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RCMP looking for prisoner who escaped from police in Dinsmore
Mounties are searching for a prisoner who escaped from police on Canada Day in Dinsmore. According to the RCMP, officers from the Outlook detachment arrested a man on an outstanding warrant for failin...
Jul 02, 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. queer Métis artist's beaded landscape series celebrates pride
Pride Month is often filled with over-the-top celebrations of identity, complete with parades, parties, and endless rainbow merchandise. But one Saskatchewan artist has been quietly celebrating her qu...
Jul 02, 2024 Prairie Pride Panoramas is an art series by Saskatchewan artist Aleksi “Ann” Anseth, which features painted landscapes with glass beading. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Dozens gather for Domestic Violence and Homicide awareness walk
A few dozen people gathered in Red, Purple or Orange t-shirts as a walk to bring awareness towards domestic violence and domestic homicide took place in Saskatoon on Saturday. The walk started at the ...
Jun 30, 2024 A banner to honor Melissa Bear, her baby and Nykera Brown. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Expert on Saskatchewan parks reveals hidden gem camping spots
As the final school bell rings and summer vacation begins, many families will begin planing their camping trips for the summer. The weather hasn't been the greatest for outdoor adventures lately, but ...
Jun 30, 2024 Mike Clancy said he would like to add Porcupine Hills and Great Blue Heron to his book about Saskatchewan's provincial parks. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan hockey players see dreams become a reality
The stage was set Friday night at the Sphere in Las Vegas for round one of the 2024 NHL Entry draft. The stars were bright in Sin City and Saskatoon's Berkly Catton was shining just as bright. The 18-...
Jun 29, 2024 Saskatoon's Berkly Catton was drafted 8th overall by the Seattle Kraken in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft (Seattle Kraken/X)
Saskatoon Wonderhub celebrates fifth birthday with massive celebration
Saskatoon families packed the Nutrien Wonderhub yesterday as it celebrated its 5th birthday. The birthday bash for the Wonderhub was a free event hosted on Friday to commemorate the hub opening its do...
Jun 29, 2024 The Wonderhub celebrated their 5th birthday on Spadina Crescent with a day full of free activities. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Saskatoon city council votes in favour of new housing bylaw changes
Following a marathon 18 hours and two days of public hearings, Saskatoon city council has voted in favour of implementing a series of housing, parking, and transit related bylaw changes, in order to s...
Jun 29, 2024 A series of housing related bylaw changes have been passed by Saskatoon City Council. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Meadow Lake youth subject of terrorism peace bond
A Meadow Lake youth, who was part of an RCMP investigation into incitement of hatred and uttering threats, has been released from custody on a Terrorism Peace Bond. The youth, who cannot be named unde...
Jun 28, 2024 A Meadow Lake youth, who was part of an RCMP investigation into incitement of hatred and uttering threats, has been released from custody on a Terrorism Peace Bond. (battlefordsNOW file photo)
Saskatoon's Bus Rapid Transit project can proceed 'fully funded'
The record population growth in Saskatoon over the last few years has contributed to the overcrowding of buses within the city. Today the City of Saskatoon has received funding to expand its Bus Rapid...
Jun 28, 2024 A press conference was held at the Saskatoon Civic Operations Centre to announce the expansion of the Bus Rapid Transit System. Paul Merriman, Charlie Clark, Hilary Gough and The Bus Rapid Transit team (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
No injuries after house fire on Diefenbaker Drive
A house fire on Diefenbaker Drive was extinguished Thursday evening without any injuries reported. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, firefighters were called to the home just after 8:30 p.m....
Jun 28, 2024 No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported after firefighters extinguished a house fire on Diefenbaker Drive. (650 CKOM)
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