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Sask. families are getting two new Ronald McDonald Homes
Disney characters packed the greens at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club today for the Ronald McDonald House Golf Tournament. This opener was a special one as golfers and supporters were joined by R...
Jun 24, 2024 A Disney Themed Women's Golf Tournament kicked off the announcement tour for the New Ronald McDonald Houses in Saskatchewan. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Drug users 'turning to needles' after Saskatchewan cuts pipe program
It's been six months since the Government of Saskatchewan decided to stop providing free, clean drug tools for users like pipes, but negative consequences are already being felt. Fifty-eight-year-old ...
Jun 24, 2024
Canadians throw parties, gather with friends to cheer on Oilers in Stanley Cup final
The Edmonton Oilers may not be on home ice when they try to clinch the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers on Monday night, but screams of support will resound across Canada from rinkside watch p...
Jun 24, 2024 “We cheer them on every single game of the season,” said Derrick DeMone, an Oilers fan in Sydney, N.S., who will be watching at home with his sons, aged 24, 14 and 12. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Derrick DeMone
Thousands show support during Saskatoon Pride Parade
The rain didn't put a damper on this parade. Thousands of people filled the sidewalks in downtown Saskatoon on Saturday for the city's pride parade. Hundreds of floats filled the streets as music blas...
Jun 23, 2024 The Rawlco Radio team walking and driving along during the Saskatoon Pride Parade. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Rainy days are welcome this summer at Saskatoon's Meewasin Valley
Summer has officially started, but with cloudy skies and rainy afternoons, it is hard to find a place to relax and enjoy nature. At Meewasin Valley in Saskatoon, employees are happy to share the summe...
Jun 22, 2024 Renny Grilz, Resource Management Officer for Meewasin Valley Authority told 650CKOM that the rain has brought life back to the valley. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Orange was painted across Saskatoon for NIPD's Rock your Roots walk
A sea of orange stretched as far as the eye could see in Saskatoon as drums could be heard and traditional dancers could be seen. The Annual Rock Your Roots walk took place at Victoria Park and River ...
Jun 21, 2024 Thousands gather at Victoria Park to support the Rock your Roots walk during National Indigenous People's Day (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Rain clouds dampen lake trips along Spruce River this weekend
As the province prepares for summer vacation, people heading down to the lake this weekend may arrive to find their dock underwater. Frequent rain in Saskatchewan has caused higher water levels at lak...
Jun 21, 2024 The Water Security Agency is advising the public of potential out of bank flows and flooding of low-lying agricultural land downstream of Anglin Lake. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Wet weather affecting more youth sports games than normal
Summer has officially rolled into Saskatchewan, and with that, many hope the wet and cool weather is on its way out. Those in youth sports are feeling the effects of the rain, heavy winds and cool tem...
Jun 20, 2024 Saskatoon Minor Baseball is facing difficulties rescheduling rained out games while in Regina Minor Baseball, they are able to reschedule 80%. (650 CKOM)
Snoop Dogg shows support for Saskatoon Berries at concert
Saskatoon's newest baseball team has a high-profile fan. The Saskatoon Berries got some major support from Snoop Dogg at Wednesday's concert at SaskTel Centre. The rapper wore a Saskatoon Berries jers...
Jun 20, 2024 Snoop Dogg took the stage wearing a Saskatoon Berries jersey and hat, representing the city's brand new baseball team. (Saskatoon Berries/Twitter)
SaskEnergy unveils Indigenous-led safety campaign with designs by local artist
SaskEnergy has unveiled its new Indigenous-led safety campaign, aiming to help teach Indigenous communities about the dangers of digging near a gas line and what to do if someone smells natural gas. T...
Jun 20, 2024 Indigenous artist Jade Roberts, along with Chief Darcy Bear of the Whitecap Dakota First Nation, unveils two of her art pieces that will be showcased in more than 50 First nations communities during a new SaskEnergy safety campaign. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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