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RUH foundation smashes fundraising goal
The Royal University Hospital Foundation surpassed its goal for a three-year fundraising drive to improve emergency medicine at Saskatoon's busiest medical facility. The foundation's GreatE.R. campaig...
Jun 21, 2018
Gordon and Jill Rawlinson donate $250K to new ER at RUH
Gordon and Jill Rawlinson, the owners of Rawlco Radio, are donating $250,000 to help build a new emergency centre at Royal University Hospital (RUH). When it opens next year, the new emergency room wi...
May 25, 2018 The new emergency area under construction at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital. (RUH Foundation)
Saskatoon rallies around food charity after truck fire
A groundswell of community support could allow a Saskatoon food charity to continue their services for the rest of the school year. CHEP lost its only refrigerated truck, along with 5,000 pounds of fo...
May 23, 2018 CHEP's only refrigerated truck caught fire on Idylwyld Drive on May 22, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
United Way of Saskatoon faces budget shortfall
A Saskatoon charity is feeling the pinch of a tougher economy. The United Way of Saskatoon and Area has cut seven jobs in the last two years. The organization will now review its budget line-by-line a...
Mar 28, 2018 The United Way of Saskatoon and Area has been in operation since 1959. (United Way of Saskatoon and Area/Facebook)
Radiothon raises 243K to support adult ER at RUH
People across Saskatchewan dug deep Wednesday to help support the new adult emergency department at Royal University Hospital (RUH). 650 CKOM was among the broadcasters joining in the GREAT.ER Campaig...
Mar 21, 2018 Dr. Alison Turnquist with a large blueprint for the new adult ER at Royal University Hospital on March 20, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Stampeders, Don Amero headline new acts at Telemiracle 42
It might be the only case where people from Saskatchewan will ever cheer for a group called The Stampeders. The Canadian rock trio -- not the CFL football team -- is headlining the 42nd annual Telemir...
Jan 19, 2018 Canadian rock trio "The Stampeders" will perform at Telemiracle 42 on March 3, 2018. (stampeders.net)
Festival of Trees lights up Western Development Museum
If you're not already in the holiday spirit, one Saskatoon event is sure to lighten the mood. The annual Festival of Trees starts Friday at the Western Development Museum. Organizer Colleen Shalley sa...
Nov 24, 2017 A selection of some of the decorated Christmas trees featured at The Festival of Trees at Saskatoon's Western Development Museum. (Festival of Trees)
Hockey Canada donates $333K to Sask. organizations
Hockey Canada is providing a big boost to hockey across Saskatchewan as a thank-you gift for hosting the organization's summer gala and golf tournament in Saskatoon this summer. The Hockey Canada Foun...
Oct 05, 2017 Representatives from four hockey organizations accept cheques from Hockey Canada outside the construction Merlis Belsher Place on Oct. 5, 2017. (Wray Morrison/650 CKOM)
Pooches and pals flood Kiwanis Park for Pets in the Park
Kiwanis Park was turned into a dog sanctuary as barks rang out during the 12th Annual Pets in the Park fundraiser. The event raises money for New Hope Dog Rescue, the Saskatoon SPCA, and SCAT Street C...
Jul 10, 2017 Larry the pit bull enjoys a swim at the 12th annual Pets in the Park at Saskatoon's Kiwanis Park on July. 9, 2017 (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon community sending homemade blankets to refugees crossing in Emerson, Man.
Saskatoon's religious community is coming together to bring some handmade warmth to refugees in need. About 20 seniors and refugees came together to make blankets for asylum seekers from the U.S. at H...
Mar 10, 2017
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