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Saskatoon police briefs: Victim chases away home invaders with their own machete
The victim of a home invasion in Saskatoon chased the perpetrators out of the house with their own machete on Thursday afternoon, police said. According to police, officers were called to a home on We...
May 08, 2026 “… during the break and enter, a struggle had occurred between the suspects and one of the victims resulting in the victim obtaining the machete and chasing all but one of the suspects away.” (Konstantin1985/Depositphotos.com)
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 Rider rookie camp and Mark Carney talking about a "new world order." Mu...
May 08, 2026
Sarah Mills: We came so close to the zipper merge
Three block of two lanes of traffic merging one by one, with everyone inching forward. It was the zipper merge in action, until a driver second-guessed themselves. Sarah Mills says it was not to be. T...
May 08, 2026
Saskatchewan updates legislation to allow marshals to investigate in-custody offences
The Government of Saskatchewan is making some changes in the way it responds to bad behaviour behind bars. Recently-passed legislation is aimed at improving safety, fairness and consistency in matters...
May 07, 2026 The province said a new partnership with the Saskatchewan Marshals Service will see marshals investigating crimes that occur when people are in provincial custody and lay charges as required. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW)
Two people rescued from roof during fire in Laurier Drive townhouse
Saskatoon firefighters rescued two people from the roof of a townhouse during a fire on Wednesday evening. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the blaze at a multi-family home on Laurier Drive...
May 07, 2026 Nobody else was found inside the townhouse, the fire department said, and the fire was completely extinguished without any injuries reported. (650 CKOM file photo)
Just three per cent of Saskatchewan's 2026 crop in the ground: Agriculture ministry
Cold weather and flooding have pushed back the start of the growing season in Saskatchewan, with only three per cent of the year's crop seeded. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture's ...
May 07, 2026 “Cold temperatures, frozen soils and washed-out roads are limiting seeding progress for many areas; this is expected to change in the coming weeks,” the Saskatchewan Agriculture Ministry said in its report. (650 CKOM file photo)
Highly pathogenic avian flu detected in a cat in southeastern Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan is advising the public to keep clear of any sick or dead birds after a domestic cat was found to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in the southeastern p...
May 07, 2026 If a pet becomes suddenly or severely ill, especially after being outdoors or potentially coming into contact with wild birds, the government advised contacting a veterinarian. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Isn't it time for more 'we' than 'oui' in Rideau Hall?
Louise Arbour brings much more than French skills to her role as the king's representative, but she also has taken controversial stands. Murray Wood wonders if it's time for more "we" than "oui" in Ri...
May 07, 2026
Sarah Mills: Betty Nippi-Albright did the honourable thing by choosing to sit as independent
Sarah Mills says Betty Nippi-Albright's departure from the Sask. NDP has not forced a byelection, nor has she sought deals from another party. She is letting voters decide in 2028, which is the right ...
May 07, 2026
Saskatchewan sets record as more than 102,000 surgeries performed over past year
More than 102,000 surgeries and procedures were performed in the province between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, setting a new record for Saskatchewan. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Hea...
May 07, 2026 A da Vinci robotic surgical system on display at a Saskatoon hospital. (650 CKOM file photo)
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