Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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Thunderstorms leave parts of Sask. without power
A storm was brewing in Saskatchewan last night. Thunderstorms that passed through the parts of the province left many areas without power Thursday. SaskPower spokesperson Scott McGregor said summer st...
Jun 15, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
More slot machines coming to SIGA as government updates gaming agreement
An update to Saskatchewan's Gaming Framework Agreement means more slot machines around the province -- and more money for addictions treatment as well. On Thursday, the provincial government and Feder...
Jun 15, 2023 The Dakota Dunes Casino. (Photo courtesy of SIGA)
City of Saskatoon says green cart usage is growing
It's compost season in Saskatoon. Two months ago, the city ended its green cart subscription program and replaced it with a city-wide program. Since then, the city said, cart roll-out numbers have bee...
Jun 15, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/ 650 CKOM)
Dazzle of zebras arrives at Saskatoon's zoo
The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is getting a dazzle of new stripes. Earlier this week, five zebras arrived at the zoo and are currently in foster care. "The Zoo was contacted by provincial of...
Jun 15, 2023 (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
Métis Nation partners with NexGen for future mine opportunities
The Mtis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) is looking to the future and what benefits might come from future mine projects on its recognized land. It has signed an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with NexG...
Jun 15, 2023 Métis Nation–Saskatchewan president Glen McCallum (right) and NexGen CEO Leigh Curyer sign the agreement on June 15, 2023. (MN-S/Submitted)
Lots of consultation still needed on proposed Avenue C bike lane project: Clark
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark says he's aware of the concerns brought up by many people at Tuesday's open house regarding a proposed bike lane project on Avenue C. The proposal would see bike lanes co...
Jun 15, 2023 An open house at Caswell Hill School in Saskatoon about a proposed new bike lane. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Man charged with second-degree murder in Pleasant Hill shooting
A 24-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of a man Wednesday near Pleasant Hill Community School in Saskatoon. The suspect, Shane Thomas, was a...
Jun 15, 2023 A home on Avenue S South, across from Pleasant Hill Community School, roped off with police tape after a morning shooting on June 14, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Highway 14 crash claims life of 85-year-old man
An 85-year-old man from Foam Lake is dead after a crash that closed Highway 14 west of Saskatoon on Wednesday. According to the RCMP, the crash happened at about 10 a.m., between Kinley and Perdue. Th...
Jun 15, 2023
Saskatoon police seeking info about historical homicide
It's been 21 years since Donna Marie Kasyon was stabbed to death in Saskatoon, and police are still trying to find her killer. The Saskatoon Police Service issued a media release Thursday renewing its...
Jun 15, 2023 Donna Marie Kasyon. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Traffic stops in Maidstone area result in seizures of drugs, cash and a gun
The Saskatchewan RCMP's Roving Traffic Unit and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol have done more than just nab bad drivers in recent weeks. According to an RCMP media release, the RTU and Highway Patrol sei...
Jun 15, 2023 A large quantity of Canadian currency, a restricted firearm and ammunition. (RCMP/Submitted)
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