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'Incredibly concerning:' Lack of snow leaves some Sask. farmers worried
While many in Saskatchewan are pleased about the lack of snow on the ground and mild temperatures, farmers who were already hit with a difficult season because of drought are concerned those condition...
Nov 30, 2023 In spite of less-than-ideal weather conditions, farmers are staying optimistic about their prospects this year. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Food Bank launches 'Light It Up' campaign to help those in need
The Saskatoon Food Bank launched its annual "Light It Up" campaign on Tuesday, kicking off its fundraising push for the holiday season. The 2023 campaign got rolling with a $50,000 donation from Nutri...
Nov 28, 2023 The Saskatoon Food Bank's 2023 'Light It Up' campaign kicked off with a $50,000 donation from Nutrien. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Operation Santa launches to help families struggling with food insecurity
With Christmas just under a month away, Operation Santa launched in Saskatoon on Monday. The project, organized by Indigenous groups and sponsors throughout Saskatoon, has the goal of giving families ...
Nov 27, 2023 Organizers of Operation Santa gather to launch the annual Christmas campaign and celebrate a $100,000 donation by Dakota Dunes. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Second World War veteran turns 104 years old
Nick Kazuska danced into his birthday party Saturday and was even seen playing his bass. What makes that impressive is that Kazuska -- a Second World War veteran -- turns 104 on Monday. The Saskatoon ...
Nov 27, 2023 104 year old Nick Kazuska (middle) playing his stand up base at his party (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatchewan official doesn't notice a difference while wearing a neck guard
Last Monday, Hockey Saskatchewan announced a new mandate that requires officials to wear neck guards while working in leagues that require players to wear the same piece of protective equipment. Some ...
Nov 26, 2023 Sask Hockey Referee Jersey. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Wakaw arena gets green light to reopen after carbon monoxide scare
Wakaw's arena has the green light to reopen. The town's Jubilee Arena was closed early last week when multiple children at a under-15 hockey tournament became sick due to carbon monoxide poisoning. Th...
Nov 23, 2023 The furnaces at Wakaw's Jubilee Arena are being replaced after a number of players fell sick during a tournament last weekend. (Wakaw Arena Concession/Facebook)
WATCH: Saskatchewan family reunited after escaping war in Gaza
Abdullah Algherbawi is breathing a sigh of relief after he was reunited with his wife and kids on Tuesday in Saskatoon. His wife Sabreen and their four children were trapped in Gaza after Hamas began ...
Nov 23, 2023 The family was reunited on Tuesday after spending 45 days trapped in Gaza. (Abdullah Algherbawi/Submitted)
Saskatoon Salvation Army launches 2023 Christmas Kettle Campaign
The Saskatoon Salvation Army kicked off its 2023 Christmas Kettle Campaign on Thursday with the help of Mayor Charlie Clark. Derek Kerr, the executive director of community and family services with th...
Nov 23, 2023 Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark donating to the 2023 Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign on Nov. 23, 2023. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Lack of snow means slower start to season for ski hills, businesses
It's pretty rare that most of Saskatchewan has little to no snow on the ground on Nov. 23. But that's what the province is faced with right now, as Old Man Winter holds off a bit longer. The lack of s...
Nov 23, 2023 Snowboarders ride down the hill together during Optimist Hill's opening day on Feb. 10, 2019. (650 CKOM file photo)
Despite warm weather, climatologist predicts white Christmas in Sask.
People across Saskatchewan are feeling the effects of El Nio. It is nearly the end of November, but with little or no snow on the ground it still looks like September across much of the province. Davi...
Nov 22, 2023 A man walks between snow and green grass at a park in Regina earlier this month. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
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