Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Unifor asks SaskTel members for a strike mandate
The union representing around 3,000 SaskTel employees has asked members to vote on a strike mandate. In an update to members on Thursday, Unifor explained voting to strike would give the bargaining co...
Jun 29, 2019
Police use taser to control suspect at River Landing
Saskatoon police were forced to use a taser Friday night while trying to subdue a suspect. In a media release, police said officers found the wanted 33-year-old man on the 900 block of Spadina Crescen...
Jun 29, 2019
How to celebrate Canada Day around Saskatoon
There are a lot of ways to celebrate Canada's birthday around Saskatoon. DIEFENBAKER PARK The Optimist Canada Day party begins with a buffet pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a citi...
Jun 29, 2019
Mosquitoes could start to come back after recent rain
Saskatoon needed the rain, but there's a chance it could lead to a summertime nuisance. Mosquitoes haven't been an issue so far this year, but the City of Saskatoon has been rushing to stop an outbrea...
Jun 28, 2019
Child advocate suspended, resigns over harassment complaints
The province's advocate for children and youth resigned Thursday afternoon. Corey O'Soup initially was suspended after multiple complaints of harassment against him and an investigation into the compl...
Jun 27, 2019 Corey O'Soup, the Youth Child Advocate for Saskatchewan, released a special report examining the causes and calls to action surrounding youth suicide on Dec. 5, 2017 in La Ronge. (Bryan Eneas/paNOW)
Saskatoon police, EMS, fire help revive overdosing driver
A call about a possibly impaired driver Wednesday night turned into a life-saving mission in Saskatoon's Dundonald neighbourhood. Police responded to the 100 block of Wedge Road around 11:40 p.m. and ...
Jun 27, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Province closing roadside rest stops ahead of long weekend
A group of roadside rest stops across the province are being closed ahead of the Canada Day long weekend. Doug Wakabayashi, executive director of communications with the Ministry of Highways, said ope...
Jun 27, 2019
Crash means they'll need a tow truck at the CAA building
The CAA building on 8th Street east was hit by vehicle Wednesday afternoon. VAN CRASHED THRU BUILDING: on 8th St near turn around lane. No injuries, but quite a scare for employees in the store. Will ...
Jun 26, 2019 A van hit the CAA build on 8th Street East on June 26, 2019. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Police looking for alleged unlicensed vehicle dealer
A Saskatoon man has been charged with 22 counts of various offenses related to vehicle dealing. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) wants to warn consumers about Rodney...
Jun 26, 2019 An exhaust pipe on a SUV. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)
Update: Police lay charges in crash near south end Costco
Police have laid charges against two people in relation to a collision near the south east Costco on Monday afternoon. According to police, an SUV was stopped waiting to turn left when it was struck f...
Jun 25, 2019 An SUV and pick-up truck were involved in a rear end collision at Zimmerman Road and Highway 16 on Monday (Google Maps)
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8:30 - Another MP just crossed the floor to the Liberal Party, just weeks away from three critical byelections where the...
