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Smoky skies in Saskatchewan caused by wildfires in U.S.: Environment Canada
The smoke you see in the air is, in fact from the United States. That's according to Sara Hoffman, environment and climate change Canada meteorologist. "We had a pattern change, aloft. And that means ...
Sep 14, 2020 (Brady Lang/650 CKOM file photo)
Second positive COVID-19 case at Saskatoon French daycare
A father who has a child who goes to the Felix-le-Chat daycare has told 650 CKOM there has been a second positive COVID-19 case at the daycare. Robert Englebert has a two-year-old son who attends the ...
Sep 14, 2020 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
From test site to provincial lab: the timeline of a COVID-19 test
Over the last week, the province has opened two new drive-thru test sites; one in Regina, and the other in Saskatoon. That's along with the goal of processing between 3,000 and 4,000 tests each day, n...
Sep 14, 2020 (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
'Battleford Badger' making recurring appearances in town: Mayor
A badger has been spotted in the town of Battleford and was captured on camera Sunday roaming through the St. Vital School grounds. According to Mayor Ames Leslie, the "Battleford Badger" was first sp...
Sep 14, 2020 What appears to be a badger was caught on camera in the Town of Battleford on Sept. 13, 2020. (Lilly Marie Bugler/Facebook)
SHA provides additional details on JPCH emergency room fire
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is sharing more details on the explosion caused by smoking Sunday at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH). Just after 2 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Departme...
Sep 14, 2020 Saskatoon fire responds to a fire in the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital on Sept. 13, 2020. (Saskatoon Fire Department)
Possible COVID-19 exposure for Tisdale businesses
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of potential COVID-19 exposures at businesses in Tisdale. The SHA is notifying the public that an individual who tested positive for COVI...
Sep 14, 2020 (Saskatchewan Health Authority)
Cyclist hit by vehicle on Lorne Avenue, restrictions in place
A 67-year-old woman is in the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after being hit from behind by a vehicle, while cycling on Lorne Avenue. Saskatoon police responded to the incident at 1:45 p....
Sep 13, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Small explosion, fire at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital after smoking patient incident
A man at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital suffered severe burns after attempting to smoke while receiving oxygen. The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to an emergency room fire inside the hospi...
Sep 13, 2020 (Keenan Sorokan/650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Fire Department battles garage fire
The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to a blaze in the Dundonald neighbourhood Saturday afternoon. Crews were dispatched out around 4:28 p.m., reporting a shed and garage on fire in the 300 block o...
Sep 13, 2020 (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon apartment fire deemed purposefully set
The Saskatoon Fire Department has determined that a multi-unit apartment building fire on Friday was set on purpose. The blaze happened at an apartment building in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. Thr...
Sep 13, 2020 Saskatoon Fire Department shows off some of the tools they use for fighting fires. (Logan Stein/650 CKOM)
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