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Police locate U-Haul truck in connection with murder investigation
Police in Saskatoon have tracked down a Ford U-Haul truck that officers were looking for in connection with a murder case. A media release didn't say where the truck was found or what its discovery me...
Feb 07, 2024 Saskatoon police said the truck was found Tuesday afternoon, but didn't say where it was located. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon councillors asked to endorse provincial study without seeing it
Saskatoon city councillors were asked to endorse a provincial report on the progress of a major freeway project at a committee meeting Tuesday, but were missing the actual report. It happened at the T...
Feb 07, 2024 A representative from the provincial government ultimately said copies could be provided to council members. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Construction of new pea protein production plant in Yorkton to begin this year
A new pulse plant is coming to Yorkton. On Wednesday, the Louis Dreyfus Company announced a new pea protein isolate production plant at the same site as its existing complex in the southeastern city. ...
Feb 07, 2024 The new plant in Yorkton is expected to employ around 60 people when it's complete. (Louis Dreyfus Company)
Humboldt SPCA offers public a chance to 'Neuter Your Ex' in fundraiser
Valentine's Day is fast approaching, but not every relationship has a storybook ending. The Humboldt & District SPCA is putting out a call for all scorned and jilted lovers as part of a lightheart...
Feb 07, 2024 The Humboldt SPCA is embarking on a unique fundraiser ahead of Valentine's Day. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Teachers hit picket lines Wednesday in Saskatoon as STF strikes continue
Parents in the Saskatoon area will be making extra child-care arrangements on Wednesday as teachers walk off the job and hit the picket lines in another one-day strike. Wednesday's strike includes tea...
Feb 07, 2024 STF members display their signs along Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon on Feb. 7, 2024. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Shoe stores, paramedics run off their feet by slick conditions
Shoe stores and paramedics are being run off their feet trying to keep other people on theirs. Troy Davies, director of public affairs for Medavie Health Services West, said icy conditions over the pa...
Feb 07, 2024 Extremely slippery ice since the weekend has Saskatoon residents on their toes as they try to stay on their feet. (Sheena Roszell/650 CKOM)
Warman closes ponds for recreational use after girl falls through ice
The City of Warman has closed all of its storm retention ponds for recreational activities after a teenage girl fell through a thin patch of ice. Warman Fire Chief Russ Austin said that on Monday, he ...
Feb 06, 2024 The City of Warman has closed all retention ponds after a girl fell through the ice on one of the ponds. (Warman Fire Rescue/Twitter)
No charges laid in death of Saskatoon cyclist Natasha Fox
Saskatoon police say criminal charges won't be laid against the driver of a cement truck involved in a deadly collision with a cyclist last May. On May 24, 2023, 33-year-old teacher, athlete and mothe...
Feb 06, 2024 A bike and memorial at Wiggins Avenue and College Drive in honour of Natasha Fox. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM file photo)
Police ask for help locating U-Haul truck in connection with murder case
Police officers investigating a murder case in Pacific Heights are asking people in Saskatoon to keep an eye out for a cargo truck. According to police, the 14-foot Ford U-Haul has the Arizona licence...
Feb 06, 2024 Police in Saskatoon are asking the public to report sightings of a specific Ford UHaul truck, which may be connected to a homicide case. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon teen stable after being beaten, stabbed near Fairhaven School
A 14-year-old boy is in serious but stable condition after being beaten and stabbed near a school in Saskatoon's Fairhaven neighbourhood. According to police, officers were called to the 400 block of ...
Feb 06, 2024 Police say the teen victim is in serious but stable condition. (650 CKOM file photo)
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