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Murray Wood notes that while we have seen years with "perfect" weather in the province, they aren't that commo...
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'Desperately dry:' Anticipated snowfall promising for Sask. producers
For the first time in a long time, there's snow in the forecast for most of the province. For farmers and ranchers, the snow that's expected to begin late this week is promising, as many depend on the...
Jan 03, 2024 In spite of less-than-ideal weather conditions, farmers are staying optimistic about their prospects this year. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Missing person cases led to busy year for Sask. search and rescue teams
It's not yet known how busy 2023 was for Saskatchewan search and rescue teams, but it's now known that 2022 was historic for them. According to media liaison Dustin Brears, 2022 was the busiest on rec...
Jan 02, 2024 Saskatoon search and rescue volunteers out on a search. (SaskatoonSAR/Twitter)
Sask. Crowns minister wants fair deal when it comes to carbon tax
According to Premier Scott Moe, SaskEnergy and SaskPower will both remove the federal carbon tax cost from home heating starting on Monday. It's a move being made by Moe's government after the federal...
Jan 02, 2024 Dustin Duncan is minister responsible for all major Crowns in Saskatchewan. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Less severe weather hit Saskatchewan in 2023 says expert
As 2023 wraps up, there's no better time than the present to go over the weather we saw over the last 365 days. It's no secret there was less severe weather than normal. In the summer, Saskatchewan sa...
Dec 31, 2023 The sun rises over Saskatoon on Dec. 5. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Sask. ski hills battle mother nature well into December
The mild weather seen throughout Saskatchewan this winter have been a welcome change for some, but for members of the skiing community it's been anything but. Even nearing Dec. 31, some ski hills in S...
Dec 29, 2023 Optimist Park producing its own snow do to a lack of snow during the winter. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatchewan's five biggest sports stories of the year
There was no shortage of sports stories in 2023 in Saskatchewan. A lot of the Saskatchewan sports stories brought international attention as well. Here are the five biggest sports stories of the year:...
Dec 29, 2023 At the world juniors in Halifax, Bedard scored 23 points in seven games and was named tournament MVP. (File photo by Keith Hershmiller Photography)
Much of Saskatchewan expecting a rare brown Christmas
Saskatchewan has beaten the odds, and will likely see a brown Christmas in 2023. Environment & Climate Change Canada's senior climatologist David Phillips confirmed the news. "We can already call ...
Dec 24, 2023 Much of Saskatchewan will be celebrating Christmas without any snow this year. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon business advocate not happy as Ave. C bike lanes approved
A Saskatoon business advocate was not happy to hear that the city plans to move ahead with its bike lane project on Avenue C. Last week, council gave the green light to move ahead with the plan in a 6...
Dec 22, 2023 North Saskatoon Business Association executive director Keith Moen stands outside of the Travelodge Inn on Avenue C, which is in danger of losing over 40 parking spots because of a bike lane plan. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Ukrainians preparing to celebrate Christmas on different day
Christmas for many Ukrainians might look a little bit different this year. In fact, it might happen on a different day altogether. Earlier this year, the Ukrainian government passed a law which will s...
Dec 22, 2023 Father Taras Makowsky at the Ukrainian Orthodox Holy Trinity Cathedral in Saskatoon just days before the church holds one of its first-ever Dec. 25 services. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Meewasin opens outdoor rink in Saskatoon after unusually long wait
Wednesday's opening of the Meewasin Skating Rink next to the Delta Bessborough hotel is one of the latest starts the rink has seen. Wayne Stus, the Meewasin Valley Authority's construction and facilit...
Dec 21, 2023 An empty Meewasin Skating Rink waits for the first visitors of the year. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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