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Saskatoon council to revisit downtown arena plans in six months
The City of Saskatoon will revisit plans for its proposed $1.2 billion Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED) project. In six months, city council is expected to make a final decision on a r...
Apr 09, 2025 On Wednesday, City council voted against allowing an American company to manage Saskatoon's proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District. (City of Saskatoon/submitted)
Demolition underway at Manchester Brew Pub lot on Idylwyld
Demolition is underway at the busy intersection of Idylwyld Drive and 33rd Street in Saskatoon, where the longtime local staple Manchester Brew Pub is being torn down. The City of Saskatoon has confir...
Apr 08, 2025 Demolition of Manchester Brew Pub is underway on the corner of Saskatoon's Idylwyld Drive and 33rd Street. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Wellness bus arrives in Saskatoon, providing health care to vulnerable
Help is now on wheels in Saskatoon as a new community wellness bus brings healthcare to the city's most vulnerable. The bus will offer basic medical care along with mental health and addiction support...
Apr 07, 2025 Saskatoon's new community wellness bus will operate year-round from Wednesday to Sunday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Stars, Regina Pat Canadians book tickets to national championships
Two Saskatchewan U18 AAA hockey teams will have an opportunity to bring national championships to the Land of the Living Skies this month. Over the weekend, both the U18 AAA girls Saskatoon Stars and ...
Apr 07, 2025 Both the U18 AAA Regina Pat Canadians and the Saskatoon Stars will represent Saskatchewan at national tournaments in two weeks. (SMU18AAAHL/X)
TV show filmed at Saskatoon wildlife centre makes debut on National Geographic Wild
Television show "Staying Wild" - filmed at Saskatoon's Living Sky Wildlife Rehabilitation - is now airing on the National Geographic Wild channel after being picked up by the network. The show, which ...
Apr 06, 2025 The show follows Jan Shadick and the team at Living Sky Wildlife Rehab during their busy time of year. (Submitted)
Historic expansion for SIIT aviation maintenance facility set to begin
A "historic" investment into the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies' (SIIT) aerospace training program has led to a major expansion of the aviation maintenance engineering facility in Saska...
Apr 06, 2025 From left, Boeing Canada president Al Meinzinger, Saskatchewan Minister of Advanced Education Ken Chevyldayoff, Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) board member Crystal Okemow, Saskatoon Airport Authority vice-president of operations Shaun Grinde, and SIIT president and CEO Riel Bellegarde break ground at the site of the aviation maintenance engineering facility expansion in Saskatoon. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon set to hit pause on downtown arena, entertainment district
The City of Saskatoon appears to be taking a time-out when it comes to moving forward with its proposed $1.2 billion Downtown Event and Entertainment District (DEED) project. That's because the uncert...
Apr 04, 2025 An artist's rendering of the proposed downtown arena in Saskatoon. (City of Saskatoon)
Saskatoon campaign disclosure report reveals 2024 civic election expenses, contributions
Nearly five months after Saskatoon's civic election, a new report has revealed the candidates' expenses and donors. The report will be highlighted at the April 9 Governance and Priorities Committee me...
Apr 03, 2025 Expense limits for mayoral candidates were set at $277,809.40, while the limit for council candidates was set at $27,780.94. (650 CKOM file photo)
City council axes carbon tax for Saskatoon Light & Power customers
Saskatoon Light & Power customers will now see a cheaper electric bill. At a meeting on Tuesday morning, city council unanimously voted to suspend the carbon tax on light and power bills, effectiv...
Apr 01, 2025 A typical residential customer will see their rates drop by 6.79 per cent, saving an estimated $10.46 per month. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon joins in Canadian Tesla protests against CEO Elon Musk
Around 50 people gathered outside of Saskatoon's only Tesla dealership on Saturday as part of a Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action - the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla C...
Mar 30, 2025 Protesters in Saskatoon at the Tesla dealership on March 29, 2025 protesting Elon Musk. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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