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Organizations promote safe driving during the holidays
The holidays are a time to be with loved ones, but its also a time where impaired driving increases. Operation Red Nose, a volunteer chauffeur service, hopes to change this. It's a program that helps ...
Dec 22, 2024 MADD Saskatoon and Operation Red Nose want to make sure you get home safely this holiday season (MADD Canada/Facebook)
Saskatoon craft store offers alternatives to wrapping paper, decor
An eclectic second-hand craft and supply store in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood has some options for Christmas shoppers who want to reduce their environmental footprint this holiday season. Sha...
Dec 22, 2024 Shannon Kuehn is co-owner of Nefelibata Arts and Crafts. The secondhand art and craft supply store on Avenue C South is filled to the brim with treasures.
Saskatchewan to see 'above normal' temperatures for Christmas
The weather for Santa Claus and his reindeer is looking good for Christmas. According to Danielle Desjardins, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, the province can expect a warm...
Dec 21, 2024 Christmas will be warmer-than-normal for the province. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Ahmadiyya youth group to hand out winter gear and pizza at PHR
Saskatoon's Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is giving back to the community this weekend. According to spokesperson Rashid Ahmed, members will be at Saskatoon's Prairie Harm Reduction (PHR) on 20th...
Dec 21, 2024 Rashid Ahmed (left) takes part in a previous year's "Holiday Dinner on Wheels" outside of the Friendship Inn in Saskatoon (Rashid Ahmed/submitted)
Optimist Hill in Saskatoon prepares for busy Christmas break, warm weather
Winter has officially arrived in Saskatchewan, but the weather has other plans. Instead of bone-chilling temperatures, the province is expected to hover around zero degrees to welcome the season. The ...
Dec 21, 2024 Snowboarders ride down Optimist Hill in Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Outreach group in Saskatoon preparing for big Christmas dinner
Christmas is around the corner and with that comes a lot of presents and full bellies, but not everyone has the luxury of enjoying a hot meal. That's why the Friendship Inn in Saskatoon is making sure...
Dec 21, 2024 Saskatoon's Friendship Inn is anticipating 1,200 people on Christmas Day for a hot meal. It's also accepting donations of money and winter gear. (650 CKOM file photo)
Shattered window at Saskatoon Cafe leads to call for extra security
The Purrfect Cup Cafe in Saskatoon woke up to a shattered window by its front entrance. Thankfully, the 24 cats who call the cafe home were held far away from the broken window. This is the first time...
Dec 20, 2024 Early morning on Dec. 18, 2024, the Purrfect Cup Cafe's front window was shattered. (The Purrfect Cup Cat Cafe/Facebook)
Vonda Fire Hall targeted causing thousands in damages
A break in at the Vonda fire hall has caused thousands in damages, burning holes in the pockets of the department's volunteers. Jordan Florizone, Deputy Chief with Grant Fire Rescue in Vonda, said the...
Dec 19, 2024 Jordan Florizone, Deputy Chief with Grant Fire Rescue in Vonda, said the incident happened on Dec. 16. He said truck doors were left open and items were rifled through. (Grant Fire Rescue - RM 372/Facebook)
Saskatoon's Police Chief says no one 'culprit' to explain high 2024 murder rate
Saskatoon's Police Chief says there isn't any one thing in particular that can help explain the high number of murders in the city this year. The city's 15th homicide occurred on Dec. 18. Police offic...
Dec 19, 2024 Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride said he's aware that some people may now be feeling more vulnerable after Saskatoon's 15th homicide. (650 CKOM file photo)
Snow, Winds, and Ice: Winter weather strikes South Sask.
People are out with shovels Thursday morning in Saskatchewan after a hefty snowfall. The City of Regina says over 8 centimetres - or three inches - of snow fell from the latest snow dump on Dec. 18. T...
Dec 19, 2024 Meteorologist Fulton said there is more snow on tap on Dec. 20.
"It is another system that's coming through; this one is quite a bit weaker, so we're not expecting anything more than maybe three or four centimetres (one to one and a half inches) with this next one." (Céline Grimard/ 650 CKOM)
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