Sarah Mills: For the optics of justice, certain crimes should mean jail for far longer than is served
Sarah Mills says convicted child killer Tammy Goforth should not be granted day parole this early into her sentence, whe...
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The 'five-second rule' and other tips to keep pets safe from heat
When the summer temperatures start to rise, dog parks are full of playful pups enjoying the sunshine along with their owners. But the Saskatchewan SPCA says it's important to consider the temperature ...
Jul 10, 2024 Dog owner Mary says she brings her dog Angel to the park in the cooler hours of the day and makes sure she has plenty of water. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
'Follow your dreams and get in there,' says Sask. female rancher
When Victoria Primrose was a little girl she never dreamed of being a princess or a pop star - she dreamed of being a rancher. "As a young girl my dad always included me and brought me in on everythin...
Jul 09, 2024 “I just stay strong, (and) you either deal with me or you don’t,” said Victoria Primrose when selling the ranches’ heifers to customers who are not used to dealing with a female ranchers. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
'Heartless killer': Greg Fertuck faces life in prison for murder of ex-wife
Justice Richard Danyliuk said no sentence will bring back Sheree Fertuck, but he will not lose one second of sleep knowing that Greg Fertuck will be behind bars for at least 20 more years. On Thursday...
Jul 04, 2024 Teaka White and Glenda Sorotski say justice was served when Greg Fertuck received a life sentence for the first-degree murder of their sister Sheree on Thurs., July 4, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Shortage on shelves in midst of Co-op cybersecurity incident
There's a shortage on the shelves at Co-op in the midst of a cybersecurity incident reported last week. According to a statement from Federated Co-operatives Limited, the primary supplier for Co-op fo...
Jul 02, 2024 A multitude of Co-op locations are facing inventory issues after a cybersecurity incident from last week. Isles affected at the Warman location include the fresh and frozen sections. July 2, 2024 (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
'Beginning of our lives': Bedford Road students celebrate graduation
Grade 12 students at Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon walked across the stage this week at Merlis Belsher place feeling pride, joy, relief, and excitement about their future. The accomplishment of...
Jun 27, 2024 Tohfa Sadia, Jillian Ronquillo and Amatul Noor graduated from Bedford Road Collegiate this week. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Seniors sound alarm over feces, drug, addiction problems at housing complex
Residents at a seniors social housing complex say their building has been opened up to house those with addictions and other complex needs, creating serious issues and leaving them on edge. On Wednesd...
Jun 20, 2024 Residents of the Scott and Forget Towers are on edge. They say their building has been opened up to house those with complex needs like addictions. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Indian restaurant owner grateful for support after racist graffiti
It was not the kind of welcome Kapil Jaggi was expecting after he opened his restaurant Da India Curry House in Saskatoon's Hampton Village just a week ago. On Monday, Jaggi learned that somebody had ...
Jun 19, 2024 Kapil Jaggi said his restaurant has received a huge outpouring of support after the building was vandalized with racist graffiti. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Ward 3 Councillor: Fairhaven homicide has community still reeling
Residents of Fairhaven are still reeling over last week's homicide that closed Fairhaven School. At this time, police have not confirmed if there is a suspect in the attack of the 66-year-old victim. ...
Jun 17, 2024 Major Crime and Forensic Identification Sections investigated the city's 11th homicide at Fairhaven School on June 12, 2024. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon unveils safety plan to protect transit riders and employees
On Thursday, the city of Saskatoon announced a safety plan for both transit drivers and riders. The Amalgamated Transit Union has voiced concern after alleged assaults and altercations against transit...
Jun 13, 2024 The city of Saskatoon announced a new safety plan for buses and riders on Thursday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon starts safety investigation after Gordon Howe Campground robbery
The City of Saskatoon has started an investigation after a 75-year-old woman was allegedly held at knife-point and robbed at a campground last Wednesday. According to police, the incident happened at ...
Jun 12, 2024 The City of Saskatoon says it's reviewing its safety and security measures after a woman was allegedly robbed Gordon Howe Campground (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
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