Sarah Mills: Does this Canada Day feel different due to 'elbows up' attitude?
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Wanuskewin Heritage Park one step closer to world heritage site designation
The Wanuskewin Heritage Park got one step closer to their goal of becoming a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Heritage Site on Friday. Minister of Highw...
Nov 29, 2019 Felix Thomas, Greg Ottenbreit and Gene Makowsky were at the Wanuskewin Heritage Park to sign a memorandum of understanding in support of the park's application to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site on Friday, November 29, 2019. (Governmnet of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
Not clearing the snow off your car could cost you
We've all seen them. The drivers whose windshields are covered in ice and snow, except for that tiny square they've brushed off to peer through while making their commute. Saskatoon Police Service Dir...
Nov 29, 2019
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant for sex crimes
Canora RCMP are searching for a 22-year-old man who is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for three counts of sexual assault, two counts of invitation to sexual touching, two counts of sexual interferenc...
Nov 29, 2019 John Alfonso Anasarias
(Canora RCMP)
Collision between car and semi near Eatonia leaves one dead
A 34-year-old man was killed in a crash between a semi and a car on Highway 21 near Eatonia Thursday evening. When emergency crews got to the scene, they found the man in the car trapped and unrespons...
Nov 29, 2019
Heavy snowfall blankets Saskatoon, warmer temperatures on the way
Drivers in Saskatoon and much of central Saskatchewan will likely need extra time in planning their morning commutes Friday. At least 5 centimetres of snow fell on the city overnight (2 inches) accord...
Nov 29, 2019 Saskatoon street after snowfall (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Longtime staple at A Taste of Saskatchewan ponders festival's future
At every A Taste of Saskatchewan since 1997, Alex Istifo could be seen mixing up batches of food at the Sardinia Family Restaurant tent. After City of Saskatoon budget deliberations on Tuesday reveale...
Nov 28, 2019
Black Friday can be a stressful but rewarding time for local businesses
Black Friday is almost here and that means big savings for customers, lots of sales for businesses and a potentially stressful time for all involved. According to the CEO of the Greater Saskatoon Cham...
Nov 28, 2019
City passes budget, property tax increases of 3.7% in 2020 and 3.87% in 2021
Saskatoon City Council was able to keep tax increases low, but it's still going to cost a bit more than originally thought for the average homeowner. In 2020, property taxes will be going up 3.7 per c...
Nov 27, 2019 Saskatoon City Council finalized their multi-year budget on November 27, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Friendship Inn launches 8th annual fill the plate campaign
The Friendship Inn on 20th Street in Saskatoon launched its 8th annual Fill the Plate campaign on Wednesday. The campaign is presented by Nutrien which will match all the donations made to the Inn ove...
Nov 27, 2019 Saskatoon's Friendship Inn is preparing for about 1000 people to come out for their annual Christmas day lunch. (Harrison Brooks/650 CKOM)
Assault charge against MLA Nadine Wilson withdrawn
An assault charge against Saskatchewan Rivers MLA Nadine Wilson has been withdrawn. She had been charged back in March after an incident with a family member. Her lawyer, Mark Brayford, said in a rele...
Nov 27, 2019 (file photo/paNOW staff)
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