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Sask. convict escapes custody while attending funeral
A man has escaped from custody after being granted leave for a funeral. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, 23-year-old Frederick Frank Frenchman was on an escorted leave for the servic...
Oct 24, 2017 Frederick Frank Frenchman, 23, allegedly escaped custody while on an escorted leave for a funeral on Little Red River First Nation on Oct. 24, 2017. (Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice)
Assault leaves Saskatoon inmate in critical condition
Two inmates at Saskatoon Correctional Centre are facing charges of aggravated assault after an inmate was sent to hospital in critical condition following a Monday morning attack. Saskatchewan Ministr...
Oct 24, 2017
61,000 dishwashers recalled in Canada over fire hazard
Health Canada is recalling around 61,000 dishwashers due to a potential fire hazard caused by overheated power cords. The recall involves power cords supplied with certain Bosch, Thermador, Gaggenau, ...
Oct 23, 2017
Sister grieves for brother killed in North Battleford shooting
The sister of a man shot and killed by North Battleford RCMP says his family is still in shock at his sudden death. Tammy Whitstone spoke to 650 CKOM Monday about her brother, Brydon. The 22-year-old ...
Oct 23, 2017 Brydon Whitstone (left), 22, died Oct. 21, 2017 in North Battleford after being shot by RCMP. (Tammy Whitstone/Submitted)
FSIN chief reacts to North Battleford police shooting
The head of the organization representing 74 Saskatchewan First Nations is expressing serious concerns following the shooting death of a 22-year-old man. Brydon Whitstone, of the Onion Lake Cree Natio...
Oct 23, 2017 Bobby Cameron, chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.
On-ice Cirque du Soleil show 'Crystal' coming to Saskatoon
Cirque du Soleil is bringing a fusion of ice skating and acrobatics to Saskatoon. Crystal is a brand-new arena creation from the renowned circus company, featuring gymnasts and skaters performing acro...
Oct 23, 2017 Matt Beard / Costumes: Marie-Chantale Vaillancourt / 2017 Cirque du Soleil
Onion Lake man killed in RCMP shooting in North Battleford
A 22-year-old man is dead after being shot by RCMP in North Battleford Saturday night. Around 8:55 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a call from a man who claimed to be chased by a vehicle and shot at b...
Oct 22, 2017 Battlefords RCMP opened fire on the driver of a vehicle who allegedly rammed a police vehicle Saturday night. (Greg Higgins/battlefordsNOW)
Crews make quick work of Avenue E house fire
Three engine companies, an aerial ladder truck and three rescue trucks called to a house fire in the Mayfair area at 9:33 p.m. Saturday. When crews arrived at 1829 Avenue E North they found smoke and ...
Oct 22, 2017 A house fire on Avenue E North Saturday night caused around $3,000 in damage. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Remai Modern opens its doors
A day that was years in the making finally came in Saskatoon. Remai Modern opened Saturday morning with around 7000 ticket holders expected to grace the lavished doorways of Canada's newest modern art...
Oct 21, 2017 People are taking in the world`s largest collection of Picasso linocuts at Remai Modern. (Celine Grimard/650CKOM)
RCMP locate missing 15-year-old girl
Battlefords RCMP have found Maria Bluebird, 15, who was reported missing in North Battleford on Oct. 13. According to a media release, she was found safe and sound Monday morning.
Oct 21, 2017 Maria Bluebird, 15, was last seen Oct. 13 in North Battleford. Police are concerned for her well being and believe she may be in Saskatoon. (Battlefords RCMP/Submitted)
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