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Notifynow test alert planned for Saskatoon on Tuesday
City of Saskatoon will be conducting another test of its notifynow emergency alert system on Tuesday morning. Residents will receive the alert to their phones and tablets at 10:00 a.m. Notifynow is Sa...
May 09, 2023
Lottery luck: Blackhawks win Connor Bedard sweepstakes
Barring something unthinkable happening, Connor Bedard soon will be a member of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Blackhawks won the NHL draft lottery on Monday, giving them the first pick overall in the Ju...
May 08, 2023
Human remains found on Big Island Lake Cree Territory
For the second time in three weeks, human remains have been found in the area of the Big Island Lake Cree Territory. On April 21, the Pierceland RCMP started an investigation after remains were found ...
May 08, 2023
Two men charged in relation to shooting in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police say they've made two arrests in connection with a shooting in the city late last month. On April 28, a woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a shooting in the 1500 b...
May 08, 2023 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Riders announce signings of six 2023 draft picks, two other Canadians
The CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders announced Monday the signings of six of their 2023 draft picks as well as two other Canadians. Defensive lineman Lake Korte-Moore (first round, third overall), defen...
May 08, 2023
Girl charged in man's death on Montreal Lake Cree Nation
A girl under the age of 16 has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a killing on the Montreal Lake Cree Nation last week. On Tuesday, officers from the Waskesiu and Montreal Lake ...
May 08, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. RCMP locates girl believed to be victim of human trafficking
Stopping a speeding vehicle on the Trans-Canada Highway led to much more for the Saskatchewan RCMP. In a media release Monday, the Mounties said officers from the Roving Traffic Unit pulled over a car...
May 08, 2023
Environment ministry on the hunt for aquatic invasive species in Sask.
Saskatchewan is set to resume its battle against aquatic invasive species. This week, the Ministry of Environment will launch its annual Clean, Drain and Dry campaign and start its watercraft inspecti...
May 08, 2023
Test of SaskAlert system set for Wednesday
Be prepared for a shockingly loud noise during Emergency Preparedness Week. On Wednesday at about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency will conduct a test of the SaskAlert system. Radios, ...
May 08, 2023
SLGA sells two more former liquor stores for $800K
The sale of two more former liquor stores has generated another $800,000 for the Saskatchewan government. In a media release Monday, the government said the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority ha...
May 08, 2023
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8:30 - An MOU has been signed between the City of Saskatoon and the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation on the downtown entertainmen...
