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Saskatoon activates heat response strategy as temperatures soar
The late-spring heat wave is the first test run for Saskatoon's newly minted heat response strategy. The partnership between the city and 19 community agencies helps the homeless and vulnerable famili...
May 30, 2019
Saskatoon police investigate after man found shot
The frustration continues to build for people in Pleasant Hill. Residents of the area are adding Thursday morning's shooting to the long, growing list of crimes they see every day on Avenue V South. "...
May 30, 2019 Saskatoon police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound at a home on Avenue V South on May 30, 2019. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Fire damages four-plex in Saskatoon
Saskatoon firefighters were called out Wednesday evening to a blaze at a four-plex in Riversdale. Crews arrived at 501 Avenue H South to find flames and smoke coming out the side of the building, as w...
May 30, 2019 Saskatoon firefighters responded to a blaze at 501 Avenue H South on May 29, 2019. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Making the most of a hot day in May
We didn't break any warm weather records on Wednesday in Saskatoon, but it was definitely a day to get out and enjoy. People were making the most of the warmth and sunshine down along the riverbank. A...
May 29, 2019 (file photo/650 CKOM)
Extra precautions need to be made for all to enjoy the heat
By Brady Lang From young to old, everyone handles the heat differently. With the stretch of sustained heat hitting Saskatoon, it's important to make sure everyone is safe. When it comes to seniors, st...
May 29, 2019
Police lay more charges in Pleasant Hill Park attack
Saskatoon police have charged a second youth in connection to a group attack in Pleasant Hill Park this month. The 13-year-old boy is charged with assault and breach of a court order for his role in t...
May 29, 2019 Pleasant Hill Park in Saskatoon on May 22, 2019. Witnesses say they saw a woman attacked by a group of children in the park on May 20. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Raptors bringing NBA Finals to Saskatoon theatre
By Brady Lang Saskatoon's Scotiabank Theatre will be showing every game of the NBA Finals for free. Cineplex and Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment teamed up to bring the fan experience to 33 theatr...
May 29, 2019
'4 years for a life' family dismayed by sentence in Saskatoon man's death
One of four people charged in the death of Tyler Applegate learned their fate at Court of Queens Bench in Saskatoon Wednesday. Madison McKeaveney, 24, was sentenced to four years in prison for her rol...
May 29, 2019 Tyler Applegate's mother and nephew speak outside Court of Queens Bench in Saskatoon on May 29, 2019. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Man arrested after early morning police chase
An 18-year-old man is facing charges after a police chase early Tuesday morning. A canine officer out on patrol reportedly spotted a stolen Ford Expedition around 2:30 a.m. near 20th Street West and A...
May 29, 2019
Sexual assault charge stayed against Saskatoon motel owner
The owner of a motel just outside Saskatoon's downtown core won't go to trial in charges of sexual assault, extortion and uttering threats. John Pontes, 75, was due to stand trial this week in Saskato...
May 28, 2019 The Northwoods Inn and Suites on Idylwyld Drive North on Nov. 28, 2017. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
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