Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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Expert shares advice on mice with CKOM's Mark Loshack
As fall approaches, mice are in look of shelter to protect themselves from predators. Shawn Sherwood with Poulin's Pest Control told CKOM Morning Show host Mark Loshack some of the steps people can ta...
Sep 15, 2023 Poulin's Pest Control building (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon central library project delayed after construction bids exceed budget
The project to replace Saskatoon's central library hit a major bump late last month, and the opening will likely be pushed back to 2027. In a statement, the Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) said constru...
Sep 14, 2023 Saskatoon's plan for a new central library has been delayed until about 2027. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon, Regina rank lowest on national rent report
Rent in Canada is climbing, but Saskatoon and Regina are still among the cheapest cities for renters. In the National Rent Report, released by Rentals.ca and the real estate research firm Urbannation,...
Sep 14, 2023 Saskatoon and Regina are still among the cheapest cities for renters, according to a national report. (650 CKOM file photo)
Ward 3's David Kirton says he's 'out' if property taxes used to fund DEED
A second Saskatoon city councillor says he'll vote against the plan for a proposed downtown event and entertainment district (DEED) if property taxes are part of the funding, even as a contingency pla...
Sep 14, 2023 David Kirton at White Buffalo Youth Lodge's charity pancake breakfast. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Mounties investigating after body found near North Battleford
Details are scarce about a Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes investigation into the discovery of human remains Monday morning near North Battleford. A police release Thursday said Battlefords RCMP got a ...
Sep 14, 2023 The RCMP and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service are trying to identify human remains that were found near a wooded area southeast of North Battleford. (650 CKOM file photo)
Northbound lanes open on Sid Buckwold Bridge after rush-hour delay
Despite a delay that caused a sizable jam during rush hour on Thursday morning, the northbound lanes on Idylwyld Drive at Saskatchewan Crescent West are once again open to traffic. According to the ci...
Sep 14, 2023 Traffic was backed up leading up to the Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge on Thursday. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Seizure and epilepsy unit opens at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital
A new unit at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital is dedicated to helping those who suffer from epilepsy or other disorders that cause seizures. According to the Ministry of Health, the $2.2-million...
Sep 14, 2023 The new SIU at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital is dedicated to helping those suffering from epilepsy or other seizure disorders. (Government of Saskatchewan/Twitter)
Saskatoon councillor opposes property tax hike to help fund DEED
At least one Saskatoon city councillor is saying no to any possibility of raising property taxes to help pay for the city's proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District. The cost of the DEED -- ...
Sep 13, 2023 Discussions continued at City Hall on Wednesday about potential funding models for the new Downtown Event and Entertainment District. (City of Saskatoon)
'Bright Half Life' set to make Persephone's stage shine
Persephone Theatre is kicking off its season with a sapphic story about human relationships and relived memories. The theatre's first mainstage show of the season is Bright Half Life, a play by Pulitz...
Sep 13, 2023 Margo MacDonald (left) and Kris Alvarez star in Persephone Theatre's mainstage show 'Bright Half Life.' (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan records just one tornado in 2023
Only one tornado touched down in Saskatchewan this summer. It's an unprecedented number, as Saskatchewan usually sees one of the highest numbers of tornadoes among all provinces. Saskatchewan's only c...
Sep 13, 2023 Saskatchewan had just one confirmed tornado touch down in 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
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