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Harvest is 2% completed within Sask., as some farmers hope for rain
Producers are still hoping for rain to help with grain fill and pasture conditions, according to the provincial crop report. As temperatures increase, crops are rapidly advancing even with a lack of m...
Aug 08, 2024 Harvest is two percent completed within the province which aligns with the five and 10-year averages. The provincial crop report said four per cent has been done in the southwest region. "All other producers are preparing for harvest by getting equipment ready, cleaning out bins and hauling grain." (650 CKOM file photo)
STF: Arbitration hearing dates confirmed for teachers and Sask. Gov.
As fall fast approached, dates have now been confirmed for the arbitration hearing between teachers and the province by the Saskatoon Teachers Federation. The hearing will take place in Saskatoon betw...
Aug 08, 2024 Written positions and presentations on wages and class complexity-accountability framework will be permitted during the hearing from both the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and the Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
How Spudnuts are made at the Saskatoon Ex
The Saskatoon Ex is a foodies' paradise. Around every corner is a different or unique treat to try. Some featured favourites are the Doukhobor Bread, Frozen Rootbeer, Poutine, Beaver Tails and Spudnut...
Aug 08, 2024 "It is a patented spiced potato yeast, that is patented to Prairieland Park. We own the rights to it, no one else in the world can purchase it from the supplier," said Prairieland's food and beverage manager, Sharon Odnokon. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
119th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship dubbed huge success
After six days of competition, somebody will walk away today with the 119th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship trophy in Saskatoon. Over the last week, 264 golfers have played at Riverside Country Cl...
Aug 08, 2024 Golfers compete at the 119th Canadian Men's Amateur Championship in Saskatoon. (Matt Johnson/Riverside Country Club)
Borden's Savannah Sutherland races for a medal at Paris Olympic Games
Borden, Saskatchewan's Savannah Sutherland has the opportunity to win an Olympic medal in Paris today. The 21-year-old will race in the 400-metre hurdles final at 1:25 p.m. Saskatchewan time. Sutherla...
Aug 08, 2024 To celebrate Sutherland’s achievement, the community of Borden is holding a watch party at their community centre.
Doors for the watch party open at 12 p.m. and there will be burgers and drinks provided by the RM and cooked by the Firefighters. (Athletics Canada/Submitted)
WATCH: Private partnership could bring $170M to Saskatoon arena project
The City of Saskatoon is considering a private partnership with the facility management company OVG360, which could bring in millions of dollars to further the city's downtown arena project. According...
Aug 07, 2024 A design rendering for Saskatoon's proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District. (City of Saskatoon)
Drugs, guns, body armour and bear spray seized by Saskatoon police
Two men and a woman are facing dozens of criminal charges after a drug investigation led Saskatoon police to seize a trove of illegal items, including drugs, body armour and weapons. According to poli...
Aug 07, 2024 Three people are facing 36 charges after police executed a search warrant at the end of July. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Trevor LaPlante death leads to a calls for change rally
Once 30 community members in front of the Prince Albert Provincial Court heard the latest update on the court case against the man accused of murdering Trevor LaPlante, they readied their signs and mi...
Aug 07, 2024 Maureen Palagian, left, holds a picture of her deceased brother Trevor and stands with Jeff Perehudoff, who organized a rally to call for justice in the case. (paNOW)
RCMP release name of Red Earth Cree Nation hit and run victim
RCMP have now released the name of the victim, Ericson Bear of Red Earth Cree Nation from a hit-and-run back in Febuary. The RCMP said officers from the Carrot River detachment got a call on Febuary 1...
Aug 07, 2024 RCMP released the victim's name, Ericson Bear of Red Earth Cree Nation, from a hit-and-run on February 12, 2024 around 4:30 a.m. on Highway 163 on the Red Earth Cree Nation. (RCMP/Submitted)
Wildfire smoke blankets Saskatoon, central Saskatchewan
The smoke that blanketed Saskatoon and parts of central Saskatchewan on Wednesday morning is thanks to the wildfires burning to the north. Early on Wednesday morning, the air quality health index in t...
Aug 07, 2024 Smoke blanketed Saskatoon early Wednesday morning because of forest fires in the north. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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