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Take a look at the new adult emergency at RUH
Emergency care at the Royal University Hospital (RUH) is in for big changes this fall. The new adult emergency room department will be located inside Jim Pattison Children's Hospital when it is expect...
May 10, 2019 The new adult emergency unit will feature 26 private exam rooms for patients. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Sprinkler system contains fire at Lawson Heights Mall
Investigators are looking into the cause of a small fire at the Lawson Heights Mall Thursday night. Just before midnight fire crews were called to Urban Trail. Upon arrival, crews found water flowing ...
May 10, 2019 Saskatoon fire crews were called to a small fire at Urban trail in the Lawson Heights Mall on May 9th, 2019 (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Saskatoon police officer resigns following guilty plea to sexual assault
A 16-year member of the Saskatoon Police Service is stepping down after pleading guilty to sexual assault. Const. Rob Brown has resigned effective immediately. In April, he was handed a conditional di...
May 09, 2019
Fire pit tickets increase, but not because of limited hours
After one year of more restrictive rules on backyard fire pits and a commitment for more enforcement of all open flame bylaws, Saskatoon Fire is reporting fewer complaints -- but more tickets. Saskato...
May 09, 2019
Marquis Downs announces changes for racing season
Marquis Downs will be making a few changes for the 2019 horse racing season. Admission to the track will cost $5 for adults. People under 18 will still get in for free. In a media release, Marquis Dow...
May 09, 2019
Police locate missing teen
Saskatoon police say a teen who went missing on Monday afternoon was found safe on Friday. Justus McFie, 17, was located at a friend's house four days after she was reported missing. Saskatoon police ...
May 09, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan Rattlers show off new court ahead of inaugural game
When the Saskatchewan Rattlers tip off their inaugural season Thursday night, the players will be stepping onto a floor with plenty of basketball history. The hardwood court, home to Saskatchewan's ne...
May 08, 2019 Saskatchewan Rattlers ready to tip off the season Thursday on a shiny new court. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Brace yourself: Construction season is upon us again
We're often reminded that construction season is 'short-term pain for long-term gain.' We'll need to remember that this summer when we're trying to get around the city. "So overall this year, we are i...
May 08, 2019 Chris Carr/650 CKOM
Police seek 4 suspects in Confederation break-in and assault
Saskatoon police are searching for four suspects following a break-in and assault early Wednesday morning. Officers responded to an apartment building on the 600 block of Confederation Drive around 1 ...
May 08, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
City organics collection comes with $9.2M pricetag
Saskatoon's curbside organics program is still four years away, but city staff are beginning to provide a clearer picture of how much it will cost taxpayers. A city report submitted to city council's ...
May 07, 2019 A City of Saskatoon breakdown of what could be diverted into a green organics bin. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
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