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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.
Sober sips: Sask. brewery redefining dry January with non-alcoholic beers
Local bars and breweries often notice a dip in customers during the first month of the year, due to the rise of the “dry January” challenge, but one Saskatchewan brewery is embracing non-alcoholic offerings. 650 CKOM's Alex Brown takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: Sask. Habs fan's lifelong wish fulfilled
As Kelly McCrea battles cancer, his friends made his wish to see the Canadiens in Montréal come true. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Regina pinball league aims to get more machines out of homes and into public spaces
Queen City Pinball was created by a group of pinball wizards who wanted to see more games played. The group held its first tournament in Rebellion Brewing in 2017.
Tackling low literacy rates: Sask. Roughrider inspires kids to read
As a kid, Logan Ferland watched Rider players visit his school. Now, he’s the one inspiring students.
Behind the Headlines: Twin sisters from Saudi Arabia fall in love with curling
Retag and Renad Ahmed have only been in Canada for a few years, but have already fallen in love with a national pastime – curling. 980 CJME's Britton Gray met with the twin sisters to talk about what the winter sport means to them.
Behind the Headlines: Regina Cat Rescue on intake freeze, calls for fosters
Alanna Whippler is the adoption lead with the Regina Cat Rescue, a non-profit volunteer-based organization that helps cats and kittens. 980 CJME's Nicole Garn sat down with Whippler to discuss the challenges facing the rescue during the winter months.
Saskatoon martial arts studio empowers women through self-defense
Crystal Greenwood, owner of Okami Martial Arts, says her experience with martial arts has helped her build her own confidence, and she now passes those lessons along to her students. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Saskatoon’s Zach Hawley continues to climb high school basketball ranks
Saskatoon’s Zach Hawley is continuing his climb in North America’s basketball prospect rankings. The six-foot, 17-year-old point guard out of Walter Murray Collegiate is having yet another special season as a member of the Marauders. 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing tells us more in this week's Sask. Spotlight feature.
Behind the Headlines: Guitar-making school in rural Sask. attracts students worldwide
Luthier David Freeman runs a licensed private vocational school in the tiny village of Tugaske.
Behind the Headlines: wildlife rehab clinic uses special fridge to help bats hibernate
Natalia Slipak, the wildlife clinic’s bat specialist says the artificial torpor program has been a game changer. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie spoke with the bat expert on how it helps rehibilitate the creatures.