Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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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)
Driving ranges open at Holiday Park, Silverwood as golf season tees off
Golf season is getting into full swing in Saskatoon, with the driving ranges at Holiday Park and Silverwood Golf Courses opening Wednesday morning. The ranges, located at 1630 Avenue U South (Holiday ...
Apr 16, 2025 “Mother Nature has finally turned the spring page, and golf courses are starting to come along,” said Brad Babyak, recreation services manager with the City of Saskatoon. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
The Remarkable Klara Belkin: A cello's perilous journey to Canada
In the third chapter of Klara Belkin's extraordinary journey, we follow her out of the ashes of war and through the struggle of rebuilding her life in a world forever altered. After surviving the horr...
Apr 16, 2025 Klara Belkin reflected on a moment of unexpected joy after the war, recalling a summer in a small town where she played music outside. A curious pig, captivated by her performance, responded to different pieces, its ears perking up for classical music and drooping for romantic tunes. "It’s true!" she laughed, sharing a cherished photo of the pig, ears alert, in the garden. (Submitted)
Residents at Saskatoon social housing building, NDP air safety concerns
Social housing facilities should be a safe place, but recent issues at one in Saskatoon have some residents worried. King Edward Place is a high-rise on 25th Street in downtown Saskatoon where some pe...
Apr 15, 2025 Saskatchewan NDP MLA for Saskatoon Meewasin Nathaniel Teed speaking with resident Lynnett Boris (right) and another resident at King Edward Place in Saskatoon on April 15, 2025. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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