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'Being accountable': Riders' Marcus Sayles ready for second game
Marcus Sayles believes he can be better in his second game as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. While the 29-year-old defensive back feels he played well, he knows there were plays where mista...
Jun 22, 2024
International migration main driver of Sask. population growth
Your wait at the Tim Hortons drive-thru may be a little longer, as Saskatchewan has more residents than ever before. According to Statistics Canada, the province's population reached its highest point...
Jun 22, 2024 Statistics Canada says Saskatchewan hit a record population of 1,231,043 on April 1. (650 CKOM file photo)
Local fans pumped as Edmonton Oilers continue Stanley Cup battle
Fans pack bars across the province as the Edmonton Oilers battle to bring the Stanley Cup back to Canada. Edmonton beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 on Friday night, tying up the series 3-3. Game 6 is set...
Jun 22, 2024
Orange was painted across Saskatoon for NIPD's Rock your Roots walk
A sea of orange stretched as far as the eye could see in Saskatoon as drums could be heard and traditional dancers could be seen. The Annual Rock Your Roots walk took place at Victoria Park and River ...
Jun 21, 2024 Thousands gather at Victoria Park to support the Rock your Roots walk during National Indigenous People's Day (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Four arrested after unrelated firearm incidents in Saskatoon
Unrelated firearm incidents around Saskatoon have led to a multitude of people being arrested. On the evening of June 20, police arrived on the 400 block of Avenue T South to find a 17-year-old boy an...
Jun 21, 2024 Two imitation handguns and one sawed off rifle were seized within the span of two hours on June 20 by Saskatoon Police. ((Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Rain clouds dampen lake trips along Spruce River this weekend
As the province prepares for summer vacation, people heading down to the lake this weekend may arrive to find their dock underwater. Frequent rain in Saskatchewan has caused higher water levels at lak...
Jun 21, 2024 The Water Security Agency is advising the public of potential out of bank flows and flooding of low-lying agricultural land downstream of Anglin Lake. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Hundreds of Sask. drivers ticketed for failing to stop or yield: SGI
Hundreds of drivers in Saskatchewan were struggling with red lights, stop signs and yield signs in May. According to SGI, police around the province handed out 451 tickets to drivers who failed to sto...
Jun 21, 2024 Do you know what this sign means? Hundreds of Saskatchewan drivers seem to struggle with the concept of stop signs, according to numbers released by SGI. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Swift Current man, 52, dead after crash with semi on Highway 4
A 52-year-old Swift Current man is dead after the SUV he was driving collided with a semi on Highway 4 on Thursday. According to the RCMP, the crash happened about 15 kilometres south of Elrose at aro...
Jun 21, 2024 Police say the driver of an SUV was killed Thursday in a crash with a semi near Elrose. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. Mounties rescue hikers after flooding near Rice River Canyon
Saskatchewan RCMP officers came to the rescue of a group of hikers on Sunday after sudden flooding rendered their route home impassable. The four hikers were camping near Red River Canyon about 100 ki...
Jun 21, 2024 Mounties helped the stranded hikers out of the area after water levels rose by three feet overnight. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Homeless encampments on 20th Street continue to cause safety concerns
Encampments in the 1500 block of 20th Street West continue to cause safety and access concerns for business owners and residents. That includes an apartment complex for low-income seniors, explained R...
Jun 21, 2024 Obstructions in front of Prairie Harm Reduction in the 1500 Block of 20th Street West. Business groups are sounding the alarm about issues with crime in the area. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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