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Sask. man charged with dozens of sex crimes involving children
This story contains content some readers may find disturbing. A Saskatchewan man has been charged with dozens of sex crimes involving children, dating back as far as 2005. According to the Saskatchewa...
May 14, 2024 Chief Superintendent Ted Munro, the officer in charge of criminal operations for the Saskatchewan RCMP, revealed details on Tuesday regarding a major investigation into sex crimes against children. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Screenshot)
Province's first portable pediatric MRI now operational in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's first portable pediatric MRI is up and running in Saskatoon. The machine - a Swoop Portable MR Imaging System located at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital - is capable of scanning th...
May 14, 2024 The pediatric MRI can perform scans right at a patient's bedside, allowing family members to offer comfort during the scan. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Saskatoon to test emergency alert system on Thursday
The City of Saskatoon will test its emergency alert system later this week. The test of the notifynow system has been scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. "The City of Saskatoon's public safety alert...
May 14, 2024 The notifynow system test will take place at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. (The Canadian Press file photo)
Sum Theatre gears up for 12th season of Theatre In The Park
What's better than the great outdoors, giant puppets, and original, '90s-themed tunes? Sum Theatre is kicking off its 12th season of Theatre In The Park this week. Each summer, the theatre company tak...
May 14, 2024 Sum Theatre’s new production follows a trio of friends in a quest to find a legendary influencer. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Friday crash on Circle Drive killed driver of burning semi-truck
A 44-year-old man is dead after a semi-truck caught on fire last week on Circle Drive North near Attridge Drive. According to Saskatoon Police, they received a call on Friday at 2:45 p.m. about a semi...
May 13, 2024 Traffic on Circle Drive was restricted following a crash on Friday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Woman in stable condition after being hit by vehicle on Eighth Street
A pedestrian was badly injured after she was struck by a vehicle on Eighth Street East on Friday afternoon, but she's now in stable condition. According to police, officers were called to the scene ne...
May 13, 2024 Police say the woman suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash, but has since stabilized. (650 CKOM file photo)
Don't fall for speeding ticket text scam: Police
Police in Saskatoon are warning the public about a speeding ticket scam making the rounds. "The scam sends a text message to people claiming to be the Saskatchewan Traffic Safety Bureau and says their...
May 13, 2024 Police in Saskatoon are warning the public about a new text scam making the rounds. (650 CKOM file photo)
Ministry of Highways reminds drivers to slow down in construction zones
Construction season is underway on Saskatchewan's highways, and the provincial government is asking everyone to do their part in order to keep drivers and workers safe. This year, the Ministry of High...
May 13, 2024 The provincial government plans to improve more than 1,100 kilometres of highways this construction season. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Government of Saskatchewan opens ballistics lab in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan's new ballistics laboratory is up and running in Saskatoon. The forensic laboratory - which will help support gun-related criminal investigations - is currently operating in a temporary l...
May 13, 2024 Saskatoon police used a legal gun to demonstrate how the new ballistics laboratory works. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality alerts in northeast Saskatchewan
Wildfire smoke continues to cause poor air quality in parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued a new round of special air quality alerts on Monday for the areas around Prince Albert National P...
May 13, 2024 A total of 15 wildfires were burning in Saskatchewan as of Monday, bringing smoky conditions along with them.(Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
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