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WATCH: Kids skate on slick Saskatoon streets in Rosewood
After a few days of freezing drizzle, many of Saskatoon's streets are starting to resemble skating rinks. While drivers aren't having a great time, some young Saskatoon residents are making the best o...
Feb 06, 2024 Young hockey prospects sharpen their skills on icy Saskatoon streets. (John Siemens/Submitted)
RCMP orchestrates woman's rescue after vehicle goes through ice on Lac La Ronge
A woman and her dog are recovering after being plucked off the roof of a half-submerged vehicle that went through the ice on Lac La Ronge. According to the RCMP, officers got a call Friday just before...
Feb 06, 2024 The Rangers responded and got the woman and her dog to shore after she was located using an RCMP drone. (4CRPG - 4GPRC/Facebook)
Saskatoon's Optimist Hill hoping for some more snow soon
The recent warm weather brought smiles to some people's faces, but for operators of Optimist Hill, it brought concerns. The hill has been battling spring-like weather all winter long and the most rece...
Feb 05, 2024 Optimist Hill needs some more snow after an extended melting period. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Man facing sexual assault charge after incident in downtown Saskatoon
A 23-year-old man is facing assault and sexual assault charges after an incident early Saturday in Saskatoon's Central Business District. Police said Monday that officers responded Saturday at about 7...
Feb 05, 2024 Police are investigating a sudden death in the city. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Berries announce schedule for inaugural season
It's almost time for Berries baseball in Saskatoon. On Monday, the Saskatoon Berries announced their regular-season schedule ahead of their inaugural season in the Western Canadian Baseball League. ht...
Feb 05, 2024 Saskatoon's Western Canadian Baseball League team is to begin its home schedule May 28 at Cairns Field. (Saskatoon Berries/X)
Saskatoon police probing city's first murder case of 2024
A 32-year-old woman has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with a man's death early Saturday in Saskatoon's Pacific Heights neighbourhood. It's the city's first murder case of 2024. P...
Feb 05, 2024 A 32-year-old woman was charged with first-degree murder by Saskatoon police. The Serious Incident Response Team also is involved in the case because an officer fired their gun during the investigation. (650 CKOM file photo)
Damage from house fire on Diefenbaker Drive estimated at $200,000
Nobody was hurt in a weekend house fire on Diefenbaker Drive, but the blaze caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, firefighters were called to t...
Feb 05, 2024 The fire department said a house fire in Saskatoon left behind $200,000 in damage. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon starting week with icy streets, sidewalks
Freezing rain over the weekend left Saskatoon's streets and sidewalks icy on Monday morning. According to the city, work crews were out on the roads over the weekend, and will continue to apply salt a...
Feb 05, 2024 While most major streets were clear, many Saskatoon residential streets were still very slippery on Monday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Trial delayed for woman accused of THC-impaired driving causing death
The trial of a 29-year-old Saskatoon woman accused of impaired driving causing death has been adjourned until later this year. Taylor Ashley Kennedy is charged with impaired driving while impaired by ...
Feb 05, 2024 Taylor Ashley Kennedy departs Saskatoon Provincial Court with her lawyers on the second day of her trial. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Warm spell brings more customers looking for plants
The warm weather and feelings of an early spring mean plenty of people are already shopping for plants. Scott Rutherford, assistant manager at Early's Farm and Garden Centre in Saskatoon, said he's no...
Feb 04, 2024 Plants on a shelf at Early's Farm and Garden Centre (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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