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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Over 500 winter jackets donated for Rock 102's Coats for Kids
Temperatures are beginning to drop in Saskatoon and that means many are bringing out their winter jackets, but some families don't have that luxury. Rock 102's Coats for Kids initiative looks to ease ...
Nov 03, 2024 Rock 102's Coats for Kids saw over 500 jackets donated for the 2024 collection in Saskatoon. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo preparing for winter
Winter preparations are underway at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Many animals are getting ready for colder temperatures by adding weight, growing their winter fur to deal with the harsh...
Nov 03, 2024 A snow-covered bison at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. (City of Saskatoon/Twitter)
Comeback kids St. Joseph defeat Holy Cross in city 6A football finals
It was a tale of two halves between the Holy Cross Crusaders and St. Joseph Guardians football teams in the Saskatoon 6A city final on Friday as the two teams met in the championship game for the fift...
Nov 02, 2024 St. Joseph Guardians football team won the 6A city finals in Saskatoon on Nov. 1, 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon Poppy Campaign warns of text message poppy scam
The poppy has become a symbol of honour and respect, but recently it's been used in a scam. Some people in the province have received text messages asking them to buy a poppy. In the text message a ph...
Nov 01, 2024 Some people in the province have received text messages asking them to buy a poppy.
In the text message a phone number is included, that number is the poppy campaign’s landline but the campaign said it never advertises the campaign or the number, and would never text you. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Huskies, Rams open Canada West football playoffs on road
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies are heading into the Canada West football playoffs as the hottest team in western Canada. After what was a sluggish 1-3 start to the season, the Huskies finished...
Nov 01, 2024 Quarterback Anton Amundrud in action against the University of Regina Rams. (Electric Umbrella/Liam Richards)
Regina expecting economic boost from Rider playoff game
Regina will be getting a nice economic boost with the Saskatchewan Roughriders hosting its first playoff game since 2021. The Green and White making the playoffs means Riders fans from across the prov...
Nov 01, 2024 Sandra Jackle, president and CEO of the Regina Hotel Association, said hotel occupancy may rise around to around 90 per cent for a Rider playoff game. (980 CJME file photo)
Mark Arcand calls on FSIN to be more transparent following federal audit
Tribal Chief Mark Arcand, head of the Saskatoon Tribal Council, is calling on the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) to be more transparent in how it handles its finances. Indigenous Se...
Oct 29, 2024 STC Tribal Chief Mark Arcand is calling for greater transparency from the FSIN. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon elementary students participate in mock election
While a record number of voters are casting their ballots this year, elementary students are holding an election of their own. cole St. Mother Teresa School is holding a mock election in partnership w...
Oct 28, 2024 Students at École St. Mother Teresa School vote in a mock provincial election. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Moe and Beck both express election confidence in Saskatoon
There was no rest for Saskatchewan Party Leader Scott Moe and NDP Leader Carla Beck on Saturday ahead of tomorrow's provincial election. Both were campaigning in Saskatoon. Read more 'Dumb mistake': W...
Oct 27, 2024 Scott Moe and Carla Beck both campaigned in Saskatoon on Oct. 26, 2024 ahead of Monday's provincial election. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Remembrance Day poppy campaign launches in Saskatoon
Poppies will soon be appearing on jackets across the country in tribute to Canadian veterans. In Saskatoon, the 2024 poppy campaign launched at the Nutana Royal Canadian Legion on Friday, and campaign...
Oct 26, 2024 Poppy wreath at the Nutana
Royal Canadian Legion branch in Saskatoon on Oct. 25, 2024. (Lara Fominoff/650CKOM)
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