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Miller Marauders complete three-peat with 12-10 win over Holy Cross Crusaders
Regina's Miller Marauders are 6A provincial football champions for the third consecutive year after knocking off the Saskatoon Holy Cross Crusaders 12-10 in the championship game at SMF Field on Satur...
Nov 11, 2023 Students from the Miller Marauders celebrate their provincial championship after defeating the Holy Cross Crusaders 12-10 at the SMF Field in Saskatoon. It marked the schools third-straight championship.
Thousands gather in Saskatoon to honour and remember veterans
Every year on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., the world falls silent to remember those who lost their lives while fighting for their country. In Saskatoon, the Remembrance Day ceremony held at SaskTel Centre is t...
Nov 11, 2023 Soldiers stand where wreaths have been laid. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatchewan getting more than 2,000 new early learning spaces
The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments are continuing their commitment to providing families with early learning and child-care spaces in the province. A $23.5-million investment will allow for the...
Nov 10, 2023 Over 2000 new Child Care and Early Learning centres have been announced (980 CJME file photo)
Hilltops aiming for 23rd Canadian junior football title
On Saturday, the Saskatoon Hilltops will look to add to their 22 national junior football championships as they prepare to face the Westshore Rebels in the Canadian Bowl in Langford, B.C. This is the ...
Nov 10, 2023 Hilltops Players on SMF Field celebrating a playoff win (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Study suggests new arena could bring billion-dollar boost to Saskatoon economy
Saskatoon's Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Saskatoon say a new arena and entertainment district for the city could bring a $1.37-billion boost to Saskatoon's economy over the next decade. An indepen...
Nov 08, 2023 An artist's rendering of the proposed downtown arena in Saskatoon. (City of Saskatoon)
John Gormley leaves flagship show after 25 years on Sask. airwaves
Rawlco Radio's John Gormley shared with listeners Wednesday morning that he is stepping away from his flagship radio show that has shaped Saskatchewan conversations for more than two decades. While he...
Nov 08, 2023 "I want to say thanks for sharing your lives and passion, and for permitting me to have a front row seat in the incredible place that is Saskatchewan,” said John Gormley to his listeners on Nov. 8, 2023. Photo courtesy YouTube @ContextBeyondtheHeadlines
Avian flu forces Sask. farm to cull entire holiday turkey flock
Move over, Mr. Grinch. This year, it's the avian flu that's stealing Christmas from a Saskatchewan farm. Melanie Boldt, co-owner of Pine View Farms, said the farm had to cull its Christmas flock of tu...
Nov 07, 2023 Melanie Boldt, co-owner of Pine View Farms, says the farm had to cull its holiday turkey flock, but will still have birds available for sale in time for Christmas. (650 CKOM file photo)
U-13 Saskatoon Comets host breast cancer awareness game
The under-13 AA Saskatoon Comet Fury hosted a breast cancer awareness game Saturday afternoon at Merlis Belsher Place. Fury Head coach Laura Schaefer said the main goal of Saturday's game was to ensur...
Nov 04, 2023 The Saskatoon Comet Fury walk out with Pink Jerseys to support breast cancer research (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
New training facility for Saskatoon firefighters opens
A new training facility for firefighters from Saskatoon, Martensville and Warman has opened just outside of Saskatoon. The new facility allows for more realistic and repeatable hands-on fire training....
Nov 03, 2023 SFD's Assistant Fire Chief Anthony Tataryn speaks with the media (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Huskies begin quest for Vanier Cup in Edmonton against Golden Bears
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies' quest for the Vanier Cup begins in Edmonton on Saturday evening. The Huskies finished the regular season with a 5-3 record, and will face the 6-2-0 University o...
Nov 03, 2023 Running back Ryker Frank runs the ball as the University of Saskatchewan Huskies take on the University of British Columbia Thunderbirds in Canada West football action in Saskatoon, SK, September 29, 2023.
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