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Living history: Overnight experience at Doukhobor Dugout House
Against the backdrop of the serenity that only a summer's bucolic environment can offer, the great-great-grandson of a man killed in a train explosion 100 years ago took to the podium to speak of peac...
Jul 08, 2024 Volunteers reenact a scene during the grand opening of the overnight experience at the National Historic Site. (BattlefordsNOW)
SGEU ratifies three-year agreement with Sask. Government
The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (SGEU) has ratified a three-year contract agreement with the provincial government. According to the Government of Saskatchewan, the three-year ...
Jul 08, 2024 Dustin Duncan says the agreement with SGEU is good for both workers and the people of the province. (Gillian Massie/ 980 CJME)
Heat and smoke warnings blanket Sask., high temps to continue all week
Saskatchewan can expect to start a week of very warm weather with a hot, smoky day. Air quality advisories from Environment Canada covered much of the province on Monday, while heat warnings were in e...
Jul 08, 2024 Saskatchewan is starting what's expected to be a very hot week with air quality advisories due to wildfire smoke. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
VIDEO: Sherbrooke Community Centre home to adorable adoptables
When you enter the double doors of Sherbrooke Community Centre, you may be greeted by the cheers of a group game or live music in the hallways. But as you journey further into the community, you'll be...
Jul 08, 2024 Sherbrooke Community Centre residents Linda Miller and Lorraine Sauve enjoying watching the
foster kittens play. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Teen boy found dead after Canoe tipped on Lake Helene
On Wednesday evening Saskatchewan's RCMP received a report of a missing canoeist who didn't resurface after his canoe tipped on the lake north of North Battleford. The Underwater Recovery Team located...
Jul 07, 2024 On Wednesday evening Saskatchewan's RCMP received a report of a missing canoeist who didn’t resurface after his canoe tipped on the lake north of North Battleford. (Google Maps)
Final walk by survivors of Duck Lake residential school underway
There are only about 75 kilometres between Duck Lake and Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, but it's a much longer journey for Scott Bird on the path of reconciliation. "My whole family was part of the [In...
Jul 07, 2024 There are only about 75 kilometres between Duck Lake and Wahpeton Dakota First Nation, but it’s a much longer journey for Scott Bird on the path of reconciliation. (PANow)
2024 Speedo Junior Elite National Championship in Saskatoon
Dreams of being one of Canada's best divers is only one jump away for young athletes competing in Saskatoon. At the Shaw Centre this week, divers across Canada are competing in the 2024 Speedo Junior ...
Jul 06, 2024 "The pool was completely silent as family, friends and teammates watched competitors' impressive dives." (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Funding woes threaten future of Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation
Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation (LSWR) has been providing animal services since 2010. But as the not-for-profit organization approaches its 15th anniversary the future of the facility could be in q...
Jul 06, 2024 Staff at Living Skies Wildlife Rehabilitation take care of thousands of animals each year. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Fatal collision under investigation by Humboldt RCMP
Just before midnight on July 4, Humboldt RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on 1st Avenue in Watrous, SK. The RCMP's release says a truck collided with a parked semi. The 32-year-old wo...
Jul 05, 2024 The RCMP's release says a truck collided with a parked semi resulting in the death of a 32-year-old woman from Watrous. (650 CKOM file photo)
Accident south of Cochin shuts down part of Hwy. 4
A section of Highway 4 is closed following a collision outside of Cochin and detours are currently in place. Fire fighters say that vehicles must detour on Highway 26 around the lake to Aquadeo Rd., e...
Jul 05, 2024 Police have blocked off part of Hwy 4, south of Cochin. (Julia Lovett-Squires/battlefordsNOW)
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