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Extreme weather features in Saskatchewan's top news stories of 2024
It's been a wild weather year in Saskatchewan, and readers embraced the stories we wrote about it. Here's a recap of some of the major weather events our news teams covered across the province in 2024...
Dec 28, 2024 A twister touches down in the Clarkboro Ferry area during a day of crazy weather at the end of June. (Michele Cozart/Facebook)
Two arrested after report of shots fired in Saskatoon
Two people are in custody after callers to Saskatoon police reported they heard shots fired in the Mayfair neighbourhood of the city on Friday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release th...
Dec 28, 2024 (CKOM files)
Traffic restricted on Highway 17 after crash near Lloydminster
The Saskatchewan RCMP says drivers can expect delays after a crash near Lloydminster on Tuesday morning. According to the RCMP, the crash happened on Highway 17 about five kilometres north of Lloydmin...
Dec 24, 2024 “Please drive with caution and slow down when approaching the area,” the RCMP said in a statement. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Twitter)
Highway 40 reopened after rollover: Sask. RCMP
Highway 40 has reopened after Saskatchewan RCMP officers respond to a rollover. According to the RCMP, the crash happened about six kilometres west of Hafford, and Highway 40 had been reduced to singl...
Dec 23, 2024 The RCMP said drivers using Highway 40 can expect delays just west of Hafford as officers respond to a rollover. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Twitter)
One person in custody after woman injured in machete attack: Police
A 29-year-old woman was hospitalized early on Monday morning after she was allegedly stabbed with a machete inside a suite on Avenue X South. According to police, officers were called to the suite in ...
Dec 23, 2024 Police said the 29-year-old woman was left with serious injuries after the alleged stabbing, but was in stable condition after she was taken to hospital. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fog patches blanket much of Saskatchewan, reducing visibility
Environment Canada has warned drivers to "be prepared for areas of near-zero visibility" due to the patches of dense fog that are blanketing much of the province. Fog advisories covered central and so...
Dec 23, 2024 The fog could create treacherous conditions on highways across the prairies on Monday morning, Environment Canada cautioned. (650 CKOM file photo)
Organizations promote safe driving during the holidays
The holidays are a time to be with loved ones, but its also a time where impaired driving increases. Operation Red Nose, a volunteer chauffeur service, hopes to change this. It's a program that helps ...
Dec 22, 2024 MADD Saskatoon and Operation Red Nose want to make sure you get home safely this holiday season (MADD Canada/Facebook)
Saskatoon fire crews battle truck blaze at Petro Canada warehouse
Fire crews in Saskatoon were busy Saturday afternoon as they battled a fire at a Petro Canada Warehouse on Avenue P South. The warehouse holds hauling trucks, gasoline pumps and other services. It's u...
Dec 21, 2024 The cab of a semi truck burnt after a fire occurred at the Petro Canada warehouse on Avenue P South in Saskatoon (Will Mandzuk/650KCOM)
Outreach group in Saskatoon preparing for big Christmas dinner
Christmas is around the corner and with that comes a lot of presents and full bellies, but not everyone has the luxury of enjoying a hot meal. That's why the Friendship Inn in Saskatoon is making sure...
Dec 21, 2024 Saskatoon's Friendship Inn is anticipating 1,200 people on Christmas Day for a hot meal. It's also accepting donations of money and winter gear. (650 CKOM file photo)
UPDATE: Saskatoon Police investigate 15th homicide of 2024 in Pleasant Hill
The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating another homicide in Bridge City. According to police, it happened on Dec. 18, at around 7:30 p.m. Saskatoon has seen 15 homicides in 2024, making it the s...
Dec 19, 2024 The Saskatoon Police Service on 1700 block of 22nd street for the City's 15th homicide of 2024. Some police vehicles were in the back alley. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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