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PHOTOS: Northern lights put on spectacular show in Sask. skies
The northern lights were on full display in the skies over Saskatchewan on Thursday night. Send us your stories, photos and video Did see the northern lights in your area? Have a great story to tell a...
Oct 11, 2024 Bands of green, red and purple were clearly visible over Saskatoon on Thursday night. (Vicky Parohl/Submitted)
Harvesting memories: Leo Gaboury reflects on farming's evolution
Spiritwood, Sask. - On a sunny fall day, Leo Gaboury and his grandson, Tanner, sit side by side in the cab of a combine. You'd likely assume it would be a challenge for the 93-year-old to make his way...
Oct 11, 2024 Leo Gaboury, 93, says farming is still hard work, but it is much easier now than when he was a young man. While his grandson Tanner now turns to computers and satellites to get the crop off the field, Gaboury once relied on horses and steam engines. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Estate donation helps fund two housing projects in Saskatoon
Two new projects aimed at helping homelessness are starting in Saskatoon thanks to funds from one generous man's legacy. The announcement was made on Thursday by the Saskatoon Community Foundation tha...
Oct 10, 2024 The Saskatoon Salvation Army Crossroads Residential Services and Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan received funding from the Saskatoon Community Foundation for two projects combating homelessness. This donation was made possible from the late Robert Steane. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Ahtahkakoop man arrested, charged after shooting: RCMP
A man from the Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has been arrested after a shooting on Tuesday evening which left a man injured. According to the RCMP, officers were called to a home on the Cree nation, which l...
Oct 10, 2024 Police said the suspect was arrested the day after the shooting. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Late warm weather leads to longer golf season in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's golfing season has been extended to the end of October, as the warm fall weather continues. Dave Phillips, senior climatologist with Environment Canada, said in a previous interview that h...
Oct 10, 2024 Wildwood Golf Course is one of three golf courses operated by the City of Saskatoon. (City of Saskatoon)
Red Pheasant robbery suspects may be headed for Saskatoon: RCMP
The RCMP says two suspects in an armed robbery that left a woman injured on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation may be headed for Saskatoon. The RCMP said the woman was taken to hospital for treatment of non...
Oct 10, 2024 Police say the suspects may be heading to Saskatoon in a 2019 Dodge Ram. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Saskatoon police renew calls for assistance in hunt for wanted man
The Saskatoon Police Service is renewing a call for public assistance as officers continue to search for a man wanted in connection with a 2012 sexual assault. According to police, 35-year-old Timloh ...
Oct 10, 2024 Police say the search for Timloh Nkem has stretched as far as Africa, and the case remains open. (Saskatoon Police Service)
SASK VOTES 2024: SARM pushes issues with rural crime to the forefront
An organization representing rural municipalities across the province is highlighting issues with rural crime as Saskatchewan's election campaign continues. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Munic...
Oct 10, 2024 SARM is raising concerns about crime in rural Saskatchewan as the provincial election draws nearer. (650 CKOM file photo)
St. Joseph product Sam Lafreniere in midst of historic football season
The name Sam Lafreniere is one that's starting to become quite common across Saskatoon's high school football scene. The Grade 11 student plays for the St. Joseph High School senior football team and ...
Oct 10, 2024 St. Joseph High School running back Sam Lafreniere is having a historic season with his Saskatoon high school football team, averaging 244 yards per game rushing on the ground and scoring multiple touchdowns. (St. Joseph High School submitted)
Scott Moe: racial slur said in caucus office was handled appropriately
Saskatchewan Party leader Scott Moe said the incident of a racial slur that came from Sask. Party candidate David Buckingham over a year ago was handled appropriately at the time. Speaking about the i...
Oct 09, 2024 Sask. Party candidate for Saskatoon's Westview neighbourhood, David Buckingham, apologizes for saying a racial slur in the government caucus office over a year ago. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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