Five years after COVID, Sarah Mills still pondering life's mysteries
Sarah Mills looks back at the COVID pandemic and some of the questions she asked herself to stave off boredom. Mills say...
Category Archives: Local News
Dive into summer: Saskatoon's outdoor pools open for the season
It's time to grab a towel and bathing suit and hit the outdoor pools in Saskatoon. Riversdale welcomes the season's first swimmers on Wednesday as the first of the city's four outdoor pools to opens f...
Jun 05, 2024 Riversdale Pool is the first of the city's four outdoor pools to opens for the season. The remaining three pools will open in the coming weeks. (650 CKOM file photo)
VIDEO: Regina Rifles statue unveiled in France ahead of D-Day anniversary
Wednesday saw the grand reveal of a statue commemorating the Royal Regina Rifles ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The eight-foot bronze rifleman was unveiled in the town of Bretteville-l'Orguei...
Jun 05, 2024 The statue was unveiled in France near the beaches where the Royal Regina Rifles landed on D-Day, with Anne, Princess Royal in attendance.
Unsafe conditions leads Saskatoon library workers to vote for a strike
Employees of the Saskatoon Public Library have voted 95 per cent in favour of taking strike action if the city does not address safety concerns expressed by its workers. After months of bargaining, CU...
Jun 04, 2024 CUPE workers at Saskatoon Public Libraries have voted 95 per cent in favour of strike action as contract talks break down. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police find fake grenade, fake gun after man arrested for making threats
A Saskatoon man was arrested on Monday after allegedly threatening to harm himself and police officers while in possession of a replica grenade and an imitation gun. Police said officers were called t...
Jun 04, 2024 Police in Saskatoon arrested the man after several hours of negotiation. (650 CKOM file photo)
Funnel clouds possible in Saskatoon, east-central Sask. on Tuesday
Keep an eye on the sky on Tuesday, as funnel clouds could form over parts of Saskatchewan. Environment Canada issued an advisory on Tuesday morning covering Saskatoon and much of east-central Saskatch...
Jun 04, 2024 A funnel cloud seen July 13, 2019 near the Highway 16 weigh scales just west of Saskatoon. (Submitted)
Judge unhappy as Greg Fertuck pushes for mistrial in first-degree murder trial
Greg Fertuck has announced his intention to file for a mistrial and more expert testimony in his first-degree murder trial, just a few days before a verdict is expected. Fertuck is accused of killing ...
Jun 04, 2024 Greg Fertuck's murder trial began in September of 2021. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Two charged in connection with stabbing death on 22nd Street West
Two men are facing charges in connection with a stabbing death early Monday morning in Saskatoon. According to police, officers were called to the 800 block of 22nd Street West at around 3 a.m., where...
Jun 04, 2024 Police say the stabbing took place in the 800 block of 22nd Street West early Monday morning. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Man charged after coffee pot attack in Pleasant Hill: Police
A 31-year-old man is facing a charge of assault with a weapon after allegedly attacking another man using a coffee pot. Police said officers were called to an assault in progress early on Sunday morni...
Jun 04, 2024 Police say the alleged attack happened early Sunday morning in Pleasant Hill. (AndrewLozovyi / Depositphotos.com)
Teen charged after allegedly bear-spraying P.A. police officers in the face
By Nigel Maxwell A teenage boy who allegedly bear-sprayed multiple people, including two Prince Albert police officers, made his first court appearance on Monday. On June 1, at 12:53 a.m., officers we...
Jun 04, 2024 The two officers were treated for the effects of bear spray, but remained on duty. (paNOW file photo)
Saskatoon's Persephone Theatre in 'dire need' of new roof
A Saskatoon theatre is in desperate need of renovations. According to Breanne Harmon, executive director of Persephone Theatre, the theatre is in "dire need" of a new roof. Harmon said it's created a ...
Jun 04, 2024 Construction for Persephone Theatre’s new roof begins later this month. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
NOW TRENDING
OPINION
Murray Wood: Who's hot and who's not
Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week's news and decides who's hot and who's not. This week's list include...
LATEST WEATHER
TODAY ON EVAN BRAY
The Evan Bray Show - Thursday, May 8
Catch up on politics, Neil Stonechild's death, war stories, mental health & music with Brian Lilley, Saskatoon's Cyn...
