Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Saskatoon's Berkly Catton taken first overall in 2021 WHL draft
Saskatoon's Berkly Catton was selected first overall by the Spokane Chiefs in the 2021 WHL prospects draft Thursday. "We are thrilled to welcome Berkly and the Catton family to our organization," Chie...
Dec 09, 2021 Saskatoon native Berkly Catton was taken first overall in the 2021 WHL Prospects Draft Thursday morning. (Nicholas Saretzky)
U of S researcher reacts to food price predictions
One of the lead researchers behind Canada's Food Price Report for 2022 is providing some insight into the staggering seven per cent increase prediction in food prices. Dr. Stuart Smyth, an associate p...
Dec 09, 2021
Mexico-bound passengers on first international flight from Saskatoon thrilled
There wasn't a heavy winter coat to be seen among those checking in at the Sunwing desk in the Saskatoon airport Thursday morning. Passengers were animated and excited to be boarding the first interna...
Dec 09, 2021 Friends Cindy Wall (left) and Sharon Neufeld were excited to depart for Ixtapa, Mexico on Dec. 9, 2021 for their first trip in three years. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Dog Rescue desperate for more adoptions
At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of families were making the decision to go out and find a new furry friend. Fast forward to now and it seems to be the complete opposite situation. The Sas...
Dec 08, 2021 Volunteers from Saskatoon Dog Rescue rescued more than 60 dogs in their latest rescue mission. (Photo courtesy of Saskatoon Dog Rescue)
Water leak forces Saskatoon elementary school to close
Classes at Bishop Pocock School in Saskatoon have been cancelled today because of a water leak. Staff is working to determine the cause of the leak and do the necessary repairs. No word on when classe...
Dec 08, 2021 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
College Drive restricted near university after crane hits overpass
Drivers are being urged to avoid the 1800 block of College Drive after a crane hit the pedestrian overpass at the University of Saskatchewan on Tuesday morning. In a media release late Tuesday afterno...
Dec 07, 2021 (University of Saskatchewan Protective Services/Twitter)
Latest COVID update Dec. 5: No new deaths, active cases drop below 700
Saskatchewan has recorded another day without a COVID death. In its daily update Sunday, the province reported the third day where nobody has died with the virus. Active cases also dropped once again....
Dec 05, 2021 The coronavirus. (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota/Twitter)
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)
Saskatoon Tribal Council finds site for winter wellness centre
A building in downtown Saskatoon might become a new home for up to 50 people without a place to stay this winter. After announcing a proactive plan to get people off the streets of Saskatoon last mont...
Dec 02, 2021 Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand speaks to media in front of a building in downtown Saskatoon that has been identified as a possible place for a temporary wellness centre for up to 50 people without homes this winter. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Rideshare trip ends in arrest for Saskatoon trio
Three people were arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop discovered drugs, weapons and outstanding warrants. Officers pulled over a vehicle in the 100 block of Avenue H South around 2 a.m. believing ...
Dec 02, 2021
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