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Got a box of “junk” in the garage? It might be a piece of Saskatchewan soccer history. A legacy project is collecting forgotten photos, medals and stories before they’re thrown away. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada’s sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Biggar’s $5 million Main Street revitalization project was about more than fresh paint and new sidewalks. It was a community deciding its future was still worth fighting for. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

After losing their daughter Clarke to leukemia, Cassandra and Riley Thiesen turned grief into hope, inspiring more than 100 blood donations and launching a legacy that continues saving lives. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

One month. One province. Nearly 1,600 kilometres on foot. Saskatoon's Megan Wotherspoon is running across Saskatchewan, raising funds and awareness for blood cancer in honour of her late mother. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

A childhood of birthday potato planting still shapes centenarian Ileen Boechler’s outlook on life: stay useful, stay grateful and keep moving forward. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

James Kirkpatrick spends his days sweeping Regina parks for hidden relics, uncovering coins, rings and forgotten stories buried just beneath the surface. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Think maple syrup only comes from Quebec or Ontario? Think again. In Osler, Josh Wiebe is boiling sap from Manitoba maple trees into delicious syrup right here on the prairies. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

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Easter brings more than egg hunts — it brings abandoned pet rabbits. Since 2018, Donna Barth with River Haze Street Rabbit Rescue has rehomed 145 domestic rabbits found on Saskatoon streets. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Once a month at Saskatoon Makerspace, volunteers help community members fix broken household items for free, sharing skills and bringing everything from lamps to coffee makers or clothing back to life. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Sizes 12 and up take centre stage at The Thick n Thrift in downtown Saskatoon. Owner Cierra Giesbrecht is creating a space focused on access, affordability and the joyful experience of shopping. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Saskatoon Pole & Dance Studio is reshaping perceptions, offering women of all backgrounds a place to grow stronger, challenge assumptions and embrace confidence in ways that extend beyond the studio walls. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

From aging equipment to a state-of-the-art expansion, Saskatoon's Great Western Brewing Company was built on risk, resilience and the courage of 16 men who refused to let their brewery fade away. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Since he was a little boy, Cole Blocka's parents taught him that he can do and be anything he wants in life. Even as he navigates hurdles in his pursuit of education, he is holding on to that belief. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Saskatoon students are building glittery, snack-filled leprechaun traps full of creativity, mischief and imagination this St. Patrick’s Day — will they catch one? 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

From Grade 6 band class rebel to Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra soloist, Stephanie Unverricht is ready to take the spotlight, turning an unusual instrument into the star of the show. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

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From her kohkum’s kitchen to communities across Saskatchewan, Jasmyn Albert teaches sewing, beading and ceremony, passing down Indigenous traditions through hands-on workshops and storytelling. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Albert how she learned from her kokum.

As TeleMiracle 50 approaches, founder Peter Kilburn reflects on 50 years of a Saskatchewan tradition that provides hope, independence and dignity to those in need. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Shane Gross, a Regina-born photographer, has been snapping shots an inland pond in the Bahamas for more than 10 years. He said the photo, which he took in 2019, is featured on the publication's February cover. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie caught up with Gross about how he captured the seahorses on film.

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Raised on sitcoms and rez humour, Ryan Moccasin is bringing comedy, cultural truth and lived experience to the University of Saskatchewan as the Indigenous storyteller in residence. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Ryan about his new role.

With just a few days left before the end of the Winter Olympics, athletes and coaches with the Regina Speed Skating Club are feeling a rush of inspiration. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink and Gillian Massie take you Behind the Headlines.

Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd was the very first documented Black settler in Saskatchewan. This Black History Month, explore the incredible life story of the Melfort pioneer whose legacy rivals any folk tale with 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet.

The University of Saskatchewan is home to Canada's first and only wrestling program for kids with Down syndrome. Meet the athletes and volunteer coaches redefining inclusion in sport. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

It wasn’t love at first sight, but it was love that lasted. Seven decades later, Dot and Leo Gaboury are still each other’s Valentine. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Regina curler and designer Stephanie Schmidt created Team Canada’s curling jerseys, while Hillberg & Berk created around 2,000 rings for Canada’s Olympic athletes to wear in Italy. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie takes us Behind the Headlines.

The love story between professional hockey players is sparking interest and joy around the province. A queer athlete says the story includes refreshingly positive representation of queer relationships. 980 CJME's Nicole Garn takes us Behind the Headlines.

Milder temperatures, freezing rain and strong winds have caused snow to crust and melt away at the Last Mountain Lake snowmobiling trails – creating “snow drought” conditions that cut into the snowmobiling season. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie catches up with Trevor Moore to talk about the snowmobile season so far.

Guided by city archivist Jeff O’Brien, explore fragile maps, vanished places, handwritten letters and flickering film hiding in Saskatoon’s city archives. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

From the first season of the Prince Albert Raiders to today’s NHL, Carole Ring opened her home to 38 billet players, shaping lives far beyond the rink — one meal, rule and late-night talk at a time. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet catches up with Carole and some former billet players about their memories.

Three minutes in the ring to destroy your opponent, that's all it takes for some of these battle bots to flatten their competitor. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us into the ring with the engineers behind the bots in Behind the Headlines.

Kenaston's Barry Firby has meticulously collected sports cards for more than 70 years, building complete sets with unmatched care. His collection is set to be auctioned off by Classic Auctions. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Nearly a year into Donald Trump’s second term as president, some Saskatchewan travellers are choosing to avoid the United States. 980 CJME's Gillian Massie spoke to a Regina man who cancelled his upcoming trip to Minneapolis after the recent ICE shooting.

Kim Bessette, who grew up near St. Benedict, and his wife, from the Mankota area, run a business built on preserving aerial images of prairie farmyards, many of them taken more than half a century ago. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet talks with the couple about these photographs bring back people's memories.

Business analyst Paul Martin believes the fact Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will be with Prime Minister Mark Carney for meetings in China is a sign that Canada may be prepared to bend on the electric vehicle tariffs believed to have led to China’s tariffs on Canadian canola.

What others threw away, they tucked into bed. Near Hanley, Brian and Aimee Hunstad transformed unwanted wool into warm duvets, better sleep and a growing Saskatchewan business. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Brendon Hardy took matters into his own hands when the community lost its outdoor rink to highway construction, building a backyard rink for kids to play, skate and enjoy winter together. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Buildings are crumbling and the streets are empty, but for some the spirit of the town is far from gone. Inside the empty halls of CANDU High School, Dean Classen remembers a Uranium City full of life. 650 CKOM's Brittany Caffet takes us Behind the Headlines.

Everyone’s past 12 months have been different, but for the province as a whole, it’s been an eventful year. Premier Scott Moe sat down with 980 CJME Senior Reporter Lisa Schick to talk about the year that was.

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.

Saskatchewan is facing a shortage of speech language pathologists, leaving services stretched and many students forced to train out of province. 980 CJME's Abby Zieverink brings us Behind the Headlines as a new in-province program offers hope.

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 policing offers a solid career path, even for those who have never considered it before. 650 CKOM's Mia Holowaychuk takes us Behind the Headlines.

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.

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.

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 on staff and visitors.

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.

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.