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Fast-flowing South Sask. River prompts Saskatoon rescues, warnings
The South Saskatchewan River has once again caused problems in Saskatoon, with fire department crews involved in two water rescues and the fast-flowing river prompting another safety warning from the ...
A few minutes ago The University Bridge and the weir in Saskatoon, seen on July 3, 2026. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
SaskPower gets federal approval to build U.S. power lines, quadrupling grid capacity
SaskPower has been given approval to build and operate two international power lines to the U.S. After approval by the Canada Energy Regulator, the Southwest Power Pool project will increase shared po...
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Photos: Saskatchewan severe storms bring dramatic skies
Severe storms brought ping pong sized hail, landspout tornados and strong winds to much of central Saskatchewan on Friday, and another active thunderstorm day was expected Saturday. Environment Canada...
17h ago The severe storm that delivered a red extreme warning to residents of Saskatoon, Martensville, Langham and Warman on July 3, 2026. Photo taken from Highway 5. (Brittney McAdam/Facebook)
One in hospital after early morning house fire in Saskatoon
A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street in the city's North Park neighbourhood. The Saskatoon Fire Depar...
20h ago A Saskatoon homeowner is recovering in hospital from smoke inhalation after safely escaping an early morning house fire on Hazen Street on July 4, 2026. (Сергій Савченко/Facebook)
PHOTOS: Severe thunderstorms, tornado warnings hit Saskatchewan
Severe storm watches and warnings blanketed much of central Saskatchewan on Friday afternoon. The warnings included areas like Biggar, where 980 CJME reporter Gillian Massie spotted at least one funne...
Jul 03, 2026 A possible landspout tornado forming near Springwater, west of Biggar, on July 3, 2026. (Jessie Barber/Submitted)
Saskatoon police officer shoots aggressive dog during gun call
A dog that broke free from its owner and charged at Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) officers on Friday was shot and wounded during an investigation in the city's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood on Friday m...
Jul 03, 2026 (650 CKOM file photo)
Containment order issued for Lake of the Prairies after invasive mussels detected
Saskatchewan's environment ministry has issued a containment order for Lake of the Prairies after invasive mussels were found in the lake, which straddles the Saskatchewan-Manitoba border. The ministr...
Jul 03, 2026 “The recent detection in Lake of the Prairies highlights the importance of ensuring all watercraft and water related equipment are cleaned, drained and dried after every use, no matter which waterbody you were last using,” Darlene Rowden, Saskatchewan’s environment minister, said in a statement. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Two women stabbed in Saskatoon on Thursday: Police
Two women were hospitalized after separate stabbing attacks in Saskatoon on Thursday. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, the first incident saw officers called to the area of Avenue E North an...
Jul 03, 2026 Both women were taken to hospital for treament, with one woman’s injuries described as serious and the other woman’s injuries described as “non life-threatening.” (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Body recovered from South Sask. River 'tentatively identified' as missing jet skier
A body recovered from the South Saskatchewan River on Thursday has been tentatively identified as Adan Vargas Salvador, a 32-year-old missing jet skier. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, the ...
Jul 03, 2026 Police said a body found on Thursday has been tentatively identified as 32-year-old Adan Vargas Salvador, who has been missing since June 20 when the jet ski he was riding went over the weir in Saskatoon. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Rain, hail and cool conditions slowing down Saskatchewan farmers: Crop report
The triple threats of rain, hail and cool weather are slowing down progress for producers in Saskatchewan. According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which cove...
Jul 03, 2026 A rainbow on a farm near Leoville on June 8, 2026. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
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