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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)
City removing memorial tree with 'heavy heart' due to Dutch Elm
A disease has infected a tree with significant meaning in Saskatoon, requiring the city to remove it. After testing positive for Dutch Elm Disease, Thai Hoang, director of parks for the City of Saskat...
Jul 16, 2026 Trees along Woodlawn Cemetery's Memorial Avenue of Trees, where one in memory of "The Officers of the Forever Scotland Camp" will have to be cut down, after testing positive for Dutch Elm Disease. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Changes made to assistance to help individuals and businesses impacted by disasters in province
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires. The province said the changes a...
Jul 16, 2026 Michael Weger, Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, addresses reporters at an event in Alvena on July 16, announcing changes to the PDAP program. (CKOM/Marija Robinson)
Social media scam uses former FCL CEO's name to target investors
The province's Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FCAA) is warning consumers about a new scam targetting investors, that claims it is endorsed by former Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) CE...
Jul 16, 2026 The social media posts link to a fake article that falsely claims Profit Rings is endorsed by FCL and Banda. (nito103/Depositphotos.com)
Crops in province catching up thanks to more sun, less rain in Sask.: Crop report
The shift in weather in recent days has brought good news for producers in the Saskatchewan, according to the province. Increased sunshine - and the warmer temperatures that accompanied it - have help...
Jul 16, 2026 Warmer weather in Saskatchewan has improved crop conditions for many producers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Multiple people taken to hospital in crash near Naicam: Melfort RCMP
Melfort Mounties are investigating a crash that happened south of Naicam on Monday. According to the RCMP, Melfort officers received a report that two vehicles had collided on Highway 6 around 2 a.m. ...
Jul 16, 2026 Melfort RCMP are investigating a crash that involved numerous people and two vehicles near Naicam earlier this week. (larongeNOW file photo)
Melfort RCMP make arrests in shooting, find loaded crossbow during search
After asking for assistance from the public last week in a shooting investigation, Melfort RCMP have made two arrests. "As a result of continued investigation, on July 8, Melfort RCMP obtained and exe...
Jul 15, 2026 After requesting public assistance last week, Melfort RCMP have made arrests in a shooting that happened on July 7, 2026. (650 CKOM file photo)
Siemens expansion will add 100 high tech jobs in Saskatoon
A 10,000-square-foot expansion at the Innovation Saskatchewan Research and Technology Park is expected to bring 100 new jobs to Saskatoon. Siemens officials announced the expansion of its Saskatoon re...
Jul 15, 2026 Faisal Kazi, president and CEO Siemens Canada, speaking at the University of Saskatchewan to reporters on July 15, 2026. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Carter Beck returns to Saskatoon Wednesday night to attend Berries game
Carter Beck has spent countless thousands of hours roaming the grounds of NexGen Patch at Cairns Field, but no Saskatoon Berries game has been quite like the one Carter Beck will likely experience Wed...
Jul 15, 2026 Carter Beck's rise to stardom included two summers spent playing in the outfield for the Saskatoon Berries. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Berries)
Province touts manufacturing sales growth in May
The latest economic report from Statistics Canada is showing almost 10 per cent growth in Saskatchewan's manufacturing sales from April to May this year. Manufacturing sales increased by 9.6 per cent ...
Jul 15, 2026 Saskatchewan Minister of Trade and Export Development Warren Kaeding. (Nicole Garn/980 CJME)
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