Murray Wood: The Saskatchewan farmer who heard a cry and reacted heroically
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More rides make Saskatoon Ex bigger than ever
The Saskatoon Exhibition is back with more rides than ever for fair goers to enjoy. North American Midway Entertainment, which is responsible for the 41 rides at the site, said there are 11 new rides ...
Aug 04, 2025 There are 41 rides at the Saskatoon Ex in 2025, 11 more thanin 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Fringe Festival returns with fun, music and drama
Saskatoon Fringe Festival has returned for another year along Broadway Avenue. City construction projects like on the Broadway Bridge, have not stopped the fun, music and drama. Read more: Irene Scher...
Aug 02, 2025 Fringe festival manager Philippa Williams said there is a lot of culture for people to take in, appreciate and learn about. (Nicole Stevenson/Fringe Festival website)
Saskatoon Berries looking to take baseball wins record in Regina
The Saskatoon Berries have the opportunity to make history in the Western Canadian Baseball League tonight. If the Berries can pull off their 45th win of the season tonight in Regina against the Red S...
Aug 01, 2025 If the Saskatoon Berries win against the Regina Red Sox or any of their games this weekend, they will break the all-time regular season wins record in the Western Canadian Baseball League. (Saskatoon Berries/Submitted)
Saskatoon's Blake Tierney sets new Canadian record at World Aquatics Championships
It wasn't the podium finish Saskatoon's Blake Tierney hoped for at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but the swimmer still managed to break a record. On Friday morning, Tierney finished f...
Aug 01, 2025 Saskatoon’s Blake Tierney (left) finished in fourth place in the 200-metre backstorke event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Friday morning. While he didn't end up on the podium, Tierney set a new Canadian record in the event with a time of 1:55.09. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/COC)
Provincial government updates flood risk planning rules for developers, aligning with federal government
Saskatchewan is updating its rules when it comes to building homes in areas that could potentially flood. On Thursday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced an update to the Planning and Developmen...
Aug 01, 2025 The provincial government is updating its flood risk planning rules when it comes to developers looking to build properties closer to bodies of water. Previously in Saskatchewan, if you wanted to build a home close to a body of water, you would have to have it mitigated and prepared for a one-in-500-year flood event. Now, that number has been dropped, requiring developers to prepare for a one-in-200-year flooding event. (650 CKOM file photo)
Families enjoy quiet first day of Saskatoon Ex
Thursday was the first day of the 140th Saskatoon Exhibition and families got to take in all the excitement on the grounds at Prairieland Park. The lines weren't too long, which allowed families to ri...
Aug 01, 2025 The Saskatoon Exhibition kicked off Thursday and runs until through August 7. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
What you need to know about the 2025 Saskatoon Ex
The Saskatoon Ex is will bring thousands of people into Prairieland Park in the coming days. From Thursday to August 7, visitors will be treated to classic carnival rides, games and various other type...
Jul 29, 2025 This year's exhibition will feature more rides and more security. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Troops arrive in Sask. to help fight fires, Beauval residents could return home soon
The Canadian Armed Forces have arrived in Saskatchewan to help fight the wildfires ravaging the northern part of the province. The province is expecting around 300 troops to arrive and help fight Type...
Jul 28, 2025 As of 12pm on July 28, the province was battling 60 fires, 12 of which are considered uncontained. (Dalmeny Fire and Rescue/Facebook)
FoodTruck Wars and YXE Beer Wars festivals return to Saskatoon
Both FoodTruck Wars and YXE Beer Wars Festival get underway in Saskatoon on Friday afternoon. The three-day annual events will run until July 27 at 2701 Porter Street between Holy Cross High School an...
Jul 25, 2025 Food truck and beer wars organizer David Mah said he expects over 30,000 people to attend the three-day festival that begins Friday July 25 at 4 p.m. in Saskatoon. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Why the SPSA waited until now to call in the military for wildfire help
Nearly 300 troops from the Canadian Armed Forces are expected to arrive in Saskatchewan by Saturday to help fight the wildfires raging in northern part of the province. The military members Ottawa is ...
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