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Demand high at Saskatchewan food banks ahead of Christmas
Food banks in Saskatchewan's two largest cities are seeing a lot more demand than normal as Christmas inches closer. "We're seeing it across the province and across Canada," John Bailey, CEO of the Re...
Dec 21, 2023 Saskatoon's food bank prepares for a busy holiday season. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Canada's electric vehicle push met with excitement, concern
The federal government's plan to phase out gas-powered vehicle sales by 2035 is being met with both support and concern. Tyler Krause sits on the board of directors for the Saskatchewan Electric Vehic...
Dec 20, 2023 An electric vehicle charging at a free station in Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Team McEwen pushing for Brier berth as season hits halfway mark
With the first half of the curling season in the books for most teams, new Saskatchewanian Mike McEwen feels like his team is gaining momentum as it gears up for a push to represent Saskatchewan at th...
Dec 20, 2023 Mike McEwen lines up a shot at the Grand Slam of Curling in Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon councillor pleased with provincial plan for Lighthouse
Cynthia Block, councillor for Ward 6 in Saskatoon, was pleased to hear that the province will be stepping up and buying the Lighthouse in the city's downtown. The Court of King's Bench approved the sa...
Dec 19, 2023 The provincial government said it purchased the Lighthouse for $11,080,676. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon teens get Award of Merit for saving woman from house fire
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) celebrated the heroism of three teenagers Monday by presenting them with an Award of Merit. On Nov. 13, Avery Chubb, Georgia Vanderlinde and Quinn Hogan were drivin...
Dec 18, 2023 The teens rescued a woman from a burning house on Zeman Crescent in November. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM file photo)
NDP says obstetrical disruptions on the rise throughout Sask.
Saskatchewan's NDP is calling on the provincial government to do something about the number of obstetrical disruptions the health-care system has seen over the last several years. The issue is current...
Dec 15, 2023 NDP health critic Vicki Mowat calls on the Sask. Party government to do something about the number of obstetrical disruptions the province has seen this year. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Scotiabank to close branches in Rosetown, Outlook and Spiritwood
Three small towns in Saskatchewan are preparing to lose their Scotiabank branches. Scotiabank confirmed to 650 CKOM that it will be closing its branches in Spiritwood, Outlook and Rosetown before the ...
Dec 15, 2023 The Scotiabank branch in Spiritwood is set to close by the end of next year, along with branches in Outlook and Rosetown. (Bevra Fee/Submitted)
Wrestler Katie Dutchak hoping Olympic dream comes true
Saskatoon's Katie Dutchak is hoping she'll soon be booking a plane ticket to Paris. Dutchak is travelling to Edmonton this weekend to compete in the Olympic qualifiers for wrestling. The weekend will ...
Dec 15, 2023 Wrestler Katie Dutchak is hoping to qualify for the Paris Olympics over the weekend. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Adopt-A-Family helps nearly 450 families during holidays
It's the time of giving, and in Saskatoon vehicles filled with donations are making their way to the Salvation Army. 650 CKOM's and Rock 102's 36th-annual Adopt-A-Family program is nearing its end, an...
Dec 13, 2023 Donations to Adopt-A-Family before they are wrapped up. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Cameco CEO touts trip to Dubai as success
Just like the Government of Saskatchewan, Cameco is also happy after a trip to an overseas climate conference. "It was a success. It turned out better than anticipated," Tim Gitzel, Cameco's president...
Dec 13, 2023 Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel speaks after awarding $1.8 million in community funding to various local organizations. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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