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Circle Drive construction wraps up five weeks early
One of Saskatoon's major construction projects causing traffic delays is moving out earlier than expected. Repairs on Circle Drive northbound over 33rd Street were expected to continue into mid-Septem...
Aug 10, 2018
Multi-vehicle collision shuts down northbound Idylwyld Drive
A crash involving several vehicles closed Idylwyld Drive on Friday morning, creating major backups in Saskatoon's north industrial area. Just before 11 a.m., 650 CKOM received reports of a major colli...
Aug 10, 2018 A collision on Idylwyld Drive near the 51st Street overpass closed traffic travelling the northbound lanes on Aug. 10, 2018. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon ambulance manufacturer caught up in Saudi dispute
A diplomatic spat between Canada and Saudi Arabia may end up affecting a Saskatoon-based business. Crestline Coaches manufactures ambulances for medical service providers worldwide, including the midd...
Aug 10, 2018 Crestline Coaches manufactures ambulances and buses for clients worldwide. (Saskatchewanderer/YouTube)
Saskatoon police call out speeders on social media
Members of the Saskatoon police traffic unit took to Twitter to urge people to slow down after reportedly dealing with a pair of serious speeding incidents Thursday. SPS Traffic tweeted that officers ...
Aug 10, 2018 (File photo/650 CKOM)
RCMP handgun stolen from vehicle in Saskatoon
Saskatchewan RCMP are promising a review after a police-issue pistol was stolen from an unmarked vehicle. The Saskatoon Police Service was brought in to investigate the theft, which happened Thursday ...
Aug 10, 2018
Woman responsible for white powder scares released from jail
The woman who pleaded guilty to a series of white powder scares and bomb threats in Saskatoon is no longer behind bars. Alexa Emerson, formerly known as Amanda Totchek, was granted her statutory relea...
Aug 09, 2018 Alexa Emerson, also known as Amanda Totchek, shown in an undated photo. (Amanda Totchek/Facebook)
Hot weather creates ideal conditions for wasps in Saskatoon
Warm weather is making Saskatoon a perfect home for wasps. "It's a bit early to tell if this is going to be an overall bad year. But usually, hot dry years are pretty bad for wasps," City of Saskatoon...
Aug 09, 2018 City of Saskatoon entomologist Jeff Boone. (Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Carrie Underwood announces Saskatoon concert
Country singer Carrie Underwood is coming to Saskatoon next spring. The Cry Pretty Tour 360 will be stopping at SaskTel Centre on May 31, 2019 with guests Maddie & Tae and Runaway June. Tickets go...
Aug 08, 2018 Carrie Underwood's Cry Pretty Tour 360 comes to SaskTel Centre May 31, 2019 (SaskTel Centre/Twitter)
‘Saskatchewan iconic’: The Zipper still draws thrill seekers
It's not the biggest - or even the fastest - ride, but The Zipper has earned its bragging rights in Saskatchewan. An hour after the Saskatoon Ex opened at Prairieland Park Tuesday afternoon, a line ha...
Aug 08, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Overturned semi blocks Millar Avenue during rush hour
An overturned semi caused headaches for a lot of evening commuters in Saskatoon on Tuesday. At around 4 p.m., the truck and trailer overturned on Millar Avenue near Circle Drive, blocking the northbou...
Aug 07, 2018 A semi overturned on Millar Avenue on Aug. 7, 2018. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
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