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Traffic restrictions for Highway 11 overpass to end Wednesday evening
Traffic restrictions on the northbound lanes of Highway 11 underneath the Circle Drive overpass will lift Wednesday evening. The City of Saskatoon said following repairs, the restrictions under the ov...
Apr 22, 2026 City crews clean up after a semi truck hauling equipment crashed into the Highway 11 overpass on March 5, 2026. (Patrick Janex/Facebook)
Four-vehicle crash on Eighth Street prompts police investigation
Saskatoon police are investigating a multi-vehicle collision that happened on Eighth Street East on Tuesday afternoon. Police responded to the incident at the intersection at Eighth Street and McKerch...
Apr 22, 2026 A four-vehicle crash at Eighth Street East and McKercher Drive on April 21, 2026. Two people were taken to hospital after the crash, according to police. (Truckers Voice NA/Facebook)
Police say man beaten with baton, BB gun during mugging on 22nd Street
Police in Saskatoon say a man was beaten with a baton and what appeared to be a BB gun during a mugging on 22nd Street West on Tuesday evening. According to police, officers were called to St. Paul's ...
Apr 22, 2026 According to police, officers were called to St. Paul’s Hospital at around 7:30 p.m. after the 18-year-old victim arrived there, seeking treatment for his injuries. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Murray Wood: Why the 21st Century is Saskatchewan's century
Murray Wood says the Food Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit happening in Regina this week underlines why the 21st century belongs to Saskatchewan. Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary wit...
Apr 22, 2026
Sarah Mills: Doggy daycares and other viral stories are a joy that we need right now
Sarah Mills says the tale of the Regina husky Missy escaping her vet to head to her favourite doggy daycare is the heartwarming, bring-a-smile-to-your-face story that we need in this world. The Mills ...
Apr 22, 2026
Snow to begin early Thursday in late-season Sask. storm: Environment Canada
After some very spring-like weather this week, it's going to feel like winter again in most parts of Saskatchewan as a major storm rolls into the province on Wednesday. Following a stretch of warm wea...
Apr 22, 2026
Saskatoon police briefs: Man arrested for allegedly evading, assaulting officers
A Saskatoon man is facing a number of charges after Saskatoon police say he evaded and assaulted officers on Monday night. An attempted traffic stop on a stolen vehicle on April 20 turned into a chase...
Apr 21, 2026 Saskatoon police said a man evaded them in a stolen car, nearly hitting officers and patrol vehicles on Monday night. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police urge motorcycle safety as warm weather revs up
If you ride a two-wheeler, Saskatoon police have one warning: drive safe and use caution. As the spring weather warms up, the Saskatoon Police Service is encouraging motorcyclists to drive appropriate...
Apr 21, 2026 Saskatoon police are encouraging safety among motorcyclists in the city this spring. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan launches awareness campaign to encourage organ and tissue donations
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new awareness campaign aiming to convince more people to become organ and tissue donors. The campaign features stories of people from the province who hav...
Apr 21, 2026 The campaign features stories of people from the province who have been impacted by organ and tissue donation, including Swift Current’s Kyla Thompson, who inspired millions of people online by sharing the health journey of her late daughter Bella. (Kyla Thomson)
'Guardians of the North' TV series featuring Sask. firefighters returns for fourth season
A TV docuseries featuring firefighters in Saskatchewan's northern and Indigenous communities is set to return for a new season. According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, the fourth season of...
Apr 21, 2026 “Season Four captures the scale and intensity of the unprecedented 2025 wildfire season, but more importantly, it shows the discipline, decision-making and resilience of the people on the front lines protecting northern communities,” said Chris Trillo, a principal partner at Wavenlength and the producer of the series. (Buckland Fire and Rescue/Facebook)
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