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Local architect, bishop react to Notre Dame blaze
The sights coming out of Paris have had a profound impact on millions of people glued to their screens, watching the Notre Dame Cathedral burn into the evening. Shock and devastation aptly described h...
Apr 15, 2019 Notre Dame cathedral seen on fire on April 15, 2019. (Elaine Leavenworth/Twitter)
Striking Saskatoon Co-op workers to vote on potential deal
After just over five months on strike, Saskatoon Co-op employees could soon be returning to work. Members of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1400 are scheduled to vote tomorrow on a deal reac...
Apr 15, 2019 Saskatoon Co-op workers picket outside the Stonebridge gas bar location on Nov. 1, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Former Sask. cabinet minister eyes Saskatoon mayoral run
Last week 650 CKOM's John Gormley announced Rob Norris was considering running for mayor in Saskatoon- on Monday Norris confirmed it. The former SaskParty cabinet minister said the campaign is in the ...
Apr 15, 2019
Former SaskParty cabinet minister Rob Norris (right) is considering running for Saskatoon Mayor in the 2020 election. (Rob Norris/Twitter)
Artist's preserved legacy displayed at Saskatoon Tattoo Expo
There was one booth at the Saskatoon Tattoo Expo getting a little more attention than the rest this weekend. On display at the far end of Hall E at Prarieland Park was a literal body of work in four s...
Apr 15, 2019 Patrons at the Saskatoon Tattoo Expo take a look at the preserved skin of Chris Wenzel on April 14, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM
Work starts on Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge
City crews began a major project Monday on Saskatoon's Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge. The southbound lanes on the east side of the bridge were closed Monday morning and will remain shut down for the res...
Apr 15, 2019 Todd Grabowski, manager of asset preservation for bridges, announces a rehabilitation project for the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge on March 27, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Two Martensville homes badly damaged by fire
A fire in Martensville has destroyed one home and heavily damaged a neighbouring house after igniting early Sunday morning. Crews were notified shortly after the blaze began around 3:30 a.m. By the ti...
Apr 14, 2019 (Submitted photo)
People develop more plant-based protein at Sask. Food Centre
Entrepreneurs are trying to get new products on the shelf as people look to incorporate more plant-based protein into their diets. At least that appears to be the case at the Saskatchewan Food Centre ...
Apr 14, 2019 Zak Organics pea snacks being processed at the Saskatchewan Food Centre (Sask. Food Centre/Twitter)
Fire crews battle grass fire outside Saskatoon
Crews battled a grass fire about 20 kilometres outside of Saskatoon on Saturday, near Highway 14 and Grandora. Tyler Elder, who lives close to the area, said he first noticed smoke at about noon. "We ...
Apr 13, 2019 A photo of a grass fire outside Saskatoon on April 13. (Tyler Elder)
Vinyl collectors gather for Record Store Day in Saskatoon
Music enthusiasts and record collectors were lining up around the block for Record Store Day on Saturday. The annual day to support local shop owners and show an appreciation for vinyl makes it a spec...
Apr 13, 2019 Adam Bartsch flips through a stack of records on Record Store Day on April 13, 2019. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Preliminary design unveiled for Martensville multi-purpose facility
Simply put, Martensville has outgrown its hockey arena. "Definitely in a pinch for ice, but we also understand there are other needs for the community. This is us trying to be prepare and be proactive...
Apr 13, 2019 Conceptual drawing of Martensville multi-purpose facility. (Submitted)
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