Murray Wood: It's time to pull over reckless people on scooters, bikes
Murray Wood says he's had too many close calls with people on scooters, bikes and skateboards. But he's never seen them ...
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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)
U of S researcher sounds alarm on wild pigs
A researcher from the University of Saskatchewan is calling for action to drive back wild pigs that have spread rapidly across Canada. Ruth Aschim, a Ph.D candidate at the U of S College of Agricultur...
May 15, 2019 A mature adult wild pig in Saskatchewan. Both males and females have large tusks. (Klint Brownridge)
Foul play ruled out in death at Saskatoon Correctional Centre
An inmate on remand has died at the Saskatoon Correctional Centre. Ministry of Corrections and Policing spokesman Drew Wilby said paramedics were called to the jail around 2 a.m. Tuesday after guards ...
May 15, 2019 The Saskatoon Correctional Centre at 910 60 St E. (Google)
Saskatoon fire department responds to grass fire
Saskatoon fire crews put out a grass fire west of the city Tuesday. The fire department was called around 7:45 p.m. with reports of a grass fire close to Highway 7. Crews arrived to find two blazes bu...
May 15, 2019 The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a grass fire west of the city near Highway 7 on May 14, 2019. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Saskatoon sidewalk repairs a point of pride for mayor
Spring isn't just for road construction in Saskatoon. City crews also are tackling cracked and broken sidewalks too. Mayor Charlie Clark told 650 CKOM on Tuesday that the city is taking steps to make ...
May 14, 2019
Nutrien Playland is open, hoping for improved 2019
Nutrien Playland is officially open for the season and staff at the city-operated park say they are hoping for a better year after a lacklustre 2018. Year-end numbers presented Monday at a meeting of ...
May 14, 2019 Nutrien Playland is a City of Saskatoon-operated park located at 945 Spadina Crescent E. (City of Saskatoon)
Saskatoon public school board warns of cuts over $5M shortfall
The Saskatchewan NDP and teachers are sounding the alarms as Saskatoon Public Schools gets set to make big budget cuts to deal with a $5 million shortfall this year. Teachers and other school staff we...
May 13, 2019
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