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Sask. to receive double dose of Bryan Adams
A Canadian rock icon is returning to Saskatchewan this fall. Bryan Adams is bringing his "So Happy It Hurts" North American tour to the province for two shows in November. Canada's own member of rock ...
May 19, 2022 Bryan Adams performs at the 2017 Juno Awards. (Bryan Adams/Facebook)
New videos to persuade residents of potential of new Saskatoon entertainment district
Saskatoon's geography puts it halfway between Winnipeg and major Alberta cities Calgary and Edmonton - the perfect location to justify turning Saskatoon's downtown into a beautiful, thriving metropoli...
Apr 05, 2022 Brent Penner speaks at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel on April 5, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Owner of Saskatoon's Roxy Theatre says new owner should decide on heritage status
There's a movement in Saskatoon to see whether the 92-year-old Roxy Theatre can be designated a heritage site. The problem is, Tom Hutchinson -- who has owned the theatre for nearly 20 years -- said n...
Mar 17, 2022 The Roxy celebrates its 90th anniversary. (Logan Stein/650 CKOM)
Rocker Rod Stewart coming to Saskatoon in September
A legendary rock star is making his way to Saskatchewan. Rod Stewart will perform at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon on Sep. 14. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 4. The 'Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?' s...
Feb 16, 2022 A media image of singer Rod Stewart from his official website (rodstewart.com).
Actress Betty White dead at age 99
Comedy legend Betty White has died. White was 99. She would have turned 100 on Jan. 17. White's death was first reported Friday by TMZ and subsequently confirmed by her longtime agent Jeff Witjas in a...
Dec 31, 2021
Sask. woman sings back up on new Rod Stewart album
A woman from Saskatoon recently got the opportunity of a lifetime. Melissa Zeszi-Gawanas, who has been living in the U.K. for the past seven years, sang backup on Rod Stewart's newest album, The Tears...
Dec 05, 2021 Melissa Zeszi-Gawanas with Rod Stewart (Facebook)
SaskTel Centre defends holding first major concert in Sask. during pandemic
More than 13,000 people sang along with Eric Church at SaskTel Centre on Saturday and the venue's executive director is singing the praises of his 800 staff members who had the challenge of hosting th...
Oct 25, 2021 The Eric Church concert at SaskTel Centre on Oct. 23, 2021. (Submitted)
Get ready to have a blast: Nutrien Fireworks Festival returns to Saskatoon riverbank
A popular tradition in Saskatoon to kick off the Labour Day weekend is resuming with a bang this year. The Nutrien Fireworks Festival returns to the banks of the South Saskatchewan River on Friday and...
Sep 03, 2021 The Prairie Lily sails on the South Saskatchewan River during Saskatoon's annual fireworks festival. (Tourism Saskatoon)
Afghanistan, Hurricane Ida coverage gripped TV viewers
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. evacuation from Afghanistan and fearsome Hurricane Ida drew viewers to cable channels that focused on the unfolding events. Fox News Channel had the lion's share of the mos...
Aug 31, 2021
New co-host Burleson set for 'CBS Mornings' debut next week
Nate Burleson has been doing morning television since 2016, but he is about to become a familiar face to a new audience. Burleson will debut as one of the co-hosts when "CBS Mornings" debuts on Sept. ...
Aug 31, 2021
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