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New trauma mannequin helps Royal University Hospital provide training
The Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon is receiving a $300,000 donation from mining company Orano Canada. This will help the hospital share its life-saving trauma care with rural communities up no...
Sep 13, 2024 The Royal University Hospital's newest trauma training mannequin, called a SimMan, supported by Orano Canada. The mannequin can can bleed, cry, moan in pain, speak to you if hooked up to a headset, and its chest moves as it breathes. (Will Mandzuk/650KCOM)
U of S Huskies searching for first win as they return home
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team will be looking to dig themselves out of what's been a tough start to their 2024 season. The Huskies are 0-2 to start the year after losing to Mani...
Sep 13, 2024 As the University of Saskatchewan Huskies take on the University of Alberta Golden Bears in exhibition Canada West Football action in Saskatoon, SK, August 22, 2024. (rrrPhoto Electric Umbrella/Derek Elvin)
STF asks voters to support education in municipal, provincial elections
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation asking teachers, businesses owners, and everyone else in the province to vote for public education this fall. Federation president Samantha Becotte said the union...
Sep 12, 2024 Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation has shared three commitments it wants from all candidates in Saskatchewan's upcoming elections. (Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation/Twitter)
Sask. NDP promises to cut PST from children's clothing
Carla Beck, Leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) is making a new promise to families to remove the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing if elected. Beck said this would...
Sep 11, 2024 Leader of the Saskatchewan NDP Carla Beck promises to get rid of the PST on children's clothing if she is elected. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Arcand criticizes plan for temporary homeless shelter in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand wasn't happy to learn about the city's plan to construct a temporary "enhanced" emergency shelter at the former Saskatoon Transportation Company building on ...
Sep 11, 2024 STC Chief Mark Arcand called on the provincial government and City of Saskatoon to do more when it comes to the city's homelessness situation. He is proposing they build a warming shelter to help address the problems the homeless face in the winter months. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Crowd gathers to remember Baeleigh Maurice
A sea of blue shirts gathered around a memorial on 33 Street West on Sunday for the third annual Baeleigh Memorial Walk and Feast. On September 9, 2021, nine-year-old Baeleigh Maurice was on her way t...
Sep 09, 2024 Three years ago, Baeleigh Maurice was struck by an allegedly impaired driver while crossing the road to go to school. A memorial stands at the site of her death. (Payton Zillich/650 CKOM)
How do I talk to my kids about the Saskatoon student set on fire?
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 at 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868. Adults can access Saskatoon Mobile Crisis 24-7 at ...
Sep 08, 2024 Psychologist. Adam Stacey says it’s important that parents create a safe place their children feel comfortable in when talking to them about the attack. (Adam Stacey/Submitted)
Hilltops remember legendary figure ahead of matchup against Thunder
The Saskatoon Hilltops will be heading to Regina tonight to face the Thunder. The rivalry will be top of mind, but some members of the Hilltops will be playing with heavy hearts. Last week, the club a...
Sep 07, 2024 Longtime Saskatoon Hilltops member Jeff Gould died on Aug. 26, 2024. He served in many different roles for the club as their director, manager, president, game day convenor and the second vice president of the Prairie Football Conference. (Saskatoon Hilltops Facebook/Submitted)
'She didn't deserve that': Students shocked, scared as girl set on fire
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 at 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868. Adults can access Saskatoon Mobile Crisis 24-7 at ...
Sep 06, 2024 Evan Hardy Collegiate students, from left, Lexxi Sparvier and Sophie Hubbard were steps away from where a 14-year-old girl lit a 15-year-old girl on fire inside the school in Saskatoon on Sept. 5, 2024. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Rugby roots takes Rudolph Osborne from South Africa to Hilltops
The road to the Saskatoon Hilltops roster for linebacker Rudolph Osborne has not been a traditional one by any means. The third-year player was originally born in South Africa but said his family move...
Sep 06, 2024 Saskatoon Hilltops linebacker Rudolph Osborne is from South Africa and is now a veteran with the football team. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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