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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Outdoor workers have to find ways to battle cold temperatures
Monday's temperatures are set to reach a low of -33 C, and that's just the start. The rest of the week is expected to range from -24 C to the around -30 C. For some of us, the frigid temperatures are ...
Jan 13, 2020 (CKOM News file photo)
Saskatoon's Tanner Zipchen let go as Cineplex pre-show host
A familiar face will no longer be greeting moviegoers across Canada. Saskatoon-born Tanner Zipchen announced on social media Monday that he was let go by Cineplex as the company's national pre-show ho...
Jan 13, 2020 Tanner Zipchen (centre) is pictured with Frozen 2 stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel at the premier of the film. (Tanner Zipchen/Facebook)
Waste collection change for Saskatoon businesses goes to council
The next step in changes to city waste diversion for the Industrial, Commercial and Institutional sector (ICI) has been passed through to council. On Monday morning, the Standing Policy Committee on E...
Jan 13, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
2 officers hurt after crash with semi truck north of Saskatoon
A Saskatoon police SUV was left mangled after a crash with a semi truck and trailer early Monday morning north of the city. Police said the east-bound SUV and south-bound semi collided at the intersec...
Jan 13, 2020 A Saskatoon police SUV was involved in a two vehicle crash north of Saskatoon on Highway 12 Monday morning (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Paramedics warn of risks associated with cold weather
With the weather getting colder and colder, the risks of being outside without proper attire continue to get higher. According to Troy Davies, director of public affairs for Medavie Health Services We...
Jan 13, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
"Something you remember for life:" BRIT chair shares behind the scenes look
For 52 years, the Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) has run with on-the-court action, and a ton of work behind the scenes. Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon hosts and organizes the annual...
Jan 12, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Former Saskatoon student honoured with Award of Excellence following near perfect senior year
A former Saskatoon student added to his long list of achievements Monday, receiving Saskatoon Public Schools' Award of Excellence. Harkiat Bhullar is currently enrolled at Harvard University in Cambri...
Jan 12, 2020 Former Saskatoon student Harkirat Bhullar recently received the 'Award of Excellence' from Saskatoon Public Schools. (submitted/Harkirat Bhullar)
'Bitterly cold air' about to hit Saskatchewan, Environment Canada says
After a few days of snowfall, along with windy conditions, it's not about to get any better for Saskatchewan. Environment Canada meteorologist Dan Fulton said cold air will hit the province when the s...
Jan 12, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Starlink Satellites could ruin the night sky: astrophysicist
An astrophysicist is expressing worries about an ambitious satellite project. Elon Musk's Starlink Satellites were first launched in May of 2019. SpaceX plans to use them to improve 5G internet networ...
Jan 12, 2020 Photos of Falcon 9’s third launch of 60 Starlink satellites posted to Twitter on Jan. 7, 2020. (SpaceX/Twitter)
Woman wanted in Saskatoon murder arrested
Saskatoon police have arrested 21-year-old Eiryn Ashlee Straightnose in the murder of Winston Littlecrow. A Canada wide warrant was issued for Straightnose's arrest following Littlecrow's death on Dec...
Jan 11, 2020 Eiryn Ashlee Straightnose,is charged in a Saskatoon murder on Dec. 7, 2019. (Twitter/Saskatoon Police)
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