Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list ...
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Sask. crops mostly on target despite wild week of storms
A stormy week in Saskatchewan has severely damaged some crops, but most fields are still in "average to excellent" condition according to the latest provincial crop report. The report for the week of ...
Jul 12, 2018
Greyhound riders react as company prepares to exit Sask.
As news of Greyhound Canada's departure from Canadian markets spread Monday, those who depend on the service were shocked to hear that travelling by bus may soon be a thing of the past. Greyhound Cana...
Jul 10, 2018 A Greyhound Canada driver gets ready to depart from Saskatoon for Edmonton on July 9, 2018. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Midtown Plaza proposes $80M renovation, Sears space revamp
The owners of Midtown Plaza are planning a massive renovation to change the perception of the downtown Saskatoon shopping centre. The mall presented plans for a privately-funded $80 million revamp Wed...
Jun 13, 2018 The Midtown Plaza shopping centre on 1st Avenue South in downtown Saskatoon. (Tourism Saskatoon)
Movie moms looking for new venue ahead of Rainbow's end
The pending closure of Rainbow Cinemas in Saskatoon means a group of mothers will have to find a new place for its weekly outings. Movies for Mommies has been partnered with the theatre at The Centre ...
May 31, 2018 Movies for Mommies organizer Jennie Vessey stands in front of Rainbow Cinemas at The Centre mall on May 30, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon theatre shuffle: new Cineplex, Rainbow ousted
Saskatoon's movie theatre industry is adhering to the old adage of "out with the old, in with the new." As Landmark Cinemas gets ready to open its first Saskatoon location at Brighton Gate this week, ...
May 29, 2018 Moviegoers will have until May 2020 to enjoy Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre mall. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Moviegoers immersed as IMAX opens in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's first-ever IMAX shows packed hundreds into Cineplex's downtown theatre Thursday night as people turned out for Avengers: Infinity War. The new auditorium, converted ahead of schedule, feat...
Apr 27, 2018 Saskatoon's IMAX auditorium opened on April 26, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Trucking companies call for more training for new drivers
A national trucking industry group is calling for better training standards for drivers in the wake of the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy. The April 6 collision between the SJHL team's bus and a semi tr...
Apr 13, 2018 Icy covered highway in Saskatchewan on January 30th, 2018 (Twitter/@RCMPKindersley)
PST on used cars is 'going to be tough' on families: salesman
A Regina car salesman is shocked the Saskatchewan government has added the provincial sales tax (PST) to used cars valued over $5,000. "A lot of (families) have trouble affording vehicles as it is rig...
Apr 11, 2018 Starting April 11 PST will be charged on used vehicles valued over $5,000. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)
Saskatoon pubs prepare for St. Patrick's Day
The city's watering holes are gearing up for an influx of the Irish and the Irish-at-heart. With St. Patrick's Day falling on a Saturday, it should be a busy day. At Winston's Pub, food and beverage m...
Mar 16, 2018
'Time is money:' NSBA backs funding for rail relocation
The man representing Saskatoon's business leaders is backing the relocation of the city's rail lines. NSBA Executive Director Keith Moen told the city's transportation committee the association suppor...
Mar 13, 2018
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