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Man convicted in Gallagher killing to be sentenced later this month
A man convicted of manslaughter for his role in the killing of Megan Gallagher will be sentenced at Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench on April 22. In October, a jury found Roderick Sutherland guilty o...
Apr 13, 2026 Brian Gallagher (right) and his wife, Deb (left) speak to reporters outside Saskatoon's Court of Kings Bench on April 13, 2026. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. government introduces funding to support rural, small town police services
New provincial funding is on the way to support rural police services across Saskatchewan with an investment to the tune of $190,000. On Wednesday, the Saskatchewan government announced the introducti...
Apr 08, 2026 Chief of Police for Corman Park Police Service Robert A. Duttchen said some of the funding will be used to upgrade equipment as policing has become increasingly complex. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
VIDEO: What's behind a polygraph test by the Saskatoon Police Service?
At Saskatoon Police Service headquarters there is a quiet room where truth is put to the test. What many refer to as a "lie detector" on TV and in movies is a common misconception, according to Detect...
Apr 08, 2026 A polygraph test detects dishonesty by measuring the involuntary physiological responses that happen when a person experiences stress while being deceptive. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan's provincial ban on pruning elm trees takes effect on Wednesday
The provincial ban on pruning elm trees goes into effect across Saskatchewan on Wednesday and runs until August 31. The annual ban takes effect after cases of Dutch elm disease reached a record in Sas...
Apr 01, 2026 Arborist Robin Adair said elms are planted together in a row in a number of areas in Saskatoon, including City Park and Spadina Crescent, which improves aesthetics but increases the risk of Dutch elm disease, as the fungus that causes the disease can transfer between roots. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
VIDEO: Saskatoon city council approves bike lanes on Victoria Ave
Saskatoon's city council gave the stamp of approval for two new dedicated bike lanes on Victoria Avenue between Taylor Street and Ruth Street on Wednesday. During the March 25 council meeting, Mayor C...
Mar 26, 2026 Saskatoon's transportation committee approved a proposal for bike lanes along a portion of Victoria Avenue, however there's no timeline or funding identified just yet. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
FSIN chief considering legal options in face of $28M federal audit repayment
Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, Bobby Cameron, said important "items to work for" have been the reason for his silence on the audit his organization is facing for the past two...
Mar 24, 2026 The FSIN said it has made multiple requests for a copy of the full report, but Indigenous Servies Canada says it hasn't received any such requests, and noted that all the public information on the audit has been shared on its website. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. woman serving six-year sentence for fatal highway crash sues insurer after house fire
A woman from the RM of Bulcher, who is currently serving a six-year sentence for causing a fatal highway crash, is suing an insurance company for millions over a house fire. Brittany Barry and her hus...
Mar 24, 2026 In March of 2025, Brittany was handed a six-year sentence after pleading guilty to charges of operation of a vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of 80 mg or over causing death and operation of a vehicle with a blood-alcohol concentration of 80 mg or over causing bodily harm. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's Link project sparks concerns over business access, parking
Plans for Saskatoon's Bus Rapid Transit project is sparking concern from business leaders who say the changes could impact local shops and restaurants. The proposed redesign for the project, also know...
Mar 17, 2026 Plans for Saskatoon’s Bus Rapid Transit project is sparking concern from business groups who say the changes could impact local shops and restaurants. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Megan Gallagher's father says family left 'in the dark' on Thomas Sutherland's new charges
A man who was accused in the killing of Megan Gallagher before the charges were later stayed will soon be back in court, facing a new set of unrelated charges. Thomas Sutherland, 46, was arrested on J...
Mar 16, 2026 Debbie Gallagher (left) and Brian Gallagher outside of Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench on Dec. 19, 2025. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Investments in police mental health 'paramount': Sask. police chief
The conversation around mental health in policing is shifting. That, according to Patrick Nogier, Prince Albert police chief and president of the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police. "I think...
Mar 11, 2026 Police in Saskatchewan are taking a closer look at officer mental health after the sudden death of an officer in February 2026. (650 CKOM file photo)
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