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Province says keys missing for 6 joint-use schools in Sask.
Just as doors are about to close for the summer, six joint-use schools in Saskatchewan are getting brand new keys. Phil Pearson, the executive director of infrastructure with the Ministry of Education...
Jun 19, 2018 Saskatoon's Ernest Lindner School is among the joint-use schools having exterior doors re-keyed after a contractor reported the original keys missing on June 15, 2018. (Government of Saskatchewan)
Plans unveiled for new Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan stage
Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan unveiled plans Tuesday for a permanent venue on Saskatoon's riverbank. City council gave the theatre festival approval in principle back in May for a project to upgrade...
Jun 19, 2018 An artist's rendering of what a proposed permanent structure for the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan theatre group would look like. (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan/submitted)
'Work on my tan:' Outdoor workers beating Sask. week of heat
The heat is here to stay for the Saskatchewan work week. Environment Canada is predicting temperatures close to 30 C through Friday, as a high pressure system pushes clouds away and allows the sun to ...
Jun 18, 2018 Kelsea Gibb, a City of Saskatoon gardener, works in the sun on June 18, 2018. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon senior charged with trying to have sex with child
A 69-year-old man is facing charges for allegedly trying to pay a 10-year-old boy for sex. Saskatoon police said the boy was walking along Avenue P South on May 30 when the man approached him and offe...
Jun 18, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Optimist Hill taking shape in Diefenbaker Park
One of Saskatoon's most anticipated projects is moving closer to becoming a reality. Construction crews and equipment have made their way to Diefenbaker Park to begin construction of Optimist Hill. Wo...
Jun 18, 2018 A front end loader sits next to a hill at Diefenbaker Park on June 17, 2018. Construction has begun to transform the area into Optimist Hill, a year-round recreational space. (Keenan Sorokan/ 650 CKOM)
Deliberately set fire causes $10K in damage
Saskatoon fire officials say a blaze early Sunday morning was deliberately set. Crews were called to 1212 Avenue B North at 4:13 a.m. and found flames and smoke in the basement of the boarded-up prope...
Jun 17, 2018
Major construction work to start on Idylwyld Dr
Saskatoon city crews will begin a major project on a busy stretch of Idylwyld Drive Monday. Water and sewer upgrades along with roadwork between 33rd Street and 39th Street is expected to take three w...
Jun 17, 2018 An estimated three weeks of construction is set to begin June 18 on Idylwyld Drive between 33rd Street and 39th Street. (Jay Thomas/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police respond to person barricaded inside residence
Two people have been arrested after barricading themselves inside a home for seven hours. Saskatoon police were called to a home in the 100 block of Avenue I South at around 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon....
Jun 16, 2018 Saskatoon police on scene at a residence in the 100 block of Ave. I South after someone barricaded themselves inside a home. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Alleged racism at Saskatoon supermarket urges call to action
A Saskatoon woman is calling for action from one of Canada's largest grocery chains after being involved in an alleged racist incident. Crystal Johnstone is asking Real Canadian Superstore to introduc...
Jun 16, 2018
Police locate missing 61-year-old man
Saskatoon police have located a missing 61-year-old man. Edward John Casey was last seen on June 8 in the 2300 block of Avenue C North. Police said Casey was located safe and sound.
Jun 16, 2018 (650 CKOM)
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