Murray Wood: The poppy seems to be endangered in Canada these days
With Remembrance Day approaching, Murray Wood says he's not seeing as many poppies as he used to. Wood says he hopes the...
Category Archives: Local News
New world record set by Saskatoon para-swimmer
A new world record for a Saskatoon woman at the 2017 Para-Swimming Canadian Open earlier this month. 21-year-old Shelby Newkirk captured the record for the S7 100-metre backstroke on Oct. 3, at the To...
Oct 14, 2017 Para-swimmer Shelby Newkirk broke the world record for the S7 100-metre backstroke on Oct. 3, 2017. (Shelby Newkirk/Facebook)
Rooms, floors shown as Sask. children's hospital progresses
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is continuing to take shape at the University of Saskatchewan. On Friday, members of the media were able to get a look at the construction progress. Saskatoon Heal...
Oct 13, 2017 A surgical suite seen under construction at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in October 2017 (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
C95 Radio Marathon raises over $300,000 for breast cancer
People in Saskatoon were generous with their pocket change on Friday. Someone anonymously donated $100,000 to C95's Radio Marathon. The total funds raised was $300,036, all of which will be given to S...
Oct 13, 2017 C95 Radio Marathon raised $300,036. for breast cancer research in Saskatchewan.
C95 Radio Marathon raises funds for breast cancer research
Saskatoon radio station C95 is once again raising funds to help further breast cancer research in Saskatchewan. C95's radio marathon for breast cancer research is live at The Centre Mall on Friday. Al...
Oct 13, 2017
College Drive reopens after semi rollover
A key roadway in Saskatoon has reopened after being shut down for over 24 hours. Crews cleared College Drive between Circle Drive and Central Avenue for traffic around 10:30 a.m. Friday, after workers...
Oct 13, 2017 A crane seen on College Drive loading a pair of tanker trailers onto flatbeds on Oct. 13, 2017. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Family calls out justice system in wake of boy's stabbing
Content warning: This story contains descriptions of graphic violence. A Saskatoon family is airing their frustrations with the justice system four years after a little boy survived a gruesome stabbin...
Oct 12, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Fire at Asia Buffet restaurant causes $1M in damages
A Saskatoon restaurant is facing $1 million in damages after an early morning fire last week. On Oct. 6, fire crews arrived to the Asia Buffet Restaurant on the 400 block of Circle Drive to see flames...
Oct 12, 2017 The Saskatoon Fire Department works to put out a blaze at the Asia Buffet Restaurant on Oct. 6, 2017. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Sask. NDP speak on rape allegations against former candidate
Saskatchewan's NDP is addressing serious allegations against one of the party's former candidates. In an online blog post, a young woman involved with the party says she was sexually harassed by the m...
Oct 12, 2017 Saskatchewan NDP interim leader Nicole Sarauer speaks to media at the legislature. (File Photo/650 CKOM)
City hopes to clear ammonia truck on College Dr. by morning
Saskatoon drivers are being asked for patience as a section of College Drive continues to be closed to traffic. A semi-tractor trailer carrying anhydrous ammonia rolled over while heading east on Coll...
Oct 12, 2017 A semi truck seen flipped over on College Drive on Oct. 12, 2017. (ConnorJenson49/Twitter)
Blades get revenge on the Pats with 6-4 win
Embarrassed and disappointed. Regina Pats head coach John Paddock was not mincing words after his team fell 6-4 to the Saskatoon Blades on Wednesday night. The loss comes just four days after the Pats...
Oct 11, 2017 Pats goaltender Max Paddock (33) attemps to make a stop in a game against the Saskatoon Blades on Oct. 11, 2017.
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Murray Wood celebrating 45 years in radio
Murray Wood, who started in radio in North Battleford, just marked a huge milestone in his career. Sarah Mills says 45 y...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, Nov. 6
Premier Scott Moe talks to Evan about the federal budget's impact on Sask. residents, economist David Ristovki about the...
