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Behnd the Headlines: Second World War veteran reflects on women breaking barriers
At 18, Ruth Bond-Martinson joined the war effort, and spent a lifetime proving women could do anything. Now 100, she reflects on her service, the bonds she built and her hopes for future generations. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Coffee with a cause: Brewing belonging at a Saskatoon non-profit
This isn’t your average cup of joe. Adults with intellectual disabilities at Light of the Prairies help prepare and deliver LOTP Coffee, filling every bag with pride, joy and purpose. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
A playground fit for a princess: Sask. mom fundraising to improve accessibility
Saskatoon's Makenna Hiebert dreams of swinging and sliding like her friends. The five-year-old's mom is fundraising to make the playground at St. Anne School wheelchair accessible for Makenna and all kids. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: Where memory rests: A visit to Saskatoon's oldest cemetery
This Halloween, walk among the city's oldest documented graves in Nutana Cemetery with city archivist Jeff O'Brien. Uncover tragic stories of settlers, lost children and lives cut short on the prairie. 650 CKOM Brittany Caffet talks with O'Brien.
Behind the Headlines: Meet the Indigenous artist behind the massive Midtown mall mural
Jade Roberts' bright, bold mural at Saskatoon's Midtown mall celebrates Indigenous culture, storytelling and Saskatchewan’s native plant life — turning an unremarkable wall into a powerful piece of public art. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: Newlywed to newly diagnosed: A young bride's breast cancer battle
Just weeks after her dream wedding, Saskatoon's Brenna Gallet was diagnosed with two types of breast cancer. Her story is one of unexpected struggle, unwavering love and incredible strength. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Gallet about her story.
Behind the Headlines: Quilt Extravaganza shines spotlight on Saskatoon textile artist
This week, Saskatoon’s Debora Barlow is the featured artist at a quilt show hosted by the Saskatoon Quilters’ Guild — a vibrant celebration of fabric, storytelling and artistic tradition. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Barlow about the upcoming show this weekend.
Behind the Headlines: Bands of brothers: Regina Thunder roster has five sets of brothers, three of them twins
Regina Thunder Head Coach Scott MacAuley says he wants to bring a brotherhood on his team that instantly - and that having five sets of brothers who are also players helps. The brothers say the family dynamic brings them together – even when they have a tough game. 980 CJME's…
Meet the guardians of the Saskatoon Police Service's Lost & Found
Hundreds of bikes. A tuba. Regalia. Even human remains. Meet the duo reuniting Saskatoon with its lost stuff — one set of keys, silver locket and sarod at a time. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: Meet the Sask. strongwoman redefining strength one lift at a time
From pulling trucks to crushing stereotypes, Saskatoon-based strongwoman competitor Jackie Osczevski is proving that power, femininity and grit go hand in hand — and strength is something every woman can claim. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Osczevski after she recently was ranked as the second strongest woman in…
Rolling the dice: Inside a Saskatchewan outfitter's daily hunt
Outfitting requires early mornings, careful setups and a bit of luck. Timberlost Outfitting's Devin Beebe knows the birds call the shots, but smart preparation can stack the odds in his favour. 650 CKOM's feature storyteller Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Back in brass: Saskatoon musician's tuba returned after six years
It was stolen on a frigid Saskatchewan night, but after it was found in an abandoned apartment, it’s finally back on the stage. The story of Michael Raney's tuba is almost too strange to believe. 650 CKOM's feature storyteller Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: The joyful struggle of learning the bagpipes
What do 'Thunderstruck,' 'Pink Pony Club' and 'Scotland the Brave' all have in common? Saskatoon kids are learning to play each of these tunes on the bagpipes, thanks to the 96th Highlanders. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet brings us the latest in her Saskatchewan Stories.
Behind the Headlines: Ride along with Sask. volunteer water rescue and K9 Gustav dog
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,…
Sask. RCMP dispatchers offer inside look at exciting, challenging career
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.
Behind the Headlines: Meet the Sask. girl selling kindness by the line
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.
Behind the Headlines: Northern skies, family ties: The Paceys and the legendary Beaver
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.
Regina 'Survivor' contestant Jake Latimer calls time on series the 'experience of a lifetime'
‘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.
Sask. 11-year-old with Down syndrome tests limits hiking West Coast Trail
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.
Once upon a classroom: A touch of Tinkerbell at Wildwood School
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…