Brent Bosker

Saskatoon

Anchor and Reporter at CKOM (Saskatoon, SK)

Anchor/reporter @650CKOM. Full time dad, part-time Real Estate investor. Tweets are my own

Articles

Car sinks after attempting to cross South Saskatchewan River

1 month ago | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

April Fools’ Day is right around the corner, but don’t be fooled by the look of the ice on ponds, lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan right now. That’s the message from emergency responders after a vehicle took an icy plunge early Monday while attempting to cross the partially frozen South Saskatchewan River. Read more:Sask.
City plans to install security fence under University Bridge after fire

2 months ago | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

The City of Saskatoon is beefing up security under the University Bridge after a fire at a homeless camp damaged a sewer line and resulted in a multi-day closure of the South Saskatchewan River crossing. Terry Schmidt, the city’s general manager of transportation and construction, told city council on Wednesday that a site inspection was completed this week to determine how to restrict access to the bridge’s arches and piers.
Remembering Dutch Growers founder Arie Van Duyvendyk

Dec 12, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a new to planting and landscaping, the roots of many backyard spaces in Saskatchewan can be traced to a visit to Dutch Growers. The man behind the garden centre business, Arie Van Duyvendyk, died peacefully on December 6, surrounded by his six children at Diamond House in Warman. He was 94.
Vintage WWII bomber to visit Saskatoon

Jul 18, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

A piece of Canadian history will be landing in Saskatoon today. A Lancaster Bomber, on route from Hamilton to Cold Lake, will make a short pit stop at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum allowing the public an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Second World War aircraft. The Lancaster Bombers were key a element to the Allies Victory in WWII. Almost 7,400 were built and flown by squadrons from Britain, Canada and other Commonwealth nations. Of these, 430 were built in Canada.
Environment Canada investigates possible tornado near Saltcoats

Jun 13, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

A stormy day across the province may have spawned the first tornado of the year in Saskatchewan. Thunderstorm warnings issued Wednesday in southeastern Saskatchewan escalated into tornado warnings near Churchbridge and MacNutt. People in Saltcoats, southeast of Yorkton, shared photos and video of a funnel cloud around 2 p.m. that some said reached the ground in a vacant farmyard northeast of the community. “Yes, it touched down,” Laurie Murray wrote on Facebook.
Rattlers weather late comeback to beat Sea Bears in home opener

May 23, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

The offseason revamp for the Saskatchewan Rattlers seem to pay off as the club opened the 2024 Canadian Elite Basketball season with a victory. Saskatchewan raced to a 94-86 opening-night win over Winnipeg Sea Bears on Wednesday at SaskTel Centre, led by 23 points from Toronto Raptors draft pick Jalen Harris. Although the Sea Bears clawed their way back to within six points, the Rattlers capitalized on late turnovers to secure the eight-point victory.
Saskatchewan residents hit big windfalls and lucky golf shots

May 9, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

Saskatchewan is enjoying a run of good luck this week. In 24 hours, over $6 million in prize money was won in the province, while two men earned bragging rights on the golf course. Ashley Gaspers is $125,890 richer after claiming the 50/50 jackpot Tuesday night at Sasktel Centre. The jackpot from Game 7 of the Western Hockey’s League’s Eastern Conference Final between the Saskatoon Blades and Moose Jaw Warriors was one of the largest given away in Blades history.
Instead of May flowers, May flurries for southwestern Saskatchewan

May 1, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

The old saying April showers brings May flowers isn’t quite fitting for people in southwest Saskatchewan this year. The first day of May brought a snowfall warning for that corner of the province. Environment Canada says Maple Creek and Cypress Hills Provincial Park could see snowfall amounts of 10 to 15 centimetres as part of a low pressure system bringing moisture to a large chunk of the province.
Sewer main project impacts traffic on Warman Road, Circle Drive

Apr 29, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

Drivers in the north end of Saskatoon will have to put up with some congestion as a major road project begins. On Monday, the city began work on a new section of a sewer line. When complete, the line will connect the Hampton Village business park near the airport to the lift station on Spadina Crescent. “That’s going to weave its way through the industrial area,” Matt Jurkiewicz, the city’s director of construction and design, told the 650 CKOM Morning Show.
Cockrill says possible meeting with teachers’ federation ‘not an April Fool’s joke’

Apr 1, 2024 | ckom.com | Brent Bosker

Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill offered a small glimmer of hope Monday that teachers and the Saskatchewan government could resume negotiations on a new contract. “There is a good possibility of us meeting back at the bargaining table this week. No, that is not an April Fool’s joke,” Cockrill told the Evan Bray Show.