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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Last splash: Sask. outdoor pools ready to close for summer
Your last days to enjoy outdoor swimming pools will also be among the hottest of the summer. Outdoor facilities in Saskatoon are set to close Wednesday and Thursday, when Environment Canada is calling...
Aug 29, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Groups to provide wild meat, cultural support for Lighthouse
Indigenous groups are coming together to provide cultural practices for clients of a supported living facility in Saskatoon. A memorandum of understanding was announced Tuesday at The Lighthouse. The ...
Aug 29, 2017
Blades camp marks return of Cam Hebig from lengthy injury
For Cam Hebig, Saskatoon Blades training camp is his chance to prove himself, again. Already established as one of the top players in the WHL, Saskatoon's star centre is trying to find his form after ...
Aug 29, 2017 Saskatoon Blades centre Cameron Hebig scored 135 points in 198 games before an injury sidelined him for the entire 2016-17 season. (Ryan Brandt/650 CKOM)
Two kids run toward danger to warn neighbours of house fire
A devastating fire started by a cigarette gutted a house on Hampton Circle Sunday night. Eleven-year-old Colson Klinger had been sent to his room over spilled milk when he noticed flames coming from h...
Aug 28, 2017 Ami (left) and her brother Colson (centre) ran toward a fire on Aug. 27, 2017, to warn their neighbours inside while their dad (right) called 911. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
Hilltops take Ottawa to task in home opener
The Saskatoon Hilltops offense was flying from the opening drive in a 49-15 win over Ottawa in the home opener at SMF Field. Saskatoon put up 28 unanswered points in the first quarter. It was 35-0 bef...
Aug 26, 2017
Impaired driving charges laid after two movers hit by vehicle
Saskatoon Police say a woman blew over three times the legal limit after two movers were hit by a car. Around 10:30 a.m. Saturday, the men were parked outside a house in the 2300 block of 33rd Street ...
Aug 26, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Blades extend coaching staff into 2020
The Saskatoon Blades are giving a vote of confidence to its coaching staff just days before the start of training camp. Head coach Dean Brockman, along with assistants Bryce Thoma and Ryan Keller, wil...
Aug 24, 2017 Saskatoon Blades head coach Dean Brockman behind the bench during the 2016-17 season. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Saskatoon Blades go back to roots in rebrand
What's old is new again as the Saskatoon Blades look for a fresh start to the 2017-18 season. The team is rebranding back to its original colours of royal blue and yellow, along with the revival of it...
Aug 24, 2017 Goalie Logan Flodell was traded by the Saskatoon Blades to the Swift Current Broncos on Sept. 20, 2017. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Remai Modern offering free admission for opening weekend
The Remai Modern Art Gallery is offering free admission for its opening weekend. People will be able to tour the new gallery free-of-charge on Saturday, Oct. 21, and Sunday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6...
Aug 23, 2017
Crime rates have little impact on perceived safety: poll
A new poll shows significant differences between official crime rates and perceptions of safety in major Canadian cities. The Mainstreet poll released Wednesday looked at the largest cities in each pr...
Aug 23, 2017
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