about universal pharma plan
The Saskatchewan government is questioning a report recommending universal pharmacare. The Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare published their final report Wednesday, recomme...
Jun 13, 2019 Sask. Health Minister Jim Reiter speaks at an organ donation awareness event at St. Paul's Hospital on April 23, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Fifth annual Plaid For Dad Awareness Campaign starts Friday
Friday is the perfect day to dust off the plaid you've had in your closet and support prostate cancer awareness. Prostate Cancer Canada is holding its fifth-annual Plaid for Dad Awareness Campaign on ...
Jun 13, 2019 Robin Speers and John Gormley are ready for #PlaidForDad, are you? (Taylor MacPherson/ 650 CKOM)
Pests plaguing producers early in this growing season
It has been a tough start to the year for farmers, and pests are now starting to make things even worse. During seeding this year, many producers struggled with dry conditions, followed by cool temper...
Jun 12, 2019
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