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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Pleasant Hill Bakery closes its doors after 63 years
Nothing but empty racks, unplugged ovens and stacks of rolling pins remained at Pleasant Hill Bakery on Saturday. After 63 years, the longtime community staple on 20th Street is closing its doors one ...
Mar 23, 2019 Pleasant Hill Bakery owner Keith Jorgenson stands in front of his remaining stock during the bakery's final operating hours on March 23, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Blades captain plays hero in 3-2 overtime win over Warriors
Welcome back to the Western Hockey League (WHL) playoffs, Saskatoon. Friday's return to the playoffs after a six-year absence was exactly what the Saskatoon Blades dreamed of in 3-2 overtime victory o...
Mar 23, 2019 The Saskatoon Blades snapped a 12-game playoff losing streak on Friday, beating the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 in overtime. (Saskatoon Blades/Twitter)
Saskatoon, Regina hold vigils for Christchurch victims
Community leaders, politicians and neighbours gathered at the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (IAS) in Saskatoon and in front of Regina's City Hall for vigils to honour the victims of last week's ...
Mar 22, 2019 The Islamic Association of Saskatchewan opened its doors to host a vigil for the victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings on March 21, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: Even keel
Let me start with a tip of the cap to the Moose Jaw Warriors. Junior hockey can by cyclical, but the Warriors have advanced to the Western Hockey League playoffs for a fourth straight season. Under co...
Mar 20, 2019
Broncos return to Humboldt for home playoff opener
It was the usual scene of any arena in Canada this time of year: Game 3 of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL)'s second-round playoff series between the Humboldt Broncos and Estevan Bruins. F...
Mar 19, 2019 The Humboldt Broncos have remained successful in the years after the deadly bus crash. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
Wray Morrison: Nationalism on nationals
I'm not sure if this is what CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie had in mind when he thought about keeping the league in the news cycle in the off-season. A 3DownNation weekend report said the CFL and the...
Mar 18, 2019
Blades fall to rival Raiders in final test of regular season
The Saskatoon Blades had an eight-game winning streak snapped by the Prince Albert Raiders after a 3-1 defeat at the hands of its fiercest rival on Saturday. A day after beating Prince Albert 3-2 in f...
Mar 17, 2019 The Saskatoon Blades wrapped up the 2018-19 regular season with a 3-1 loss to the Prince Albert Raiders on March 16, 2019. (Saskatoon Blades/Twitter)
Allan rink renamed in memory of former Humboldt Broncos captain
It wasn't too long ago when Logan Schatz was remembered in his hometown of Allan, Sask. for scoring game-tying and game-winning goals as a youngster for the Allan Jr. Flames. The town has ensured thos...
Mar 16, 2019 Members of the Schatz family pose for a photo following a dedication ceremony for the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena on March 16, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
No shortage of creativity at Rock 102's Cardboard Cup
It might be the most fun a person can have on a slab of cardboard as hundreds of people turned up the Rock 102's annual Cardboard Cup at Optimist Hill on Saturday. Participants are asked to create the...
Mar 16, 2019 Marc Guindon poses with his entry for Rock 102's Cardboard Cup on March 16, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: The path to the field
Previous history no longer matters when it comes to the Canadian Football League and the players' association hammering out a new CBA. Next week, the negotiating teams move west to continue discussion...
Mar 15, 2019
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Evan welcomes Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to tackle the current hot topics in the province on Wednesday, plus discuss...
