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Low population stopping downtown grocery stores: report
Saskatoon has a lot of barriers to overcome before grocers decide to set up shop in the downtown core, according to a study submitted to city council. The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Agenc...
Aug 14, 2017
Water main break floods Silverspring roads in NE Saskatoon
Residents in the Silverspring neighbourhood of Saskatoon received an unwelcome surprise Monday afternoon, after a water main break flooded several blocks. The City of Saskatoon said a contractor worki...
Aug 14, 2017 A contractor breached a water main at Central Avenue and Garvie Road on Aug. 14, 2017. (Jason Archibald/Twitter)
Charlottesville vigil planned in Saskatoon
People in Saskatoon are planning a vigil honouring those killed following race-fueled violence in Charlottesville, Va. over the weekend. A 32-year-old woman died and many others were injured after a c...
Aug 14, 2017
La Ronge widow outraged as alleged killer gets bail
The widow of a La Ronge businessman killed during an alleged armed robbery is reacting after a youth accused of the killing was released on bail Simon Grant died in April at his Louisiana's Bar-B-Que ...
Aug 14, 2017 Simon Grant died after an armed robbery at his La Ronge restaurant on April 15, 2017. (Simon Grant/Facebook)
Teen charged after police officers hit with bear spray
A 17-year-old boy is facing charges after police say officers were hit with bear mace late Sunday night. Police were looking for a suspected carjacker when officers approached the boy near the interse...
Aug 14, 2017
Families say Saskatoon Ex worth the price
An average family can end up spending a lot on a day at the Saskatoon Exhibition. For Krista and Nathan Folster, who have two sons, they spend around $200 each year. "Under 10 is free which is still n...
Aug 13, 2017 James Lovell has a family of five and spent over $300 at the Saskatoon Exhibition on Aug. 12, 2017 (JT Marshall/650 CKOM).
RCMP seek help finding Paradise Hill man
UPDATE: RCMP say 76-year-old Royce Vizina was found on the edge of a farmer's field south of Paradise Hill. He is reported to be doing well but receiving precautionary medical treatment. Vizina...
Aug 13, 2017 Royce Vizina,76, from Paradise Hill has been missing since 4 p.m. Saturday and suffers from dementia (Sask. RCMP/ Submitted).
Big Brother Canada auditions coming to Saskatoon
A chance to expect the unexpected for the first time in Saskatoon as Big Brother Canada auditions will be held in the city. Dates, times or locations haven't been announced yet, but season six kicks o...
Aug 12, 2017
Eyes to the sky this weekend for the Perseid meteor shower
Many people will be staring up at the sky Saturday night, but it won't be for the northern lights. The Perseid meteor shower will reach its peak around 10 p.m., according to the University of Saskatch...
Aug 11, 2017
First case of carfentanil confirmed in Sask. by RCMP
An overdose at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary has proven to be the first confirmed case of a dangerous drug entering the province. RCMP said in a release Friday afternoon a 22-year-old man was found un...
Aug 11, 2017
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