Murray Wood: A party 100 years in the making
Murray Wood and a couple of hundred others attended a birthday party on the weekend for a woman who turned 100, and cele...
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Saskatoon Tribal Council chief apologizes for AstraZeneca vaccine 'miscommunication'
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand says he's sorry for what he says is a "miscommunication" on the STC website. A notice on the webpage indicates the organization is offering 330 AstraZeneca v...
May 03, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
No additional public health measures for Saskatoon, says Merriman
It's a thumbs down from Saskatchewan's health minister. There won't be any extra COVID-19-related public health measures for Saskatoon after Mayor Charlie Clark asked the province to bring in tighter ...
May 03, 2021 Health Minister Paul Merriman (File photo/Submitted)
Investigation finds driver error caused Access Transit-train collision
An Access Transit driver who was dropping off a passenger is responsible for the bus being hit by a train on Jan. 20. Traffic in the area was tied up for about an hour after the incident. According to...
Apr 30, 2021
Officer under investigation as Saskatoon police review 'freedom' rally
Saskatoon police are investigating whether an off-duty officer went to last weekend's children's "freedom rally" at Saskatoon's Kiwanis Park. 650 CKOM requested an interview with Saskatoon Police Chie...
Apr 30, 2021 More than 120 people gathered at Kiwanis Park for what was advertised as a children's freedom rally on April 24, 2021. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon mayor calls on province to implement more measures to stem COVID spread
Regina may have turned a corner recently in its battle with COVID-19, but Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says his city is on "red alert." Now, he's calling on the provincial government to enact further...
Apr 29, 2021 Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark. (650 CKOM file photo)
Hindu Society asks city to designate area for release of cremated remains
The City of Saskatoon will work with the Hindu Society of Saskatchewan to approve a location where cremated remains of loved ones can be released into the South Saskatchewan River. A report is to be p...
Apr 28, 2021 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
University Sector Plan gets green light at council public hearing
A new development, 10 years in the making, has the unanimous approval of Saskatoon city council. The University Sector Plan -- part of the University of Saskatchewan's "Vision 2057 Plan" -- will see m...
Apr 28, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the City of Saskatoon)
Councillors relay concerns about frequency of 'freedom rallies' in Saskatoon
At least two Saskatoon councillors say their constituents are becoming more concerned about the "freedom rallies" taking place on a regular basis in Saskatoon. In particular, more complaints have been...
Apr 27, 2021
Saskatoon city council votes to send Darren Hill decision to Court of Queen's Bench
It will be up to a Court of Queen's Bench judge in Saskatoon to decide whether Coun. Darren Hill gets to keep his job as Ward 1 representative. During a late-night debate and decision, councillors vot...
Apr 27, 2021
Parents asked for input as Saskatoon Public School Division prepares to make budget cuts
The Saskatoon Public School Division (SPSD) is facing an $8-million operational funding deficit for the 2021-22 school year, and will have to make "some difficult decisions." In a letter sent to stude...
Apr 23, 2021
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