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Saskatoon's Kerri Lovelace breaking track records at age 40
Kerri Lovelace is living proof that age is just a number. At the age of 40, the track and field athlete from Saskatoon set a new Canadian record time in the 50-metre sprinting event at the World Maste...
May 05, 2025 At the age of 40, Saskatoon's Kerri Lovelace is fresh off breaking a Canadian record at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon's Broadway Bridge to be closed for six months
The City of Saskatoon is planning some rehabilitation for the 93-year-old Broadway Bridge this summer. For six months, starting May 12, the bridge will be closed to undergo improvements and repairs. T...
Apr 30, 2025 General manager of transportation and construction Terry Schmidt said “The right northbound flow-through lane will be removed, and that intersection will change into a 'T' intersection. Traffic signals will be relocated, pedestrian signals will be added, and the island and centre medians will be removed." Meewasin Trail access will be maintained under the bridge, and Friendship Park will remain open. (Mia Holowaychuk/605 CKOM)
Saskatoon residents have mixed feelings about federal election results
The Liberals are set to form another minority government in Ottawa, and voters in in Saskatoon had mixed feelings about the results of Monday's election. The Conservatives once again swept much of Sas...
Apr 30, 2025 Saskatoon residents shared their thoughts on the results of Monday's election, which left the Liberal Party under Mark Carney set to form a minority government. (The Canadian Press)
Local author inspires young writers at Saskatoon elementary school
Inside the cozy library of King George School in Saskatoon, young voices filled the air - not with whispers, but with proud readings from their very own books. Little authors stood in front of their f...
Apr 30, 2025 King George School's library was filled with the excitement and pride of young authors as they celebrated the completion of their very own books. Local children's book author Amber Antymniuk supported the students throughout the project. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Hundreds pay respect to Pope Francis at service in Saskatoon
It was a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning in Saskatoon, as a few hundred people filed into the Cathedral of the Holy Family to pay their respect to Pope Francis. Before people made it into the church...
Apr 27, 2025 Altar boys carrying a cross with Jesus on it at the service for Pope Francis. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon Stars advance to Esso Cup semifinal after 8-1 win
The Saskatoon Stars are heading to the semifinal of the Esso Cup in Lloydminster, after defeating the Eastern Stars out of Prince Edward Island 8-1 on Thursday evening. Although the game ended in a bl...
Apr 25, 2025 The Saskatoon Stars are heading to the Esso Cup semifinal after defeating the Eastern Stars 8-1 on Thursday night. (@heatherpollockphoto/Submitted)
Saskatoon's city-owned golf courses set to open on Friday
The winter months are fading into the rear-view mirror, and golfers in Saskatoon can tee off at city-owned courses starting on Friday. The City of Saskatoon said the Holiday Park, Silverwood and Wildw...
Apr 22, 2025 Friday will be the first day of golfing at the three city-owned courses in Saskatoon, and tee times can be booked starting on Wednesday morning. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Prince Albert, Saskatoon make Top 10 list for 'Most potty-mouthed Canadian cities'
Almost three in five Canadians, or about 58 per cent, admit to relying on swear words frequently when chatting with friends, but that number appears to run just a little higher in Saskatchewan. A new ...
Apr 20, 2025 (AndreyPopov / Depositphotos.com)
'Democracy at work': Good voter turnout in Saskatoon at advance polls
At the SaskAbilities headquarters on Louise Avenue in Saskatoon a steady stream of people were casting their ballots on Saturday - the second day of advance voting in Canada's 44th federal election. C...
Apr 20, 2025 Nearly two million people showed up across the country to cast a ballot on Friday according to Elections Canada, which said it will be making adjustments to handle the high traffic. (Elections Canada/Submitted)
Saskatoon Police respond to nine bear spray incidents in under 12 hours
One person has been arrested following nine bear spray incidents in Saskatoon in less than a day. An 18-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace and ...
Apr 17, 2025 Saskatoon Police Service have responded to nearly 10 bear spray incidents in just two days. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
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