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RCMP hunting for man accused of Wadena armed robbery
Wadena RCMP are looking for a man they have charged with armed robbery after an incident in the town on Sunday. Police said in a news release on Sept. 9. that they received a call around 11:45 p.m. on...
Sep 09, 2024 Wadena RCMP are looking for 34-year-old Joseph “Joey” Desjarlais from Fishing Lake First Nation. Desjarlais is described as about 5-foot-7 and 130 lbs with brown eyes, short brown hair, and a short beard. He was last seen wearing a light brown hoodie and a fanny pack. He has tattoos of the words "public" and "enemy" with flames on his hands, and "Bonnie and Clyde" tattooed on the right side of his neck. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Healing begins for students, staff at Evan Hardy Collegiate
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 at 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868. Adults can access Saskatoon Mobile Crisis 24-7 at ...
Sep 09, 2024 Students and staff at Evan Hardy Collegiate have been invited to wear purple, the victim's favourite colour, when they return to school on Sept. 10. Purple lavender, pictured, is known to have healing properties. (Pixabay/www.pexels.com)
Robbery, assault charges stem from Saskatoon weekend crimes
A 19-year-old from Saskatoon is facing robbery charges after an incident at a business in Westmount on Saturday morning. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release on Sept. 9, that officers...
Sep 09, 2024 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
Education Minister responds to 'horrible incident' at Evan Hardy Collegiate
Students, families, and teachers are still shaken up after a 15-year-old girl was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon. Saskatchewan Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill told reporters his ...
Sep 09, 2024 Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill said both students and teachers deserve to be safe in schools. (Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Unidentified cyclist dead after collision in Westmount
A cyclist is dead after a crash in Saskatoon's Westmount neighbourhood on Sunday evening, and police are working to determine her identity. Officers were called to the scene at 22nd Street West and Av...
Sep 09, 2024 Police say officers are working to determine the identity of the cyclist who was killed in the collision. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police investigate after 'severely beaten' man dropped off at hospital
The Saskatoon Police Service's Serious Assault Unit is investigating after a man with severe injuries from a beating was dropped off at a hospital on Friday morning. According to police, officers were...
Sep 09, 2024 Police say the unconscious man was dropped off at the hospital on Friday morning. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon man charged after pedestrian, vehicles hit in parking lot
A 20-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges of dangerous driving, impaired driving and assault after allegedly striking a pedestrian and two vehicles in the parking lot of a shopping mall. According...
Sep 09, 2024 The 20-year-old driver is now facing charges of assault with a weapon, impaired driving, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. (650 CKOM file photo)
Crowd gathers to remember Baeleigh Maurice
A sea of blue shirts gathered around a memorial on 33 Street West on Sunday for the third annual Baeleigh Memorial Walk and Feast. On September 9, 2021, nine-year-old Baeleigh Maurice was on her way t...
Sep 09, 2024 Three years ago, Baeleigh Maurice was struck by an allegedly impaired driver while crossing the road to go to school. A memorial stands at the site of her death. (Payton Zillich/650 CKOM)
Sask. set 13 new heat records on Sunday: Environment Canada
The scorching heat on Sunday toppled a number of heat records around Saskatchewan. Many of the records had been standing for more than four decades. READ MORE: Heat, smoke don't stop Sask. campers hav...
Sep 09, 2024 Dogs were able to cool off with a swim at Mayfair outdoor pool in Saskatoon in August. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sisters represent Saskatoon at New York Fashion Week
Packing their hair tools and make-up brushes, Saskatoon sisters Lorelle and Sarah Perrin were preparing for a dream opportunity last week. The owners of Chalk Salon & Co. were invited to work thei...
Sep 09, 2024 Sisters Sarah, left, and Lorelle Perrin of Saskatoon's Chalk Salon and Co. are working backstage at New York Fashion Week, doing make-up and hair. (Alex Brown/CKOM)
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