Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
Murray Wood wonders why it's OK for Saskatchewan to prop up air travel to the U.S. with taxpayer dollars, but it was wro...
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Doggie Houdini: Pup unlocks doors, escapes Saskatoon SPCA
A runaway dog brought to the Saskatoon SPCA by animal control officers is on the loose, again. George, a 10-month-old pit bull-labrador, managed to get out of his kennel overnight Friday in the SPCA's...
May 09, 2018
Teens charged after being spotted by robbery victim
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested and charged in connection to an armed robbery reported to police last week. On May 4, a man told police he'd been approached by two boys near the 200 block of D...
May 09, 2018 (File photo/650 CKOM)
R.M.s choosing to wait out dry weather over fire bans: SARM
Finding a balance between farmers needs and public safety has been a difficult job for regional municipalities in the face of tinder dry conditions, according to a provincial representative. While som...
May 08, 2018 A controlled burn quickly turned unmanageable causing significant damage to a Corman Park property May 5 and 6 2018 (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Funnel cloud advisories, thunderstorm warnings in SW Sask.
Saskatchewan received its first bout of severe summer weather as storms swept through the southwestern regions of the province on Tuesday. The weather system prompted several alerts from Environment C...
May 08, 2018
West Wind Aviation cleared to fly again after deadly crash
About four-and-a-half months since one of its planes was involved in a deadly crash in northern Saskatchewan, West Wind Aviation is being allowed to resume flying. The federal Transportation Safety Bo...
May 08, 2018 The wreckage of a plane crash near Fond du Lac, Sask. on Dec. 13, 2017. (Transportation Safety Board of Canada)
Firefighters douse blaze at Loraas Recycle
An industrial fire at Loraas Recycle kept firefighters busy in north Saskatoon Monday afternoon. Crews arrived shortly after 1 p.m. to discover heavy smoke pouring from an overhead door at 1902 1st Av...
May 08, 2018 Emergency crews responded to an industrial fire at Loraas Recycle on May 7, 2018. (Darren Strange/Submitted)
Saskatoon curling clubs ask city for help with aging facilities
Saskatoon's curling community is feeling the pinch from property taxes, and now they're asking city council for some relief. Curl Saskatoon is officially asking the city to either allow the Nutana, CN...
May 08, 2018 (Left) Nutana Curling Club general manager Kory Kohuch leaves Saskatoon City Hall on May 7, 2018. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Police use taser after suspect kicks, punches officers
A 27-year-old man is facing charges after a violent arrest Monday evening. Police said they tried to arrest the man for outstanding warrants just after 7 p.m. on the 100 block of Avenue O South. The m...
May 08, 2018
Saskatoon to host Four Nations Cup
A tournament showcasing top international women's hockey talent will be held in Saskatoon this November. Hockey Canada is partnering with Saskatoon Sports Tourism and SaskTel Centre to bring th...
May 08, 2018 A press conference was held May 7 at SaskTel Centre to announce Saskatoon as the host of the 2018 Four Nations Cup women's hockey tournament. (Wray Morrison/650 CKOM)
Corman Park issues fire ban following weekend blaze
The R.M. of Corman Park has issued a complete outdoor fire ban after a grass fire caused heavy damage to a rural property Saturday. Firefighters spent 10-and-a-half hours extinguishing a blaze near Au...
May 08, 2018 A controlled burn quickly turned unmanageable causing significant damage to a Corman Park property May 5 and 6 2018 (Saskatoon Fire Department)
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