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Bystander assaulted after recording downtown dispute: Police
An 18-year-old was sent to hospital Wednesday evening after he reportedly filmed what police called "two large groups of youth engaged in a verbal confrontation" in Saskatoon's downtown core. Police s...
Apr 13, 2023 The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Aug. 31, 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
Masked men break into La Ronge home, exchange shots with occupant
Two people were arrested after a home invasion turned into a gunfight in La Ronge on Wednesday evening. According to the RCMP, three masked men armed with a gun forced their way into a home on Nikik R...
Apr 13, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
'Proactive' state of emergency remains in Swift Current as water levels begin to stabilize
A state of emergency declared on Tuesday in Swift Current by mayor Al Bridal remains in effect as a "proactive" measure. According to a statement from the city, as of late Thursday morning water level...
Apr 13, 2023 (Matthew Liebenberg/Facebook)
15-year-old girl accused of stabbing 17-year-old
A 15-year-old Saskatoon girl is facing a charge of assault with a weapon after allegedly stabbing a 17-year-old girl, sending her to hospital. According to police, officers were called to Argyle Avenu...
Apr 13, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
Social services making major investments to support at-risk kids, families
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Social Services is making some big investments to support at-risk children and families. According to the ministry, the 2023-24 fiscal year will see an estimated $174 millio...
Apr 13, 2023
Saskatoon police officer injured during struggle after traffic stop
A Saskatoon police officer was injured while pulling what police called a "confrontational" man out of his vehicle Wednesday afternoon. According to police, the incident started when an officer with t...
Apr 13, 2023 Saskatoon police are investigating after a woman was hit by a train in the area of 25th Street East and Idylwyld Drive on Aug. 31, 2023. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM file photo)
Political allies visit Regina and Saskatoon Thursday
In a province where the Liberals don't hold seat, Justin Trudeau will be selling Saskatchewan voters on how he's making life more affordable for Canadians. The Prime Minister is visiting Regina Thursd...
Apr 13, 2023 Justin Trudeau speaks at St. Ann’s Senior Citizens’ Village in Saskatoon on May 25, 2022. (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon nightclub death was 'perfect storm of unfortunate events,' says lawyer
Hodan Hashi's death in the early morning hours of Nov. 5, 2022 was a "perfect storm of unfortunate events," according to lawyer Sharon Fox. Fox spoke to media Wednesday, the day after Crown prosecutor...
Apr 12, 2023 Paige Theriault-Fisher and lawyer Sharon Fox. (Shane Clausing/980 CJME)
Man facing two murder charges in 2009 Saskatoon stabbing deaths
A 32-year-old man is facing a pair of first-degree murder charges in connection with the stabbing deaths of two Saskatoon men. The deaths date back to 2009. In the first case, which dates back to Jan....
Apr 12, 2023 Saskatoon police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the city early on Aug. 29, 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
Bank of Canada holds interest rate at 4.5 per cent
The Bank of Canada is maintaining the status quo, for now. On Wednesday the central bank announced it's holding its key interest rate at 4.5 per cent, saying its latest economic data indicates inflati...
Apr 12, 2023 (File photo/650 CKOM)
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