Murray Wood: Fish, biscuits and scenery drawing Americans to Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says Saskatchewan's north is a big draw to American anglers, for some obvious reasons.
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10-year-old boy seriously hurt after hit by car in Saskatoon
A 10-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after being hit by a car Wednesday evening. The crash happened on Avenue H between 22nd Street and 23rd around 8:30 p.m. resulting in the closure of the roa...
Jan 15, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Professor met with acceptance, criticism at climate change in agriculture presentation
A professor giving a presentation on climate change and agriculture was met with acceptance and some criticism Wednesday at the Western Canadian Crop Production show. University of Regina's David Sauc...
Jan 15, 2020 A nearly full crowd gathered to hear David Sauchyn's presentation on climate change in agriculture in Saskatchewan on January 15, 2020. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
U of S researchers aim to extend growing season of canola and soybeans
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan has received a $600,000 grant from the Saskatchewan Agriculture Development Fund to look at ways they can extend the gro...
Jan 15, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon SPCA shares tips for pets in the cold weather
During these extremely cold winter months, it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends. Jasmine Hanson, the communications co-ordinator of the Saskatoon Society for the Prevention of Cruelty t...
Jan 15, 2020 There are a few things to remember with your pets when temperatures dip into the extreme cold values. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
'Don't put yourself in jeopardy:' City has message for bus riders in frigid temperatures
As the temperatures continue to plummet in Saskatoon, the city is hoping no one gets left behind at their bus stops. Director of transit Jim McDonald said the city books out around 102 buses each morn...
Jan 15, 2020
Battling bitter cold just part of the job for postal workers
Alicia Morin is somewhat of a cold-weather expert. The Canada Post employee knows better than most how to handle the elements, walking over four hours a day outside in Saskatoon. "The biggest factor i...
Jan 15, 2020 Canada Post's Alicia Morin says battling the bitter cold is just part of the job. (Submitted)
School bus cancellations for Wednesday
For a second day in a row its too cold for school buses to run. Here are the cancellations for today: Saskatoon Public Schools All bus routes and charters - CANCELLED Saskatoon Catholic Schools elemen...
Jan 15, 2020
'Exhausted:' crews battle difficult conditions in Mayfair house fire
Saskatoon firefighters spent over three hours in the cold putting out a house fire in the Mayfair neighbourhood Tuesday night. The call came in just before 8 p.m. When crews arrived on scene, they fou...
Jan 15, 2020 Crews battle house fire in the 1700 block of Avenue C North on Jan. 14th, 2020. (Submitted/Saskatoon Fire Department)
Rollover on Idylwyld Drive closes freeway
A single vehicle rollover closed the southbound lanes of Idylwyld Drive near the 8th street overpass on Tuesday around the noon hour. As of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, crews have cleaned up the rollover and bo...
Jan 14, 2020 Crews clean up an accident on January 13, 2019 on Idylwyld Drive South. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Bus cancellations for Tuesday
Due to the extreme cold, school buses are not running today in and around Saskatoon. All schools are open regular hours. Public School Cancellations: All school bus routes and charters. Catholic Schoo...
Jan 14, 2020
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