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Fire damages house on Avenue U
A fire in a boarded up house on Avenue U North in Saskatoon was reported early Sunday morning. Upon arrival, firefighters observed flames and smoke coming from both the garage and home. The crews used...
Jul 20, 2026 There was some evidence that the house had been accessed through the back, so crews also did a search to check for occupants. (650 CKOM file photo)
Water main rehabilitation to further impact 25th Street traffic
Drivers who rely on the University Bridge to cross the South Saskatchewan River were dealt a blow when it was announced its reopening has been delayed. Now they will likely experience a new set of hea...
Jul 19, 2026 Crews will begin excavating and rehabilitating the water main on 25th Street, between Spadina Crescent East and 1st Avenue North. the week of July 20. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Province touts new ways to get active for parks visitors
The warm weather months can be fleeting in Saskatchewan, but for people in and visiting the province, there are some new ways to enjoy the summer weather. Saskatchewan Parks has partnered with several...
Jul 18, 2026 There are a number of ways for visitors to Saskatchewan parks to get active this summer. (SaskParks/Facebook)
Saskatoon police briefs: Security guard injured in machete attack, traffic violation scam
A security guard at a business in the 2200 block of 22nd Street West was assaulted with a machete Thursday evening, according to a release from the Saskatoon Police Service. The release states the sec...
Jul 17, 2026 A security guard was injured while escorting a group of people from the business. The suspects fled the area but were located a short time later. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
City delays University Bridge reopening again 'temporarily'
The City of Saskatoon has decided against reopening University Bridge to general traffic for the time being. "After discussions with emergency services and the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the decis...
Jul 17, 2026 University Bridge in Saskatoon on June 17, 2026. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Sask. RCMP briefs: Two wanted people arrested, man charged with sexual interference
RCMP officers in Cut Knife have arrested two wanted people on Little Pine First Nation after receiving a report of a vehicle being driven erratically. The vehicle initially fled from officers and was ...
Jul 17, 2026 McKay had been communicating with a girl on social media, before meeting with her and leaving with her in his vehicle. (650 CKOM file photo)
Highway incidents claim two lives on Wednesday: RCMP
Two people are dead after two separate highway incidents in Saskatchewan on Wednesday. Nipawin RCMP continue to investigate following a single-vehicle rollover on July 15, that claimed the life of a 2...
Jul 17, 2026 Multiple incidents on Saskatchewan highways in recent days have kept RCMP officers busy. (650 CKOM/file photo)
Circle Drive construction ahead could detour weekend driving plans
Some lanes of Circle Drive will see closures and restrictions over the weekend, in addition to the ongoing construction work happening throughout the city. In a news release, the City of Saskatoon sai...
Jul 17, 2026 Parts of Circle Drive will see restrictions over the July 18-19 weekend. (650 CKOM file photo)
Road closures, overnight resurfacing scheduled for coming days
Some priority roads are closing over the weekend, and a main stretch of roadway will be closed overnight while work is done on it for next week or so. The City of Saskatoon is alerting people to the i...
Jul 17, 2026 Construction at 8th Street and Cumberland Avenue South in Saskatoon in June 2026. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Decreased flow on South Saskatchewan River allows recreational activities to resume
Levels have returned to a more normal level along the river in Saskatoon. In a release, the Water Security Agency (WSA) announced flows on the South Saskatchewan River have decreased enough to allow r...
Jul 17, 2026 Buoys that serve as a visual reminder of the weir — which were washed away in the strong current — are seen here in a photo from June 2026. The City of Saskatoon is replacing them today as the flow rates decrease. (Murray Wood/CKOM)
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