Murray Wood: Self-defence is a legitimate legal defence in home invasion
An Ontario man was charged for allegedly assaulting an intruder in his home, sparking wide reaction this week. Murray Wo...
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Keep your eye on the sky, storm season is back in Saskatchewan
'When the thunder roars, stay indoors.' That's the mantra that Environment Canada follows when it comes to storm season on the prairies, as curious Saskatchewanians creep out of their homes to catch a...
Jun 08, 2020 A look at the storm over Wakaw Lake from Balone Beach on July 24, 2019 (Chris Dutka)
Saskatoon Police investigating after multiple people are attacked with bear spray in Fairhaven
Saskatoon's Serious Assault Unit is investigating after multiple people were sprayed with bear spray in the 3300 block of Fairlight Drive on June 7 around 11:30 a.m. When police arrived, police locate...
Jun 08, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
While many Saskatoon restaurants open their dining rooms, others take a slower approach
As Tina Remlinger and her friend sat down in their favourite booth at Saskatoon's Pink Cadillacs Malt Shop and Diner, and listened to "Rock Around the Clock" by Jerry Lee Lewis, she said it was wonder...
Jun 08, 2020 Pink Cadillac Restaurant Supervisor Cheyanne McRae. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon gyms now open but with restrictions
For those who have been missing their routine of going to the gym for a workout, today is a day to rejoice. As part of Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan, gyms have once again opened to the public, but i...
Jun 08, 2020 (Anytime Fitness/Facebook)
Saskatoon Police investigating after multiple stabbings in City Park neighbourhood
An investigation is underway after a stabbing involving a 22-year-old woman and 21-year-old man was reported early Monday morning. Saskatoon police responded to the 800 block of Fourth Avenue North wh...
Jun 08, 2020 (650 CKOM)
Two people arrested after firearm found during traffic stop
A 35-year-old woman, and a 33-year-old man were arrested after a firearm was found during a routine traffic stop. Members on patrol conducted a traffic stop at 10:50 p.m., on June 7, at 22nd Street Ea...
Jun 08, 2020
Canada West ends fall term sports for 2020, including football, due to pandemic
There are going to be a lot of empty fields in the U Sports circuits this upcoming season. The COVID-19 pandemic has cost the Canada West season for football, men's and women's soccer, women's rugby 1...
Jun 08, 2020 The team poses with the championship banner after winning the program's first Canada West title in four years. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Unattended firepit cause of Pacific Heights house fire over the weekend
The Saskatoon Fire Department says a blaze that destroyed a house and a garage in the Pacific Heights area early Saturday morning was the result of an unattended open-air firepit. A fire investigator ...
Jun 08, 2020 Saskatoon fire crews battled a blaze on Johnson Crescent on June 6, 2020. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Merlis Belsher Place field hospital is ready in case of COVID-19 surge
The $51-million arena and home of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies is ready in case there's a surge of COVID-19 cases. It is all part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's "defensive" approach ...
Jun 08, 2020 (Photo courtesy Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Feds say two Saskatoon flights carried COVID-19-positive passengers
Two recent flights into Saskatoon have been added to the Government of Canada's list of flights that carried people who have since tested positive for COVID-19. According to the government's website, ...
Jun 08, 2020
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