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Police respond to gun call in Pleasant Hill
Saskatoon police were asking drivers and pedestrians to avoid the 300 block of Avenue R South Thursday morning. Police said they were working at the scene of a disturbance, with witnesses having repor...
Jul 19, 2018 Police responded to a report of a man spotted with a gun at a residence on the 300 block of Avenue R South on July 19, 2018. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Western Development Museum renovation prompts price increase
One of Saskatoon's most popular museums is in for a facelift. The Western Development Museum (WDM) announced plans Monday to upgrade the Saskatoon location's battered parking lot as part of a $2.3 mil...
Jul 19, 2018 The Western Development Museum (WDM) has locations in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton. (Western Development Museum/Facebook)
Saskatoon Fire Station No. 3 opens on Clarence Ave
The move is official for Saskatoon Fire Station No. 3. At 8 a.m. Wednesday, the newly-built station at 2613 Clarence Avenue was officially put into commission - meaning the previous location at the co...
Jul 18, 2018
SPCA says kitten on the mend after being tortured
The Saskatoon SPCA says a kitten is recovering after reportedly being tortured by a group of teens. The animal protection society posted to Facebook Tuesday night with an update on Yogi, a kitten brou...
Jul 18, 2018 Yogi the kitten was reportedly brought to the Saskatoon SPCA on July 9 after being tortured by a group of teens. (Saskatoon SPCA/Facebook)
Partial opening of Martensville overpass coming in September
Commuters living in Martensville are about to experience short-term pain for long-term gain as construction of the Highway 12 overpass project continues. Officials are planning to close Main Street in...
Jul 18, 2018 A photo looking southbound from the bridge deck of the Highway 12 overpass under construction at Martensville on July 17, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Man points fake gun at police from stolen truck window
A Saskatoon man is facing several charges after police say he pointed a replica firearm at officers while driving a stolen truck. Saskatoon police said it started around 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, when patro...
Jul 17, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon zoo holds vote to name baby monkey
There's a new addition to the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo - and she needs a name. Goeldi monkeys Diego and Leah welcomed a tiny daughter on May 27. The infant weighed in at around 109 grams -...
Jul 17, 2018 A baby Goeldi monkey born at Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo on May 27, 2018, clings to its mother. (Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo)
Ag in Motion attracts international firms to Sask.
Business drawn to Ag in Motion near Langham this week could mean long-term economic benefits for Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) is continuing a program to rec...
Jul 17, 2018 The annual Ag in Motion outdoor farming show is held near Langham, west of Saskatoon. (Ag in Motion/Twitter)
Scorcher ahead for Saskatoon as summer hits halfway point
Nearing the halfway point of summer, Saskatoon can expect a week of warm temperatures with maybe a few showers in the mix. Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips told The Brent Loucks ...
Jul 17, 2018
Police seek suspects in armed liquor store robbery
Saskatoon police are asking for information after a liquor store was robbed early Tuesday morning. Police were called around 3 a.m. to the Manchester Brew Pub off-sale at 110 33rd Street West. Two men...
Jul 17, 2018 (650 CKOM)
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