Murray Wood: A party 100 years in the making
Murray Wood and a couple of hundred others attended a birthday party on the weekend for a woman who turned 100, and cele...
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Late northern Saskatchewan winter contributes to 'worst season on record' for outfitter
Snow clearing, flooding, terrible trail conditions, and worries about wildlife are just a few of the issues some northern Saskatchewan outfitters are experiencing this year. John Prosak owns No Fly Zo...
May 24, 2026 No Fly Zone Outfitter John Prosak says so far, 2026 has been the worst hunting year on record with the exception of the time during COVID. (John Prosak/Facebook)
'Bourbon Street North', Shawn Desman among attractions at 2026 Saskatoon EX
The countdown is officially on to this year's Saskatoon Exhibition, and if there's a theme this year, it's "more," according to Peter Jelinski, manager of signature events. It all begins with the annu...
May 21, 2026 Peter Jelinski, manager of signature events, announced the show lineups and headliners at this year's Saskatoon Exhibition on Thurs, May 20, 2026. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Nurses asking for better knee pads as overdoses hit record numbers in Saskatoon
The chief operating officer of the Saskatoon Community Clinic is imploring city councillors to lobby harder for more help from the provincial and federal governments, as nurses at his facility continu...
May 19, 2026 Saskatoon Community Clinic Chief Operating Officer Toby Esterby called on the city of Saskatoon to continue to advocate for more resources and help from both the provincial and federal governments as the homelessness and overdose crisis escalates. (Saskatoon Community Clinic/Facebook)
Long weekend weather: Campers, hikers should be prepared for anything
Rain or shine Brian Semenchuk has been camping at Pike Lake for decades, starting with a tent and now a camper. "Why leave a camper at home when you can have fun out here?" he said, as rain soaked the...
May 16, 2026 Hardy Pike Lake campers, from left, Brian Semenchuk, Annette Semenchuk and grandkids Faith Meckling and Patricia Semenchuk. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon mayor Cynthia Block delivers State of the City address to Chamber crowd
Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block says the city needs to be "bold" in its vision and actions for the future. Speaking at the annual Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce State of the City luncheon Thursda...
May 15, 2026 Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block speaks with Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce CEO Jason Aebig during the annual State of the City luncheon on Thurs, May 14, 2026. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Proper training, use of bear spray essential for hikers, campers says outdoor expert
For May Long weekend plans that include camping and spending time in a national park, hiking or out in the back country, an outdoor expert said bear spray is important to add to your packing list. Reb...
May 14, 2026 Rebecca Mollison with Back 40 First Aid Training says when used correctly bear spray is an important tool for people frequently in outdoor environments. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Father of 2020 Saskatchewan bear attack victim 'heartbroken' over latest fatal encounter
The father of a woman who died in a bear attack in 2020 says his heart goes out to the family and friends of the 27-year-old man who died in a bear encounter northeast of Points North Landing last Fri...
May 13, 2026 Hubert Esquirol, who lost his daughter Stephanie Blais in a bear attack in 2020, says he is “heartbroken” after hearing about the attack on Friday, which claimed the life of a 27-year-old man. (Submitted)
Saskatoon firefighters 'exasperated' as overdose calls skyrocket, says union president
It was just last week that Saskatoon's Fire Department received 80 calls for overdoses in a single 24-hour period. That's more than three overdose calls every hour - not counting other medical, assist...
May 07, 2026 A Saskatoon fire truck travels along 20th Street West after attending a call on May 6, 2026. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon prepares for Shoal Lake and Red Earth Cree Nation flood evacuees
The City of Saskatoon is getting its emergency management resources ready to help evacuees from flooding in Northern Saskatchewan. According to Pamela Goulden-McLeod, director of emergency management,...
May 05, 2026 Hundreds of evacuees from the Red Earth Cree Nation and Shoal Lake are heading to Saskatoon and Prince Albert, after record flooding on the Carrot and Shell Rivers this week. (Allister Nawakayas, Emergency Co-ordinator/Red Earth Cree Nation Government)
Overdose calls to Saskatoon Fire Department nearly doubled in 2025
A new report going to a city committee next week shines a glaring light on just how busy, and in-demand firefighters are in Saskatoon. According to the report - entitled "Saskatoon Fire Department - 2...
May 01, 2026 A Saskatoon fire truck leaves Fire Hall Number One on a suspected overdose call. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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