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Oxbow woman Brianna Hayes remembered as 'hard-working' mom of three
Brianna Hayes is being remembered by her community as a beautiful young woman and a hard-working mother of three. Last week, on April 25, the 28-year-old's body was discovered in the rural municipalit...
Apr 27, 2024 A GoFundMe has been set up for the mother of 3, Brianna Hayes. (Credit: GoFundMe)
Woman's body found at Saskatoon recycling facility; foul play not suspected
A police investigation is underway after the body of a woman was found Friday morning at the Loraas Recycle facility on First Avenue North. However, police said in a release that the woman's death "is...
Apr 26, 2024 Saskatoon police are investigating after a body was discovered at the Loraas Recycle facility on Friday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Double exposure: RCMP nabs two suspects after run through frigid forest
An alleged attempt to escape from police by running through a forest while not wearing shoes and shirts only led to charges -- and exposure to the elements -- for two men on the Montreal Lake Cree Nat...
Apr 26, 2024 The items seized by police during the search. (RCMP/Submitted)
Day of Mourning: 29 lives lost to workplace illness and injuries in 2023
It's been 40 years since the province first lowered its flags to half mast in remembrance of those who have died due to workplace injuries and illnesses. Every year, April 28 is a day for workers, emp...
Apr 25, 2024 April 28, 2024 marks the 40th annual Day of Mourning. It's a day to remember those who have been lost to workplace juries and illnesses. (650 CKOM file photo)
Teen charged after Saskatoon police track down 48 stolen tires
A 17-year-old boy is facing charges for allegedly using fraudulent identification and credit cards to buy tires from car dealerships. Saskatoon police said a search of a storage locker and U-Haul foun...
Apr 24, 2024 Some of the tires recovered by police after a search of a U-Haul and storage locker. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
United Way campaign raises more than $3M in Saskatoon and area
United Way Saskatoon and Area is celebrating another successful fundraising effort. The organization announced it raised $3.3 million in its annual community fundraising campaign. The money is earmark...
Apr 24, 2024 Darla Deguire, the chair of the United Way Saskatoon and Area board of directors, announces the annual fundraising campaign generated $3.3 million. (Submitted)
Second major pavilion drops out of Saskatoon's 2024 Folkfest
Another major pavilion will be absent from this summer's Folkfest in Saskatoon. After the announcement earlier this week that the Ukrainian Karpaty Pavilion won't be at the summer festival due to risi...
Apr 24, 2024 The Scottish Pavilion will be absent from the 2024 Folkfest due to rising costs, declining attendance, and struggles to secure enough volunteers. (Scottish Pavilion, Saskatoon Folkfest/Facebook)
Former Roughrider Shawn Lemon suspended indefinitely for betting on CFL games
A former member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and a three-time Grey Cup champion has been hit with an indefinite suspension by the Canadian Football League. The CFL issued the suspension to defensiv...
Apr 24, 2024 Montreal Alouettes defensive end Shawn Lemon (0) hoists the Grey Cup as the Alouettes celebrate defeating the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the 110th CFL Grey Cup in Hamilton, Ont., on Sunday, November 19, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
Impaired driving resulted in 312 suspensions and 142 charges in March: SGI
Hundreds of drivers in Saskatchewan are paying the price for getting behind the wheel while impaired. According to SGI, the month of March saw police across Saskatchewan issue 312 licence suspensions ...
Apr 24, 2024 Mounties say all drivers pulled over in Saskatchewan will be subject to mandatory alcohol screening, following a similar month-long initiative by police in Regina.(Saskatchewan RCMP/YouTube)
Saskatchewan's Big Game Draw opens May 1
It's almost hunting season. Saskatchewan's Big Game Draw opens May 1, and applications will be accepted until the end of that month. Environment Minister Christine Tell said the draw is always an exci...
Apr 24, 2024 Elk, moose, mule deer and pronhorns are all included in the Big Game Draw. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
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