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Red light camera tickets on the rise in Saskatoon
More red light camera tickets are expected to be handed out in Saskatoon this year according to city police. "Motorists are trying to beat that red light by doing 60 km/h in a 50 zone," said Cst. Roy ...
Aug 02, 2017 A red light camera at the intersection of 8th Street and Preston Avenue in Saskatoon. (Daniella Ponticelli/650 CKOM)
Wheelchair basketball club starts GoFundMe in wake of theft
A Saskatoon kids' sports team is scrambling to raise funds after a disappointing theft. The NRG Wheelchair Basketball Club, which includes kids between 6 and 16, had a trailer containing all its equip...
Aug 02, 2017 Saskatoon's NRG wheelchair basketball team had a trailer containing 34 specialized wheelchairs stolen over the weekend of July 28-30, 2017. (NRG Wheelchair Basketball Team/GoFundMe)
Meewasin CEO supports change in approach to river swimming
The head of the authority that oversees Saskatoon's riverfront is backing a call for change in how the city regulates use of the river. Doug Porteous, interim CEO of the Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA...
Aug 02, 2017 The South Saskatchewan River flows past downtown Saskatoon. (Tourism Saskatoon)
3 Warman-area kids found safe
Three Warman-area youths reported missing this week have all been found, according to police. RCMP announced Tavion Delorme and Houston Omeasoo were located safely Wednesday. Police reported Friday th...
Aug 01, 2017 Breanne Moose (right), Tavion Delorme (centre) and Houston Omeasoo (left) were last seen late July 31, 2017 leaving a residence between Warman and Martensville. (Warman RCMP)
Residential parking app on hold in Saskatoon due to bylaws
A new parking app allowing homeowners to rent out their driveway as a parking spot won't launch in Saskatoon just yet. "Offstreet" launched in Regina in June, with several users taking advantage by se...
Aug 01, 2017 Already launched in Regina, residential parking app "Offstreet" is facing bylaw problems in Saskatoon. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Mayor proposes 'paradigm shift' for Saskatoon river bylaws
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark wants the city to shift its thinking when it comes to river safety. Speaking to guest host Gerald Bauman on 650 CKOM's Brent Loucks Show, Clark said there needs to be mor...
Aug 01, 2017
Canada 150 train bringing celebration to Saskatoon, Regina
Saskatchewan is getting another opportunity to celebrate Canada's 150th birthday. CP's Canada 150 train rolls through Saskatoon Tuesday evening, stopping at William A. Reid Park, located at the south ...
Aug 01, 2017 Country star Dean Brody will perform on the CP Canada 150 train's stage car in Saskatoon on Aug. 1, 2017. (Canadian Pacific/Twitter)
PST comes into effect for Sask. insurance premiums
Saskatchewan residents are now paying more for their insurance. Provincial Sales Tax (PST) is now being applied to insurance premiums as of Aug. 1, adding a six per cent charge to everyone's bill. The...
Aug 01, 2017 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Theft of 34 child basketball wheelchairs 'heartbreaking'
The Saskatchewan Wheelchair Sports Association (SWSA) is looking for the public's help after a trailer carrying specialized wheelchairs was stolen from them in Saskatoon. Energy Basketball Team Coach ...
Aug 01, 2017 The Sasaktchewan Wheelchair Sports Association said 34 Quickie All-Court basketball chairs were stolen from a parking lot on Cynthia Street over the weekend. (SWSA/Twitter)
Non-profits benefit as province delays fine option changes
Despite proposed changes in the spring provincial budget, it's business as usual for non-profits benefiting from volunteers working off their fines. The fine option program, which allows residents con...
Aug 01, 2017 Saskatoon's Friendship Inn is anticipating 1,200 people on Christmas Day for a hot meal. It's also accepting donations of money and winter gear. (650 CKOM file photo)
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