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From hit-and-run victim to 5K finisher: Moose Jaw woman celebrates recovery milestone
For 68-year-old Moose Jaw resident Suzanne Blair, crossing the finish line at the Moose Jaw Running Festival last Sunday was about much more than completing a 5K. It marked a major milestone in a 10-m...
Jun 21, 2026 For 68-year-old Moose Jaw resident Suzanne Blair, crossing the finish line at the Moose Jaw Running Festival on Sunday was about much more than completing a 5K. (Suzanne Blair)
Saskatoon weir search swaps to recovery for missing jet ski rider
Walkways along the South Saskatchewan River near the weir were temporarily closed while emergency services searched for a missing jet ski rider in the area. Saskatoon Fire Department said on Sunday wh...
Jun 21, 2026 Saskatoon weir on South Saskatchewan River. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Which Saskatoon city parks are getting a makeover this summer?
Today marks the official first day of summer, but people wanting to get outdoors in Saskatoon might want to check before heading to their neighbourhood park. According to the City of Saskatoon's websi...
Jun 21, 2026 Ernest Lindner Park will be closed from July to October 2026 for construction. (City of Saskatoon/Facebook)
Wanuskewin marks National Indigenous Peoples Day in Saskatoon
Father's Day and National Indigenous Peoples Day are being jointly celebrated today at Saskatoon's Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Andrew McDonald, co-executive director for Wanuskewin, and Sasha Sasbrink-H...
Jun 21, 2026 Wanuskewin's bison herd has grown to over 60 since the animals were reintroduced in 2019. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
12-year-old cyclist hit by a vehicle in Saskatoon's Evergreen neighbourhood
Saskatoon police said on Sunday that the 12-year-old cyclist hit by a vehicle in the Evergreen neighbourhood on Saturday afternoon is in hospital in stable condition. Saskatoon Police Service officers...
Jun 21, 2026 (Alex_Schmidt/Depositphotos.com)
New municipal bylaw courts up and running in Rosthern, Fort Qu'Appelle
The Government of Saskatchewan says two new municipal bylaw courts are up and running in Rosthern and Fort Qu'Appelle. The new bylaw courts began operating in late March, the provincial government sai...
Jun 20, 2026 The province said the new courts, which will be presided over by a justice of the peace, will help to reduce the pressure on existing bylaw courts in Regina and Saskatoon and improve enforcement. (650 CKOM file photo)
World Cup boosts youth soccer interest in Moose Jaw
Youth soccer in Moose Jaw is seeing a boost in excitement and participation as the World Cup captures the attention of players and families around the world. Jason Jones, technical director with JJ So...
Jun 20, 2026 Jason Jones, technical director with JJ Soccer, says international competitions often have a lasting impact on participation.(DiscoverMooseJaw.com file photo)
Another Saskatchewan inmate released from custody by mistake
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting another inmate who was mistakenly released from a provincial jail, the third such incident since early March. According to a statement issued on on June 19 ...
Jun 19, 2026 Keleisha Jackson, a 26-year-old inmate at the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford Integrated Correctional Facility was released from custody on March 19 “following an administrative error.” (Saskatchewan Ministry of Community Safety/Submitted)
Murray Wood: Who's hot... and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look back at the week's news and decides who's hot... and who's not. This week's list includes handmade Father's Day gifts and an inmate released by mistake. Murray W...
Jun 19, 2026
Sarah Mills: Volunteers are the beating heart of Saskatchewan
There are so many people who step up for organizations in our province, creating events and moments that wouldn't happen without them. Sarah Mills says that's what makes Saskatchewan so special. The M...
Jun 19, 2026
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