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Bike thieves stab man in downtown Saskatoon: Police
A pair of bike thieves stabbed a man in downtown Saskatoon on Canada Day. According to police, officers were flagged down by bystanders at Second Avenue South and 20th Street East at 12:20 a.m., where...
Jul 03, 2024 Police also responded to a stabbing on Tuesday on Broadway Avenue. (650 CKOM file photo)
Escaped prisoner Michael Edstrom found dead: RCMP
An escaped prisoner in Saskatchewan was found dead this week, but the RCMP says his death isn't considered suspicious. According to police, 58-year-old Michael Edstrom fled on foot while he was being ...
Jul 03, 2024 Police say 58-year-old Michael Edstrom "fled on foot when being escorted to a parked police vehicle" on Canada Day. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. RCMP SERT: two charged in cocaine trafficking investigation
A significant amount of cocaine, MDMA, psilocybin and other items were seized by multiple Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team (SERT) units. The Southern Saskatchewan units began an investigation in...
Jul 02, 2024 Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Team (SERT) units arrested two Saskatoon men and seized 'a significant amount' of cocaine, MDMA, psilocybin and other items. ( Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
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)
Hazmat team responded to Saskatoon City Hospital chemical spill
The Saskatchewan Health Authority said Tuesday's Code Brown (Hazardous Materials Incident) was due to a machine used in sterilizing endoscopy equipment was found to be leaking a hospital-grade disinfe...
Jul 02, 2024 A 9-1-1 call sent Saskatoon Fire Department to the City Hospital for a chemical spill on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
First Democrat to publicly call for Biden to step down
WASHINGTON (AP) - A House Democratic lawmaker has become the first in the party to publicly call for President Joe Biden to step down as the Democratic nominee for president, citing Biden's debate per...
Jul 02, 2024 Rep. Lloyd Doggett of Texas said in a statement Tuesday that Biden should “make the painful and difficult decision to withdraw.” (The Associated Press)
Saskatoon men who died in Humboldt Lake rescue receive Carnegie Medal
Two Saskatoon men have been awarded the Carnegie Medal - described as "North America's highest honor for civilian heroism" - for their courage during a rescue on Humboldt Lake in November. Christopher...
Jul 02, 2024 Joseph Novecosky (left) and Christopher Novecosky have both been awarded the Carnegie Medal for their heroics during a rescue on Humboldt Lake in November. (Carnegie Hero Fund Commission)
Riverhurst Ferry reopens with an engine repaired
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways announced on Canada Day that the Riverhurst ferry is back up and running after it had one of its engines repaired. Just last week, the province released a statement...
Jul 02, 2024 Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways announced on Canada Day that the Riverhurst ferry is back up and running after it had one of its engines repaired. (Google Street View)
'We really love this country': Saskatoon celebrates Canada Day
River Landing in Saskatoon was filled with people excited to celebrate Canada's 157th birthday on Monday. Festivities began at 1 p.m. with a smudge ceremony at the River Landing Amphitheater Stage. Cr...
Jul 02, 2024 Balwiender Kumar and his partner celebrated their first Canada Day on Monday. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Councillor raises concerns over coyotes in north Saskatoon
A Saskatoon city councillor says he's been getting more reports from his constituents about coyotes, particularly in the city's north end. The topic was brought up by Ward 5 Councillor Randy Donauer d...
Jul 02, 2024 A coyote notice at the Sutherland Dog Park in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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