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Suspicious package didn't constitute threat to public: Police
The Saskatoon police bomb squad was called in to deal with a suspicious package found outside a Saskatoon business Friday morning. In a release, police said they were called around 7:20 a.m. to a busi...
Feb 16, 2024 The Saskatoon police Explosive Disposal Unit "neutralized" the package. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon arena event cost estimated $32,000, including pricey dessert
The City of Saskatoon's proposed arena will be a costly project, and an event promoting the project came with a hefty price tag as well. On Feb. 8, the city held an event to unveil more design concept...
Feb 16, 2024 The cake was purchased from a local bakery for $1,881, plus taxes and a delivery charge. The city didn’t pay the full amount, however, as TCU Place billed the city $1,500 plus taxes for the event’s catering. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
'I'm tired of the bull****:' STC chief on demand to close Fairhaven shelter
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand hit back Thursday, defending the 106-bed Fairhaven emergency wellness centre after a letter penned by Fairmont Baptist Church pastor Robert Pearce demanded t...
Feb 15, 2024 STC Chief Mark Arcand talks to reporters Thursday afternoon, responding to a letter from Fairmont Baptist Church pastor Robert Pearce calling for the local Emergency Wellness Shelter to close its doors. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Sask. Indigenous newspaper halts publishing after 27 years
Eagle Feather News is the latest media outlet to fall on hard times, and will no longer publish its newspaper. "Sadly, the Eagle Feather team is announcing that after almost 27 years, we are on hiatus...
Feb 15, 2024
Saskatoon seeking outside expertise on avoiding future operating budget deficits
The City of Saskatoon is seeking some financial advice. According to a document posted online, the city is requesting quotes for a financial review audit until next Friday. The document indicates that...
Feb 15, 2024 The City of Saskatoon is looking for an outside expert to help with a financial review audit. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon pastor calls for closure of Fairhaven shelter after scary incident
A Saskatoon pastor is raising concerns with an emergency shelter in Fairhaven after a scary incident on the doorstep of his church. Robert Pearce is the pastor at Fairmont Baptist Church, which is loc...
Feb 15, 2024 Fairmont Baptist Church Minister Robert Pearce. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Porter Airlines bringing daily Toronto flights to Saskatoon starting in May
Porter Airlines is preparing to operate its first route in Saskatchewan, with daily service between Saskatoon and Toronto's Pearson International Airport. The all-economy airline said the daily flight...
Feb 15, 2024 Porter Airlines will be running daily flights between Saskatoon and Toronto starting in May. (Porter Airlines/Submitted)
Downtown Saskatoon YMCA sale in the works for $2 million over assessed value
Saskatoon city council will have the final say, but the conditional sale of the city's downtown YMCA is a good deal for both parties, according to city manager Jeff Jorgenson. The facility will likely...
Feb 15, 2024 TCU Place and the Saskatoon YMCA. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Broncos coach Sean Payton to headline 22nd Dogs' Breakfast in Saskatoon
A Super Bowl champion and NFL coach-of-the-year winner is set to speak at the 22nd annual Huskie Football Foundation Dogs' Breakfast. On Wednesday, the foundation announced that Denver Broncos head co...
Feb 14, 2024 Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton watches a replay during an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ellen Schmidt)
City councillor says approvals still needed for proposed Sutherland shelter
There are still a few decisions in the hands of Saskatoon city councillors before a proposed 30-bed emergency shelter opens in the Sutherland neighbourhood, according to Coun. Darren Hill. That includ...
Feb 14, 2024 Saskatoon Ward 1 Coun. Darren Hill stands in front of the former Sutherland Fire Hall. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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