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STARS celebrates its first neonatal helicopter transfer in Sask.
A Saskatchewan newborn needing critical care was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Regina in December, marking a first for STARS. The non-profit helicopter ambulance service called it "a majo...
Feb 05, 2024 The helicopter air ambulance service is marking a first-of-its kind mission in the province. (STARS/Twitter)
Sask. teachers to withdraw noon-hour supervision Thursday as strikes continue
As Saskatchewan teachers continue to hold rotating strikes, their union is adding more pressure in its push for a new contract. On Monday, the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) said teachers acr...
Feb 05, 2024 Teachers picket during a single-day strike in Saskatoon on Jan. 16, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon starting week with icy streets, sidewalks
Freezing rain over the weekend left Saskatoon's streets and sidewalks icy on Monday morning. According to the city, work crews were out on the roads over the weekend, and will continue to apply salt a...
Feb 05, 2024 While most major streets were clear, many Saskatoon residential streets were still very slippery on Monday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Fog warnings lifted for southeast Saskatchewan
The fog warnings that were in place for eastern Saskatchewan on Monday morning have been lifted. Environment Canada issued the warnings for the areas around Carlyle, Carnduff, Estevan, Humboldt, India...
Feb 05, 2024
Teachers at Saskatoon public, Catholic schools to strike Wednesday
Teachers in Saskatchewan are headed to the picket lines again this week. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) announced on Sunday that the following divisions will strike on Wednesday: Creighto...
Feb 04, 2024 P.A. teachers and supporters lined up on 15th Street East on the last one-day strike on Jan. 22. (Prince Albert & Area Teachers' Association/Facebook)
Suspicious death, officer-involved shooting in Saskatoon
The Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating an officer-involved shooting and suspicious death in Saskatoon. The incident happened in the early-morning hours on Saturday i...
Feb 03, 2024 Saskatoon police are investigating an officer-involved shooting and suspicious death. (650 CKOM file photo)
Loaded gun found at Saskatoon's St. Mark School
Saskatoon police are investigating after a loaded gun was found at a Fairhaven elementary school. The weapon was found on Wednesday morning at St. Mark School. Derrick Kunz with Greater Saskatoon Cath...
Feb 02, 2024 Police say a loaded rifle was found at St. Mark School on Wednesday. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police investigating stabbing near Market Mall
A 26-year-old man is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing early Friday in Saskatoon. Police said officers responded just before 3 a.m. to a parking lot in the 2300 block of Preston Avenu...
Feb 02, 2024 The stabbing was reported to police just before 3 a.m. Friday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan's record-setting hot streak extends to 5 days
The people in charge of keeping weather data have been busy lately, as Saskatchewan marked its fifth consecutive day of record-breaking temperatures. Ten warm-weather records were broken on Thursday, ...
Feb 02, 2024 A walker enjoys the warm weather in Saskatoon. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Stronger tree protection rules root in Saskatoon
Saskatoon can officially call itself a tree-hugging city. City Council approved a bylaw on Wednesday aiming to enhance the protection of the city's urban forest. The bylaw will require a permit for ac...
Feb 01, 2024 The new bylaw aims to protect Saskatoon's urban forest. (City of Saskatoon/Twitter)
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