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Heat warnings cover entire province of Saskatchewan
Heat warnings covered the entire province of Saskatchewan like a very warm blanket on Wednesday. "An upper level ridge has settled over the prairies resulting in clear skies and extreme daytime temper...
Jul 10, 2024 Heat warnings from Environment Canada covered the whole province of Saskatchewan on Wednesday, with wildfire smoke alerts thrown in as well. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Canadian Chamber of Commerce names Candace Laing new CEO
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has named Candace Laing its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Laing has served as chair of the chamber's board of directors since 2022 after joining the board ...
Jul 10, 2024 Laing has served as chair of the chamber's board of directors since 2022 after joining the board in 2019, serving as its vice-chair from 2021 to 2022. The chamber said she has resigned from that role as she prepares to take on her new job, which will be based in Ottawa. (The Canadian Press)
The 'five-second rule' and other tips to keep pets safe from heat
When the summer temperatures start to rise, dog parks are full of playful pups enjoying the sunshine along with their owners. But the Saskatchewan SPCA says it's important to consider the temperature ...
Jul 10, 2024 Dog owner Mary says she brings her dog Angel to the park in the cooler hours of the day and makes sure she has plenty of water. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Fish for free in Saskatchewan this weekend
The weather is getting warmer across Saskatchewan, and many people have fishing on their minds. This weekend, anyone in the province can drop a line into the water for free, with no requirement to pur...
Jul 10, 2024 While there's no need to purchase a licence to fish this weekend, all regulations and limits still apply. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon soccer super fan attends Copa America 2024 semi-final
Saskatoon's Lee Kormish wasn't going to miss tonight's Copa America semi-final between Canada and Argentina in East Rutherford, NJ for the world. "I booked the flight less than 24 hours ago. I was fig...
Jul 09, 2024 Saskatoon Canadian soccer super fan Lee Kormish takes a picture with Canada's Ismaël Koné following one of Canada's Copa America games. (Lee Kormish/Twitter)
Police chief offers update on Fairhaven death, memorial walk planned
Friday marks the one-month anniversary since 66-year-old Harvey Myron Zoerb was killed in Saskatoon. Zoerb's body was found on June 12 outside of Fairhaven School just after 6 a.m. where paramedics te...
Jul 09, 2024 July 12 marks the one-month anniversary since 66-year-old Harvey Myron Zoerb died in hospital after officers found him Fairhaven School. (Dalmeny Funeral Service)
'Follow your dreams and get in there,' says Sask. female rancher
When Victoria Primrose was a little girl she never dreamed of being a princess or a pop star - she dreamed of being a rancher. "As a young girl my dad always included me and brought me in on everythin...
Jul 09, 2024 “I just stay strong, (and) you either deal with me or you don’t,” said Victoria Primrose when selling the ranches’ heifers to customers who are not used to dealing with a female ranchers. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon activates emergency response plan as heat wave settles in
With the arrival of the first heat wave of the year, the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization is making sure the city's vulnerable residents keep cool and safe. The Saskatoon Extreme Heat Emerg...
Jul 09, 2024 Pamela Goulden-McLeod, director of the Saskatoon Emergency Management Organization, stands in one of the city's misting tents. (650 CKOM file photo)
Missing boater found dead on Peter Pond Lake
A 61-year-old boater from Buffalo Narrows was found dead last week after his boat was discovered idling and empty on Peter Pond Lake. According to the RCMP, police learned about the missing boater on ...
Jul 09, 2024 Police say the boater's family has been notified of his death. (650 CKOM file photo)
Update: Modified fireworks found in rural mailboxes near Saskatoon
On Monday afternoon, police confirmed the objects in mailboxes were "modified fireworks." They also found two more devices. All the affected mailboxes were found east of Saskatoon between Highway #16 ...
Jul 08, 2024 Seven explosive devices have been found in the RM's surrounding Saskatoon. RCMP are asking the public to be cautious with any suspicious devices they find in their mailbox, as six of the seven have exploded. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM
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