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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Sask. Oilers fan carves team logo in lawn for Stanley Cup Finals
Edmonton Oilers fans across Canada are showcasing their fandom as the team heads into Game 2 of the Stanley Cup final. On Saturday, ahead of Game 1 against the Florida Panthers, Fishing Lake, Sask. re...
Jun 10, 2024 Oilers fan Rod Zwarych carved a giant Oilers logo into his lawn over the weekend to show his support for his team and their quest for the Stanley Cup. (Rod Zwarych)
Rock 102's Bikes for Kids fills four trailers with hundreds of donated cycles
Rock 102's annual Bikes for Kids collection was held on Saturday in Saskatoon, and four trailers were filled with hundreds of donated bicycles for children. The annual event collects used, donated bik...
Jun 10, 2024 Rock 102's Ryan Sullivan posing with bikes collected at the Canadian Tire Preston Crossing location. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Strong wind impacts Saskatoon's Children Festival
The children's festival in Saskatoon is underway at Kinsmen Park. There has been strong wind blowing throughout Bridge City during the festival. Paige Unruh, marketing and communications manager said ...
Jun 08, 2024 Dozens of kids enjoy the live performance and activities at the Children's Festival (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
SaskTel reaches halfway mark of 5G rollout in Sask.
SaskTel says it has reached the halfway mark when it comes to converting its cell towers to allow for 5G networks. Right now, SaskTel 5G covers nearly 85 per cent of Saskatchewan residents throughout ...
Jun 08, 2024 A 5G tower that was installed in Delisle was marked as SaskTel reaching the halfway point when it comes to rolling out its 5G network. (SaskTel)
CFL to no longer mandate microchip footballs for kicking plays
The CFL announced Friday afternoon that it will no longer mandate the use of its new microchipped footballs on kicking plays. The news comes after members of the Canadian Football League Players' Asso...
Jun 07, 2024 University of Saskatchewan Huskies kicker David Solie (75) and Roughriders kicker Brett Lauther (12) chat during training camp. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Leon Draisaitl's former billets excited to see him play in Stanley Cup Final
There might not be a lot of Saskatchewan players in this year's Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers, but there are several players on both teams who spent time in the pr...
Jun 07, 2024 Martin Ring, Andrea Ring, Leon Draisaitl and Carole Ring pose for a photo as the NHL star reunited with his former billet family in Edmonton. (Submitted)
Sask. RCMP 'proud' of JSCN response, reviews recommendations
While the review of the Saskatchewan RCMP's response to the James Smith mass stabbing gave 36 recommendations on how to improve, the division's commander said she's proud of their work. "Despite the m...
Jun 06, 2024
Innovation on display as thousands attend Weyburn Oil and Gas show
Nearly 200 vendors demonstrated new technology to crowds bracing the windy conditions Thursday at the Oil and Gas Show in Weyburn. The biennial event in the heart of Saskatchewan's oil patch attracts ...
Jun 06, 2024
NDP continues push for investigation into Randy Weekes' harassment claims
The Saskatchewan NDP is reiterating its call for Speaker Randy Weekes to help launch an investigation into his allegations he made of bullying, guns, and harassment in the legislature. On Thursday, Vi...
Jun 06, 2024 Vicki Mowat, deputy leader of the Sask. NDP, is reiterating calls for Speaker Randy Weeks to help launch an investigation into the allegations he made on May 16. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
RCMP report reviews police actions after JSCN, Weldon murders
By Glynn Brothen An internal review on the RCMP's response to the mass murder on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and in Weldon is being released today, with a summary of 36 recommendations and effectiv...
Jun 06, 2024
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