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 economy scores C+ in latest report card
Saskatoon's economy was given a 'C+' on its latest report card. The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority released its 2017 second quarter economic dashboard report. The report provides up...
Jul 30, 2017 (File photo/650 CKOM)
MVA stresses 'river wise' behaviour ahead of hot weekend
The Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA) is reminding everyone to be "river wise" heading into a hot and sunny weekend in Saskatoon. In a news release Friday, the organization said high temperatures and lo...
Jul 28, 2017
Roofers among workers sweating out Sask. heat wave
Those sitting in air-conditioned offices Friday during a 28 C day might want to give thought to outdoor workers. Roofing is one of the hottest jobs - at least, temperature-wise - in the summer months....
Jul 28, 2017 Eli Temple with Wilderness Roofing, lays down shingles on a Saskatoon home in 28 C heat on July 28, 2017. (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
Lapcevich wins 2nd NASCAR race in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's Wyant Group Raceway will always be a memorable in Cayden Lapcevich's career. "It's just an awesome racetrack to run," Lapcevich said. "It reminds me of my home track that I grew up racing ...
Jul 27, 2017 Cayden Lapcevich, 17, calls his mom in Ontario after winning his second race at Saskatoon’s Wyant Group Raceway on July 26, 2017. (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
Wounded Warriors arrive in Sask. for weekend of healing
It's was a hero's welcome for the men and women who bravely serve their country. On Thursday, 50 military veterans and first responders from Canada and the U.S. arrived in Saskatoon for the Wounded Wa...
Jul 27, 2017 Military veterans and first responders from Canada and the U.S. will gather in Lloydminister for the Wounded Warriors Weekend July 27-31, 2017. (woundedwarriors.ca)
SLGA cuts more than 30 positions at liquor stores
More layoffs are happening at Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority stores across the province. SGEU Local 6080 chairperson Bob Stadnichuk confirmed the layoffs to 650 CKOM in an interview Wednesda...
Jul 26, 2017
Woman says she was paid to appear in white powder video
The woman who appeared in a video confessing to Saskatoon's white powder scares is coming forward to clear her name. Samantha Field spoke with Gormley in an interview Wednesday from her home in Raleig...
Jul 26, 2017 Samantha Field in a video screenshot provided by Saskatoon police (left) and in a photo from her business, Life's Secret Sauce, Facebook page (right). (650 CKOM)
Concern over mental state of accused in random attack
A lawyer representing a man accused of a violent attack in downtown Saskatoon told a judge she wants a psychiatric assessment for her client. Justin James Crowe, 25, is charged with attempted murder a...
Jul 26, 2017 Andrij Olesiuk was found guilty of two charges relating to a fake GoFundMe account at Saskatoon's Provincial Court on Jan. 17, 2020. (650 CKOM)
Majority of Folkfest pavilions coming to Prairieland Park
It will be easier to walk around the world at the 38th annual Folkfest next month. The three-day multicultural event sees dozens of pavilions host entertainment tastes and exhibits from different coun...
Jul 25, 2017 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Errant recliner not cause of 5-vehicle crash on Circle Drive
A five-vehicle crash on the Circle Drive North Bridge made a lot of people late for work Tuesday morning. Many people blamed a recliner sitting in the middle of the road for causing the headache durin...
Jul 25, 2017 A recliner slowed down morning rush hour traffic along on the Circle Drive North Bridge on July 25, 2017. It was later removed and taken to a scrap yard. (BN Steel and Metals)
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