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Pooches and pals flood Kiwanis Park for Pets in the Park
Kiwanis Park was turned into a dog sanctuary as barks rang out during the 12th Annual Pets in the Park fundraiser. The event raises money for New Hope Dog Rescue, the Saskatoon SPCA, and SCAT Street C...
Jul 10, 2017 Larry the pit bull enjoys a swim at the 12th annual Pets in the Park at Saskatoon's Kiwanis Park on July. 9, 2017 (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
Stolen asphalt packer slams into building
The Saskatoon Fire Department was called in to assist after someone reportedly stole an asphalt packer. Police reported that the stolen piece of construction equipment had been driven into the side of...
Jul 10, 2017 The Saskatoon Fire Department responded Sunday to a blaze in the engine compartment of an asphalt packer that was reportedly stolen. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Group asking for fuel, water in rural Sask. accused of theft
Calls about suspicious people going to rural properties asking for fuel, oil and water have led to charges against three people. The reports came in to RCMP in the Battlefords, Cut Knife and Wilkie ar...
Jul 10, 2017
Shakespeare on the Sask. has strong opening weekend
Hot temperatures didn't stop more than 500 people from going to the big white tent for the opening weekend of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. Richard III drew a near sell-out crowd of 250 people Satu...
Jul 09, 2017 Saskatoon-based actor Rob van Meenen, plays the lead role in the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan production of Richard III. (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan)
Saskatoon fire crews battle landfill blaze
A fire at the Saskatoon landfill off Valley Road kept crews busy for hours Saturday night. It started around 9:30 p.m. Two engine companies, one tanker truck, one brush truck and 12 firefighters worke...
Jul 09, 2017 Saskatoon fire crews put out a fire at the landfill off Valley Road on July 8, 2017 with the help of landfill personnel (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
Saskatoon SPCA at capacity for cats, surrenders on hold
The Saskatoon SPCA has so many cats looking for homes - there's no more room at the shelter. The SPCA announced Friday it's at capacity for cats and has put a temporary hold on accepting felines surre...
Jul 07, 2017
Sask. school divisions warn parents of online suicide game
School divisions in the province are warning parents of a dangerous online game involving self-harm called the "Blue Whale Challenge." Started in Eastern Europe, the game consists of a series of risky...
Jul 07, 2017
Over 300 bicycles stolen in Saskatoon in 2 months
Bicycle owners in Saskatoon are being reminded to record their serial numbers and keep their rides locked up when they're not being used. Saskatoon police said in a Thursday release 303 bikes have bee...
Jul 07, 2017
RCMP looking for missing woman last seen in Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake RCMP is asking for help to find a missing 33-year-old woman. Maria Gauvin was last seen at a residence in Meadow Lake on June 29 at around 9:30 p.m. RCMP said the investigation so far has ...
Jul 06, 2017 Maria Gauvin, 33, was last seen at a residence in Meadow Lake on June 20 at around 9:30 p.m. (Meadow Lake RCMP)
Abduction suspect charged with sexual assault, kidnapping
The 19-year-old suspect at the centre of a child abduction in Prince Albert has been charged. Prince Albert police charged Jarrod John Charles Wednesday with numerous offences including abduction, kid...
Jul 06, 2017 Jarrod John Charles, 19, was arrested on July 4, 2017 in connection with the playground abduction of an eight-year-old girl. (Prince Albert Police/Facebook)
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