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City encouraging people to make a plan for Monday morning commute, voting
Despite the winter storm that rocked Saskatoon on Sunday, city officials are still encouraging voters to take part in the civic election. City manager Jeff Jorgenson says it isn't an option to move el...
Nov 08, 2020 A motorist stops to clear the windshield wipers during the snowstorm on Nov. 8, 2020.
Martensville McDonald's closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
A McDonald's restaurant in Martensville has temporarily closed because an employee has tested positive for COVID-19. According to a news release from the restaurant chain, the employee informed the re...
Nov 08, 2020 (Photo courtesy Martensville McDonald's Centennial Drive North)
City of Saskatoon prepares winter storm response
Saskatoon is expected to get over a foot of snow, or between 30 and 50 cm, over the weekend as the city braces for blizzard-like conditions. "We are going to see some fairly strong winds tomorrow gust...
Nov 07, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Latest COVID update Nov. 7
For the first time since Oct.11, two more Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died, bringing the provincial total to 27 deaths. One person was in their 60...
Nov 07, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
COVID case prompts McDonald's location to close for cleaning
The McDonald's at 920 Centennial Boulevard in Warman closed Friday after an employee was diagnosed with COVID-19. "Out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to immediately shut down the re...
Nov 07, 2020
COVID case identified at Holy Family Catholic School
A class at Holy Family Catholic School is switching to online learning following a positive COVID case. Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools released some details Friday night. "Following the advice of ...
Nov 07, 2020
Snowstorm to evolve through the weekend, Environment Canada
Environment Canada expects an ever-evolving weekend of weather watches and warnings as a snowstorm makes its way through the southern half of the province. "We expect to upgrade the snowfall warnings ...
Nov 07, 2020
Man charged with impaired driving after witness reports unconscious man in drivers seat of car
A 35-year-old Saskatoon man is facing several charges after reports of a possible impaired driver. In a release, police say at around 12:30 p.m. Friday, they received a report of a white Pontiac stopp...
Nov 06, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
People flock to grocery stores as weekend winter storm approaches
People across Saskatoon were stocking up on essential supplies Friday for last-minute storm preparations. Environment Canada chief meteorologist David Phillips called the storm "legendary" with two sy...
Nov 06, 2020 People standing in line waiting to enter Costco on Nov. 6, 2020 as a winter storm approaches Saskatoon. (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon bingo hall a potential COVID-19 exposure 'superspreader'
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of a potential COVID-19 "superspreader" event at Saskatoon's City Centre Bingo. In a release, the SHA says public health officials are recommending a...
Nov 06, 2020 (City Centre Bingo/Facebook)
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