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With cold weather approaching, furnace maintenance is a must
As an extended cold snap moves into Saskatchewan, it's important to test furnaces and make sure they're running well. Boss Plumbing's Steve Hall shared that advice Friday morning on the 650 CKOM Morni...
Jan 27, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Jazz Festival moving to Victoria Park in 2023
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is moving to a new venue in 2023, and making some other big changes as well. The festival, which previously took place in the gardens of the Bessborough hotel, w...
Jan 27, 2023 (Tourism Saskatoon)
Storm falls flat, cold snap still expected for Saskatchewan
Despite rain, freezing rain, snowfall and strong wind, Environment Canada says Thursday's storm didn't quite live up to its expectations. "We were expecting snowfall to be a bit higher in the eastern ...
Jan 27, 2023
Virtual ultrasound makes prenatal care more accessible in Sask.
At four locations around Saskatchewan, families can experience ultrasounds in their home communities while the hand controlling the probe is sometimes hundreds of kilometres away. The new telerobotic ...
Jan 26, 2023 Sonographer Natalie Kanigan demonstrates a virtual ultrasound. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Physicians' donations are helping families in Saskatoon put food on the table
Physicians in Saskatoon are helping families in need put food on the table. The Saskatoon Medical Staff Association (SMSA), which represents 1,100 physicians, donated $50,000 to the Saskatoon Food Ban...
Jan 26, 2023 Dr. Carla Holinaty (left), Laurie O’Connor (centre) and Dr. Mary Kinloch (right) with a $50,000 donation to the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre on Jan. 26, 2023. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon council approves millions for snow removal, Harry Bailey renovation
Saskatoon's city council approved tens of millions of dollars to cover a couple of costly projects, including snow removal and renovations to the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre. Two December storms piled...
Jan 26, 2023 The costs associated with snow clearing in Saskatoon could add up to as much as $20 million. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
'If you can dream it, you can do it': Retired P.A. police officer talks about journey to acting
By Logan Lehmann A former Prince Albert police officer has found success in the spotlight after spending two decades as a member of the force. Retired Const. Clint Rudderham was a part of the K-9 team...
Jan 26, 2023 Clint Rudderham (left) and his wife, Colleen, pose for a picture with Jason Momoa on the set of See. (Submitted to paNOW)
Province touts progress on health-care recruitment plan
Saskatchewan's government is making good progress on its efforts to recruit more health-care workers, according to the Ministry of Health. The provincial government's Health Human Resources Action Pla...
Jan 26, 2023
Teen boys arrested after tires popped on at least 18 vehicles
Two 15-year-old boys were arrested early Thursday morning after allegedly vandalizing at least 18 vehicles near the University of Saskatchewan. According to police, officers were called to the area af...
Jan 26, 2023
'A priceless gift:' Saskatchewan charity giving teddy bears to children in hospital
Kids staying in Saskatchewan hospitals are getting new roommates - stuffed animals from Teddy Bears Anonymous. The Regina-based non-profit provides the furry friends to hospitals, paramedics and first...
Jan 25, 2023 (Teddy Bears Anonymous/Facebook)
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