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The sound of fire trucks roaring past Gloria Jlassi's Regina home has become more common over the past several years. Jlassi lives in North Central, and house fires in what she described as abandoned or unused homes and garages are becoming a growing issue around her house. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink takes us Behind the Headlines.

For 25 years, Chris Relitz dedicated his life to helping others as a registered nurse, spending most of that time in high-pressure environments like intensive care units and psychiatry wards. But today he’s known for something completely different: painting with coffee. 650 CKOM's Alex Brown takes us Behind the Headlines.

Cathy White Ferland watched her son, Logan, fight for life as a premature baby in the Saskatoon NICU. Today, he’s a powerhouse offensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, defying all odds. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Lexi Curren is just like most 11-year-olds in Saskatchewan. She loves spending time with her friends, playing hockey and visiting her grandparents’ farm any chance she gets. But unlike other kids her age, she spends her free time raising money to help find a cure for breast cancer. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

In the span of just over a month, an “invention” by the New York Yankees has become the one of the hottest trends in all baseball. 650 CKOM's Shane Clausing takes a look at the torpedo bat trend, and whether the bats will make an impact on baseball in Saskatchewan.

Local children’s book author Amber Antymniuk spent weeks working with a Grade 1 and 2 class, guiding them through the full process of writing and illustrating their own books. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet spent some time with Antymniuk and the young students about the exciting journey to becoming authors.

Saskatchewan wasn’t always a wall of blue in federal election maps. The province has long been considered one of the most reliably conservative provinces in Canada, but its political identity has shifted dramatically over the last century. 650 CKOM's Alex Brown takes us Behind the Headlines.

In the third chapter of Klara Belkin’s extraordinary journey, we follow her out of the ashes of war and through the struggle of rebuilding her life in a world forever altered. After surviving the horrors of Bergen-Belsen and the upheaval of post-war Hungary, Klara’s path led to a daring escape — a journey that would take her from Budapest to Vienna, and ultimately to Canada. Her life would flouris...

On the 80th anniversary of Bergen-Belsen's liberation, we continue the extraordinary tale of Klara Belkin's life. At just 15 years old, Klara’s world was shaken and irrevocably changed by the horrors of the Holocaust. She arrived at the Nazi concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen, where she would endure five months of unimaginable suffering. But unlike so many others, Klara survived. In part two, the...

Most of us are familiar with the story of Anne Frank: a young Jewish girl who, along with her family, hid from the Nazis in Amsterdam during World War II. After two years of hiding, they were betrayed. Anne was eventually sent to the concentration camp of Bergen-Belsen in northern Germany.  While Anne Frank was in one section of the Nazi camp, Klara Belkin was in another.  Klara and Anne were alik...

Most of us know the name Anne Frank. Her diary offered the world a powerful, personal lens into the Holocaust -- the fears, hopes and heartbreak of a young Jewish girl hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam. But Anne Frank's story ended in tragedy. In 1945, just weeks before Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was liberated, Anne died there. In another part of that same camp, a girl named Klara Belkin wa...

Derek Dery and his wife Tricia are extending their family’s traditions beyond the kitchen table and onto grocery store shelves around the country. 650 CKOM’s Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

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 changed the landscape of Saskatoon. 650 CKOM's Alex Brown takes us Behind the Headlines.

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.

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 Medicine, which is something he said he’s always had a keen interest in. 650 CKOM's Shane Claus...

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 the province’s healthcare system.

650 CKOM and 980 CJME News and Special Programming

650 CKOM and 980 CJME News and Special Programming

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 completely free – from registration to equipment – for kids aged six to 16. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink tak...

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 catch — while she might sound like a skilled architect or interior designer, the homes she builds are a little sma...

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.

650 CKOM and 980 CJME News and Special Programming

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 CKOM's Brittany Caffet sat down with Zimmer who was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

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.

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 can see. But her work for the year begins as early as Christmas Day. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caf...