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Saskatoon home covered in flags to celebrate Canada Day
A Saskatoon woman put up a special display to celebrate Canada Day. Debra Larsen decorated her Lorne Avenue home with so many Canadian flags she trouble keeping track of how many there are. "I have no...
Jun 29, 2019 Debra Larsen's home on Lorne Avenue decorated for Canada Day 2019. (Dominick Lucyk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan man celebrates, shares his Doukhobor heritage
A new documentary and display at the Western Development Museum showcasing the Doukhobor community are being unveiled in Saskatoon. The Doukhobors are the descendants of a group of Orthodox Russian di...
Jun 29, 2019 The Western Development Museum (WDM) has locations in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton. (Western Development Museum/Facebook)
Police use taser to control suspect at River Landing
Saskatoon police were forced to use a taser Friday night while trying to subdue a suspect. In a media release, police said officers found the wanted 33-year-old man on the 900 block of Spadina Crescen...
Jun 29, 2019
How to celebrate Canada Day around Saskatoon
There are a lot of ways to celebrate Canada's birthday around Saskatoon. DIEFENBAKER PARK The Optimist Canada Day party begins with a buffet pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. followed by a citi...
Jun 29, 2019
Nutrien Wonderhub opens for business
The Nutrien Wonderhub children's museum officially opened for business Friday morning. It's located at the old Mendel Art Gallery at 950 Spadina Cres. E. The opening ceremony welcomed the museum with ...
Jun 28, 2019 The crowd lining up at Nutrien Wonderhub on June 27, 2019. (Heather Bonynge, Rawlco Radio)
Mosquitoes could start to come back after recent rain
Saskatoon needed the rain, but there's a chance it could lead to a summertime nuisance. Mosquitoes haven't been an issue so far this year, but the City of Saskatoon has been rushing to stop an outbrea...
Jun 28, 2019
Saskatoon man buys canoe entirely in Canadian Tire money
Tomas Terfloth has been saving for years to make a purchase that's truly Canadian. On Thursday, he purchased a canoe at $776.99 -- taxes in -- with only Canadian Tire money. https://twitter.com/BradyL...
Jun 27, 2019 Tomas Terfloth bought a canoe using only Canadian Tire money on June 27, 2019. (Brady Lang/980 CJME)
Saskatoon police, EMS, fire help revive overdosing driver
A call about a possibly impaired driver Wednesday night turned into a life-saving mission in Saskatoon's Dundonald neighbourhood. Police responded to the 100 block of Wedge Road around 11:40 p.m. and ...
Jun 27, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Crash means they'll need a tow truck at the CAA building
The CAA building on 8th Street east was hit by vehicle Wednesday afternoon. VAN CRASHED THRU BUILDING: on 8th St near turn around lane. No injuries, but quite a scare for employees in the store. Will ...
Jun 26, 2019 A van hit the CAA build on 8th Street East on June 26, 2019. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
High school student graduates against the odds
With grad season now here, Saskatoon's Board of Education has created a new award to recognize students. The Perseverance Award is for students who have shown perseverance in overcoming significant ob...
Jun 26, 2019 Sadie Bowman received the Perseverance Award at her school, graduating after a tough road of losing her mother. (Sadie Bowman/Submitted)
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