Murray Wood: Arrest in 2001 Saskatoon assault case should make perpetrators worried
A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with a 2001 sexual assault allegation in Saskatoon. Murray Wood says he...
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U of S partners with City of Saskatoon to research improvements in winter road construction
A new research project is examining new methods and materials to build roads that will better stand up to harsh Saskatchewan winters. The project, a partnership between the University of Saskatchewan ...
Dec 13, 2025 Dr. Haithem Soliman and his team will explore warm-mix asphalt, which can be used at lower temperatures, as well as additives that can be incorporated into asphalt mix to allow its use in colder weather. (University of Saskatchewan)
Saskatoon firefighters rescue dog from freezing South Saskatchewan River
Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) jumped into action Friday afternoon to save a dog floating down the South Saskatchewan River. According to a brief news release, the dog was spotted floating on a piece...
Dec 13, 2025 The dog rescued from the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon on Friday was taken to a shelter by Saskatoon Animal Control and remains there until the owner can take it home. (Saskatoon Fire Department/Submitted)
Ottawa 'deeply concerned' as BATC chiefs sound alarm over violence and policing gaps
Public Safety Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by escalating violence in Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) communities and is working with Saskatchewan and BATC member nations to improve pol...
Dec 13, 2025 Chiefs and members of the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) speak during a press conference in North Battleford on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, where leaders raised concerns about rising violence, addictions and slow RCMP response times in their communities. (battlefords NOW)
Tisdale man facing 25 charges after large quantity of drugs found
A 29-year-old Tisdale man is facing 25 charges, including possession of drugs for trafficking, after police found drugs including a large quantity of cocaine and methamphetamine in a drug trafficking ...
Dec 12, 2025 Some of the items seized by Saskatchewan RCMP after searches at a home in Peesane and a vehicle in Prince Albert on Dec. 9. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Replace pets' walks with short bathroom breaks in extreme cold: SPCA
Regardless of the length or thickness of their built-in fur coats, pets shouldn't be left outside for more than a few minutes when there's extreme cold weather. Jemma Omidian is the outreach co-ordina...
Dec 12, 2025 Jemma Omidian with the Saskatchewan SPCA said it's important to know your dog and how they handle the cold. But, that being said, "in the -40 type temperatures, with the wind chill, really no dog should be outside for too long," according to Omidian. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Sask. snowfall comes as welcome sight for ski hills ahead of holidays
While some people might be complaining after hours of shovelling snow, ski hills across the province are smiling at the sight. In Saskatoon, Optimist Hill still hasn't opened due to a lack of snow on ...
Dec 11, 2025 Optimist Hill and Mission Ridge both rely on man-made snow more than natural snowfall. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Saskatoon woman facing drug and gun charges after traffic stop for speeding
A Saskatoon woman is facing drug and gun charges after excessive speed drew the attention of the Mounties. According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers spotted a speeding vehicle near Frenchman Butte ...
Dec 11, 2025 Police said the officers found a gun that had been hidden in the trees, and a search of the vehicle turned up about 44 grams of crack cocaine, roughly 65 grams of methamphetamine, a loaded rifle and paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking. (Saskatchewan RCMP/X)
Man faces charges of second-degree murder and aggravated assault: RCMP
A man was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault on Little Pine First Nation on Monday. On Dec. 8, 2025, at about 8 p.m., Cut Knife RCMP said it received a report of injured individu...
Dec 10, 2025 A 24-year-old Little Pine First Nation man was charged with second-degree murder and aggravated assault. He made an appearance at North Battleford Provincial Court on Wednesday. (980 CJME file photo)
Third teen arrested in relation to Carry the Kettle Nakota Nation quadruple homicide: RCMP
RCMP have arrested and charged a teenage boy in relation to the quadruple homicide on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation in February. The 17-year-old has been charged with four counts of first-degree murd...
Dec 10, 2025 RCMP have now arrested and charged an 18-year-old, a 17-year-old and a 15-year-old in relation to the death of the four individuals. (650 CKOM file photo)
More than 1,200 disabled students excluded from full-time school 2024-25 year: Report
Around 1,250 to 1,350 disabled students in Saskatchewan were excluded from attending school full time for the 2024-25 school year, according to a recent report from Inclusion Saskatchewan. The report ...
Dec 10, 2025 Erin Furgeson (left) and NDP's childcare and early learning critic Joan Pratchler (right) call on province for more school funding following Inclusion Saskatchewan report. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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