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Mounties looking for white Malibu after police vehicle struck during traffic stop
RCMP officers are asking the public to keep an eye out for a white Chevrolet Malibu after the driver allegedly struck a police vehicle during a traffic stop on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation. Accordin...
May 13, 2025 The RCMP say a driver in a white Chevy Malibu struck an RCMP vehicle during a traffic stop on the Sturgeon Lake First Nation on Saturday. (650 CKOM file photo)
Jury trial begins for former Christian school principal facing assault charges
The judge and jury trial has begun in Saskatoon for the former principal of Legacy Christian Academy, a school that has faced controversy over abuse claims made by former students. Duff Arthur Friesen...
May 12, 2025 Duff Arthur Friesen is on trial for four counts of assault with a weapon stemming from allegations that he struck former students with a wooden paddle between 2003-2004. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. (650 CKOM file photo)
Double house fire in Evergreen on Sunday
After a late-night fire, residents from two houses had to be rehomed after damage was done to both the interior and exterior of their homes. Around 11:16 p.m., Saskatoon Fire saw "smoke and heavy flam...
May 12, 2025 Upon arrival, Saskatoon Fire crews "advanced multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire from the exterior of both houses." They also used an aerial ladder to extinguish the flames on the roofs of the houses. (Stoon5555/Reddit)
PHOTOS: Truck runs into Saskatoon school on Mother's Day weekend
A Saskatoon school is getting a bit of a facelift after a truck struck it on Sunday night. According to police, the 39-year-old man refused to stop for them during a traffic stop in the area of Confed...
May 12, 2025 The truck that crashed into W.P. Bate Community School on 18th Street West in Saskatoon on May 10, 2025. (Amanda Walter/Submitted)
EXCLUSIVE: Polar bears included in Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo exhibit plans
Plans for a new bear and wolf exhibit at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo could bring the Arctic's most iconic predators to the city. Plans have been underway for several years and documents...
May 12, 2025 A rendering of the planned polar bear exhibit at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. (aodbt architecture interior design in association with Ackerman-Estvold/Submitted)
Frustrations mount as U of S moves ahead with demolition of former seminary buildings
The University of Saskatchewan's decision to demolish the two historic buildings at 113 and 114 Seminary Crescent has ignited a storm of criticism from preservation advocates and community leaders, wh...
May 12, 2025 In a news release issued last month, the university cited financial concerns, public safety and alignment with its long-term strategic plan as the reasons behind the decision to demolish the former seminary buildings. (University of Saskatchewan)
Garden Talk: Growing a sweet crop of strawberries in Saskatchewan
Jill and Rick Van Duyvendyk answer all your gardening questions in Garden Talk on 650 CKOM and 980 CJME every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. Here are some questions and answers from the May 11 show: These q...
May 11, 2025 Ever-bearing strawberries are going to produce more evenly throughout the whole season. (Cornfield / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatchewan mothers inspire with boundless love, talent and bravery
Happy Mother's Day, the day when Canadians honour mothers, grandmothers, and other important female figures with gift-giving, small celebrations and expressions of appreciation. Here are a selection o...
May 11, 2025 Just over two years after being diagnosed with stage four appendix cancer, JJ Zimmer is thriving. She continues to be an active and involved mother. (Submitted)
Saskatchewan RCMP warns of possible paving scam in west-central Saskatchewan
A possible travelling scam is being reported in and around west-central Saskatchewan. Rosetown and Kyle RCMP warned this week about a paving company going by the name of Construction Redwood or Redwoo...
May 10, 2025 (650 CKOM files)
Eight Saskatchewan residents to receive order of merit next month
Eight people are set to receive Saskatchewan's highest honour at a ceremony early next month. The provincial government announced the list of recipients for the Saskatchewan Order of Merit this week, ...
May 10, 2025 This year’s ceremony will be a special one, as it marks the 40th anniversary of the order of merit. (Government of Saskatchewan)
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