Sarah Mills: A little wave on the road can make somebody's day
Many Saskatchewan drivers give each other a little wave when they pass on the roads or highways, but Sarah Mills says sh...
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Fatbiking trend growing in Saskatoon
Any Saskatoon drivers hoping the winter months offer a break from sharing the road with cyclists may be out of luck with the rising trend of fatbiking in the city. A fat bike refers to a bicycle with ...
Dec 07, 2019 Andrew Groat (middle) and Paul Rogal (right) were part of the group Cathy Hancherow (left) took out to try fatbikes for national fatbiking day on Saturday, December 7, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Open Door Society open to changes to immigration
Saskatchewan's minister of trade and immigration has put in a request to the federal government for more autonomy on immigration. Premier Scott Moe made the announcement earlier this week, citing a si...
Dec 07, 2019 (Saskatoon Open Door Society/Facebook)
Saskatoon police investigate 16th murder of 2019
The death of a 35-year-old man on Saturday is Saskatoon's 16th murder of the year. He was found hurt by police responding to a call about gunfire on the 200 block of Avenue X North around 7:20 a.m. Th...
Dec 07, 2019 Saskatoon Police investigate the 16th murder of 2019 on Avenue X North Dec.7, 2019. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Nutana Park garage destroyed by early morning blaze
Saskatoon firefighters and police responded to a garage fire at 2415 Woodward Avenue early Saturday morning. The detached garage was fully involved when firefighters arrived around 12:15 a.m. Within a...
Dec 07, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
More oversight needed for STARS by Ministry of Health according to auditor
On Thursday, the provincial auditor's report was released. One area that was flagged was the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS). Auditor Judy Ferguson said more oversight by the Ministry of Healt...
Dec 07, 2019
Experts say efficiency of school lockdown drills are hard to quantify
Earlier this week a map was discovered online with what appeared to be a detailed plan for a shooting Holy Cross high school in Saskatoon. Since then, the police have arrested a 16-year-old-boy in con...
Dec 06, 2019
MADD Canada launches holiday Red Ribbon campaign
Red ribbons aren't just for gifts this holiday season; MADD Canada is using them to fight impaired driving. Lou Van de Vorst is the vice-president of the Saskatoon campaign. He lost his son Jordan, da...
Dec 06, 2019 (MADD Canada/Facebook)
Firefighting expert says First Nations need more resources
A firefighting specialist believes more needs to be done to prevent fires on First Nations. Richard Kent, the commissioner of emergency and protective services for the Prince Albert Grand Council, poi...
Dec 06, 2019 Cumberland House Cree Nation band office fire.
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‘3-day wonder’ cold-snap expected to hit Sask.: Environment Canada
Environment Canada is predicting a deep but brief cold snap coming to large portions of Saskatchewan over the weekend and early into next week. The weather agency is forecasting daytime highs of -16, ...
Dec 06, 2019
Police charge man in August murder of Andrew Merasty
Saskatoon police have charged a 20-year-old man in the death of Andrew Merasty. The 20-year-old man faces charges of first-degree murder and weapons offences. On Aug. 18, Merasty, 25, was found injure...
Dec 05, 2019
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