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Riders head into 'Lion's Den' in showdown against B.C.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to out-roar the Lions in B.C today. Saskatchewan, with a perfect 4-0 record so far in the 2024 CFL season, will try to claim first place in the west division in a...
Jul 13, 2024
Sask. art gallery expresses compassion post vandalism
On July 5, a new art installation was installed in the PAVED Arts and AKA Artist-Run window gallery. The next day, staff returned to find the window gallery shattered for the third time since its init...
Jul 12, 2024 A street view of the large window gallery, now covered up due to vandalism. (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
Four treated for carbon monoxide in Evergreen underground parking
Saskatoon Fire says four people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning last night at an underground parking lot under construction in the Evergreen neighbourhood on Horner Crescent. According to t...
Jul 12, 2024 Saskatoon Fire says four people were treated for carbon monoxide poisoning last night at an underground parking lot under construction in the Evergreen neighbourhood on Horner Crescent. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Man injured by armed home invaders in Richmond Heights
A 22-year-old man was injured in an armed home invasion in Saskatoon's Richmond Heights neighbourhood. According to police, three men armed with a gun and bear spray broke into a home on Rupert Drive ...
Jul 12, 2024 Police say three men broke into the home early on Friday morning and assaulted a man inside. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fairhaven residents gather to remember 66-year-old Harvey Zoerb
Over 100 people gathered in H.S. Sears Park in Fairhaven on Thursday night to walk in memory and support of the late Harvey Zoerb and his family. One month ago today, Zoerb was killed in the early mor...
Jul 12, 2024 Pastor Robert Pearce says a prayer after over 100 people participated in a walk to remember Harvey Zoerb who was killed not far from Fairhaven School one month ago. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Summer safety on the minds of Blackmore and Sask. RCMP
With summer weather hitting in full force this week, safety is on the mind of the Saskatchewan RCMP. The RCMP has been busy stepping up safety-related enforcement aimed at impaired drivers and water s...
Jul 12, 2024 Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP, says police have responded to a number of fatalities on highways and lakes around the province this summer. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Severe thunderstorms watches, warnings issued in central Sask.
A week of sweltering heat in Saskatchewan could be ending with a bang. Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for large areas of central Saskatchewan on Friday, saying the ...
Jul 12, 2024 Environment Canada says thunderstorms could continue on Friday in central parts of Saskatchewan. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Police impersonators stop vehicle on Onion Lake Cree Nation: RCMP
A group of police impersonators wearing balaclavas stopped a vehicle on the Onion Lake Cree Nation on Saturday. According to the RCMP, the impersonators' vehicle was a black SUV equipped with red and ...
Jul 12, 2024 The RCMP said anyone can ask to see a Mountie's badge and ID card, which will have a photograph. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Update: Traffic restricted Crash on Circle at Attridge Dr. overpass
An early morning crash on Circle Drive slowed down morning commuters in Saskatoon on Friday. According to police, two vehicles crashed at around 2:15 a.m. on July 12. As a result, restrictions are in ...
Jul 12, 2024 Police say the two-vehicle crash happened just after 2 a.m. on Friday morning. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan finding ways to stay cool amidst heat wave
As the sun continues to beam down on Saskatchewan amidst a heat wave, people are trying to find a way to enjoy the heat and stay cool. Kiddie pools, sprinklers and hoses have all been flying off the s...
Jul 11, 2024 Families stay cool at the spray pad in River Landing (Payton Zillich/650CKOM)
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