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Saskatoon police begin long weekend by impounding 9 vehicles
Saskatoon police had a busy night keeping impaired drivers off the road. A tweet from the traffic unit showed some "disturbing results" from a check stop on Idylwyld Drive. Nine drivers had their lice...
May 18, 2019 (Saskatchewan RCMP/Twitter)
Ottawa aims to guide AI sector
The federal government is trying to keep up with a fast-growing artificial intelligence sector. On Tuesday, Ottawa launched an advisory panel on AI to give the sector guidance. Chad Jones, CEO of Push...
May 18, 2019 Chad Jones, CEO of Push Interactions in Saskatoon
Backyard fire sparks garage blaze in Saskatoon
Someone having a backyard fire turned into a full blown emergency in Saskatoon. Just after midnight on Saturday, fire crews were called to a burning garage in Brevoort Park. Fire crews quickly had the...
May 18, 2019
Many Saskatchewan drivers underinsured: report
Half of the drivers on the road in Saskatchewan are underinsured, according to a report from the province's insurance brokers association. The report, which was compiled by the Insurance Brokers Assoc...
May 18, 2019
City pest control gives update on psyllids, caterpillars and jackrabbits
With summer starting soon, a number of unwelcome guests may start showing up in yards and parks. City of Saskatoon entomologist and pest management supervisor Jeff Boone provided an update on some of ...
May 18, 2019 City of Saskatoon entomologist Jeff Boone. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Proposed Cities Act changes could change Saskatoon tickets
Since December 2018, the province's Ministry of Government Relations has been doing consultation on changes to the Cities Act. The draft includes looking into allowing Saskatoon to send parking ticket...
May 17, 2019
Mayor pledges 'greatest Junos ever' as city prepares to host 2020 music showcase
The Junos are coming back to Saskatoon next year. For hosting the event, Mayor Charlie Clark accepted the Host City Juno during a ceremony at the Remai Modern Gallery on Thursday morning. https://twit...
May 16, 2019 Mayor Charlie Clark accepts the Host City Juno at the Remai Modern on May 16th, 2019 (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police share video of officers lifting car off man
The Saskatoon Police Service has released video footage of several officers working to save a man found pinned under a car last year. Police were called to the Superstore parking lot off Confederation...
May 16, 2019 A screen capture from a video showing Saskatoon police officers lifting a car off a man in a parking lot on Sept. 3, 2018. (Saskatoon Police Service)
Swale heritage status would 'change things' for freeway
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways isn't sure what the impact would be on the Saskatoon Freeway project if natural grasslands in the city's northeast corner are given a protective heritage designatio...
May 15, 2019
Netting coming down around ice at Merlis Belsher Place
The second season of University of Saskatchewan Huskies hockey at Merlis Belsher Place will feature a new-and-improved viewing experience for some fans. Huskie Athletics announced Wednesday that it wo...
May 15, 2019 Netting obstructed views of the ice at Merlis Belsher Place during the Huskies' inaugural season in the $51-million facility. (Jason Hynd/Twitter)
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