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Behind the Headlines: 60 years since construction began on Sid Buckwold Bridge
For more than half a century, the Sid Buckwold Bridge has served as a vital artery through the heart of Saskatoon, connecting communities and shaping the city’s growth. But beyond the steady hum of traffic, the bridge holds a rich history of bold visions, political battles, and engineering feats that…
Behind the Headlines: Growing up with Down syndrome, Sask. siblings share their stories
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet sat down with three sets of siblings. Their connections are built on the same foundation of laughter, playful competition and love as most typical sibling dynamics. The only difference? Their brothers happen to have an extra chromosome.
Behind the Headlines: Holt having stellar season with Huskies while working through med school
On the ice, University of Saskatchewan Huskies forward Dawson Holt is in the midst of a career season. The 26-year-old fourth-year centre has tallied 47 points in 38 games this year, putting him second in the team’s standings. This year, Holt was accepted into the University of Saskatchewan’s College of…
Nurses raise funds to help cancer patients preserve fertility pre-treatment
In Saskatchewan, a group of dedicated oncology nurses have stepped up to address this overlooked aspect of cancer treatment by creating the Prairie Cancer Fertility Preservation (PCFP) fund. Formed in 2022, PCFP is a nonprofit organization that helps cancer patients afford sperm and egg freezing, which are not covered under…
Scott Moe Press Conference - March 13th, 2025
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Changing the game: Celebrating women in sports with Riders
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Free league gives Regina kids a chance to play hockey
Kids in Regina have the chance to lace up their skates and play one of Canada's national sports, without the usual financial barriers. This year, a record-breaking 476 kids are lacing up their skates for the Ehrlo Sport Venture’s Outdoor Hockey League. The league, which is in its 32nd year, is…
Small scale, big dreams: Sask. woman 3D prints mini masterpieces
Dena Akre is the kind of person who knows how to build a home. She’s meticulous in every detail, from selecting the right fixtures to handpicking furniture that complements the style of each room. She has an eye for creating spaces that feel both functional and beautiful. But here’s a…
Behind the Headlines: One woman's support for Regina's most vulnerable
When you walk into the Queen City Pharmacy, the quiet hum of conversation fills the space where people gather and visit while drinking coffee and eating snacks. At the centre of it all is the woman everyone calls Kokum. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink takes us Behind the Headlines.
Sask. Premier Scott Moe speaks to media February 28, 2025
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Behind the Headlines: Sask. mom JJ Zimmer reflects on her fight with rare cancer
Zimmer is like any other mom in Saskatchewan, she loves spending time with her kids, juggles her job and maintaining a household, while still trying to find a moment for herself. But two years ago, she was handed a 15 per cent chance of surviving for another five years. 650…
McEwen and Team Saskatchewan back for revenge at 2025 Brier in Kelowna
One year ago, Mike McEwen and Team Saskatchewan left the Brier at the Brandt Centre in Regina heartbroken, but they're back on the ice at this year's Brier in Kelowna, and looking for a big win. 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: The winter work of a Saskatchewan flower farmer
Kristen Raney owns and operates Shifting Blooms, a farm that produces flowers instead of the traditional crops like wheat or canola that dominate the Saskatchewan landscape. During the warmer months, her garden bursts with vibrant colours and the sweet fragrance of the blooms that stretch as far as the eye…
Behind the Headlines: JPCH volunteers bring comfort to NICU babies
For most new parents, the excitement of bundling their brand-new baby up for the first time — strapping them into the car seat, ready to head home — is one of life’s most joyful moments. But for some families, the journey home is not as straightforward. Parents with a child…
Behind the Headlines: Georgette Ehr uses quilting to tell stories
Ehr has been quilting since 1995, creating more than 100 quilts for family members and friends through the years. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet sat down with the artist who does all her quilting by hand.
Behind the Headlines: 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 skip the swipe and try her speed dating events in Regina and Saskatoon. 650 CKOM's Mia…
Behind the Headlines: Sask. mother reflects on surviving heart failure
Six years ago, Meredith Rhinas was lying in a hospital bed, recovering from open-heart surgery after her condition had deteriorated to the point of heart failure. Now, as she looks at the life she's built, she said it's hard to believe she once feared she wouldn’t survive to raise her…
Behind the Headlines: Team Martin ready to represent Saskatchewan at 2025 Scotties
Saskatoon’s Nancy Martin is set to lead Saskatchewan at the 2025 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Thunder Bay, Ont. 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines Martensville butcher crowned King of Kovbasa
A crowd of nearly 800 gathered at Saskatoon's Prairieland Park last week, ready to partake in a beloved tradition that’s as fiercely contested as it is fun. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines with a look at the King of Kovbasa competition.
Dill pickle donuts, semi drive-thru make Delisle bakery stand out
Meletta Goossen's lifelong passion for taking care of others inspired her to build Mel Rose Bakery.