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Saskatchewan heat wave prompts warnings from Environment Canada
The heat wave hitting Saskatchewan this week has prompted warnings from Environment Canada. The weather service had heat warnings in effect on Tuesday covering large areas in the southern and western ...
May 26, 2026 Environment Canada said daytime highs in the 30-35 C range are expected “for the remainder of the week.” (650 CKOM file photo)
How to stop aquatic invasive species hurting Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Environment Ministry is encouraging the public to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, which can cause significant harm to bodies of water if left unchecked. Aquatic inva...
May 18, 2026 The ministry inspected more than 4,000 watercraft across the province last year, and found that more than 750 were not cleaned, drained and dried properly, meaning a full decontamination was required. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Summer Movie Preview: Nolan, Spider-Man and 'Toy Story' light up the cinemas
The movies always feel bigger in the summer. The budgets. The ambition. The names. The stakes. This summer, Hollywood has many of the regulars on the lineup: "Spider-Man," "Minions," "Star Wars" and "...
Apr 27, 2026 This image released by Sony Pictures shows Spider-Man and Boomerang in a scene from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." (Sony Pictures via AP)
Preparing for the frost: tips and tricks for your garden
Fall is in the air, and plants could feel its effects soon. As summer slowly starts to wrap up, the warm temperatures the province saw at the end of August are quickly being swapped out with colder ni...
Sep 02, 2025 When the temperature dips below five degrees Celsius, Rick Van Duyvendyk says that's when it's time to cover up your plants overnight. (Tarkus / Depositphotos.com)
Elmwood's inclusive slip 'n slide brings summer joy to Saskatoon
Under the golden sun in Saskatoon, a quiet corner of the city exploded with laughter, splashes and pure, unfiltered joy on Wednesday. The smell of sunscreen mixed with the unmistakable scent of dish s...
Aug 01, 2025 Tiernan, 22, went on a slip 'n slide for the first time ever just last year, and he was back for more this year. He said he really enjoys the annual event, as it allows him to participate in an activity he had always wanted to try. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan's stage: Discover the Manitou Beach Busking Festival
How do you put a dollar value on joy? At Manitou Beach, for one weekend each summer, that question drifts through the air alongside the sounds of guitar chords, laughter and juggling balls whooshing t...
Jun 26, 2025 From June 26 to 28, the Manitou Beach Busking Festival fills the village with music, movement, and street performances that invite everyone to join the fun. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Hint of summer splashes into Saskatoon with Pelican plunge
The first pelican splashed down on the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon on April 9 for the second year in a row. It's a city tradition to watch for the first pelican and predict when it will arri...
Apr 10, 2025 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. (Submitted)
Rock the River unveils 2025 lineup, festival runs Aug. 15-17
Saskatchewan's classic rock festival will be back and bigger than ever in 2025. Rock the River will take over the Bessborough Gardens in Saskatoon from August 15-17, with big acts every night. The off...
Dec 02, 2024 The 2025 festival takes over the Bessborough Garens in Saskatoon from Aug. 15-17, 2025. (Rock the River, Saskatchewan's Classic Rock Festival/Facebook)
Saskatoon Fringe Festival gets underway with 50th anniversary
The Saskatoon Fringe Festival gets underway on Thursday, and this year the summer staple is celebrating it's 50th anniversary. The festival runs until Aug. 10 in W.E. Graham Park, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m...
Aug 01, 2024 The Saskatoon Fringe Festival is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary this year. (Saskatoon Fringe Festival/Facebook)
Weather office investigates report of weak tornado near Regina
The same weekend the new Twister movie made its debut in movie theaters, some people in Regina had a front-row seat to the real thing. Small tornado just east of Regina at about 1:30pm today! #yqr #sk...
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