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Province's first portable pediatric MRI now operational in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI is up and running in Saskatoon. The machine - a Swoop Portable MR Imaging System located at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital - is capable of scanning th...
May 14, 2024 The pediatric MRI can perform scans right at a patient's bedside, allowing family members to offer comfort during the scan. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Saskatoon to test emergency alert system on Thursday
The City of Saskatoon will test its emergency alert system later this week. The test of the notifynow system has been scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. "The City of Saskatoon's public safety alert...
May 14, 2024 The notifynow system test will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Friday crash on Circle Drive killed driver of burning semi-truck
A 44-year-old man is dead after a semi-truck caught on fire last week on Circle Drive North near Attridge Drive. According to Saskatoon Police, they received a call on Friday at 2:45 p.m. about a semi...
May 13, 2024 Traffic on Circle Drive was restricted following a crash on Friday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Woman in stable condition after being hit by vehicle on Eighth Street
A pedestrian was badly injured after she was struck by a vehicle on Eighth Street East on Friday afternoon, but she's now in stable condition. According to police, officers were called to the scene ne...
May 13, 2024 Police say the woman suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, but has since stabilized. (650 CKOM file photo)
Don't fall for speeding ticket text scam: Police
Police in Saskatoon are warning the public about a speeding ticket scam making the rounds. "The scam sends a text message to people claiming to be the Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Bureau and says their...
May 13, 2024 Police in Saskatoon are warning the public about a new text scam making the rounds. (650 CKOM file photo)
Ministry of Highways reminds drivers to slow down in construction zones
Construction season is underway on Saskatchewan's highways, and the provincial government is asking everyone to do their part in order to keep drivers and workers safe. This year, the Ministry of High...
May 13, 2024 The provincial government plans to improve more than 1,100 kilometres of highways this construction season. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Government of Saskatchewan opens ballistics lab in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's new ballistics laboratory is up and running in Saskatoon. The forensic laboratory - which will help support gun-related criminal investigations - is currently operating in a temporary l...
May 13, 2024 Saskatoon police used a legal gun to demonstrate how the new ballistics laboratory works. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts in northeast Saskatchewan
Wildfire smoke continues to cause poor air quality in parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued a new round of special air quality alerts on Monday for the areas around Prince Albert National P...
May 13, 2024 A total of 15 wildfires were burning in Saskatchewan as of Monday, bringing smoky conditions along with them.(Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
STF members to vote on possibility of sanctions beyond school year
Teachers in Saskatchewan will vote on the possibility of more sanctions next week. According to the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation, union members will vote on Wednesday and Thursday "on giving the ...
May 10, 2024 The teachers' union will vote next week on whether sanctions could continue beyond the current school year. (650 CKOM file photo)
Traffic restricted on Circle Drive, Eighth Street due to crashes: Police
Traffic on two of Saskatoon's main roads was backed up badly on Friday afternoon due to two separate crashes. According to police, the northbound lanes and one southbound lane of Circle Drive were res...
May 10, 2024 Traffic on Circle Drive was restricted following a crash on Friday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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