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Saskatoon tech company secures record investment
A Saskatoon tech company is about to go on a major hiring spree. Vendasta says it plans to more than double its workforce in three years after securing a $40-million investment from a group of private...
Jul 17, 2019 Vendesta CEO Brendan King announces a $40-million capital investment to help the Saskatoon company expand. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Weather dominates talk during day 1 at Ag in Motion
A soggy day 1 of Ag in Motion wrapped up with lots of talk about the weather and innovation. The show near Langham has never received rain in its five years until Tuesday, but rain at any time is welc...
Jul 17, 2019 A rainy start to day 1 at Ag in Motion near Langham, on July 17, 2019. (Brady Lang/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon clerk seriously hurt after attacked with a blade attached to a pipe
Saskatoon police are asking for help to track down a robbery suspect after a clerk was left with serious injuries Tuesday morning. A media release from police says officers were called at about 2:30 a...
Jul 16, 2019
Sask. outdoor farm expo back for fifth year
When Rob O'Connor began planning the first Ag in Motion, he never dreamed the agriculture showcase would become what it has today. "I'm actually quite amazed how quickly this show has grown over the p...
Jul 16, 2019
What you need to know for A Taste of Saskatchewan
It will be hard to ignore the sweet smells coming from Kiwanis Park this week. Saskatoon's annual summer time food festival, A Taste of Saskatchewan begins Tuesday with 31 restaurants serving up delic...
Jul 16, 2019
Body found in South Saskatchewan River, foul play ruled out
The body of a 27-year-old man has been found in the South Saskatchewan River. Saskatoon Police received reports of a body floating in the river by Circle Drive and the Gordie Howe bridge just after no...
Jul 14, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Missing 8-year-old boy found at Avenue Q and 19th Street
Saskatoon Police Service has found a missing 8-year-old boy. The boy was last seen at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Pleasant Hill Water Park in the 2000 block of 21st Street West, and was located at Avenue Q...
Jul 14, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
RCMP contact families after remains found near North Battleford
Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed the families of two suspicious missing persons cases have been contacted after human remains were found in a rural area outside North Battleford on Thursday. According...
Jul 13, 2019
Stuck in transit: Dingoes finally arrive in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's latest attractions have landed. The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo announced the long awaited arrival of its two dingoes. The pair of dingo pups, named Maple and Yuki, were expected ...
Jul 12, 2019 Two dingo pups arrived at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo on July 12, 2019. (City of Saskatoon)
Saskatoon woman, man, arrested for hit and run with kids on board
Saskatoon police arrested a man and a woman after a series of hit-and-run collisions on Thursday night. At around 5:15 p.m., officers received a report of a purple minivan rear-ending a vehicle stoppe...
Jul 12, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
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