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Brad Wall says removing historic names a ‘slippery slope'
Saskatchewan's premier is wading into the debate on whether schools in Ontario should remove the name of Sir John A. Macdonald from buildings. Last week, the Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario...
Aug 25, 2017 Premier Brad Wall included portraits of Sir John A Macdonald in a Facebook post on Aug. 25, 2017. (thecanadianencyclopedia.ca)
He's in: Gord Wyant running for Sask. Party leader
Provincial Justice Minister Gord Wyant will be leaving his current post to pursue the Saskatchewan Party's top job. Wyant made the announcement Friday morning at a restaurant in Saskatoon. "My message...
Aug 25, 2017 Gord Wyant, Saskatchewan Party MLA for Saskatoon-Northwest, announcing his intention to run for the party leadership on Aug, 25, 2017. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Victim of attempted murder has scooter stolen
By: Rebbeca Marroquin A double-amputee burn victim who nearly died after an attempt on her life has had insult added to her injuries after discovering her mobility scooter was stolen last month. Marle...
Aug 25, 2017 An undated photo of Marlene Bird, who was the victim of a 2014 attack in Prince Albert that forced doctors to amputate both her legs. (Rebbeca Marroquin/paNOW Staff)
Daycare owner says school bus cuts impact business, parents
Some parents and daycares in Saskatoon are still without a clear solution after cuts to the school bus system. Starting this school year, noon-hour bus service has been cancelled. The cut mostly affec...
Aug 24, 2017
Local MMA fighter hopes McGregor brings 'respect' for sport
Saskatoon sports fans are getting ready for Saturday's boxing showdown between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, reserving their seats at bars and purchasing pay-per-view packages for the tilt. Sev...
Aug 24, 2017 Saskatoon mixed martial arts fighter Ali Saif (right) poses with his team coach Olaf Dravnieks. (Chris Carr/650 CKOM)
'Ready to roll:' Gord Wyant teases potential leadership run
Saskatchewan's current justice minister may be readying a run for the premier's seat. Saskatoon-Northwest MLA Gord Wyant posted a brief video on his social media accounts Thursday afternoon teasing a ...
Aug 24, 2017 Provincial Justice Minister Gord Wyant posted a social media video teasing an announcement on Aug. 25, 2017. (Gord Wyant/Facebook)
Collision spills cars off trailer in north Saskatoon
A trailer carrying a load of cars ended up on its side after a crash in Saskatoon Thursday. A pickup truck collided with another truck that was hauling a trailer loaded with vehicles near the intersec...
Aug 24, 2017 A semi-trailer carrying a load of cars lost some of its cargo after a crash with a pickup truck in Saskatoon on Aug. 24, 2017. (JT Marshall/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Blades go back to roots in rebrand
What's old is new again as the Saskatoon Blades look for a fresh start to the 2017-18 season. The team is rebranding back to its original colours of royal blue and yellow, along with the revival of it...
Aug 24, 2017 Goalie Logan Flodell was traded by the Saskatoon Blades to the Swift Current Broncos on Sept. 20, 2017. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Man, this feels like a scam: watch for Twain ticket fraud
If you're hoping to see Shania Twain in Saskatoon next year - don't let scammers getcha good. Tickets for the show go on general sale Friday and fans are already being warned of possible fraudsters an...
Aug 24, 2017 (Submitted)
Police release sketch of suspect in College Park assault
Saskatoon police have released a composite sketch of a suspect involved in a violent sexual assault last week. Police were called around 5:30 a.m. Friday to a home on the 3200 block of McGill Street, ...
Aug 24, 2017 A composite drawing of the suspect believed to be involved in a sexual and physical assault on a woman in College Park on Aug. 18, 2017. (Saskatoon police)
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