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'Heated Rivalry,' a story of queer love, is an inspiration for some in Saskatchewan
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.
Behind the Headlines: 'It's the year where we're handed': Mild weather stalls snowmobiling season
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.
Raiders of the lost files: A Saskatoon city archives treasure hunt
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.
Behind the Headlines: Meet the PA billet mom who raised generations of hockey players
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…
Battling bots: Exploring Saskatoon's combat robotics scene
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.
The collection of a lifetime: Barry Firby’s sports cards head to auction
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.
BEHIND THE HEADLINES: Some Sask. travellers veto U.S. trips, and tourism companies are taking note
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.
Behind the Headlines: How one prairie company is reconnecting families with old farms
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…
Paul Martin discusses Premier Scott Moe's trade trip to China with Prime Minister Mark Carney
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.
From sheep to sleep: A Saskatchewan couple's wooly success story
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.
How a Sask. dad gave Sunset Estates kids a place to skate again
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.
Exploring Uranium City: One man's memories of a Sask. ghost town
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.
Behind the Headlines: Health care, wildfires, and trade: 2025 through the eyes of Premier Scott Moe
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.
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.
Behind the Headlines: Sask. speech pathologist faces shortage, but new local program offers hope
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.
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.