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Huskies women's basketball team begins quest for national title in Abbotsford
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team begins its drive for a third national championship Thursday night in Abbotsford, B.C. in the Canada West championship tournament. The Hus...
Feb 22, 2024 The University of Saskatchewan Huskies take on the University of Regina Cougars in Canada West Women's Basketball action in Saskatoon on Feb. 3, 2024. (Electric Umbrella/Liam Richards)
Icy conditions in early February caused chaos for Canada Post workers
Some icy sidewalks in Saskatoon in early February led to injuries for several Canada Post workers. "It's been very warm and that's created a lot of freeze-thaw cycles. The week of Feb. 5, there were m...
Feb 22, 2024 Icy sidewalks caused Canada Post to stop mail service on Feb. 8 in the city until conditions improved. (650 CKOM file photo)
Davidson mayor pledges support for family and community after tragic fire
A small memorial popped up Tuesday outside the home in Davidson where five people died in a fire Sunday. Three stuffed toys were left at the side of the house where three children and two seniors died...
Feb 20, 2024 Stuffed toys arranged outside a home in Davidson where five people died in a fire on Sunday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
12-year-old girl named ambassador for Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
A 12-year-old girl from Saskatoon has been named the 2024 Saskatchewan Ambassador for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital. Kherington, whose last name wasn't provided, was diagnosed with several rare...
Feb 20, 2024 Kherington at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Three children, two seniors killed in Davidson house fire on Sunday
Yellow police tape surrounds a home in Davidson following a tragic house fire over the Family Day long weekend. Craik RCMP say five people are dead after a house went up in flames in Davidson on Sunda...
Feb 19, 2024 The cause of a fatal house fire on Ottawa Street in Davidson remains unclear. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Rookies helping lead the way for U18 AAA Saskatoon Blazers
A year removed from nearly winning the U18 AAA national championship, the Saskatoon Blazers are hoping an influx of youth can lead them back to the big dance. READ MORE: Blazers aim for national champ...
Feb 18, 2024 Rookies Dayne Beuker (left) and Caine Wilke (right) are both in the midst of phenomenal seasons and are hoping to lead the Blazers to a national championship. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Parent supports Sask. teachers despite difficulties during strikes
Schools across the province are going without lunch-hour supervision on Friday after negotiations between the government and Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation stalled this week. Teachers are also resu...
Feb 16, 2024 Teachers in Saskatchewan are resuming rotating strikes Friday, while also withdrawing noon-hour supervision across the province. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Ackerman hoping to give Saskatchewan its first Scotties title in 13 years
A lifelong dream will come true for four Saskatchewan curlers on Friday night in Calgary. Skip Skylar Ackerman, along with Kaylin Skinner at lead, Taylor Stremick at second and Ashley Thevenot at thir...
Feb 16, 2024 The members of Team Ackerman pose for a photo just moments after they completed their final practice at the Nutana Curling Club before heading to the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Calgary. They will be looking to become the first Saskatchewan team to win the tournament since 2011. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Macrorie man gets thrill of lifetime from Chicago Blackhawks
A family trip to watch hockey in Chicago turned into a lot more than what Frank Forsberg and his parents Robin and Susan expected. The family is from the Saskatchewan community of Macrorie. On Sunday,...
Feb 15, 2024 Frank Forsberg and NHL veteran Nick Foligno after the Blackhawks’ game against the New York Rangers. (Susan and Robin Forsberg/Submitted)
Broncos coach Sean Payton to headline 22nd Dogs' Breakfast in Saskatoon
A Super Bowl champion and NFL coach-of-the-year winner is set to speak at the 22nd annual Huskie Football Foundation Dogs' Breakfast. On Wednesday, the foundation announced that Denver Broncos head co...
Feb 14, 2024 Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches a replay during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
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