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Saskatoon to test new Warman Road pedestrian crossing signals
New pedestrian crossing signals on Warman Road at Hazen Street and at 5th Avenue North in Saskatoon will be tested this week. The City of Saskatoon said in a news release the signals will operate in t...
May 18, 2026 New pedestrian crossing signals on Warman Road at Hazen Street and at 5th Avenue North in Saskatoon will be tested this week. (ssviluppo / Depositphotos.com)
How to stop aquatic invasive species hurting Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Environment Ministry is encouraging the public to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species, which can cause significant harm to bodies of water if left unchecked. Aquatic inva...
May 18, 2026 The ministry inspected more than 4,000 watercraft across the province last year, and found that more than 750 were not cleaned, drained and dried properly, meaning a full decontamination was required. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Garden Talk: What's the secret to growing large onions?
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the May 17 show: Read mo...
May 17, 2026 Correct spacing of onions in the vegetable garden will help them grow larger. (jean.cuomo / Depositphotos.com)
Sask. Realtors Association shines spotlight on rising housing prices
Housing prices in Saskatchewan continue to rise, with the provincial benchmark price hitting a new record of $347,300 last month. The Saskatchewan Realtors Association said that figure represents an i...
May 17, 2026 The Saskatchewan Realtors Association says record prices and low inventory in the housing market have started to erode the province’s affordability advantage over other parts of Canada. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
What's open and closed in Saskatoon on Victoria Day
Whether you plan to spend the long weekend visiting the art museum or Forestry Farm, you'll want to plan around holiday hours this Victoria Day. The City of Saskatoon has released the schedule for mun...
May 17, 2026 The Kinsmen Express II at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm. (City of Saskatoon/Facebook)
Sunday morning fire damages Saskatoon business
Firefighters in Saskatoon were called to a commercial fire Sunday morning on the 100 block of 34th St E. That's just a short distance away from the intersection of 33rd Street East and Quebec Avenue. ...
May 17, 2026 (650 CKOM file photo)
City of Saskatoon urges caution when celebrating Victoria Day with fireworks
Victoria Day is often celebrated with a bang, but the City of Saskatoon wants to make sure it doesn't end with a whimper. With many people planning to mark the holiday on Monday with fireworks, the ci...
May 17, 2026 “Low-hazard fireworks” such as Roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels, volcanoes, mines and snakes can be launched on private property from dusk until 11 p.m. on Monday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police briefs: Pair charged with drug trafficking
Two men are facing charges after more than five kilograms of fentanyl, seven kilograms of methamphetamine and two kilograms of cocaine were found at a home in Saskatoon's Rosewood neighbourhood this w...
May 16, 2026 Two men are facing charges after more than five kilograms of fentanyl, seven kilograms of methamphetamine and two kilograms of cocaine were found in Saskatoon's Rosewood neighbourhood this week. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Saskatchewan police to get human trafficking training
A new partnership means police officers across Saskatchewan will receive special training this fall to help them identify and combat human trafficking. On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan justice ministry an...
May 16, 2026 Canadian country star Paul Brandt founded #NotInMyCity in 2017. The organization works to raise awareness around human trafficking. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon May-long city-wide food drive puts focus on caring for neighbours
The message behind this year's city-wide food drive is one of care: "Don't let your neighbours fall through the cracks." The annual food drive, hosted by the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre, a...
May 16, 2026 According to the food bank, baby food and formula, canned fruits and vegetables, hearty soups and stews, whole-grain pasta and cereals, canned protein and peanut butter are among the items most needed at this time by the food bank. (650 CKOM file photo)
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