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Backyard fire pit calls won't impact response times: chief
Saskatoon's fire chief says handling complaints about backyard fire pits won't slow down response times to other emergency calls. On Monday, city council passed restrictions allowing fire pits to burn...
May 01, 2018
Joni Mitchell, Dave King among U of S honorary degree recipients
Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will have a Saskatoon walkway named in her honour - along with a walk across the stage to accept an honorary degree. The University of Saskatchewan will hand o...
May 01, 2018
Missing 75-year-old man found safe
Saskatoon police say a 75-year-old man last seen Monday has returned home. The family of Stjepan Kerestes was concerned when he wasn't seen after noon on April 30. On Tuesday, police said he had retur...
May 01, 2018 Stjepan Kerestes, 75, shown in a photo provided to media on May 1, 2018. (Saskatoon Police Service)
Council votes for Dundonald fence, finalizes 2018 tax rate
It was a short and busy session of Saskatoon city council Monday, as several impactful decisions were made in just two hours. Councillors decided in a 10-1 vote to place a partial fence between cole D...
May 01, 2018 The pond near École Dundonald School where a five-year-old boy was found on Sept. 11, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Teen charged with attempted murder in Saskatoon shooting
A 16-year-old boy is charged in connection to a shooting in Saskatoon over the weekend. According to police, officers responded to the 100 block of Avenue S south shortly after midnight Saturday. They...
Apr 30, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
Walkway along River Landing to be named after Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell is being honoured by her adopted hometown in at least two ways this spring. Saskatoon city council voted unanimously Monday in favour of naming a stretch of the River Landing walkway aft...
Apr 30, 2018 Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell was born in Alberta and moved to Saskatoon at a young age. (Wikipedia)
Slow burn: Council passes restricted hours on backyard fires
Saskatoon's fire pit debate appears to be over - for now. City council held its final vote on restrictions for backyard blazes Monday, a 6-5 decision in favour of only allowing fire pits to burn betwe...
Apr 30, 2018
Sask. man charged with luring child through online chats
A 32-year-old Saskatoon man is facing child luring charges after a lengthy investigation by Saskatchewan police and United States Homeland Security. The investigation began March 2017 after a report w...
Apr 30, 2018
City Council set to rule on backyard fires in Saskatoon
After months of debate and delays, what to do with fire pits in Saskatoon may finally be answered. During its meeting on Monday, city council is set to vote on a partial backyard fire ban - which woul...
Apr 30, 2018
Woman reported missing returns home safe
Saskatoon police say 25-year-old Skye Greyeyes returned home safe Monday morning. She was reported missing a day earlier. Police wish to thank the public and media for their assistance.
Apr 30, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
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