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'Reset' needed in Montgomery preschool discussion: STC chief
The Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) is hoping to hit the "reset button" in discussions to move a First Nations preschool to a home on 11th Street in the Montgomery neighbourhood. Chief Mark Arcand spok...
Oct 31, 2018 The Saskatoon Tribal Council is proposing to turn this home on 11th Street into a First Nations preschool. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Police investigate synagogue damage as attempted break-in
Police are treating damage to a Saskatoon synagogue as an attempted break-in - not vandalism. Members of the Congregation Agudas Isreal synagogue found the building's doorbell ripped off Tuesday morni...
Oct 31, 2018 Damage to the doorbell at the Congregation Agudas Israel synagogue seen on Oct. 30, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
'So much love': Hundreds gather to support Jewish community
Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky normally presides over a service of 10 to 20 people at the Agudas Israel Synagogue in Saskatoon. He said he was overwhelmed to see hundreds pack into the Jewish Community Cen...
Oct 31, 2018 Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky addresses hundreds of people gathered at a vigil service at the Congregation Agudas Israel Synagogue on Oct. 30, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon synagogue damaged after Pittsburgh attack
A pair of acts at a Saskatoon synagogue have highlighted both the compassion of the community, as well as the lingering hate that persists among some. Heather Fenyes, a board member at the Centre for ...
Oct 30, 2018 The Congregation Agudas Israel synagogue and community centre at 715 McKinnon Avenue. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Co-Op workers warn of potential strike
The union for Saskatoon Co-Op workers is warning a strike could start this week. Over 900 employees represented by United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 1400 could walk off the job after mid...
Oct 30, 2018 Saskatoon Co-Op operates in locations in Saskatoon, Warman, Martensville, Colonsay and Watrous. (Saskatoon Co-Op/Facebook)
Saskatoon rabbi 'horrified' by Pittsburgh synagogue attack
A Saskatoon rabbi says the city's Jewish community was "in shock" when news broke of Saturday's horrific attack on a synagogue in Pittsburgh. The congregation at Agudas Israel - Saskatoon's Jewish Com...
Oct 30, 2018 Rabbi Claudio Jodorkovsky stands in front of the Saskatoon Jewish Community Centre on Oct. 29, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon teen develops app to combat bullying
After being a victim of bullying for years, a 16-year-old Saskatoon student has developed a smartphone app to help other young people who find themselves in the same situation. Kelli Lemstra joined 65...
Oct 29, 2018
Video campaign looks to bring Jimmy Kimmel to Saskatoon
A local charity is making a push to get Jimmy Kimmel to come to Saskatoon. Wiegers Care for Kids launched a campaign last week in hopes of enticing the American late-night TV host to attend a fundrais...
Oct 29, 2018 Saskatchewan comedian Kelly Taylor narrates a video as part of a fundraising drive for the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital of Saskatchewan. (Wiegers Care for Kids/Facebook)
Saskatoon Halloween house ready for haunted holiday
With Halloween just a few days away, it's one of the rare opportunities for homeowners to treat the masses and impress visitors with creepy creations. Jim Gorman and his family have been doing exactly...
Oct 28, 2018 Jim Gorman stands in front of his Halloween display at 923 Avenue X North on Oct. 27, 2018 (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Last weekend for Sutherland Bar in Saskatoon
The Sutherland Bar - affectionately known as The Scuzz by many who have come through the doors over the years - is shutting down. This will be the bar's last weekend in business, with Halloween events...
Oct 26, 2018 The Sutherland Bar is slated to close its doors in October after over 100 years in business. (Sutherland Bar/Facebook)
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