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650 CKOM nominated for RTDNA award for outstanding journalism
650 CKOM has been recognized with a nomination for an award for outstanding journalism. The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) is made up of radio and TV newsrooms across Canada. 650 CK...
May 04, 2022
Solving a 'swatting:' British teen behind April incidents at Saskatoon schools
On April 8, Saskatoon police officers rushed to three elementary schools after getting reports a man with a gun was approaching each school. No threats were found -- and now police know why. A 16-year...
May 04, 2022
Gas prices climb to $1.79 at some stations in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan drivers were greeted on Wednesday morning by another spike at the gas pumps. Some gas stations in Regina were charging $1.78 per litre, while some stations in Saskatoon hit $1.79. Those n...
May 04, 2022
Springside playing the waiting game for road repairs
When it comes to being on a list of top 10s, this is probably one you would hope to avoid. A section of Highway 47 near Springside grabbed the No. 2 spot in CAA Saskatchewan's worst roads in the provi...
May 03, 2022 Highway 47 between the RMs of Orkney and Good Lake. (Google Maps)
Draft abortion rights decision in U.S. 'distressing but not shocking:' Saskatoon Sexual Health
A leaked draft decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that could pose a threat to abortion rights for women is "distressing but not shocking" to hear, according to the executive director of Saskatoon Se...
May 03, 2022 Saskatoon Sexual Health. (Google Street View)
Arrest made in unsolved 2017 murder in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service has arrested a suspect in connection with an unsolved murder from 2017. On Tuesday, police said they had arrested a 22-year-old man in relation to the shooting death of Ty...
May 03, 2022
Local superfan pays tribute to Lafleur as hockey legend laid to rest
A special tribute to hockey legend Guy Lafleur was on display in Saskatoon on the day Lafleur was laid to rest. On Tuesday, Lafleur's funeral in Montreal was televised around the world as fans mourned...
May 03, 2022 Jim Taman poses with a photo of himself and his wife standing with Guy Lafleur while in a signed Montreal Canadiens jersey at the Harold Latrace Arena. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan to raise minimum wage to $13 in October, $15 in 2024
People who work for minimum wage in Saskatchewan are getting a raise. The provincial government announced Tuesday that on Oct. 1, the minimum wage will increase from $11.81 per hour to $13 per hour. T...
May 03, 2022
City council to decide on requests from downtown grocery store developer
A Vancouver developer is one step closer to opening up a grocery store in downtown Saskatoon. There hasn't been one in the area for nearly 20 years, and Arbutus Properties' plan is to open an 18,000-s...
May 03, 2022 Saskatoon's Midtown mall. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police make arrest after standoff near Blairmore shopping centre
A man is facing charges after a standoff with Saskatoon police on Sunday night. Shortly after 8 p.m., police received several reports about someone with a gun in the area of 22nd Street and Betts Aven...
May 03, 2022 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
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