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How slow is too slow on Circle Drive?
As winter hits Saskatoon, many commuters are driving well below the speed limit on Circle Drive. But when a driver is going slower than the posted limit on the city's busiest freeway, they should be c...
Dec 05, 2024 According to the Saskatoon Police Service, speed limits are set for ideal driving conditions, and snow and ice can create safety hazards. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Lane closed at 108th Street Circle Drive overpass after oversize load crash
A crash involving an oversized load has closed the northbound curb lane on Circle Drive under the 108th Street overpass. According to the City of Saskatoon, the crash will leave the lane closed until ...
Dec 05, 2024 The city says the lane closure is expected to last until Friday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon residents disappointed after another property tax increase
People in Saskatoon are voicing their concerns as the city is set to increase property taxes in 2025. The 4.96 per cent increase is lower than the original starting point of 5.84 per cent, but the sma...
Dec 05, 2024 People in Saskatoon are voicing their concerns after the city approved the 2025 budget that has a 4.96 per cent property tax increase. (650 CKOM file photo)
Meet the Saskatoon man creating candy canes the old-fashioned way
The holiday season is a symphony of familiar and festive flavours - gingerbread, cinnamon, hot cocoa, and the unmistakable sweetness of candy canes. For most, it's as simple as making a quick stop at ...
Dec 05, 2024 650 CKOM was invited to attend a candy cane making demonstration at Sherbrooke Community Centre hosted by Vince Plag, owner of Lo-D-Lo Hard Candy. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Canada Post has 'taken Christmas away': Small shops struggle to ship
Roxy Braun, the owner of Backroad Boutique, is feeling the impact of the Canada Post strike as it enters into its third week this holiday season. As of the end of November, Canada Post estimated 10 mi...
Dec 05, 2024 As of the end of November, Canada Post estimated 10 million parcels have not been delivered due to the ongoing strike. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Light & Power begins repairs after major outage
It's been over 24 hours since a good portion of Saskatoon lost power, and city officials say repairs to fix the problem are now underway. "Right now we're in the process of making final repairs to the...
Dec 04, 2024 The outage has slowed traffic across the city, as many traffic lights were not functioning. Dec. 3, 2024 (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Guns and Drugs: Police arrest 2 men in Briarwood traffic stop
A 37-year-old man and a 32-year-old man were arrested following a traffic stop on Dec. 3 by Saskatoon Police Service. At around 2 p.m. on Dec. 3, SPS had a call about a suspicious vehicle. Read More: ...
Dec 04, 2024 Saskatoon Police Service said "The passenger of the vehicle was also arrested for breach of conditions." Police found a handgun in the 37-year-old's pocket as well as Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Fentanyl. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Melfort RCMP: Two dead from Birch Hills and Melfort after SUV crash
A fatal collision happened on the morning of Dec. 3 near Yellow Creek on Highway #41. Melfort RCMP reported a two-vehicle collision, both were SUVs just after 7 a.m. EMS declared both drivers deceased...
Dec 04, 2024 Melfort RCMP reported a two-vehicle collision, both were SUVs just after 7 a.m. EMS declared both drivers deceased on the scene. (650 CKOM)
La Ronge RCMP arrest carjacking suspect who stole vehicle at gunpoint
La Ronge RCMP arrested Wayne McLeod on December 3 in a La Ronge apartment. RCMP had asked the public to be on the lookout for a 24-year-old man accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint last month. Du...
Dec 04, 2024 RCMP officers in La Ronge have arrested the 24-year-old man accused of stealing a vehicle at gunpoint in November. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
It isn't safe to climb on heavy equipment, engineering dept. says
Bevan Harlton, the City of Moose Jaw's director of operations, said he was disappointed this week over multiple reports of residents climbing onto moving heavy equipment and opening doors to give feed...
Dec 04, 2024 (Discover Moose Jaw file photo)
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