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RCMP continues to probe woman's death on Red Pheasant Cree Nation
The RCMP is continuing its investigation into the death of 44-year-old Candie Pritchard. In early February, the Mounties issued a release saying human remains had been found on the Red Pheasant Cree N...
Feb 22, 2024 The RCMP says Candie Pritchard was last seen in the area of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation in the first week of January. (RCMP/Submitted)
Condo fire extinguished by melted water pipe leaves $500,000 in damage
An early-morning fire in a condo building's ceiling partially put itself out when it melted a water pipe, but the damage left behind added up to an estimated $500,000. According to the Saskatoon Fire ...
Feb 22, 2024 Restoration workers were at the scene of a fire on Saskatchewan Crescent West on Thursday morning. (650 CKOM)
Five homicides in two weeks but no threat to public: Saskatoon police
As of Wednesday afternoon, Saskatoon has seen five homicides over the past two weeks. The fifth came after police determined a suspicious death over the weekend to be a killing. Cameron McBride, deput...
Feb 22, 2024 Cameron McBride, deputy chief of operations with the Saskatoon Police Service, said five killings in two weeks is a lot, but shouldn't be cause for grave concern from the public. (650 CKOM file photo)
Icy conditions in early February caused chaos for Canada Post workers
Some icy sidewalks in Saskatoon in early February led to injuries for several Canada Post workers. "It's been very warm and that's created a lot of freeze-thaw cycles. The week of Feb. 5, there were m...
Feb 22, 2024 Icy sidewalks caused Canada Post to stop mail service on Feb. 8 in the city until conditions improved. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two boys charged with manslaughter after killing in Massey Place neighbourhood
A 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old boy have been charged with manslaughter in the death of another 12-year-old boy Monday in Saskatoon. It's the city's fifth homicide of 2024 -- all of which have occ...
Feb 21, 2024 Saskatoon police responded to the call Monday at around 3 a.m. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fundraiser supports woman who lost children, grandparents in Davidson fire
An online fundraiser has been set up to help a woman who lost her three children and her grandparents in a house fire in Davidson on Sunday. According to a GoFundMe page established by Jennifer Pratt ...
Feb 21, 2024 Fundraiser organizers said Kristyne Klassen lost her children Andrew, William and George in the fire, along with her parents Pauline and Michael Woodcock. (GoFundMe)
Davidson mayor pledges support for family and community after tragic fire
A small memorial popped up Tuesday outside the home in Davidson where five people died in a fire Sunday. Three stuffed toys were left at the side of the house where three children and two seniors died...
Feb 20, 2024 Stuffed toys arranged outside a home in Davidson where five people died in a fire on Sunday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Man facing murder charge in Riversdale-area killing
A 24-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with Saskatoon's fourth homicide of 2024. According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of 20th Street West on M...
Feb 20, 2024 Police were called to the area on Sunday afternoon. The suspect had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. (650 CKOM file photo)
Becoming a police officer: An inside look at the physical abilities test
What does it take to become a police officer? The recruitment process for the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) not only tests an applicant's mental abilities, but their physical abilities as well. Const...
Feb 20, 2024 Kimberly Esau, an applicant challenging the Police Officer Physical Abilities Test, performs the push-pull. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Three in custody after suspicious death in Massey Place: Police
An adult and two children are in police custody after a suspicious death in Saskatoon's Massey Place neighbourhood on Monday. According to police, officers were called to Matheson Drive at around 3 a....
Feb 20, 2024 Police say a male youth found injured was taken to hospital but succumbed to his injury. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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