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Car sinks after attempting to cross South Saskatchewan River
April Fools' Day is right around the corner, but don't be fooled by the look of the ice on ponds, lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan right now. That's the message from emergency responders after a vehic...
Mar 24, 2025 A car trying to cross the South Saskatchewan River ended up taking an icy plunge on March 24, 2025. (Warman Fire and Rescue/Submitted)
'Libraries are not treatment centres': CUPE, NDP call for addiction support
Saskatchewan NDP mental health and addictions critic Betty Nippi-Albright said on Monday that "libraries are not treatment centres" as she urged the province to increase funding for treatment, housing...
Mar 24, 2025 The Frances Morrison Library in downtown Saskatoon is one of two locations temporarily closed amid the city's overdose crisis. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Snow brings highway warnings to central Saskatchewan
Periods of snow in the Saskatoon area have prompted travel warnings on highways in central Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan Highway Hotline's 4 p.m. report said travel was not recommended on Highway 11 from...
Mar 22, 2025 Periods of snow in the Saskatoon area have prompted travel warnings on highways in central Saskatchewan. (SGI website)
Saskatoon lawyer suspended, accused of taking fees for Indian Day Schools
The Law Society of Saskatchewan has suspended Saskatoon lawyer Dwayne Stonechild's licence. According to a brief memo sent to law society members on March 11, the organization said the suspension is i...
Mar 21, 2025 The Law Society of Saskatchewan has suspended Saskatoon lawyer Dwayne Stonechild's licence. (vladek / Depositphotos.com)
Two Saskatoon libraries to temporarily close over safety, drug concerns
Two Saskatoon public libraries will temporarily close their doors to the public for more than three weeks from Saturday, citing staff safety concerns, the continuing homelessness crisis, and "a rapid ...
Mar 21, 2025 The downtown Frances Morrison Library, and the Dr. Freda Ahenakew Library on Avenue K South will remain closed to the public until April 13. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Man charged after allegedly assaulting woman on city bus in Saskatoon
A 32-year-old man is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a 50-year-old woman on a Saskatoon Transit bus. According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of Third Avenue North in the c...
Mar 21, 2025 Police said the 32-year-old suspect was arrested after a short foot chase. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon man arrested after pedestrian hit-and-run: Police
A 28-year-old Saskatoon man has been charged after allegedly hitting a pedestrian with his vehicle. According to police, officers were called to the 1300 block of Eighth Street East at around 8:45 p.m...
Mar 21, 2025 Police said the pedestrian was struck following an "altercation" with the driver. (650 CKOM file photo)
Growing up with Down syndrome: Sask. siblings share their views
Picture this: two brothers locked in an intense Mario Kart showdown, a fierce rivalry unfolding as they race through digital tracks. Or a sibling Nerf battle, the basement transformed into a battlegro...
Mar 21, 2025 Seven-year-old Charlotte Heisler didn't hesitate when asked to explain what Down syndrome is. "It's something that you're born with, and you can't catch it, and it makes your learning seem a little different," she said confidently. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Final preparations underway for new Saskatoon emergency shelter
In less than two weeks, a new Saskatoon temporary emergency homeless shelter run by The Mustard Seed will begin taking in clients. The shelter, located at 210 Pacific Avenue, has been extensively reno...
Mar 21, 2025 Outside of the new Saskatoon emergency shelter on Pacific Avenue (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
End of consumer carbon tax a big win for Saskatchewan truckers
The executive director of the Saskatchewan Trucking Association thinks the removal of the consumer carbon tax will save trucking companies thousands of dollars. "Reducing the fuel costs is probably th...
Mar 19, 2025 While the end of the consumer carbon tax will be a boon to the trucking industry, Susan Ewart said the trade war with the United States could mean a big hit to trucking companies in Saskatchewan. (980 CJME file photo)
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