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Police nab speeder hauling snowmobile near Wynyard
It was a rough start to the weekend for a driver near Wynyard. A member of the Saskatoon police combined traffic unit clocked the driver of an old pickup truck going 160 kilometres an hour in a 100 zo...
Feb 24, 2019 The Saskatoon Police Traffic Unit caught a speeding driver near Wynyard on Feb. 23, 2019. (SPS Traffic Unit/Twitter)
Huskies sweep Mount Royal, advance to Canada West Final
The University of Saskatchewan Huskies displayed resilience and erased an early 2-0 deficit to defeat the Mount Royal Cougars 7-3 in game two of their Canada West semi-final playoff series at Merlis B...
Feb 24, 2019 The University of Saskatchewan men's hockey team secured a spot in the Canada West Final with a 7-3 win over Mount Royal on Feb. 23, 2019. (Huskie Athletics/Twitter)
Police seek missing 15-year-old boy last seen in Westview
Saskatoon police are asking for help to locate Rylynn Miller. The 15-year-old boy was last seen on February 18 on Byers Crescent in the Westview neighbourhood around noon. He is described as Indigenou...
Feb 23, 2019 Rylynn Miller, 15, as seen in a photo provided by Saskatoon police. (Saskatoon Police Service)
Manslaughter charges over tainted drugs a first for Sask.
For the first time ever in Saskatchewan, manslaughter charges have been laid after people died from overdoses allegedly involving tainted drugs. The investigation dates back to March 2018 when emergen...
Feb 22, 2019 Staff Sgt. Vince Ashmeade addresses media at Saskatoon police headquarters on Feb. 22, 2019. (Chris Carr/650 CKOM)
Olympic scouts to hold open tryout in Saskatoon
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be an Olympian? Here's your chance. RBC Training Ground makes a stop in Saskatoon on Saturday. Local athletes will get the chance to test their strength, spe...
Feb 22, 2019 Regina's Vaughn Taylor does endurance test at RBC Training Ground combine in 2018 (Submitted/Kevin Light)
Arson suspected in Dundonald RV fire
Fire investigators say a camper fire in the Dundonald neighbourhood Thursday may have been intentionally set. Multiple 911 calls came in around noonabout an RV on fire in the driveway at 3360 33rd St....
Feb 22, 2019 (650 CKOM file photo)
Police, firefighters respond to pile-up on Circle Drive
A portion of Circle Drive South was re-opened late Thursday morning after being closed for several hours following a multi-vehicle crash. Firefighters were called out to the scene west of the Gordie H...
Feb 21, 2019 Emergency crews were called to a multi-vehicle crash on Circle Drive South on Feb. 21, 2019. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Blind man treated for hypothermia, frostbite after going missing
A North Battleford man is being treated for hypothermia and frostbite after going missing Monday for nearly 10 hours. Battlefords RCMP said 66-year-old Gordon Bingham, who is considered legally blind,...
Feb 20, 2019
Murder charge upgraded in Saskatoon's first homicide of 2019
A 37-year-old man is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of a 39-year-old mother of two. Police charged Blake Schreiner with second-degree murder following his arrest on Jan. 29 at a ...
Feb 19, 2019 Blake Schreiner, 37, was charged with murder following the Jan. 29, 2019 death of Tammy Brown, 39. (Blake Schreiner/Facebook)
What's open and closed for Family Day in Saskatoon
The following are the hours of City of Saskatoon services and facilities for Monday, Feb. 18: City hall will be closed. Pay parking stations will not require payment on Feb. 18. Drivers are still requ...
Feb 18, 2019
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