Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
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Impaired driver tracked by plane after fleeing crash scene: Police
After an impaired driver allegedly took off from the scene of a crash, Saskatoon police officers in the air managed to track him down. According to police, officers were called to the area of Idylwyld...
Dec 14, 2023 Police used a plane to track down an allegedly impaired driver on Wednesday night. (SPS Air Support Unit/Twitter)
Woman charged after allegedly ramming cop cars in stolen truck
A 34-year-old woman is facing a lengthy list of charges after allegedly ramming two police vehicles in a stolen truck. According to police, officers spotted a stolen truck while on patrol at around 3:...
Dec 14, 2023 The woman is now facing two counts of assault, along with a string of other charges. (650 CKOM file photo)
Inquest into James Smith, Weldon killings to begin Jan. 15 in Melfort
The inquiry into a mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby community of Weldon will begin in mid-January. According to the Ministry of Justice, the public inquest will be held in M...
Dec 14, 2023 The inquest will examine the 11 deaths that occurred on Sept. 4, 2022 on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Police share tips to prevent porch piracy
'Tis the season for parcel deliveries, and porch pirates are looking to capitalize on the busy season. The term "porch pirates" refers to thieves who swipe parcels and other deliveries from doorsteps....
Dec 14, 2023 The RCMP says package thefts can be cut down by scheduling a delivery time when you know you'll be home, or sending parcels to a workplace or trusted neighbour. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two Blades, two Warriors make Canada's world junior team
Four players with Saskatchewan ties are to represent Canada at the 2024 world junior hockey championship. Saskatoon-born Brayden Yager of the WHL's Moose Jaw Warriors and three members of Saskatchewan...
Dec 13, 2023 Team Canada's games from the 2024 world junior hockey championship can be heard live on 980 CJME and 650 CKOM. (THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Jeff McIntosh)
Woman in stable condition after collision on Eighth Street: Police
Traffic restrictions at the intersection of Eighth Street East and Campbell Avenue have been lifted. The busy Saskatoon road was temporarily restricted on Wednesday after a 61-year-old woman was hit b...
Dec 13, 2023 Police say an update will be issued when the traffic restrictions are lifted. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Two dead after crash on Highway 10 near Fort Qu'Appelle
Two people were killed and three other people were hurt Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash west of Fort Qu'Appelle. According to a release from the RCMP, the crash happened at around 7:50 p.m., on H...
Dec 13, 2023
STF says sanctions 'virtually inevitable' after conciliation stalls
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says five days of conciliation hearings in Regina ended in an impasse. The union said sanctions are now more likely due to the Government-Trustee Bargaining Commi...
Dec 13, 2023 Thousands attended a Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation rally in Regina on April 29, 2023. (Daniel Reech/980 CJME file photo)
Kindersley man, 25, facing impaired driving, drug charges after crash
A Kindersley man is facing charges of impaired driving causing bodily harm along with drug charges after a crash that left two others injured. According to the RCMP, officers were called to the scene ...
Dec 13, 2023 Three people were hospitalized after the crash. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Naloxone-resistant fentanyl circulating in southern Sask.: RCMP
A strain of the powerful opioid fentanyl is circulating in southern Saskatchewan, and the RCMP says it may be resistant to naloxone. Naloxone is a fast-acting drug that can temporarily reverse the eff...
Dec 12, 2023
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