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Snow White restaurant in Biggar destroyed in early morning fire
Shock and heartbreak cloud the town of Biggar as the community woke up Wednesday morning after a devastating fire. The Snow White Family Restaurant, which has long been a staple of the community, burn...
Sep 25, 2024 Snow White Family Restaurant in Biggar was badly damaged in a fire. (Submitted)
SARM sounds alarm on rural crime, calling for more police, bail reforms
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is worried about the level of crime in rural communities. "It certainly is a huge concern," said Bill Huber, the association's acting president. Hu...
Sep 25, 2024 SARM is raising concerns about a lack of visible police in rural Saskatchewan, and the crime that results. (650 CKOM file photo)
New winter driving terms: Highway Hotline
Highway Hotline is doing away with the white and switching up some of its terminology to make this clearer before the snow sets in. "The Highway Hotline is used millions of times throughout the year t...
Sep 25, 2024 "The Highway Hotline is used millions of times throughout the year to help travelers plan ahead," Highways Minister Lori Carr said. "These changes will help drivers make an informed decision while having better consistency with our neighbouring provinces and national standards." (Saskatchewan Highway Hotline)
Saskatoon's Nutana Bakery listed for sale
It's been a staple in Saskatoon since it first opened its doors in 1951, and now it's on the market. The Nutana Bakery, at 916 Broadway Avenue, is currently listed for sale on the ICR Commercial Real ...
Sep 25, 2024 The Nutana Bakery is listed for sale on a real estate website. (Alex Brown/650 CKOM)
Employee assaulted with a golf club in Balcarres robbery
Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP were called to a business in Balcarres on Monday around 4 p.m. for a robbery. Two women "entered the business, assaulted an employee with a golf club and stole two bottles of liqu...
Sep 25, 2024 Two women "entered the business, assaulted an employee with a golf club and stole two bottles of liquor," said RCMP in a news release. The employee had non-life-threatening injuries. (IgorVetushko/Depositphotos.com)
Free menstrual product program expands to post-secondary schools
A Saskatchewan program that provides free menstrual products to people in need is expanding. The program, which was launched in October of 2023, has already distributed more than five million products...
Sep 25, 2024 The program is expanding to include post-secondary schools starting next month. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man wanted for armed robberies dead after police chase: RCMP
A man wanted by police in connection with a string of armed robberies in Yorkton, Melfort and Wadena died during a chase with Saskatchewan RCMP officers on Tuesday, but details about how he died remai...
Sep 25, 2024 Police say Joseph “Joey” Desjarlais, from Fishing Lake First Nation, is dead following a police chase and gunfire on Tuesday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Saskatoon councillors to decide on temporary downtown shelter
Saskatoon city councillors will have a tough decision on their hands during their last official meeting before November's civic election. On Wednesday, council will decide whether to approve an 18-mon...
Sep 25, 2024 Administration is recommending council vote in favour of authorizing the permit for the new homeless shelter. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man attacked with hammer on Saskatoon Transit bus: Police
A 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday after allegedly hitting another man in the head with a hammer on a Saskatoon Transit bus. According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of 23rd St...
Sep 25, 2024 There have been a number of concerning attacks on Saskatoon Transit buses this year. (650 CKOM file photo)
WATCH: Paralympian shines light on accessibility issues in provincial parks
Saskatchewan is filled with beautiful landscapes and bodies of water to explore and enjoy. But for those with a disability, it's not always that simple. According to Statistics Canada's 2021 Census, 2...
Sep 25, 2024 Canadian Paralympic medalist Lisa Franks, outside an inaccessible “Camp-Easy” yurt in Blackstrap Provincial Park. (Submitted)
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