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Lack of city help leaves Saskatoon rink coordinator frustrated
Problems are mounting for rink coordinators in Saskatoon as theft and vandalism has become a discouraging trend, leaving some to consider if their work is worth it. Volunteers spend hundreds of hours ...
Feb 16, 2025 The Massey Place Outdoor Rink's boards were damaged by fire in early fall 2024. (Ron Georget/Submitted)
Cold blast won't freeze Saskatoon's WinterShines festival fun
As the extreme cold weather continues in Saskatoon, a popular winter event is gearing up to open its doors. Nutrien WinterShines starts on Feb. 15 at 12 p.m. at Market Square on 19th St W and will run...
Feb 15, 2025 A dragon ice sculpture is just one of many at the WinterShines festival in Saskatoon in 2025. (Will Mandzuk)
Flag Day: Canada flag sales jump at Saskatoon store amid U.S. tariff threats
Many will be flying the Canadian flag proudly today. February 15 is Flag Day in Canada, a day intended to celebrate the anniversary of the first time the new Canadian flag was flown back in 1965. Read...
Feb 15, 2025 Judy Denham, who owns The Flag Shop in Saskatoon, said her phone has been ringing constantly as customers search for Canadian flags to display as political tensions ramp up between Canada and the United States. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Found: Woman located after armed carjacking in North Battleford
Saskatchewan RCMP just released they have "located Leanna Frenchman safe at a residence on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford," at around 1:25 p.m. on Friday. Earlier on Feb. 14, RCMP officers were...
Feb 14, 2025 Leanna Frenchman is considered missing after an armed carjacking early on Friday morning. At this time, it is unsure whether Leanna’s hair colour in the photo matches her current appearance. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
'We're going to fight for Canada,' Chrystia Freeland tells Evan Bray
As news comes daily out of Ottawa and the U.S. concerning tariffs on Canadian goods, the "51st State" and the state of Canadian parliament, Liberal Party leadership candidate and former deputy prime m...
Feb 14, 2025 Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland was on The Evan Bray Show on Feb. 14, 2024. (Abby Zieverink/980CJME)
City of Melville workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of job action
Workers at the City of Melville have voted in favour of job action. According to the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), which represents 32 employees with the city, the overwhelming majority v...
Feb 14, 2025 The union said additional bargaining with a mediator is expected to begin later this month. (City of Melville/Facebook)
Love is on the air: 650 CKOM's Valentine's Day coverage
It's Valentine's Day, and love is on the air at 650 CKOM. While dating in the digital age often involves swiping left and right on Tinder or other dating apps, many people still prefer a face-to-face ...
Feb 14, 2025 Take a look through all of our Valentine's Day coverage below. (IgorTishenko / Depositphotos.com)
'Be the village': Saskatoon woman keeps homeless warm this winter
As an extreme cold warning gripped Saskatoon on Thursday, Cee Jay Douglas spent the lunch hour helping others stay warm. Outside of the The Bridge On 20th Fellowship Centre Inc., she packed dozens of ...
Feb 14, 2025 On Thursday Feb. 13, Cee Jay Douglas handed out care kits for people in need. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. singles seek sparks at Queen City Connect speed dating
Relationships used to start by locking eyes at the sock hop, now it's all about swiping right or left. This Valentine's Day, Veronica Slade, the creator of Queen City Connect, is encouraging people to...
Feb 14, 2025 Veronica Slade (left) and volunteer Nicole (right) with Queen City Connect. Slade started hosting dating events in 2022. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Regina business says federal GST holiday won't be missed
The federal government's GST holiday will officially come to an end on Saturday. The cancellation of the GST for two months was put in place on Dec. 14 and was intended to save Canadians money over th...
Feb 14, 2025 Tracy Bosche is the owner of Zippity Zoom Toys on Albert Street in Regina. She doesn’t feel like the extra savings brought in extra customers. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME)
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