Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list inclu...
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Hopefuls emerge for vacant Saskatoon-Fairview MLA seat
Less than a week after a Sask Party MLA resigned as representative of the Saskatoon-Fairview riding, the list of people who hope to replace her continues to grow. At least three candidates have announ...
Jun 27, 2017 (650 CKOM)
Grenfell disaster not likely here: Saskatoon fire dept.
As nearly 600 apartment towers in the United Kingdom are inspected for flammable cladding in the wake of the Grenfell disaster in London, Saskatoon's fire department is reassuring residents. Assistant...
Jun 27, 2017 Assistant fire Chief Wayne Rodger said on June 26, 2017 the likelihood of a blaze like the Grenfell tower disaster was unlikely in Saskatoon due to Canadian building codes. (Katie Hopkins/Twitter)
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
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