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 ...
Tag Archives: Saskatoon
Citizen-led inquiry on pandemic measures stops in Saskatoon
Saskatoon is the latest stop for the National Citizens Inquiry (NCI), which is looking into the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the measures taken by governments to combat it. The inquiry is citi...
Apr 21, 2023
Spring sports may be delayed due to Sask. snowfall
The blast of winter weather that blew into Saskatchewan this week has left some outdoor sport organizations questioning when their seasons can begin. Vanessa Kosteroski, president of the Saskatoon Min...
Apr 20, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Mining company pauses construction on processing facility in Saskatoon
Canada's only rare earths mining company is pausing all construction at its Saskatoon processing facility. Vital Metals announced the pause Wednesday, saying it will allow the company to conserve cash...
Apr 20, 2023 Vital Metals in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Woman charged after pedestrian seriously hurt in crash
A 27-year-old man was sent to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car in Saskatoon early Wednesday, and a 23-year-old woman is facing an impaired driving charge. Shortly before 2 a.m....
Apr 19, 2023
Splashdown! Saskatoon welcomes back the pelicans
The pelicans have returned to Saskatoon. However, the birds aren't getting the warmest welcome this year, with a snowstorm bearing down on the province this week. The Meewasin Valley Authority said th...
Apr 18, 2023 The first pelican landed on the South Saskatchewan River between the Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge and the Saskatoon Weir on the night of April 9, 2025 around 10:05 pm. Folks in Saskatoon use the first pelican to land in the city as sign that summer is on the way. (650 CKOM)
Saskatoon's Lighthouse Supported Living now under full receivership
A Saskatoon judge has granted full receivership of the Lighthouse Supported Living Inc., and all of its assets to tax and accounting firm MNP Ltd. Justice Allisen Rothery approved the order on Thursda...
Apr 14, 2023 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Political allies visit Regina and Saskatoon Thursday
In a province where the Liberals don't hold seat, Justin Trudeau will be selling Saskatchewan voters on how he's making life more affordable for Canadians. The Prime Minister is visiting Regina Thursd...
Apr 13, 2023 Justin Trudeau speaks at St. Ann’s Senior Citizens’ Village in Saskatoon on May 25, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
SaskTel Centre bracing for sell-out game 7 crowd
With the Saskatoon Blades and the Regina Pats meeting for the final time Monday night, another sell-out crowd is expected at Saskatoon's SaskTel Centre. "It's the hottest ticket in the province," said...
Apr 10, 2023 The Saskatoon Blades play the Regina Pats at SaskTel Centre on March 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Worker fall results in $24,000 fine for Saskatoon company
After a worker fell from a foundation wall and was seriously hurt, Song's Construction Ltd. in Saskatoon pled guilty to Occupational Health and Safety violations. The incident happened June 14, 2021 i...
Apr 10, 2023
Saskatoon lawyer joins provincial court bench
A new judge has been appointed to the provincial court bench in Saskatoon. Lisa Watson has spent 14 years working in the legal realm, receiving her law degree from the Saskatchewan College of Law in 2...
Apr 10, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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