Murray Wood: Marking the anniversary of Germany's surrender in the Netherlands
Murray Wood says May 5 is an important date that not many recognize. The day marks the anniversary of the surrender of t...
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Melfort man accused of drunk driving in fatal highway crash
A Melfort man is accused of driving drunk and killing another driver in a highway crash over the long weekend. Melfort RCMP responded to a crash between a car and truck on Highway 789 at 6:18 p.m. Sat...
Sep 05, 2017
Saskatoon mayor tackles online racism in Facebook post
The mayor of Saskatoon is taking aim at online racism by bringing his message to the medium. Charlie Clark wrote a lengthy post on his official Facebook page Sunday, calling out "everyone who is takin...
Sep 05, 2017 (650 CKOM)
Man dies after boat capsizes on Lake Diefenbaker
A 70-year-old Saskatoon man has died after a boat capsized Monday on Lake Diefenbaker. In a news release Tuesday, Outlook RCMP said two men were operating the boat when it tipped over near Danielson P...
Sep 05, 2017 Lake Diefenbaker shoreline near Elbow, Sask. on July 21, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Strangers find stabbing victim outside their window
A 43-year-old man was taken to hospital early Sunday after being seriously injured in a stabbing. Police said they were called to a home on the 100 block of Shaftsbury Place, in the city's Meadowgreen...
Sep 05, 2017
Wanted man arrested after Saskatoon standoff
A traffic stop in Saskatoon's West Industrial neighbourhood led to an hours long standoff and arrest. Around 6:30 a.m. Monday police stopped a vehicle on the 1700 block of 11th Street West, near Avenu...
Sep 04, 2017 Saskatoon police at the scene of a barricaded person in the 1700 block of 11th Street W on Monday. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
What's open? Saskatoon's Labour Day closures and changes
Labour Day is the last day of freedom for a lot of students heading back to the classroom in Saskatoon, but because it's a holiday not everything is open. Fitnesses classes are cancelled Harry Bailey ...
Sep 04, 2017 Cyclists ride along a pathway in Saskatoon's River Landing area. (Tourism Saskatoon/CONCEPTS Photography & Design)
Long weekend weather cooperates with Sask. wildfire fight
Fire crews continue to work to contain three wildfires burning near Pelican Narrows. "Numerous personnel, heavy equipment like bulldozers, helicopters and our air tankers are working all three of thos...
Sep 02, 2017 Forest fire smoke near the junction of Highway 106 and Highway 135 in northeast Saskatchewan on Aug. 29, 2017. (Highway Hotline/Facebook)
Pedestrian seriously injured in Saskatoon crash
A collision between a vehicle and pedestrian Friday night sent a 23-year-old man to the hospital with life threatening injuries. Police were called to Clarence Avenue and 8th Street around 8:40 p.m. T...
Sep 02, 2017
Saskatoon sky lights up with two fireworks shows
The long weekend in Saskatoon kicks off with a bang. The Potash Cop fireworks festival begins on Friday at River Landing. The show is expected to begin around 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, a second show is p...
Sep 01, 2017
15-year-old boy victim of shooting in Exhibition: police
A 15-year-old boy is out of hospital after a shooting in Saskatoon's Exhibition neighbourhood Thursday. Just after 3 p.m., officers found the boy suffering from they believed to be gunshot wound on St...
Sep 01, 2017 Police officers could be seen investigating an alley in the Exhibition neighbourhood after a shooting on Aug. 31, 2017. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
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8:30 - This morning, we're joined by Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe for a check-in. This comes after the province anno...
