Murray Wood: When football is just a game
There is extra anticipation around the Roughriders' first-place showdown with the Elks tonight. Murray Wood says everyon...
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COVID-19 outbreaks declared at two Saskatoon schools
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared COVID-19 outbreaks at Montgomery School and Vincent Massey Community School in Saskatoon. In a release, Saskatoon Public Schools says to date, Mont...
Dec 03, 2020 (Vincent Massey Community School/Facebook)
Saskatoon ag-based company looks to lighten the province's load of COVID testing
Quantum Genetix is looking to ease the load of asymptomatic COVID testing on Saskatchewan, but it will cost you. The company, which usually works within the agricultural sector, is now licensed and se...
Dec 03, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Saskatchewan's latest drug overdose death numbers surpass 300, nearly double record set in 2018
Forget about breaking Saskatchewan's record for overdose deaths set in 2018; we're now nearing doubling it. New numbers from Jan. 1 through Tuesday indicate that Saskatchewan is on pace to double its ...
Dec 03, 2020
H&M opens second Sask. location in Midtown
Swedish clothing retailer H&M has arrived in Saskatoon. The popular fashion retailer opened its new location in Midtown on Thursday. The store's opening was pushed back several months due to the C...
Dec 03, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
SHA to purchase 100 ventilators from Saskatoon company
A Saskatoon company is stepping up to the plate to help provide the province with 100 made-in-Saskatchewan ventilators. The Saskatchewan Health Authority, the University of Saskatchewan, and RMD Engin...
Dec 03, 2020
Christmas lights spread extra cheer this season
More Christmas lights are being used to brighten the streets and spirits of neighbours during a pandemic Christmas. Saskatoon's Carrie Gauthier decided it was the perfect time to pull out all the stop...
Dec 03, 2020 Karl Hamilton/Submitted
Saskatoon city council hears reports, funding requests on Day 1 of 2021 budget deliberations
The first of two days of intense budget deliberations for Saskatoon city councillors saw them receive reports from boards and corporations, requests for money in 2021, and an overall picture of where ...
Dec 03, 2020
CurlSask cancels men’s and women’s championships in Estevan, has 4 scenarios to name champions
Estevan won't be the place CurlSask will decide Saskatchewan's men's and women's curling champions. CurlSask has announced it has decided to cancel the Viterra Scotties provincial women's championship...
Dec 02, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
FSIN says it's imperative for First Nations to be on COVID-19 vaccine priority list
When Saskatchewan rolls up its sleeves for a COVID-19 vaccine, the Indigenous population should be on the priority list. That was the message from the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)...
Dec 02, 2020 FSIN Vice Chief David Pratt (left) and Chief Bobby Cameron (right) speak to reporters about child welfare reform on Feb. 15, 2019. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police searching for teens involved in stabbings, robbery
The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating two stabbings and a robbery that occurred Tuesday evening. In a media release, police said they're looking for five suspects in connection with the events...
Dec 02, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
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