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A promise kept: Saskatchewan man carries friend's ashes to Everest
Mick Bakke, a retired conservation officer who grew up in Assiniboia, went on an emotional journey last year, fulfilling a promise by delivering his friend's ashes to Mount Everest Base Camp in Nepal....
10m ago Mike Bakke said it was a difficult and emotional journey to bring his friend's ashes to the world's tallest mountain. (Mick Bakke/Submitted)
More Saskatchewan storms possible, wildfires in north
The threat of more extreme weather continued for much of the province on Sunday, as heat warnings and wildfires were also impacting Saskatchewan. The storm situation was not as volatile as on Friday, ...
1h ago A storm near Hatherleigh on July 11, 2026. (@kokochaseswx/X)
Disc golfers can fling Frisbees down new fairway at Forestry Farm
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo is calling all disc golfers to check out its brand-new nine-hole course. The park is now welcoming participants to enjoy the sport at the popular city site, ...
Jul 11, 2026 A disc golf hole at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park in July 2026. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
Photos: Saskatchewan storms drop damaging tornadoes
As severe storms moved through central parts of the province on Friday, people had their cameras out to record the wild weather, which was forecast to continue through the evening on Friday.The town o...
Jul 11, 2026 This suspected tornado near Waldheim caused damage to the town and surrounding area. (Gina Gardipy/Facebook)
Several major roads in Saskatoon to see closures this weekend
A number of major roadways in Saskatoon will see closures on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. According to the city, Acadia Drive will be closed from Highbury Court to Highland Crescent on Saturday to acc...
Jul 10, 2026 “Closure end times are weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances,” the city noted in a statement. “Detour signs will be in place to guide motorists around the areas.” (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
President of Sask. Public Safety Agency talks fires and flooding on The Evan Bray Show
Summers in Saskatchewan are unpredictable and disasters can take many forms. While previous years were marked by numerous large wildfires, that's less of a concern this season, as the large amount of ...
Jul 10, 2026 While previous years were marked by several large wildfires, Marlo Pritchard says that’s less of a concern this season, as the large amount of rain this season has helped keep them in check. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Saskatoon man sentenced after advising immigrants to misrepresent employment info
A Saskatoon man was handed a conditional sentence this week after admitting he had counselled foreigners to misrepresent their employment details on federal and provincial immigration applications. Ac...
Jul 10, 2026 According to the Canada Border Services Agency, Balvir Singh was handed a conditional sentence of two years less a day in Saskatoon’s Court of King’s Bench on Wednesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
World Cup quarterfinal resale prices drop, FIFA selling nearly 1,200 more seats for final at $7,380
NEW YORK (AP) - World Cup ticket resale prices dropped for quarterfinal matches following the elimination of co-hosts United States and Mexico, and FIFA has nearly 1,200 seats on sale for the final at...
Jul 10, 2026 A general view of the MetLife stadium during the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Teen boy charged after stabbing on Preston Avenue: Saskatoon police
A 15-year-old boy is facing charges after a man was injured in a stabbing attack on Thursday night. According to police, officers were called to the 1700 block of Preston Avenue North after getting a ...
Jul 10, 2026 Police said the teen boy was found and arrested after officers searched the area. A search involving a police dog also turned up a knife, police said. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Pedestrian, 32, dead after crash with semi west of North Battleford on Friday: RCMP
A 32-year-old man from Canoe Narrows is dead after a crash on Highway 16 early on Friday morning. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report of a crash involving a semi truck and a pede...
Jul 10, 2026 Police said the pedestrian was declared dead by paramedics at the scene, and his family has been notified. (650 CKOM file photo)
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