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Sask. justice minister cautious on drunk driving law changes
Saskatchewan's justice minister isn't quite ready to endorse a proposed change to federal drunk driving laws. This week saw reports emerge of a letter sent by federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Rayb...
Aug 09, 2017
Sask. woman urges drivers to ditch phones in wake of crash
A Saskatchewan woman is using a close call to try and convince drivers to put down their phones. Jenn Lange said she was pulled over Sunday evening on the shoulder of Highway 16 near Radisson, waiting...
Aug 09, 2017 A Saskatchewan woman said she and her sister pulled a 25-year-old man out of his car after it flipped following a collision on Highway 16 on Aug. 6, 2017. (Jenn Lange/Facebook)
Teen faces drug and firearms charges in Saskatoon
An incident early Sunday morning in the Mayfair area ended with firearm and drug charges for a 16-year-old girl. Police were called to the 1700 block of Avenue B North at 12:30 a.m. for complaints a w...
Aug 08, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Fun seekers brave elements for 1st day of Saskatoon Ex
Rain, thunder and lightning didn't stop Saskatoon residents from enjoying the first day of the Saskatoon Ex on Tuesday. While rides were shut down briefly due to lightning, many waited out the storms ...
Aug 08, 2017 Saskatoon residents braved the rain to attend the Ex on Aug. 8, 2017. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
Neighbourhoods flood after heavy rain hammers Saskatoon
Saskatoon is cleaning up after heavy rain pounded the city Tuesday afternoon, flooding streets and leaving some intersections underwater. A storm system moved through around lunch time, dumping more t...
Aug 08, 2017 Heavy rain left many streets in Saskatoon flooded on Aug. 8, 2017. (Cody James Stranger/Twitter)
Missing man's body recovered from Lake Diefenbaker
The search for a man reported missing in late July has come to an end. Police reported Tuesday morning that the man's body was recovered on Aug. 6, near where he was last seen on Lake Diefenbaker. RCM...
Aug 08, 2017
Saskatoon Ex kicks off for 2017
The 2017 Saskatoon Ex gets underway Monday. The opening day kicks off with a parade through downtown Saskatoon starting at 10 a.m. at the intersection of 24th Street and Spadina Crescent. The f...
Aug 08, 2017 The Saskatoon Exhibition runs for five days every August at Prairieland Park. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Heavy rain causes flooding in Warman
A rainstorm that moved into central Saskatchewan Monday left behind flooding in Warman. The rain started just before the supper hour, with a heavy downpour leaving some intersections underwater. At on...
Aug 08, 2017 A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in Warman, Sask. on the evening of Aug. 7, 2017. (Sheldon's K's/Facebook)
Popeyes sets sights on second Saskatoon location
Rumours are swirling that Saskatoon is already in line to get another Popeyes Chicken location. The chain known for spicy Louisiana-style fried chicken opened its first location in the Bridge City on ...
Aug 07, 2017
Trial date set for man charged in former Roughriders death
Monday marked the latest court appearance for Ronald Gasser, the now 55-year-old charged with second-degree murder in the road rage shooting that killed Joe McKnight. Judge Ellen Kovach set a new tria...
Aug 07, 2017
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