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Saskatchewan sending firefighters to P.E.I. to help with cleanup after Fiona
Saskatchewan is sending firefighters to Prince Edward Island to help with cleanup efforts after tropical storm Fiona pounded the maritime province in late September. Fifteen wildland firefighters and ...
Oct 21, 2022 Fiona (Google Earth)
For Saskatoon's homeless, worries mount as temperatures dip
Ever since Gordon Taylor started working for the Salvation Army, he's always been concerned heading into the winter season. Having more people out on the streets only heightens that concern, he said. ...
Oct 21, 2022 Taylor Gordon, executive director of Saskatoon's Salvation Army Crossroads Residential Services. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
C95 radio marathon raises $396,555 for breast cancer research
The C95 radio marathon for breast cancer was a huge success again in 2022. After broadcasting non-stop from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m., the 2022 marathon raised a total of $396,555 for breast cancer research...
Oct 20, 2022 Rob and Shauna with C95, sister station to 650 CKOM, show off the grand total after the 2022 radio marathon for breast cancer. (Submitted)
Interim health authority CEO takes over position on permanent basis
The Saskatchewan Health Authority's CEO chair is no longer vacant. Andrew Will, who has served as interim CEO of the SHA since Dec. 2, 2021, was named the new permanent CEO on Thursday in Saskatoon fo...
Oct 20, 2022 The Saskatchewan Health Authority's board unanimously voted for the appointment of Andrew Will (right) as CEO on Oct. 20, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Admission by donation coming to Remai Modern
Access to Saskatoon's Remai Modern art gallery is about to get much easier for visitors. The Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation has pledged $10 million to provide admission to the gallery by donation fo...
Oct 20, 2022 (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon expected to lead nation in economic growth: Report
Saskatoon's economy will be the envy of Canada if a forecast from a leading think tank holds true. The Conference Board of Canada's October report is projecting the Bridge City will outpace every majo...
Oct 20, 2022
Regina man accused of identity theft, fraud now facing more than 40 charges
A 39-year-old Regina man is facing a lengthy list of criminal charges after allegedly opening fraudulent bank accounts and withdrawing money he deposited using fake cheques. According to Regina police...
Oct 20, 2022
Saskatchewan launches biosimilars initiative to bring down drug costs
A new initiative from the Saskatchewan government will replace biologic drugs used by approximately 24,000 people in the province with lower-cost versions of the same medication. On Thursday, the Gove...
Oct 20, 2022 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Sask. NDP says primary care crisis stretches across province
As doctor shortages persist in Saskatchewan, the official opposition is calling on the provincial government to put windfall revenues towards the crisis. "Maintaining the status quo is not cost neutra...
Oct 19, 2022 Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck (left) and Health Critic Vicki Mowat (right) speak to media at Mowat's constituency office in Saskatoon on Oct. 19, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
New hub in Midtown welcomes community collaboration
A new space has opened in Midtown that is opening its arms to more than just customers. The Studio is a community-focused hub that allows people to rent it for meetings, pop-up shops, markets, network...
Oct 19, 2022 The Studio in Midtown will offer space for markets, meetings, networking and more. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
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The Evan Bray Show - Wednesday, April 1
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