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One person dead after early morning garage fire in Mayfair
One person is dead after a garage fire broke out in Saskatoon's Mayfair neighbourhood early on Thursday morning. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, firefighters were called to the scene on Av...
Sep 12, 2024 Firefighters were called to the scene on Avenue G North just after 2 a.m. on Thursday. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Cops seize car, cocaine, counterfeit cash during Saskatoon drug bust
Police in Saskatoon seized a vehicle, more than a kilogram of cocaine, counterfeit cash and more during a drug investigation this week. According to police, officers with the Saskatoon Police Service'...
Sep 12, 2024 Police seized more than a kilogram of cocaine, along with a machete, cash, a vehicle, and more. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Southend wildfire evacuees to start returning home on Thursday
Almost a thousand Southend residents will start returning home on Thursday. The evacuation order for the northern community, which is home to about 1,168 residents, was issued on August 28 due to the ...
Sep 12, 2024 The 983 registered evacuees from Southend can start heading back home on Thursday after 15 days of uncertainty. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Meet the Saskatoon artist preserving the dying art of bobbin lace
When the average person sees a lace gown or tablecloth, they might marvel at its intricate patterns and delicate craftsmanship. Saskatoon's Ulla Nielsen approaches a piece of lace with a different per...
Sep 12, 2024 Ulla Nielsen says bobbin lace likely originated in Italy in the 16th Century. More than 500 years later, she continues to practise the ancient craft from her home in Saskatoon. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Charges laid in Saskatoon after mailbox thefts, fraud investigation
Three people have been charged following an investigation into mailbox thefts, fraud and identity thefts in Saskatoon. On Wednesday, the Saskatoon Police Economic Crime Section (ECS) with help from th...
Sep 11, 2024 Saskatoon have charged three people following an investigation by Saskatoon Police Economic Crime Section. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. NDP promises to cut PST from children's clothing
Carla Beck, Leader of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party (NDP) is making a new promise to families to remove the Provincial Sales Tax (PST) from children's clothing if elected. Beck said this would...
Sep 11, 2024 Leader of the Saskatchewan NDP Carla Beck promises to get rid of the PST on children's clothing if she is elected. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Bourassa to retire as Moose Jaw's police chief in 2025
Rick Bourassa is stepping down as chief of the Moose Jaw Police Service. The police force made the announcement on Wednesday, saying Bourassa will leave the force in 2025, and an official retirement d...
Sep 11, 2024 Rick Bourassa has been police chief in Moose Jaw since October 4, 2013. (Moose Jaw Police Service/Submitted)
Arcand criticizes plan for temporary homeless shelter in Saskatoon
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand wasn't happy to learn about the city's plan to construct a temporary "enhanced" emergency shelter at the former Saskatoon Transportation Company building on ...
Sep 11, 2024 STC Chief Mark Arcand called on the provincial government and City of Saskatoon to do more when it comes to the city's homelessness situation. He is proposing they build a warming shelter to help address the problems the homeless face in the winter months. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Bail hearing set for girl charged with Evan Hardy attempted murder
The case of the 14-year-old girl facing charges after a 15-year-old girl was set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate was back in court Wednesday morning. The 14-year-old charged with attempted murder, ag...
Sep 11, 2024 The 14-year-old charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault and arson was not in the courtroom. Judge Lisa Watson adjourned the case until next Wednesday. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon Police arrest man on 21 charges in Central Industrial
The Saskatoon Police Service arrested and charged a 39-year-old man with 21 drug and firearm-related offences. The Crime Reduction Team and the Tactical Support Unit executed two search warrants short...
Sep 11, 2024 The Crime Reduction Team and the Tactical Support Unit executed two search warrants shortly after 11 p.m. on Sept. 5 in the 700 block of Idylwyld Drive North. (Saskatoon Police Service)
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