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New interactive exhibit looks to bring people back to downtown Saskatoon
By Drew Stremick A new interactive exhibit called "Arctic -- A Man Under The Ice" is opening its doors in Saskatoon on April 21. The exhibit invites adventurers of all ages to explore the Canadian Arc...
Mar 29, 2022 (Drew Stremick/650 CKOM)
City of Saskatoon to donate $10,000 to Ukraine sister city's humanitarian drive
City council has unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Saskatoon firefighters' union to purchase humanitarian supplies for Saskatoon's Ukrainian sister city, Chernivtsi. During Monday's meeti...
Mar 29, 2022 THE CANADIAN PRESS FILE PHOTO/Frank Gunn
Foo Fighters cancel shows in Saskatchewan
Foo Fighters have cancelled their upcoming tour — including two stops in Saskatchewan — in the wake of the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins. The band was to play in Saskatoon on Sept. 23 an...
Mar 29, 2022
Saskatoon city council paves way for new playground and school speed zones
Saskatoon may soon be joining cities like Regina, Calgary and Edmonton by implementing playground speed zones as of Sept. 1. School speed zones will also be adjusted and both will be in effect from 7 ...
Mar 29, 2022 (Lara Fominoff/ 650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police ID suspect in Saturday shooting
The Saskatoon Police Service has identified a suspect in Saturday's incident that prompted an officer to fire their gun. Rolfe Rueben Herman, 32, is wanted on charges of aggravated assault and forcibl...
Mar 29, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan hair loss expert hopes Oscars incident brings awareness to issue
Jennifer Cenaiko McCowan hopes an incident at the Oscars will have a positive impact when it comes to the conversation around hair loss. Will Smith walked onto the stage and slapped Chris Rock after R...
Mar 28, 2022
Saskatoon police launch Drop Gangs Program
Gang violence continues to increase at an alarming rate in Saskatoon. The Saskatoon Police Service is launching the Drop Gangs Program to help raise awareness about outlaw motorcycle and street gangs ...
Mar 28, 2022 The Saskatoon Police Service launched the Drop Gangs Program on March 28, 2022. Sgt. Dave Larocque explains the program initiative to stop gang violence and organized crime. (Dallas Dahlseide/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon man shot to death on Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation
A 22-year-old man from Saskatoon is dead after a shooting on the Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation. In a media release Monday, the RCMP said it wouldn't be releasing the man's name. The Mounties said...
Mar 28, 2022 (650 CKOM file photo)
'We have no limits:' Sask. ready to welcome as many Ukrainian refugees as possible
According to Premier Scott Moe, Saskatchewan is ready to welcome more Ukrainian refugees into the province. Speaking to Gormley on Monday morning, Moe said the government is ready to accommodate as ma...
Mar 28, 2022
Saskatoon fire, police called to help man on river
A situation involving a man walking on the South Saskatchewan River's ice wrapped up mid-morning Monday, Saskatoon police said. Police received a call around 7 a.m., about a man walking on the ice. Po...
Mar 28, 2022 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
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