Murray Wood: Connecting with my granddaughter on the swing set
Murray Wood shared a trip to the park with his granddaughter on Sunday, reflecting on her almost limitless capacity for ...
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Saskatoon food bank receives 300 pounds of meat for the holiday season
What would you do with more than 300 pounds of meat? The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre was thrilled to receive that much Tuesday in a generous donation of elk, deer and moose meat from the S...
Dec 20, 2022 The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre received 300 pounds of meat from the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation just in time for the holiday season. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan airports expected to be busy for the holiday season
Flying home for the holidays? Representatives from both the Saskatoon and Regina airports said the Christmas season will see some heavy traffic for flights, and that it's important to arrive early. Sa...
Dec 19, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Dietician gives advice for navigating holiday meals
Turkey dinner with mashed potatoes smothered in gravy is a holiday meal we often look forward to -- and topping that off with dessert will make those calories add up. According to a study by Wren Kitc...
Dec 17, 2022
Christmas trees in short supply as demand grows
Unless you're planning to follow Clark Griswold's strategy and cut one down yourself, it might be tough to find a Christmas tree this year. Nikki van Duyvendyk, co-owner of Dutch Growers, said there's...
Dec 15, 2022 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
500 Club raises more than $65,000 for Saskatchewan charities
Are you still deciding what to do with your $500 affordability cheque? Many of them are going to charity through the "500 Club," a pledge campaign that encourages people to donate their cheques to loc...
Dec 14, 2022 (File photo/980 CJME)
New indigenous tech company launches through Saskatchewan-based partnerships
A new advancement in Canadian technology named All3Innovation LP was announced Monday. The business was created through three partnerships: Birch Narrows Dene Development Inc. (BNDDI), MMKL Group Inc....
Dec 12, 2022 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Kinsmen Club gives back to 50 families in this year's Adopt-A-Family campaign
A number of Saskatoon families will benefit from CKOM's Adopt-A-Family this year. The program, which wrapped up this weekend, partners with The Salvation Army to match families who need a helping hand...
Dec 10, 2022 650 CKOM's Adopt a Family campaign finished this weekend (Supplied Photo/Katie Forsyth)
Gas attendants layer up to brace for cold weather
Extreme cold warnings are sweeping Saskatchewan. According to Environment Canada, the highest wind chill values Tuesday will be between -40 C and -45 C. But the bitter cold doesn't stop Jeff Schabang,...
Dec 06, 2022 Gas attendants layer up to beat the cold temperatures. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Consider adopting a pet this holiday season: SPCA
Christmas is the time for giving, and this year might be the right time to add a furry new member to the family. Trisha Mortson, acting executive director for the Saskatoon SPCA, says there has been a...
Dec 06, 2022 SPCA file photo (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Noon Festival of Carols returns to TCU Place
Grab your lunch and immerse yourself in the spirit of Christmas -- the Noon Festival of Carols has returned to TCU Place. The event runs from noon to 1 p.m., this week until Thursday and from Dec. 12 ...
Dec 05, 2022 The Noon Festival of Carols is back at TCU Place. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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