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Severe thunderstorm batters Regina and surrounding areas
After a tornado warning and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued and then lifted, areas around Regina were under a severe thunderstorm watch Saturday night. https://twitter.com/StormRangerBike/sta...
May 28, 2023
Outfitter spends thousands to protect camp from wildfires
By Halyna Mihalik As forest fires burn around Saskatchewan, an outfitter in the northern part of the province is grateful for the rain, but worries it won't be enough to protect his camp. Paull River ...
May 26, 2023 Fire protection equipment delivered to Paull River Wilderness Camp on May 26, 2023. (Wayne Galloway/Submitted)
Saskatoon officer injured after being choked by intoxicated man: Police
A Saskatoon police officer was left with minor injuries Thursday after a man allegedly sleeping in a restaurant bathroom woke up looking for a fight. Police said officers were called to a restaurant o...
May 26, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Catholic school division, advocates respond to children's festival controversy
Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools has released a statement about an internal email that has caused controversy after it was shared publicly online. The school division's director of education, Franoi...
May 26, 2023 (SK Children's Fest/Twitter)
Rain, cooler temperatures offering some relief in wildfire fight
While the weather this week might have put a damper on summer temperatures, it also has put a damper on wildfires in Saskatchewan. During Friday's provincial wildfire update from the Saskatchewan Publ...
May 26, 2023 (File photo from Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Nipawin council hires firm to investigate mayor's conduct
By Susan McNeil The details have not been released but the Town of Nipawin has confirmed it will hire an Alberta company to investigate the conduct of Mayor Rennie Harper. The town's chief administrat...
May 26, 2023 Nipawin's council has hired a firm to investigate the conduct of Mayor Rennie Harper. (Town of Nipawin)
Dry weather could help prevent mosquitoes this summer
By Halyna Mihalik Saskatoon could be seeing fewer mosquitoes this summer thanks to city treatment plans and the expected warm, dry weather. According to City of Saskatoon entomologist Sydney Worthy, a...
May 26, 2023
Organizers expect record turnout for 45th annual Saskatchewan Marathon
By Halyna Mihalik Saskatoon is gearing up to welcome runners from all over North America for the 45th annual Saskatchewan Marathon on Sunday. The marathon is to begin at 7 a.m. and is to wrap around t...
May 26, 2023 (Saskatchewan Marathon/Facebook)
Saskatoon police charge woman after two stabbings
A 28-year-old Saskatoon woman is facing charges after two women were stabbed in the city's downtown. According to police, officers got a call Thursday at around 5:30 p.m., about an injured person near...
May 26, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Road closures to be aware of during Saskatchewan Marathon
It will be a different mode of transportation on the roadways in Saskatoon on Sunday. The Saskatchewan Marathon gets underway and there will be a number of road closures because of it. No parking sign...
May 26, 2023 (Saskatchewan Marathon/Facebook)
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