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Assault victim found unconscious outside burning home: Police
An unconscious woman was found on the front steps of a burning home early Monday morning, and police say she appeared to be the victim of assault. Police were called to the 100 block of Avenue Q South...
May 28, 2024 Police said the woman was taken to hospital, but she wasn't able to answer any questions due to her condition. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Driver dead after single-vehicle rollover near Vanguard
A 65-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle rollover on a grid road in southern Saskatchewan. According to the RCMP, officers from the Pontiex detachment were called to the scene on a grid road a...
May 28, 2024 The sole occupant of the vehicle was declared dead by paramedics. (650 CKOM file photo)
One arrested after rideshare driver attacked and robbed by two women in Westmount
Police in Saskatoon say a 33-year-old rideshare driver was assaulted and robbed by a pair of women on Monday afternoon. According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of Avenue N North in ...
May 28, 2024 Police say the victim was able to safely stop the vehicle after the attack. (650 CKOM file photo)
House set to vote to oust Speaker, but latest attempt by Tories is likely to fail
OTTAWA - MPs will vote tonight on a motion calling for House of Commons Speaker Greg Fergus to resign but it is not expected to succeed. The Conservatives say Fergus is too partisan for the role and w...
May 28, 2024
Cyclist dead after collision with vehicle in Swift Current
A cyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Monday in Swift Current. According to the RCMP, officers were called to the area of Friesen Street and Third Avenue Southeast at around 3:20 p.m. ...
May 28, 2024 A 36-year-old cyclist is dead after a crash with a vehicle in Swift Current. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police renew call for information on 10th anniversary of woman's shooting death
Police in Saskatoon are renewing their call for public assistance on the 10th anniversary of a Saskatoon woman's shooting death. Linda Clark, 55, was found dead from a gunshot wound outside an apartme...
May 28, 2024 Police said three people of interest were identified, but no arrests have been made. (650 CKOM file photo)
STARS Lottery returns to Saskatchewan, supporting air ambulance service
The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, with thousands of prizes being offered and proceeds supporting the helicopter air ambulance service. The lottery is the organization's biggest annual fundrai...
May 28, 2024 The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, with millions of dollars in prizes to be won. (STARS/Twitter)
'I worked hard for this': Saskatoon woman graduates high school at 45
Tammy Goldthorpe-Martens left high school when she was just 14 years old, but she always knew she'd return. She said she left school partly because of the relentless bullying she suffered, but also to...
May 28, 2024 Tammy Goldthorpe-Martens finds her dream high school grad dress at The Princess Shop in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Berries serve themed concession at baseball home opener
The Western Canadian Baseball League debuts its newest team, The Saskatoon Berries, at Cairns Field on Tuesday. Heather Bury, marketing manager for the team, said the purple berry theme will be everyw...
May 27, 2024 The Saskatoon Berries scoreboard at Cairns Field. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan sees vehicle thefts, but flipping and exporting a rarity
By Glynn Brothen While Ottawa seeks to deliver a national strategy aimed at curbing auto theft and subsequent vehicle exports, police in Saskatchewan say when it comes to stolen vehicles in the provin...
May 27, 2024 (650 CKOM file photo)
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