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Sarah Mills: As the final school bell rings, let the summer begin
Sarah Mills says school is done for another year, so let's give thanks to all those who all those who make a positive impact in children's lives. The Mills Minute is a daily commentary heard on 650 CK...
Jun 24, 2026
'Dog Days of Summer' returning to Saskatoon's Mayfair Pool in August
Mayfair Pool is going to the dogs in August. The city's annual Dog Days of Summer event is set for Aug. 18, when dogs are welcomed to the pool for a day of swimming and summer fun. Read more: Universi...
Jun 15, 2026 Pups make a splash in Mayfair Pool during the city's Dog Day of Summer event. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Lathey Pool opening delayed due to mechanical issues, George Ward Pool to open early
Summer fun can start early with a dip in the swimming pool at George Ward Pool in Saskatoon, though another location's seasonal opening has been pushed back. The opening dates for Saskatoon's outdoor ...
Jun 09, 2026 Swimmers at Saskatoon's Lathey Pool. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sarah Mills: Summer fun begins in school already
With field trips and pool visits, Sarah Mills says June may seem like a different education system, but the month also celebrates students' hard work and achievements as they have fun with friends. Th...
Jun 09, 2026
Saskatchewan 2026 summer weather expected to be warmer, drier
Stock up on sunscreen and try to stay hydrated this summer, Environment Canada says it's going to be a warm one. Environment and Climate Change Canada has released its national forecast on what to exp...
Jun 06, 2026 Jennifer Smith, warning preparedness meteorologist with Environment Canada, said summer precipitation is highly variable and very difficult to predict at a seasonal time scale. (sprokop/Depositphotos.com)
Splash into summer: Saskatoon's outdoor pools preparing to open for the season
Saskatoon's four outdoor pools are set to open for the season in the coming days, offering plenty of summer fun and another way to beat the heat as temperatures climb. The Riversdale Pool on Avenue H ...
Jun 02, 2026 The outdoor pools offer various amenities, the city said, including waterslides, springboards and spray pads, along with sports courts and lawn areas. (650 CKOM file photo)
Wildfire forecast anticipates high risk for new wildfires in B.C., Prairies, N.W.T.
Federal officials say the start to this year's wildfire season has been slow compared with 2025, but that the overall risk remains high. The Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre reports 65 active w...
May 28, 2026 Trees burned by wildfires in northern Manitoba are shown during a helicopter tour in the surrounding area of Flin Flon, Man. on Thursday, June 12, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Mike Deal-Pool
Sun's out, tongues out: Keeping dogs cool in the heat wave
You might be pulling out the flip flops and shorts for this heat wave, but our pets are still stuck in their year-round fur coats. Several dog owners were out at Chief Whitecap Dog Park at midday on W...
May 27, 2026 Edith Nelson owns two golden doodles, named Zoro and Watson. She said when they get too hot they'll pant and move slower. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Hot weather prompts Saskatoon to open spray pads early, with extended hours
With temperatures in Saskatoon reaching above the 30 C mark all week, the city has decided to open its spray pads two days earlier than scheduled, and extend their hours. The city said the move to ope...
May 27, 2026 The city said the move to open the spray pads on Wednesday rather than Friday is part of its extreme heat response plan. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Summer kind of just snuck up': Hot weather brings influx of customers to Saskatoon business
This week's warm weather has many people across the prairies preparing for summer. The late spring that was filled with snow, rain and clouds has finally disappeared, with many now facing a scorching ...
May 27, 2026 Randy Malinoski, the general manager at Martin Motor Sports in Saskatoon, said the late start to the warm weather this year has had a big impact on his business. (mamasita/Depositphotos.com)
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