Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
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Domestic disturbance leads to charges for teen, death of family dog
A family dispute led to a dog being killed and a teen being arrested in College Park Sunday night. According to Saskatoon Police, just before 11 p.m., patrol officers responded to a complaint of the d...
Sep 06, 2021 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
Inmate dies in custody at Prince Albert Penitentiary
A man serving just over two and a half years has died at the Prince Albert Penitentiary. According to a release Monday from Correctional Service Canada, Raymond Crookedneck died in custody Sunday. His...
Sep 06, 2021 (file photo/paNOW Staff)
U of R professor shares tips on spotting, debunking misinformation during fourth wave
Misinformation is out there, and it's up to you to choose what to believe. Yet, a University of Regina professor who specializes in misinformation is urging you to do your own research, and make sure ...
Sep 05, 2021
Motorcyclist clocked going over 200 km/h, now facing charges
It's likely to be a hefty fine for one motorcyclist travelling just outside Saskatoon city limits. According to a tweet from Saskatoon Police Traffic Unit, the suspect is facing at least two charges a...
Sep 05, 2021 The driver of this motorcycle was clocked doing 202 km/h just outside city limits. (SPS Traffic Unit/Twitter)
First live show at Amigo's since 2019 impresses promoter
For the first time in nearly 18 months the lights at Amigo's Cantina were lit up to welcome live music once again. It wasn't just the lights either. The sounds of laughter between bands, the roaring a...
Sep 04, 2021 Amigos Cantina is requiring proof of vaccination for attendance at live shows. (Amigos Cantina/Facebook)
Saskatoon school boards mandating masks in high schools
All students in Saskatoon schools will be wearing masks starting Tuesday. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools and Saskatoon Public Schools both announced Friday that masks will be mandatory indoors at ...
Sep 03, 2021 (Saskatoon Public Schools)
Latest COVID update Sept. 3 - Third-highest daily caseload reported
Saskatchewan reported its third-highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases Friday. The total of 418 new cases is behind only the 441 new cases reported on Nov. 21 and the 419 announced on Dec. 6. As we...
Sep 03, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
Sask. makes smoke, CO alarms mandatory in all residential buildings
Every residential building in Saskatchewan must have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms by July 1 of next year. The provincial government has amended The Uniform Building and Accessibility Stand...
Sep 03, 2021 (650 CKOM file photo)
Get ready to have a blast: Nutrien Fireworks Festival returns to Saskatoon riverbank
A popular tradition in Saskatoon to kick off the Labour Day weekend is resuming with a bang this year. The Nutrien Fireworks Festival returns to the banks of the South Saskatchewan River on Friday and...
Sep 03, 2021 The Prairie Lily sails on the South Saskatchewan River during Saskatoon's annual fireworks festival. (Tourism Saskatoon)
Dates set for inquest into Samwel Uko's death
Dates have been set for the public inquest into the death of Samwel Uko, who died by suicide in Regina in May of 2020. The inquest is to be held Sept. 20-24 at the Ramada Plaza in Regina. Uko, 20, die...
Sep 03, 2021
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