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Two 19-year-old men charged following death of North Battleford cab driver
Two men from North Battleford are facing charges following a homicide in North Battleford on Friday morning. In a news release, RCMP said a 30-year-old man died following a reported shooting in a mote...
Mar 15, 2026 A community safety officer vehicle parked outside Hitching Post Motel in North Battleford following a suspicious death Friday morning. (Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Sask. FCAA warns of social media scam using videos of Kevin O'Leary
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan is warning the public about a social media scam claiming Canadian celebrity investor Kevin O'Leary is endorsing an online platform. Accordi...
Mar 14, 2026
U of S College of Dentistry inks five-year international research partnership
A $2 million partnership between the University of Saskatchewan's College of Dentistry and the So Paulo Research Foundation will see 50 research projects funded over the next five years. The foundatio...
Mar 14, 2026 “This partnership reflects our commitment to advancing oral health through global collaboration, positioning the College of Dentistry and USask as leaders in international research focused on oral, dental, and craniofacial innovation,” said Dr. Walter Siqueira, the dental college’s dean. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan anglers reminded to remove ice shelters as deadlines approach
The deadlines to remove ice-fishing shelters in Saskatchewan are approaching quickly, with some warm weather on the horizon. According to the provincial government, shelters must be removed from all b...
Mar 14, 2026 “Anglers are urged to remove their ice fishing shelters before the ice becomes unsafe to travel upon. Late season ice can weaken from below, shift without warning, and hide cracks under the snow cover, making even familiar routes potentially hazardous as the weather warms up,” the Government of Saskatchewan advised in a statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged after allegedly stealing car, kidnapping two minors at gunpoint in Tisdale
A 44-year-old man from Weldon is facing a list of charges after allegedly stealing a car at gunpoint and briefly kidnapping the two minors who were inside. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers...
Mar 14, 2026 “The report indicated two youth were in a parked vehicle when an adult male entered with a firearm pointed at them,” the Mounties explained in a statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
Shooting death on 22nd Street marks Saskatoon's second homicide investigation of 2026
Police in Saskatoon are investigating the city's second homicide case of 2026. According to police, officers were called to the 900 block of 22nd Street West at around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday for a rep...
Mar 14, 2026 According to police, officers were called to the 900 block of 22nd Street West at around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday for a report of a shooting. (paulfleet/Depositphotos.com)
City leisure guide registration goes live Sunday
The rush to register for swimming lessons and other spring and summer leisure programs in Saskatoon will begin on Sunday evening. Registration for the City of Saskatoon's seasonal leisure programs beg...
Mar 14, 2026 A diver headed for the pool at the Shaw Centre during a competition in 2024. The City of Saskatoon's leisure guide registration will go live on the evening of March 15, 2026. (650 CKOM file photo)
Safety concerns close Lakewood Civic Centre waterslide
A waterslide at a Saskatoon civic centre has been closed for public safety reasons. According to the City of Saskatoon's website, the waterslide at the Lakewood Civic Centre is closed until further no...
Mar 13, 2026 The Lakewood Civic Centre waterslide is now closed to the public until it can be replaced in 2027, according to the City of Saskatoon. (City of Saskatoon/Facebook)
Man facing assault, forcible confinement charges after altercation
A man is facing charges of aggravated assault and forcible confinement after an incident on Shoal Lake Cree Nation. Officers with Carrot River RCMP responded immediately to a report of a shooting on t...
Mar 13, 2026 After an altercation on Shoal Lake Cree Nation this week that left a man with a gunshot wound injury, a man is facing nine charges. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list includes broken bridges, candid city officials and floor crossers. Murray Wood delive...
Mar 13, 2026
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