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Man, 18, charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault after stabbings
An 18-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter and aggravated assault after a 25-year-old man with stab wounds died at St. Paul's Hospital on Feb 3. Saskatoon Police Service's Major Crimes Sect...
Feb 07, 2026 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon food bank and Canpotex team up to take 'First Bites' out of child poverty
This month, the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre is hoping to take a "bite" out of child poverty statistics, with the help of Canpotex. The annual program focusing the need in early childhood...
Feb 07, 2026 The month-long initiative aims to raise critical funds and awareness to support local babies and toddlers in need. (650 CKOM file photo)
Measles exposure risk for anyone at Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon
Anyone who attended Manitoba Ag Days in Brandon last month is being asked to monitor for measles symptoms. Billed as Canada's largest indoor farm show, Ag Days was held from Jan. 20 to 22. Read more: ...
Feb 07, 2026 A red blotchy measles rash can develop on the face and spread down the body about three to seven days after symptoms begin. (Health Canada website)
Saskatoon police briefs: Man faces charges including assault by choking
A 21-year-old man is facing a number of charges including assault by choking when he was arrested after what police said was a domestic assault on Thursday. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a ne...
Feb 06, 2026 (Alex_Schmidt/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon police briefs: Man charged after allegedly ramming cop car with truck
Two people are facing charges after a driver allegedly rammed a Saskatoon police vehicle with a truck on Friday morning. Police said officers got a call reporting someone cutting a catalytic converter...
Feb 06, 2026 Five people were arrested early on Wednesday morning after an officer allegedly saw a group of men “discard an object into a snow bank upon seeing police” on Avenue T South. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Stuck in a rut: 24 graders working to level Saskatoon roads
Recent freezing and thawing have left deep ruts and water pooling in Saskatoon's residential neighbourhoods, but the problem should hopefully level out soon with dozens of graders hitting the road. La...
Feb 06, 2026 A recent mid-winter melt left the City of Saskatoon with ruts on streets city-wide to shave down. City crews are now reporting that initial work has been complete. (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM)
Mounties hand out 134 tickets, 335 warnings, nine suspensions and one charge at check stops
RCMP officers conducted check stops in four northern communities over the weekend, handing out more than 134 tickets, nine roadside suspensions and a criminal charge after checking 494 drivers for imp...
Feb 06, 2026 “Whether on a snowmobile or on the road, driving sober is crucial for keeping the Saskatchewan public safe,” RCMP inspector Lee Knelsen said in a statement. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. bars, restaurants can apply to open early to accommodate Olympics viewers
Bars in Saskatchewan can ask the provincial government for permission to open early in order to serve viewers of the Winter Olympics, which are underway in Italy. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Au...
Feb 06, 2026 Jordan McCallum watches Game 7 of the World Series at the bar inside Boston Pizza in Saskatoon. Bars across Saskatchewan can request an early opening to allow fans to have a drink while taking in the Olympics. (Marija Robinson 650 CKOM)
Sarah Mills: Issues with the Olympics fade into the background as competition begins
The Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, and while Sarah Mills says there have been issues along the way, the spirit of the Olympics is enough to leave all viewers filled with national pride. The Mi...
Feb 06, 2026
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 the start of the Olympics in Italy and a February grass fire. Murray Wo...
Feb 06, 2026
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