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RCMP to present 'preliminary timeline' of James Smith killings
This week, the Saskatchewan RCMP will release more information on the mass killings that left 11 people dead and 18 injured on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon. On Sept. 4, Myles Sanderson st...
Apr 24, 2023 The James Smith Cree Nation was devastated by a series of stabbing attacks on Sept. 4, 2022, which left 12 people dead, including the perpetrator. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
New SARCAN depot opens in Saskatoon
There's a new spot to drop off recycling in Saskatoon. On Monday, SARCAN celebrated the grand opening of its new depot at 3803 Kochar Ave. The new facility is twice the size of the previous depot on F...
Apr 24, 2023 Dana Skoropad, Saskatchewan’s environment minister, speaks at the grand opening of the new SARCAN facility in Saskatoon. (SARCAN Recycling/Facebook)
'Unbelievable:' Family-owned vodka distillery from Wakaw win best in the world
By Derek Craddock The founders of a Wakaw-based business are still speechless after one of their products was named the best in the world. Backroads Spirits, which has been around for almost two years...
Apr 24, 2023
After days of silence, RCMP acknowledges La Loche school stabbings
After several days of silence, the Saskatchewan RCMP has issued a brief statement on the double stabbing at a high school in La Loche that left a student and staff member in hospital. According to inf...
Apr 24, 2023
Saskatoon woman accused of abducting her child asks for stay in proceedings
A 48-year-old Saskatoon woman who's facing nine charges - including abduction in contravention of a custody order, forging a passport, and possession of forged documents - claims her rights were viola...
Apr 24, 2023 Dawn Walker. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Saskatoon to welcome Play It Again Sports
By: Dulce Abela Athletes' love for their favourite sports may never fade - but they can definitely outgrow their gear. This summer, Sutherland will welcome the first Play It Again Sports location in t...
Apr 22, 2023 Play it Again Sports future location in Saskatoon (submitted photo)
Family of man injured during arrest in Prince Albert demands answers
Members of a Saskatchewan family say they're devastated and grieving as their loved one is kept alive by machines in a hospital after an arrest by Prince Albert police officers. Boden Umpherville's mo...
Apr 21, 2023 FSIN vice chief Dutch Lerat stands behind Chase Sinclair, Darry Umpherville and Verna Umpherville (left to right) at FSIN in Saskatoon on April 21, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
'Senseless act of violence:' La Loche school offering supports to students after incident
The incident that left two people injured and one in police custody in La Loche on Thursday has been confirmed to be a stabbing. Georgina Jolibois, the mayor of La Loche, said she believes the inciden...
Apr 21, 2023
Aberdeen mayor hopes for bridge at Clarkboro Ferry crossing
Every couple of years, it seems as though someone wants to push the "seasonal limits" and try their luck driving across the South Saskatchewan River ice in the springtime at the Clarkboro Ferry termin...
Apr 21, 2023 Ryan White, mayor of Aberdeen. (Lara Fominoff 650/CKOM)
Police crisis team expanding in Saskatoon, Regina
The Police and Crisis Team program is expanding in Saskatchewan's two largest cities. The program -- PACT for short -- is a collaboration between the Saskatchewan Health Authority, the provincial gove...
Apr 21, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
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