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Gunshots didn't 'cause or contribute' to car chase death
Gunshot wounds didn't contribute to the death of a man after a police chase through Saskatoon last week, according to the office of the chief coroner. Saskatoon police said in a release Monday afterno...
Jun 27, 2017 Emergency crews respond after the driver of a stolen vehicle died in a crash at the intersection of Airport Drive and Circle Drive on June 19, 2017. (Lee Kormish/Twitter)
Record-setting year for Saskatoon Pride parade
Thousands marched in the Saskatoon Pride Parade Saturday and broke records in the process. Over 10,000 people lined the downtown streets to watch the more than 5,000 people marching on 119 floats, whi...
Jun 27, 2017 Over 5000 people marched in Saskatoon's Pride parade on June. 24, 2017.
Police warn of stalking risk with new Snapchat feature
Saskatoon police are concerned a popular app is getting a little too social. A post Monday on the Saskatoon Police Service Facebook page warned parents about a feature recently made available on the S...
Jun 27, 2017 A screengrab image showing the new Snap Map feature in the Snapchat video and messaging app.
Mayor says no plan to double-charge for garbage service
As city council eyes changes to how people pay to have their garbage taken away, Saskatoon's mayor is reassuring taxpayers they won't be asked to pay twice for the service. Monday saw councillors vote...
Jun 27, 2017 Saskatoon city council will next discuss possible changes to how it bills residents for garbage pickup in August.
Successful opening weekend for Sask. Jazz Festival
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival got a taste of country Sunday night. Canadian country music star Brett Kissel hit the stage, singing hits like Airwaves and I Didn't Fall in Love with Your Hair....
Jun 26, 2017 Canadian country music star Brett Kissel performed at the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival on June. 25, 2017.
Saskatoon's largest Eid celebration packs Praireland Park
Thousands of Muslims in Saskatoon took part in an Eid prayer celebration at Praireland Park Sunday morning. "We have a huge response who came out everyone from women, children, man, and even our speci...
Jun 25, 2017 More than 9,000 people attended Eid prayer at Prairieland Park (JT Marshall)
Sask. hockey teams well represented in NHL Draft
Saskatchewan hockey teams and players were well represented during day two of the NHL Draft in Chicago Saturday. SASKATCHEWAN BORN AND RAISED Kole Lind - Kelowna Rockets Lind was selected 33rd overall...
Jun 24, 2017 Shaunavon's Kole Lind drafted to the Vancouver Canucks in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft (Facebook)
Police seek suspect in Mount Royal carjacking
A terrifying incident for a driver on the 2100 block of 22nd Street West Friday night. According to Saskatoon Police, a man armed with a knife approached a Kia around 8:45 p.m. and forced the driver o...
Jun 24, 2017
Traffic restrictions in place for Pride Parade
With thousands of people expected to line the streets of downtown Saskatoon Saturday for the Pride Parade parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect. From 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. the parade route...
Jun 24, 2017 Saskatoon Pride Parade 2017 route (Saskatoon Pride)
Police chief, SGI consider penalty for keys left in cars
Should drivers be penalized for leaving their keys inside their vehicles? It's a question some are starting to ask after a fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle Monday in Saskatoon. A group of suspec...
Jun 22, 2017 File photo 650 CKOM
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