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Mounties make major marijuana bust near Swift Current: 1,500 lbs
A traffic stop on Highway 1 last week saw Saskatchewan RCMP officers seize more than a thousand pounds of illicit cannabis. The total amount seized was roughly 1,551 lbs according to an RCMP news rele...
Jan 13, 2025 The RCMP said the case began around 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 when the police force's Roving Traffic Unit stopped a large cargo van on the highway near Swift Current. (Saskatchewan RCMP)
Manitoba man allegedly tried to ram police vehicle with tractor: RCMP
A Manitoba man is facing criminal charges after allegedly trying to ram an RCMP vehicle with a tractor last week. According to the RCMP, officers were planning to visit a rural home about 15 kilometre...
Jan 13, 2025 According to the RCMP, the man tried to ram a police vehicle with his tractor before running away from the officers. (fotokostic/Depositphotos.com)
Western Canadian Crop Production Show opens Tuesday in Saskatoon
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is set to get underway in Saskatoon on Tuesday. The show, which runs until Thursday at Prairieland Park, will give farmers and industry workers the opportunit...
Jan 13, 2025 This year's show is expected to play host to as many as 20,000 visitors. (650 CKOM file photo)
Guns, chemicals seized after illegal border crossing investigation: RCMP
An investigation into illegal border crossings between Saskatchewan and Montana ended with two men in custody and the seizure of several prohibited firearms, along with a stash of suspicious chemicals...
Jan 13, 2025 The investigation at the border saw Saskatchewan RCMP officers seize a number of prohibited firearms. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Fatal Sunday morning Stonebridge collision: Police
The Saskatoon Police Service responded to a vehicle that had collided with a brick wall around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday Morning. The crash happened on Jan. 12, at Preston Avenue South and Stonebridge Commo...
Jan 13, 2025 The Saskatoon Police Service responded to a vehicle that had collided with a brick wall around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday Morning. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Temperature roller coaster expected across Saskatchewan
Buckle up for a temperature roller coaster this week. After a cold snap hit Saskatchewan over the weekend, Environment Canada is expecting a brief warm up this week before temperatures drop again this...
Jan 13, 2025 Lead forecaster Brad Vrolijk said the province will be stuck in a deep freeze for a while, as frigid temperatures are expected to stick around next week. (650 CKOM file photo)
First-ever seminar on family, domestic violence to be held in Saskatoon
It's a first for Saskatchewan: a four-day seminar will be held from Jan. 14-17 in Saskatoon, specifically for professionals who work with families affected by domestic violence. It's called the "Safe ...
Jan 12, 2025 Family lawyer and spokesperson Charmaine Panko said the event is a first of its kind in Saskatchewan and she hopes to see it continue to be offered in the province. (650 CKOM file photo)
Edmonton's St. FX defeats Saskatoon's Holy Cross to win 55th BRIT
For the second consecutive season, the Holy Cross Crusaders from Saskatoon came up one game short of winning a Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) championship. After falling to its arch-rival...
Jan 12, 2025 St. Francis Xavier players celebrate after defeating Holy Cross in the BRIT championship game on Saturday night. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
How Hockey Sask. is trying to limit verbal abuse towards young refs
A video of a Saskatchewan referee calling on parents and coaches to treat young officials better has gone viral. David Kadun recently joined the Green Zone to discuss the video and he said there was a...
Jan 12, 2025 Hockey Saskatchewan hopes the Green Armband Project will cut down on verbal abuse towards young officials (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon Fire respond to suspicious package, house fire
The Saskatoon Fire Department had a busy afternoon on Jan. 10 where it responded to two separate calls. The first call came at 12:37 p.m. for a suspicious package on the 800 block of 51st St E. The HA...
Jan 12, 2025 Saskatoon Fire crews respond to house fire on the 1200 block of Avenue E North (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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