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Crews in Saskatoon and Regina ready to respond to weekend snowstorm
The cities of Saskatoon and Regina are gearing up in anticipation of a major weekend snowstorm. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern part of Saskatchewa...
Mar 01, 2024 A snowstorm could make driving difficult in Saskatoon and Regina on the weekend. Crews in both cities says they're ready for the onslaught. (650 CKOM file photo)
Rock 102 and Saskatoon Food Bank partner up for 19th annual Stuff the Bus
Saskatoon's food bank and a local rock radio station have partnered up to tackle hunger in the community. Rock 102 has once again partnered with the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre on its St...
Mar 01, 2024 The annual campaign aims to completely fill a Saskatoon Transit bus with donated food. (650 CKOM file photo)
Inquest jury finds Myles Sanderson's death accidental, makes four recommendations
After 5 1/2 hours of deliberations Thursday, the six-member jury in the Myles Sanderson death inquest found the 32-year-old's death was an accident. The jury found he died at Royal University Hospital...
Feb 29, 2024
Population growth, mild winter contribute to $10M surplus: City of Saskatoon
The City of Saskatoon ended its year in the black with a nearly $10-million surplus, crediting a significant chunk to snow clearing and population growth. The preliminary year-end financial results re...
Feb 29, 2024 A vehicle drives on a street in Saskatoon on Monday as an Alberta Clipper tracks across the prairies. The City of Saskatoon said it saved $5.7 million with less snow clearing required in 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu
Saskatchewan Mountie's family 'relieved' after son's killer sentenced
Tears flowed outside Regina Court of King's Bench on Thursday after the man who killed Const. Shelby Patton was handed an 18-year prison sentence. Patton's parents, Ashley and Melanie, were emotional ...
Feb 29, 2024
Mandatory distance between future shelters, elementary schools set by Saskatoon council
City council had a delayed start to its meeting Wednesday and then took most of the day to reach a decision on two motions presented with regards to Saskatoon's homeless population. Mayor Charlie Clar...
Feb 28, 2024 The former fire hall proposed as a shelter location in Sutherland has been met with strong opposition from residents, who say the location poses a safety risk for children who attend a nearby elementary school. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Feds invest more than $40 million in Saskatoon housing plan
Over the next three years, 940 housing units are to be built in Saskatoon through an agreement with the federal government and the city. On Wednesday, Randy Boissonnault -- the federal minister of emp...
Feb 28, 2024 Randy Boissonnault, the federal government’s minister of employment, workforce development and official languages, announces more than $40 million in funding for housing in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
FIBA 3x3, inaugural YXE Urban Games coming to Saskatoon's Victoria Park
Saskatoon's Victoria Park will be busy this August. On Wednesday, Discover Saskatoon announced the FIBA 3x3 women's basketball series will be coming to the Bridge City along with a new event called th...
Feb 28, 2024 Humboldt's Paige Crozon launches a three-point shot during a FIBA 3x3 event in Edmonton. (Photo courtesy of FIBA 3x3/Canada Basketball)
Burned-out house in Westmount neighbourhood to be demolished
The Westmount-area house where a fire broke out early Tuesday will be demolished. According to a release from the Saskatoon Fire Department, the boarded-up house in the 200 block of Avenue K North "ha...
Feb 27, 2024 Firefighters said the extreme cold was making their work challenging. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Stretch and take frequent breaks when shovelling snow, Medavie advises
The Alberta Clipper has made its way out of the province, leaving a trail of blowing snow behind it. With many people moving big piles of snow as they clean up after the storm, Medavie is reminding ev...
Feb 27, 2024 Troy Davies, with Medavie Health Services West, says shovelling heavy snow and cardiac issues don't mix. (650 CKOM file photo)
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