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Behind the Headlines: Christmas Q&A: Santa spills secrets to five-year-old Sask. boy
While most kids bring a wish list when they meet Santa Claus, one five-year-old boy from Saskatoon brought a list of questions. Cassian Dyck, from Saskatoon, grills Jolly Old Saint Nicholas on important questions like what kind of milk he prefers and if his reindeer poop when they fly.
How a Saskatoon police officer is working to recruit the next generation
Sgt. Ashley McLeod of the Saskatoon Police Service says she’s locked into her career and can’t see herself in another job. The police force has seen a decline in applications in recent years, and in her new role with the recruiting unit, McLeod said she hopes to show others that…
Behind the Headlines: Santa in the North: Rise Air brings holiday magic to northern Sask.
Who needs eight reindeer when you have a Twin Otter? This unique Christmas program brings Santa and his helpers to remote Saskatchewan communities like Uranium City, delivering gifts and holiday cheer. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet talks to some children who are excited to meet with Santa.
Behind the Headlines: Merry Thriftmas! Holiday tips from a Sask. sustainability pro
From thrifted treasures to mindful wrapping, Saskatoon sustainability expert Launne Kolla shares practical, festive tips to reduce waste, spark nostalgia and make the holidays truly magical. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet learns how to make the holiday season more thrifty.
Behind the Headlines: 'It's a privilege': the art on the walls of the most powerful place in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan legislative building is likely most closely associated with rules and regulations for most people, but among the marble and velvet inside are bursts of colour and creativity from artists across the province. 980 CJME's Lisa Schick talks with Belinda Harrow, consultant with SK Arts, about the collection's impact…
Behind the Headlines: Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
Inspired by a boyhood memory of his grandparents’ real tree, Geordie McKay built Saskatchewan’s first and largest Christmas tree farm, bringing holiday magic to families across the province. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet talks with Geordie and Rylee McKay about their preparations for this Christmas season.
Why one American big-game hunter keeps returning to Saskatchewan
He’s hunted nearly everywhere a man can roam. So why does Charlie Vaccaro keep hauling himself 1,000 miles north to Saskatchewan? For big bucks, cold mornings and a thrill that never gets old. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
Behind the Headlines: Kids of Note: Celebrate Christmas with Saskatoon's inclusive choir
This weekend, Grosvenor Park United Church will be filled with the music and magic of Saskatoon’s all-abilities choir, Kids of Note, as young performers bring Christmas cheer to the stage. 650 CKOM Brittany Caffet catches up with the young singers during one of their rehearsals.
Kids of Note: Celebrate Christmas with Saskatoon's inclusive choir
This weekend, Grosvenor Park United Church will be filled with the music and magic of Saskatoon’s all-abilities choir, Kids of Note, as young performers bring Christmas cheer to the stage. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
90-year-old hockey players prove you're never too old to play
“Age disappears when you get out on the ice," says Stan Halliwell, co-founder of the Saskatoon 60+ Hockey League. At 91, he still straps on skates twice a week, proving the love of hockey never fades. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us behind the headlines.
Behind the Headlines: How Saskatoon's Enchanted Forest comes to life
Six miles of cords, three million lights and twenty staff. From September onward, Gerald Sorokan and his team work tirelessly to bring a beloved Saskatoon Christmas tradition to life: The BHP Enchanted Forest. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.
The Wood File with Murray Wood - November 17, 2025
The Wood File Commentary - Murray Wood
Behind 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…