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Mounties say drones are invaluable after finding wanted man up a tree
The RCMP in Saskatchewan say aerial drones have become a big asset to police in the province. The drones - referred to by the Mounties as "remotely piloted aircraft systems" - were added to every RCMP...
Feb 21, 2026 Police said officers using a drone found the man up a tree, and he was arrested after he was helped down to the ground. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Two related seniors found dead in northern village of Love
Two seniors have been found dead at a home in Love, with Saskatchewan RCMP saying they were from the same family. Police said in a news release on Feb. 20 that the pair were found on Feb. 19 after off...
Feb 20, 2026 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
Metal detectors added to three more Saskatchewan health-care facilities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says metal detectors installed the entrances to health facilities around the province are making the hospitals and health centres safer for the public. This month, me...
Feb 20, 2026 The health authority said restricted items that will not be allowed through the checkpoints include duffel bags, luggage, food coolers, any form of weapon or sharp object, ammunition, explosives, flammable materials, bear spray or aerosols. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged with dangerous driving after allegedly fleeing from Mounties in stolen semi
A 38-year-old Alberta man was arrested near North Battleford after allegedly fleeing from police in stolen semi, driving on the rims after officers popped the vehicle's tires. According to the RCMP, o...
Feb 20, 2026 Police said the driver “continued driving on the tire rims” after officers deflated the truck’s tires. (Saskatchewan RCMP/X)
Sarah Mills: My World Cup ticket hopes are dashed once again
Sarah Mills just received another email telling her she hasn't been successful seeking World Cup tickets. The dream is diminishing, and Sarah says she'll likely find herself watching from home. The Mi...
Feb 20, 2026
Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list includes some Olympic hockey highlights and parliamentary floor crossers. Murray Wood...
Feb 20, 2026
City of Saskatoon proposes new site on Idylwyld Drive for drop-in homeless centre
After concerns were raised about a previous site on Avenue C South, the City of Saskatoon says it has identified a new proposed site for a drop-in centre to provide support to the city's homeless. "Se...
Feb 19, 2026 Several local business owners made presentations to council expressing their opposition to the proposed new drop in centre at 130 Idylwyld Drive. Council ultimately voted in favour of the location. 130 Idylwyld Drive is shown here on Feb. 19, 2026. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Community offers condolences after sudden death of Saskatoon police officer
The Saskatoon Police Service said its officers and staff are grieving the sudden death of an off-duty police officer on Wednesday. The police force did not name the officer or disclose the circumstanc...
Feb 19, 2026 A number of organizations have expressed condolences to the police service, its officers and the Saskatoon community. (650 CKOM file photo)
Prince Albert cops seize more than three kilos of drugs during search of basement suite
Police officers in Prince Albert seized more than three kilograms of illegal drugs during a search of a basement suite on Friday. According to police, officers began an investigation in January after ...
Feb 19, 2026 Police said the officers searching the suite found and seized 1,515 grams of cocaine, 1,328 grams of MDMA, 608 grams of methamphetamine, 152 grams of fentanyl, about $12,500 in cash, three cell phones, a money counter, a digital scale and what police described as “kilo-level drug packaging materials.” (Prince Albert Police Service/Submitted)
Champagne unveils Ottawa's 'follow the money' plan to tackle extortion
The federal government is bringing law enforcement and financial institutions together in a bid to fight extortion operations targeting Canadian businesses and households. Finance Minister Francois-Ph...
Feb 19, 2026 Minister of Finance and National Revenue Francois-Philippe Champagne poses outside the ministry's offices, in Montreal, on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi
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Sarah Mills: Trying to score World Cup tickets is a fool's game under FIFA
Sarah Mills spent five hours and 50 minutes in a queue for FIFA's general sale for World Cup tickets on Wednesday, only ...
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