Murray Wood: Leadership race rules no win for the NDP
The NDP are on the hunt for a new federal party leader, but it comes with a unique set of rules. Murray Wood takes issue...
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Saskatoon's first mayoral candidate enters the Nov. election
Jason Friesen has announced his intention to run for mayor in the fall municipal election. He considered a mayoral bid in 2012 but believes he's better prepared to run now. The courier driver and fath...
Jan 23, 2020 Jason Friesen is the first person to announce their mayoral campaign ahead of the 2020 municipal election. (Jason Friesen/Facebook)
U of M researcher urges sense of perspective on Wuhan coronavirus
As fear of the Wuhan coronavirus builds, a Saskatoon-born researcher thinks it's important to take a step back. Dr. Jason Kindrachuk, a professor of emerging viruses at the University of Manitoba, com...
Jan 23, 2020 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
City Hall not ready to release possible downtown arena locations
Saskatoon residents will have to wait longer to learn the leading locations for a proposed downtown arena and entertainment district. City Hall has committed to releasing the list to the public someti...
Jan 23, 2020 (Tourism Saskatoon/ Twitter)
Police make arrests after 2 reports of gun fire in Saskatoon
Multiple people have been arrested after police responded to two reports of gun fire early Thursday in Saskatoon. Police said in a news release officers were called around 12:30 a.m. after someone hea...
Jan 23, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Man skates for 19 hours and 26 minutes for Alzheimer's awareness
At 5 p.m. Wednesday, dressed in his AC/DC hat and pants, his Reebok pump skates and a custom-made sweater signed by everyone he met along the way, Steve McNeil stepped on the ice at the Cameco Meewasi...
Jan 23, 2020 Steve McNeil strikes a rock and roll pose after stepping on the ice at the Cameco Meewasin skating rink in downtown Saskatoon for his 19 hour and 26 minute skate to raise money for Alzheimer's research. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Tip from concerned grandparent leads to child porn charges
The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) arrested Steven Joseph Lasas Wednesday following a brief investigation sparked by a tip from a concerned grandparent. A grandparent contacted Sa...
Jan 22, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan scientists search for coronavirus vaccine
With the worldwide fear of coronavirus continuing to rise, some University of Saskatchewan Scientists are starting to feel the pressure. "We all feel it, we all watch the news constantly. We are looki...
Jan 22, 2020 (avert.org)
Sask. students learn importance of energy efficiency at WDM
Saskatchewan students will be getting the opportunity over three weeks to learn more about energy-efficient homes through the Western Development Museum (WDM). Wednesday was the first day for the "Sma...
Jan 22, 2020 55 Grade 7 students from Martensville's Venture Heights Elementary School got a chance to have a first-hand look at home energy efficiency at Saskatoon's Western Development Museum on Jan. 22, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Winterruption gets underway Wednesday in events fifth year
Saskatoon's annual winter celebration is back for its fifth year. The event boasts a collection of indoor and outdoor events spread across Saskatoon. Nine venues will hold the indoor events, while Eco...
Jan 22, 2020 Winterruption outdoor will run Friday and Saturday at Saskatoon's Ecole Victoria School. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon man stuck in Newfoundland trying to make his way home
A Saskatoon businessman is stuck in Newfoundland in the midst of massive snowfall and a state of emergency. Norm Lucas with S.O Asher Consultants flew into St. John's on Thursday for a business trip. ...
Jan 22, 2020 Photo of downtown St John's, N.L., following heavy snowfall on Jan. 18, 2020. (Beth Saunders/Twitter)
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