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Royalists chuffed for local high tea celebrations ahead of coronation
Some Saskatoon residents enjoyed getting all dolled up in anticipation of the King's coronation this weekend. Marlene Smele and her husband, Reg Wickett, were among those to partake in a special high ...
May 05, 2023 Visitors at Churchill's British Imports enjoy a Coronation Tea on May 3, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Wildfire forces second evacuation order in as many days
For the second time in two days, wildfires are forcing the evacuation of a northern Saskatchewan community. An evacuation is underway in the village of La Loche, 24 hours after a mandatory evacuation ...
May 05, 2023 A look at the heavy smoke blanketing the village of La Loche. (Facebook/Roy Sean Cheecham
Blades wrap season as players clean out lockers
The Saskatoon Blades season officially came to an end this week, and players and coaches were left with mixed emotions. The Blades were swept in the WHL Eastern Conference final at the hands of the Wi...
May 04, 2023 (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Construction season underway in Saskatoon
Shovels are in the ground and construction season is underway in Saskatoon. Over the course of the next few months, city crews will be busy filling potholes, fixing roads, repairing bridges and replac...
May 04, 2023 (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Police make third arrest in connection with 2009 killings
Police in Saskatoon have made a third arrest in connection with two 2009 killings. The first incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2009, when police responded to a double stabbing on Avenue T South. A 24-year-...
May 04, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
More fire bans, more wildfires pop up across Saskatchewan
As warm temperatures and dryness persist over Saskatchewan, more fire bans are being implemented and more wildfires are burning across the province. The west of the province is currently dealing with ...
May 04, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
NFL royalty takes in annual Dogs' Breakfast fundraiser
A key player in "The Greatest Show on Turf" made a stop in Saskatoon on Thursday. Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL legend Marshall Faulk was the guest speaker at the 21st annual Dogs' Breakfast, and...
May 04, 2023 Marshall Faulk was the guest speaker during the 2023 Dogs' Breakfast. (Steve Seto/650 CKOM)
Stabbing sends man to Saskatoon hospital
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing Wednesday night in Saskatoon. In a release Thursday, police said they got a call at about 8:45 p.m., about an injured person in the 400 bloc...
May 04, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Evacuation order given for Sask. reserve threatened by wildfire
Wildfire season in Saskatchewan is flaring up with the first evacuation of spring. A mandatory evacuation order was put into effect Wednesday evening for the Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN), locat...
May 04, 2023 A photo of the fire nearing Clearwater River Dene Nation and La Loche on May 3, 2023. (La Loche WildFire Update group/Facebook)
Patios, garden centres preparing for busy summer
Businesses in Saskatoon are getting busier as warm temperatures blanket the province. Kaitlin Dirk, owner of O'Shea's Irish Pub, said she's hoping for a busy summer after their rooftop patio opened la...
May 04, 2023 (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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