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ICYMI: Free parking, closed libraries: Saskatoon on holiday Monday
While there's plenty to do on the August long weekend for Saskatoon residents, the city is reminding everyone of adjusted hours and closures of public services for the holiday Monday. Getting around D...
Aug 04, 2017
Sask. unemployment tops nat'l rate for 1st time since 1989
Saskatchewan's job losses are outpacing growth of new positions, according to the latest employment numbers from Statistics Canada. The July labour force survey shows the province shed 2,700 full-time...
Aug 04, 2017 (File photo/650 CKOM)
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)
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