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Saskatoon's Pedal Pub licensed to sell booze
Operators of Saskatoon's bar on wheels have more reason to raise a glass this summer. Pedal Pub owner Tate Bell told the 650 CKOM Morning Show on Tuesday they're now licensed to sell alcohol while tra...
Mar 21, 2023 (pedalpub.com)
Saskatoon police adding two alternative response officers
The Saskatoon Police Service is set to grow by two officers. On Tuesday, the Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety announced it was giving a one-time grant of around $305,000 to the serv...
Mar 21, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. library workers face violent incidents, harassment at work: CUPE
A report released by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) indicates library workers in Saskatchewan face a growing number of violent incidents and harassment while on the job. There are 650 p...
Mar 21, 2023 The Frances Morrison Library in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Four arrested as P.A. police make biggest drug bust in city's history
By Susan McNeil Four people have been arrested and charged while a fifth has a warrant out for his arrest after Prince Albert police completed the largest drug bust in the force's history. Chief Jonat...
Mar 21, 2023 Chief Jonathan Bergen of the Prince Albert Police announcing the largest drug bust in the service's history. (Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Police issue warnings after coyote sightings in Saskatoon
Two coyotes were euthanized in Saskatoon over the weekend, prompting a public warning Monday from the Saskatoon Police Service. In a release, police said officers were called Saturday to the 600 block...
Mar 20, 2023 Photo of Coyote (Sask. Wildlife Federation/Facebook)
Saskatoon woman gets 3.5 years for man's death at Beardy's Okemasis Cree Nation
By Nigel Maxwell Nearly a year after a man was shot and killed on the Beardy's Okemasis Cree Nation, a guilty plea has been entered in the case. Allison Bear, 21, has received a prison sentence of thr...
Mar 20, 2023 (paNOW file photo)
Assault charges laid after Massey Place fight
Bear spray and a fire extinguisher were among the items used during an apparent brawl Sunday in Saskatoon. On Monday, police issued a media release saying officers responded just after 4 a.m., to an a...
Mar 20, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Some Sask. farmers say elk, deer populations destroying livestock feed, crops
In many parts of Saskatchewan, deer and elk are more than just pretty wildlife to take pictures of by the side of the road. They're destroying livestock food resources and crops. The issue was brought...
Mar 20, 2023 (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
Environment Canada's David Phillips predicts cooler start to spring
It's the time of year for rebirth and new beginnings, but Saskatchewan will have to wait a while longer for spring blossoms to appear. While spring officially arrives Monday afternoon (3:24 p.m.) Envi...
Mar 20, 2023 (980 CJME file photo)
Rush losing streak hits 4 after loss to Roughnecks
The Calgary Roughnecks had the luck of the irish on their side as they defeated the Saskatchewan Rush on St. Patrick's Day Friday evening. For the second time this season the Prairie rivals squared of...
Mar 20, 2023 The Calgary Roughnecks against the Saskatchewan Rush at Scotiabank Saddledome on March 16, 2023 (Saskatchewan Rush)
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