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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Blades' Fiala off to Red Wings development Camp
Saskatoon Blades defenseman Evan Fiala is getting a chance to impress NHL scouts. The towering blueliner has been invited to the Detroit Red Wings Development Camp. "I've been working hard for this op...
Jun 30, 2017 Clavet, Sask. native Evan Fiala was acquired by the Blades in a trade in December, 2016. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Landlord tosses family's belongings after 'misunderstanding'
A Saskatoon woman is trying to rebuild her family's life after her landlord threw most of their belongings in the garbage. Trisha Alexson told 650 CKOM she returned home on June 21 after being away du...
Jun 30, 2017 Trisha Alexson told 650 CKOM she returned to her apartment on Pinehouse Place and found all her family's belongings gone and renovations underway on June 21, 2017. (Trisha Alexson)
Former cop with cancer becomes lawyer in emotional ceremony
It was an emotional Thursday afternoon at the Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon, but smiles could be seen behind the tears of Bruce Gordon's family, friends and colleagues. The 54-year-old former co...
Jun 29, 2017 Bruce Gordon exits the Court of Queen's Bench in Saskatoon after a special call to the bar on June 29, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Canada 150: Celebrations in and around Saskatoon
It's a celebration 150 years in the making - and Saskatoon is going all out. Canada 150 takes place Saturday, with the main event in the city at Diefenbaker Park. The annual Optimist Canada Day Celebr...
Jun 29, 2017 Fireworks at the Optimist Canada Day Celebration at Diefenbaker Park in Saskatoon on July 1, 2016. (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
5 teens charged in Saskatoon stolen vehicle crash
Saskatoon police have charged five teen girls in connection to a stolen vehicle chase early Tuesday morning. Police first spotted the stolen vehicle around 5:30 a.m. at Avenue B and 22nd Street, but l...
Jun 27, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Public Schools announce cuts ahead of school year
Saskatoon's public school board has passed its budget for the 2017-18 school year. Trustees put together a $259.4 million budget, coming in $800,000 lower than last year despite the fact Saskatoon Pub...
Jun 21, 2017
'Great honour:' Jennifer Campeau resigns as Saskatoon MLA
After six years of representing people in Saskatchewan, Jennifer Campeau is moving on. The Saskatoon-Fairview MLA announced Wednesday she has accepted a position with mining company Rio Tinto in Princ...
Jun 21, 2017 Jennifer Campeau addresses media about stepping down as Saskatoon-Fairview MLA alongside husband Duron Nelson on June 21, 2017. (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon student lands competitive $100K scholarship
A soon-to-be high school graduate in Saskatoon is still trying to find the words after receiving a prestigious national scholarship towards her post-secondary education. Regan Wilson, from Holy Cross ...
Jun 20, 2017 Regan Wilson, from Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon, was awarded a $100,000 prize from the Schulich Leaders fund in June 2017. (Submitted)
Sask. hockey to put borders on where girls can play
A new Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) rule will limit where young girls can play hockey. Beginning in the 2018-19 season, girls who live outside of cities will not be able to play on city teams....
Jun 19, 2017 The Saskatchewan Hockey Association is creating a new rule not allowing girls from rural areas to play on city teams for the 2018-19 season. (Saskatchewan Hockey Association Facebook)
Saskatoon Food Trucks battle for 1st place in taste
Saskatoon food trucks are vying for votes this weekend. Thirteen teams will compete against each other for the Food Truck Wars Flavor championship title at Sutherland Curling Club. People braved the r...
Jun 17, 2017 People brave rain to try out eats during Saskatoon's Food Truck Wars at Sutherland Curling Club on June 17, 2017. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
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