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Still no set ETA for Saskatoon's downtown grocery store
Work on a downtown grocery store in Saskatoon is still on hold while its developer is trying to meet the city's requirements for a different project. Arbutus Properties president Jeff Drexel told Gorm...
Nov 24, 2022 Renderings for a potential city yards development from 25th Street facing north. (Arbutus Properties)
Optimist Hill set to open to public Friday
Those looking to spend a day skiing, snowboarding or tubing in Saskatoon will be in luck starting Friday. Optimist Hill in Diefenbaker Park is to open to the public starting at 4 p.m. According to Opt...
Nov 24, 2022
Weary Ukrainian newcomers receive heartfelt welcome at Saskatoon airport
Elizabeth Andres has been waiting five months to meet the mom and her seven-year-old son who will be living with her and her family face to face. The Andres' will be hosting Elena and Zhenya for as lo...
Nov 23, 2022 Elizabeth Andres embraces the Ukrainian mom, Elena, she has been waiting five months to meet face-to-face at the Saskatoon airport on Nov. 23, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
City council approves subsidy for new garbage utility coming in 2024
The City of Saskatoon is helping to minimize the financial impact of a new utility bill when the city switches the funding model for waste collection in 2024. City council on Monday approved a $100 su...
Nov 23, 2022 Saskatoon city council will next discuss possible changes to how it bills residents for garbage pickup in August.
Sask. remembers the Holodomor, fourth flight from Ukraine set to arrive
MLAs along with Ukrainians and members of the public gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature on Tuesday afternoon to remember the tragic event that was the Holodomor. The Holodomor took place from 19...
Nov 23, 2022
Former city planner approves of Saskatoon's choice for arena location
A former city planner is applauding Saskatoon city council's decision on a location for a new arena. Alan Wallace, the director of planning for Wallace Insights and former director of planning and dev...
Nov 22, 2022 An artist rendering showing a proposed downtown arena in the Midtown Mall parking lot. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
Enchanted Forest ready to power Christmas spirit again in Saskatoon
The Christmas lights of the Enchanted Forest are ready to be flipped on for another year. Saskatoon's holiday tradition opens Friday evening with the return of the walking tour. Cancelled the last two...
Nov 18, 2022
Saskatoon council approves $25M land purchase for downtown arena site
Saskatoon's city council voted unanimously Wednesday to proceed with the purchase of land for the city's planned downtown arena. Council approved the $25-million purchase of the Midtown Shopping Cente...
Nov 16, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Brian Gallagher speaks publicly for first time since remains of daughter identified
One chapter in the Megan Gallagher story is over, but there's a lot more to the story. That was the message from Gallagher's father Brian as he spoke with reporters Monday afternoon outside of Saskato...
Nov 14, 2022 Brian Gallagher speaks to reporters outside Saskatoon Provincial Court on Nov. 14, 2022. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Thousands gather to pay respects during Remembrance Day ceremony
Remembrance Day returned in person to the SaskTel Centre on Friday. More than 6,000 people gathered to pay their respects to those who have served and fought for Canada. Two Saskatchewan veterans were...
Nov 11, 2022 Members of the new guard march in SaskTel Centre on Nov. 11, 2022 during the Remembrance Day ceremony. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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