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Saskatoon fire dept. makes history with appointment of first female to chief officer rank
The Saskatoon Fire Department has announced that Yvonne Raymer has been appointed to the rank of assistant chief-public relations and community risk reduction. Raymer started her career with Saskatoon...
Mar 10, 2020 Yvonne Raymer (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
Diamond project relationship hits rocks: Star Diamond sues Rio Tinto
Some of the sparkle may have been lost between the Project Falcon diamond partners east of Prince Albert. Star Diamond Corporation is taking Rio Tinto Exploration Canada to court over what it claims i...
Mar 10, 2020 Rio Tinto's trench cutting rig at the Project Falcon diamond venture east of Prince Albert.
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U of S Huskies return home after national championship win in Ottawa
Fresh off their national championship win in Ottawa over the weekend, the University of Saskatchewan Huskies arrived at the Saskatoon Airport on Monday with medals around their necks and the Bronze Ba...
Mar 09, 2020 The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team returned home Monday after winning the national championships in Ottawa over the weekend. (Harrison Brooks/ 650 CKOM)
Province 'disappointed' in STF's decision to impose sanctions
Saskatchewan's education minister said Monday he was "a little disappointed" the province's teachers are to begin withholding services Thursday. "Last week we met with the president of the union and i...
Mar 09, 2020 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Hoopla 2020, band trips could be cancelled if no agreement between STF and province by Thursday
The cessation of all extracurricular or volunteer activities involving teachers in Saskatchewan beginning Thursday could have a huge impact on students. That includes major events, like regional baske...
Mar 09, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Two serious separate snowmobile collisions over the weekend, one fatal
Over the weekend, Saskatchewan RCMP responded to two serious snowmobile crashes. On Friday evening, RCMP received a report of a fatal snowmobile collision near Emma Lake, that claimed the life of a 48...
Mar 09, 2020 (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Hotel rooms and Juno event tickets still available says Tourism Saskatoon president and CEO
Thousands of people from the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), musicians, families, fans and media will be in Saskatoon this week for the Juno Awards. That means hotels are fill...
Mar 09, 2020 (marriott.com)
Chemical fire out at Nutrien's potash mine near Vanscoy
Nutrien says it's still assessing the damage at its Vanscoy potash mine after a chemical fire Saturday night. The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to the scene following a request for hazmat suppo...
Mar 09, 2020 Aftermath of a fire that tore through the load out area at Nutrien's Vanscoy Potash mine on March 7, 2020. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Juno Week in Saskatoon: Events and Concerts
The Juno Awards take place at Saskatoon's Sasktel Centre on Sunday, but before the big show there are many opportunities for fans to get up and close with Canada's top music artists. JUNO Kick-Off Con...
Mar 09, 2020
U of S Huskies women's basketball team win U Sports championship
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team is bringing the Bronze Baby back to Saskatoon. The team defeated the Brock Badgers 82-64 in the U Sports Final to win the program's secon...
Mar 08, 2020 The Huskies bench celebrates as the clock strikes zero clinching their second national championship in the last five years. (Huskie Athletics/twitter)
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