Murray Wood: Why most of us are Switzerland when it comes to culture war debates
As society becomes more and more divided, Murray Wood says a lot of his friends are just trying to stay neutral, as ther...
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A look back to Saskatoon in the 1920's
As Saskatoon enters the 2020's 650 CKOM looks at how the city was the first time we entered the 20's-in 1920. Saskatoon City Archivist Jeff O'Brien says in the 1920's the city was in the midst of rapi...
Dec 31, 2019 Police used a conducted energy weapon during the arrest of a suspect at Midtown Common on Tuesday (File photo)
Woman reported missing Monday located in Edmonton
A 40-year-old woman who was reported missing Monday has been located. The Saskatoon Police Service issued a media release Thursday saying the woman had been found in Edmonton.
Dec 31, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon gas bar offers New Year's Day discount after price mishap
A Saskatoon business wants people to know a gas price hike wasn't the work of the Grinch. The 7-Eleven gas bar in Hampton Village took some heat on social media from customers who wondered why they we...
Dec 31, 2019 Hampton Village sign (google)
"Fireball" lights up Saskatchewan sky Saturday night
Saskatchewan residents were treated to a unique sight Saturday night, when a possible meteor lit up the night sky. Saskatoon was a part of the sighting, as shown below on a doorbell video by Facebook ...
Dec 31, 2019 A possible meteor flew overtop of the province Saturday, December 28, 2019. (Facebook/Adam Frank)
Saskatoon Search and Rescue solves highest number of cases yet in 2019
It was another record-breaking year for Saskatoon Search and Rescue in 2019. They helped solve 34 different missing person cases. Shelley Ballard-McKinlay, Saskatoon Search and Rescue communications d...
Dec 31, 2019 Emergency workers conclude a search in the South Saskatchewan River on May 20, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
What you need to know for New Year's in Saskatoon
Whether you are planning a night out at one of Saskatoon's many New Year's Eve events, or just have some errands to run, the city is making it easy for you to get around on New Years Eve. The city is ...
Dec 31, 2019
Year in review: Clark reflects on addictions crisis, city development
Community developments and a stress on city safety highlighted Saskatoon's 2019, according to Mayor Charlie Clark. Clark gave his rundown on the past year with the city, along with a look-ahead into S...
Dec 31, 2019 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
Aberdeen renovates Officials dressing room in honour of past coordinator
Aberdeen's new officials dressing room recently had a face-lift to honour an officiating community leader. In May 2018, long-time official and coordinator in the area, Wayne Wutzke passed away. The co...
Dec 30, 2019 Aberdeen Recreation Complex &
Event Centre's officials dressing room now honours a long-time community official. (submitted/Ashley Boehm)
City of Saskatoon warns of utility sweepstakes scam
The City of Saskatoon is warning residents of a new scam which involves a cash prize for paying utility bills on time. A concerned citizen contacted the city after receiving a call from someone who cl...
Dec 30, 2019
SGI reminds to drive sober, so New Years celebrations don't become cell-ebrations
SGI, along with Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) rolled out the latest Traffic Safety Spotlight Monday. From the short-term holding cells at SPS headquarters, representatives from the organizations expl...
Dec 30, 2019 One of Saskatoon Police Service's short-term holding cells on December 30, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
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