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Saskatoon senior with dementia duped by elaborate phone scam
Judy King and Mitch Empey say they are disturbed by how far people will go to take advantage of vulnerable people. Their father, 88-year-old Harold Empey, is out $2,500 after the siblings claim he was...
Jun 29, 2022 Mitch Empey, Judy King, and their father, Harold Empey. (Submitted)
Students of all ages thrilled for summer break
As school wraps up for the year, students of all ages said they're glad to see the year behind them and summer plans unfolding ahead. Matthew James Hutcheson just finished Grade 1 at Buena Vista Schoo...
Jun 29, 2022 Matthew James Hutcheson walks home from school with his mom, Marie, on June 28, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon women continue to provide support in Ukraine
A little over four months after war broke out in Ukraine, a woman originally from Saskatoon has found herself doing whatever it takes to help people in need. Lana Niland, who has lived in Ukraine for ...
Jun 27, 2022 Lana Niland in a post taken from her Facebook. (Lana Niland/Facebook)
Riders make addition to the defence
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding to their defensive depth, picking up American linebacker Keishawn Bierria. He played 13 games for the Edmonton Elks in 2021, recording 50 tackles, two sacks, an...
Jun 27, 2022
Province thanks teachers for work during school year
After a school year that saw teachers once again navigate a return to the classroom amidst COVID-19 uncertainties, the province is giving them its thanks. In a release, the Saskatchewan government sai...
Jun 27, 2022
Pinball and politics: Walters talks shop during patio event
Jeff Walters spent part of his Saturday afternoon taking on all challengers at Pokey's Pinball Cafe in Saskatoon. It's a lot like his role as leader of the Saskatchewan Liberal party. Walters knows th...
Jun 27, 2022 Jeff Walters plays the Dracula pinball game at Pokey's Pinball Cafe. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Carla Beck named new leader of Saskatchewan NDP
It was a room full of waving signs and cheers on Sunday afternoon when the Sask. NDP's convention announced Carla Beck as the party's new leader. "I am so excited about the future and the chance we ha...
Jun 26, 2022
Saskatchewan NDP set to choose new leader
After a relatively quiet campaign, the Saskatchewan NDP is set to choose its new leader Sunday afternoon. Ryan Meili announced he was stepping down as leader earlier this year after the NDP lost its A...
Jun 26, 2022
Wanuskewin CEO 'tickled pink' at new arrivals
Six newborn bison are bringing smiles to visitors' faces at Wanuskewin Heritage Park. CEO Darlene Brander said she and their staff are ecstatic about their new additions. "Pretty thankful, pretty joyf...
Jun 25, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Meewasin revitalization program dedicated to Brent Loucks after $100,000 donation from Rawlco
The Meewasin Valley's revitalization project has been dedicated to long-time 650 CKOM morning host Brent Loucks following a significant donation from Rawlco Radio. The $100,000 gift will establish the...
Jun 23, 2022
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