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'Overall calming effect:' Blockades on 9th Street one step closer to permanent
Saskatoon City Council took another step forward Monday into ensuring the blockades at the west end of 9th Street East become permanent. Council carried a motion by a vote of 9-2 for administration to...
Dec 16, 2019 The right turn from 9th Street to an Idylwyld Drive on-ramp will close for one year. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Fire in Briarwood destroys house
Firefighters were called to a home on Bayfield Cres. in Briarwood at around 11:30 Sunday night. When they arrived they were met with heavy and continuous heat and smoke at every attempt to enter the h...
Dec 16, 2019 519 Bayfield Cres.
(Saskatoon Fire Dept.)
Salvation Army kettle campaign back for another holiday season
With the holiday season in full swing, so too is the Salvation Army's annual Christmas kettle campaign. Despite having 17 collection locations and over 300 volunteers working them, Saskatoon's kettle ...
Dec 16, 2019
Dangerous driving and drugs lead to several charges against Saskatoon man
Early Monday morning police tried to make a traffic stop at Diefenbaker Drive and 22nd St. after seeing a car being driven erratically. The driver didn't stop and continued to drive in a dangerous man...
Dec 16, 2019 (SPS Air Support Unit/Twitter)
Police presence expected at Holy Cross Tuesday
Saskatoon Police officers will be stationed at Holy Cross High School Tuesday a little more than two weeks after a student at the school posted to social media, using a map to threaten a school shooti...
Dec 16, 2019 (Facebook/Holy Cross High School)
Saskatoon man recognized for lifesaving efforts
During a slo-pitch game in early September, John Wiebe came in from the field and sat down on the bench just like he had the inning before. The next thing he remembers is waking up at Royal University...
Dec 16, 2019 Dave Hume (left) received an Award of Merit on Monday, December 16, 2019 for his efforts to save the life of John Wiebe (middle left) during a cardiac event at a slow pitch game in early September. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan man leaves a lasting legacy in Mexico
Like many people living in Saskatchewan, Darryl and Glenda Derksen enjoyed escaping the cold winters by travelling to Mexico. Their annual trips turned into so much more than just relaxing on the beac...
Dec 16, 2019 (Ginelle James/Facebook)
Warm up in store for Saskatchewan following frigid temperatures
Environment Canada says the province is in for a warm up. After a week of cold temperatures around the province, Environment Canada meteorologist Mark Melsness said the mercury will be moving up to ab...
Dec 15, 2019
Optimist Hill opens for second season
Ryan Megah has never been on a mountain to enjoy a day of skiing or snowboarding. To prepare for his eventual trek out west for a day on the slopes, Megah saw Saturday's opening day of Optimist Hill a...
Dec 15, 2019 Optimist Hill. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
Three people sent to hospital after single-vehicle Circle Drive crash
Three people were rushed to hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Circle Drive Saturday night. In a media release, Saskatoon police said it happened between 33rd Street and Airport Drive around 9:1...
Dec 15, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
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