Murray Wood: A star-crossed leader is beset by floor-crossing MPs
Murray Wood says Pierre Poilievre has suffered some bad timing in his career as Conservative leader, but the question is...
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RCMP search for La Ronge man wanted for sexual assault
La Ronge RCMP are searching for a man wanted for several crimes. Brennan Ross, 19, is wanted on three counts of failing to attend court and one count each of failing to comply with an undertaking, pos...
Aug 03, 2017 La Ronge RCMP have issued a warrant for Brennan Ross, who also goes by the last name Roberts. (La Ronge RCMP)
Police investigate gunshot through Avenue F apartment window
Saskatoon police are investigating after a gunshot rang out early Thursday morning in a residential neighbourhood. A release Thursday afternoon said police received reports of a gunshot on Avenue F So...
Aug 03, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Activities planned across Sask. for August long weekend
If you're staying in Saskatoon this August long weekend - you're in luck. The 2017 PotashCorp Fringe Theatre and Street Festival runs Aug. 3-12 in the Broadway area of Saskatoon. The festival includes...
Aug 03, 2017 The Saskatoon Fringe Festival sees thousands of people flock to Broadway Avenue every summer. (Tourism Saskatoon)
New thefts on the rise target semi-trucks in Saskatoon
A new theft trend involving semi-trucks has popped up in Saskatoon. In the first half of July, Saskatoon police have received 11 reports of diesel particulate filter (DPF) catalysts being stolen off t...
Aug 03, 2017 Diesel particulate filters are used to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine and some cores are made from metal fibers, which contain precious metals. (Submitted)
Sask. newspaper editor draws backlash with column on racism
The managing editor of the Melfort Journal is facing outrage over an editorial he authored in the paper. In "When will it end?", Greg Wiseman addressed FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron's statement suggesting ...
Aug 03, 2017
Saskatoon Fringe Festival underway
Thursday is the first day of the PotashCorp Fringe Theatre & Street Festival. This year, the street performance and theatre festival will feature 34 shows spread across seven venues. Robert Wyma, ...
Aug 03, 2017 The Saskatoon Fringe Festival sees thousands of people flock to Broadway Avenue every summer. (Tourism Saskatoon)
Saskatoon police locate man with early onset dementia
Saskatoon Police have found 80-year-old Andrew "Elmer" Chandler. He was reunited with his family Wednesday night after being missing since the afternoon. According to police, he was found safe and sou...
Aug 02, 2017 Andrew "Elmer" Chandler, 80, found hours after being reported missing in Saskatoon Aug. 2, 2017 (Saskatoon Police)
Police find 2 lbs of meth in Warman raid
An investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Saskatoon by the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU) has led to the arrest of a 42-year-old Warman area man. On Tuesday, Saskatoon pol...
Aug 02, 2017 A search warrant executed at a Warman home Aug. 1, 2017 turned up drugs, cash and weapons including about two pounds of methamphetamine. (Saskatoon Police Service)
Red light camera tickets on the rise in Saskatoon
More red light camera tickets are expected to be handed out in Saskatoon this year according to city police. "Motorists are trying to beat that red light by doing 60 km/h in a 50 zone," said Cst. Roy ...
Aug 02, 2017 A red light camera at the intersection of 8th Street and Preston Avenue in Saskatoon. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Wray Morrison: Dial it down
I like it when the Toronto Blue Jays do well, but at times it can be a difficult team to cheer for. There is always lots of attitude. It doesn't seem to matter whether it's contending for a playoff sp...
Aug 02, 2017
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