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School division gives timeline in kindergarten boy's drowning
A report Wednesday from Saskatoon Public Schools details what led up to the accidental drowning of a kindergarten student last September. Five-year-old Ahmedsadiq Elmmi, who was officially diagnosed w...
Mar 21, 2018 A makeshift memorial seen near a retention pond where a 5-year-old student from École Dundonald School died on Sept. 11, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Fiala to make pro debut, Blades sit sixth in bantam draft
The Saskatoon Blades announced that former captain and leader on the blueline Evan Fiala has signed a pro contract with the South Carolina Stingrays of the ECHL. Fiala is expected to wear the number 1...
Mar 21, 2018 The Saskatoon Blades announced its former captain will be making his ECHL debut with the Carolina Stingrays on March 21, 2018. (Saskatoon Blades Twitter)
'Tough decision': Blades owner defends decision to fire Brockman
Saskatoon Blades owner Mike Priestner supports the club's decision to let go of Dean Brockman. It came down to a belief. And the top brass didn't believe that Brockman could get the team deep into the...
Mar 21, 2018 Saskatoon Blades head coach Dean Brockman behind the bench during the 2016-17 season. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Coroner recommends policy reviews over Dundonald drowning
Six months after a five-year-old boy drowned in a pond near cole Dundonald School, the provincial coroner has released recommendations for improved safety. The report confirms Ahmedsadiq Hussein Elmmi...
Mar 21, 2018
Radiothon raises 243K to support adult ER at RUH
People across Saskatchewan dug deep Wednesday to help support the new adult emergency department at Royal University Hospital (RUH). 650 CKOM was among the broadcasters joining in the GREAT.ER Campaig...
Mar 21, 2018 Dr. Alison Turnquist with a large blueprint for the new adult ER at Royal University Hospital on March 20, 2018. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Downtown arena concept raises questions of funding, parking
A study highlighting the possibility of a downtown arena has business owners and team officials talking about the potential of the project. However, who would pay for the new arena development isn't a...
Mar 20, 2018 SaskTel Centre could play host to the 2023 world junior hockey championship. (Tourism Saskatoon/Submitted)
Saskatoon police investigate early morning stabbing
Saskatoon police are investigating after a man showed up with stab wounds Tuesday at St. Paul's Hospital. According to police, officers were called to the hospital just before 5 a.m. They found a 48-y...
Mar 20, 2018
Drivers warned of possible delays during Hwy 11 rail repair
Railway work on Highway 11 north of Saskatoon could create delays throughout Wednesday's drive. The Ministry of Highways issued a notice Tuesday saying CN Rail would be doing repair work on the rail c...
Mar 20, 2018 Drivers will be able to travel along the route indicated by the dotted green line during rail repairs on northbound Highway 11 on March 21, 2018. (Ministry of Highways)
Study calls for downtown arena and convention centre
A study commissioned by the boards in charge of TCU Place and SaskTel Centre is recommending that council look at building a new arena and convention centre downtown. The study presented Monday to cit...
Mar 19, 2018 People lining up to enter Sasktel Centre on Oct. 29, 2017. (Celine Grimard/650CKOM)
Saskatoon police investigate St. Patrick’s Day shooting
Police are investigating after a 32-year-old Saskatoon man was injured in a shooting on St. Patrick's Day. Officers were called about an injured man on the 300 block of Douglas Crescent around ...
Mar 19, 2018 (650 CKOM file photo)
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