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Saskatoon police sergeant and officer suspended, under investigation
A Saskatoon Police sergeant and another officer are the latest police in the city to receive suspensions. According to a brief statement, "The Saskatoon Police Service can confirm that a Sergeant was ...
Feb 13, 2025 In November 2024, Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride explained that the six Saskatoon police officers were suspended with pay. (650 CKOM file photo)
Over $5,000 in items and tools stolen from Optimist Hill
It has not been an easy week for Optimist Hill in Saskatoon with the cold temperatures keeping the city's only hill closed all week and now - they are out north of $5,000 after a recent theft. Maxine ...
Feb 13, 2025 The door of the tool shed at Optimist Hill after an early morning break in on Feb. 12. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Prairie singles turning to professional matchmakers
By Teena Monteleone It appears people on the Prairies are getting tired of aimlessly swiping on dating apps. As Valentine's Day looms, one professional matchmaker says 2024 was the busiest year in the...
Feb 13, 2025 While online dating has helped more people connect than ever before, Lianne Tregobov said the quality of connections is often shallow and fleeting and that’s leading more of her Prairie clients to look for a more personalized approach to finding love through a matchmaker. (VeronikaGorBO Depositphotos.com)
Man suffers serious injuries in Humboldt machete assault: RCMP
A 48-year-old Humboldt man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting another man with a machete last week, leaving him seriously hurt. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers were called to th...
Feb 13, 2025 Police said the alleged attacker was arrested on Friday at a rural property near Humboldt. (650 CKOM file photo)
Heart Month: Sask. mother reflects on surviving heart failure
The sounds of laughter and chaos fill the air as Meredith Rhinas, surrounded by her lively children, moves from one task to the next. It's just another busy day in her home - kids running around, aski...
Feb 13, 2025 Meredith Rhinas was five months pregnant with her fourth child when she learned her heart was failing. Now, she is uses her story to encourage other mothers to take charge of their health, trust their instincts and speak up if something feels off. (Submitted)
Doorbell video shows man in cold hours before he died in Saskatoon
Carla Peters is haunted by the video and images of a man she never knew, but who died steps away from her home early on New Year's Day. It was just after 2 a.m. on Jan. 1 when she looked outside her f...
Feb 13, 2025 Doorbell camera video shows a 49-year-old man sitting on a porch in Saskatoon hours before he died in the cold on Jan. 1, 2025. (Carla Peters/Submitted)
Saskatoon police respond to liquor store theft
Employees at a liquor store in Saskatoon took justice into their own hands Monday night. Officers with the Saskatoon Police Service responded to a theft in progress at a liquor store in the 900 block ...
Feb 11, 2025 The 18-year-old man is facing four weapons-related offences and a Breach of Conditions. (650 CKOM file photo)
Funerals held for Carry the Kettle homicide victims
Two fathers have been laid to rest after being killed on Carry the Kettle First Nation last week. The victims, Terry Jack and Sheldon Quewezance had their funeral services on Febuary 11, according to ...
Feb 11, 2025 Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the identity of the four adult homicide victims from Carry the Kettle First Nation, no suspect has been apprehended. The victims are 34-year-old Tracey Hotomani of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation, 44-year-old Sheldon Quewezance of Zagime Anishinabek, 47-year-old Shauna Fay of Indian Head and 51-year-old Terry Jack of Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Sask. Cancer Agency's new treatment may help 65% of cervical patients
Cervical cancer treatment in Saskatchewan just got a new targeted form a radiation therapy. Patients can now receive new treatment known as the Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Gynecological Brachyth...
Feb 11, 2025 Saskatchewan cervical cancer patients can now receive new treatment known as the Interstitial High-Dose-Rate (HDR) Gynecological Brachytherapy program. It provides a safe, specialized, and targeted form of radiation therapy. (980 CJME)
Gas station pit stop ends with firearm charges for two in Saskatoon
A traffic stop conducted by the Saskatoon Police Service on Tuesday morning resulted in a man and woman being arrested. Around 2:30 a.m. in a gas station parking lot at Cumberland Avenue South and 8th...
Feb 11, 2025 A traffic stop conducted by the Saskatoon Police Service on Feb. 11 at around 2:30 a.m. resulted in a man and woman being arrested on firearm charges. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
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