K9 Gustav, one of Saskatchewan’s few active water rescue dogs, has been a key part of Amphibious Response Support Unit One (ARSU1), a non-profit organization that helps police and fire, for the past four years. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie talks with Gustav's handler and director of the unit, John Maczko,…
For those unseen voices on the other end of the line when someone calls 911, staying calm in the chaos and guiding people through the worst moments of their lives is not just a job. It's a calling. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink takes us Behind the Headlines.
Genevieve Lacelle is only nine, but her poems are already brightening lives — and selling out fast. This young girl is bringing joy to her local flower market, one handwritten verse at a time. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
A father-son duo is keeping an iconic floatplane soaring over the wilds of northern Saskatchewan. CKOM's Brittany Caffet talks to Robert Pacey Sr. and Robert Pacey Jr. about their story, which is about more than flying — it’s about family, grit and a legacy that refuses to land.
‘Survivor’ was an entertainment “family staple” in Jake Latimer’s home while he was growing up in Regina. But instead of watching the reality television series on CBS this season, Latimer will be a contestant. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie takes us Behind the Headlines.
The West Coast Trail in British Columbia is a 75 kilometre Canadian backpacking trail on Vancouver Island that can be challenging for experienced hikers. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie tells us that 11-year-old Xavier Cameron could be one of the first kids with Down syndrome to complete the trail.
One school room in Saskatoon is sprinkled with a layer of pixie dust. Well, maybe not actually, but educator Emma Tink always looks forward to seeing the spark of magic in her students' eyes every September. Our Brittany Caffet tells us how Tink takes a room full of strangers and…
Saskatoon artist Mal Cloke has a simple idea; she wants to create a colouring book that anyone can contribute to, with all proceeds going to a local grassroots organization. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet tells us how you can get involved.
The owner of Dessart Sweets Ice Cream & Candy Store, Shelley Patterson, in Regina is just one Saskatchewan business that’s cashing in on the sugary drinks that have gained popularity from social media and reality television show ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.’ CJME'S Gillian Massie looks into why this…
Dirty sodas originated in Utah, around Mormonism, where people don’t drink tea, coffee or alcohol – but do drink pop. Now, our 980 CJME reporter Gillian Massie tells us the drink is popping up in Saskatchewan, and businesses are capitalizing on the fad.
Nestled in Manitou Beach, Camp Easter Seal is Saskatchewan’s only fully accessible camp. It offers a summer experience campers say is better than Christmas and Disneyland — a place where barriers don't exist. CKOM's Brittany Caffet talks with the camp's managers and one camper about their experiences.
Dryden Parchewsky will compete in the Junior Pan American Games in Paraguay – the biggest competition for young weightlifters across North and South America. Our 650 CKOM Shane Clausing tells us Parchewsky has come a long way since starting the sport eight years ago.
In the summer of 1985, two Saskatchewan boys saw what they called the Turtle Lake Monster. Brittany Caffet of 650 CKOM talks with those same boys 40 years later about the memories of what they saw and what might still be out there.
At just 11 years old, Harley Lorenz is already making waves in the worlds of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu — sports known for their intensity, focus and discipline. But 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet tells us Lorenz’s journey to the mat has been unlike anyone else’s.
A handmade crocheted doll with a medical port is helping five-year-old Ivy feel seen and accepted, giving her the confidence and hope to embrace her unique journey with a rare autoimmune disease. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Long before staff sergeant Terry Laverty picked up his Saskatoon police badge, he picked up a pencil. 650 CKOM's Mia Holowaychuk takes us Behind the Headlines as we learn more about the role of a police sketch artist.
Saskatoon’s Maïa Schwinghammer will represent Canada in the moguls event at the 2026 Olympics. She’ll become just the third skier from Saskatchewan to represent the province on the world’s biggest stage, joining Jim Hunter (alpine skiing, 1972 and 1976) and Andi Naude (moguls, 2018). 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing takes us…
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