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Mounties seize guns, ammunition, drugs after pair of traffic stops
Mounties at the Wadena RCMP detachment seized firearms, ammunition, weapons and drugs after a pair of traffic stops last week. According to the RCMP, officers conducted the first traffic stop in Kylem...
Aug 14, 2025 Both drivers were remanded into custody ahead of their court appearances. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Sask. watchdog agency investigating fatal RCMP shooting in Deschambault Lake
A police watchdog agency in Saskatchewan is investigating a the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man by RCMP officers in Deschambault Lake. According to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team ...
Aug 14, 2025 The watchdog agency said its investigation will examine the conduct of the police officers and the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with a report to be released publicly within 90 days of the conclusion of the investigation. (650 CKOM file photo)
Provincial fire ban lifted in Saskatchewan after rainy week
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has lifted its provincial fire ban. The ban, which covered all Crown lands north of the provincial forest boundary stretching north to the Churchill River, along ...
Aug 14, 2025 “Municipalities and provincial parks should continue to monitor local conditions and implement fire bans or burning restrictions as required," the public safety agency noted. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency)
Rainfall a mixed blessing for Saskatchewan producers: Crop report
Widespread rain in Saskatchewan has turned out to be a mixed blessing for agricultural producers. According to the weekly crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, which covered the w...
Aug 14, 2025 While the extra moisture will help out later-seeded crops, it could have a negative impact on early seeded fields. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Mounties release sketch as officers investigate sexual assault reported near Jackfish Lake
RCMP officers investigating a sexual assault that was reported near Jackfish Lake in mid-July have released a sketch of a person of interest. The Mounties asked anyone who can identify the man in the ...
Aug 14, 2025 “The individual is described as a male, possibly in his 20s or 30s, between 6’ and 6’2” with a medium build, and dirty blonde hair,” the RCMP said in a statement. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Saskatoon's Harley Lorenz grapples with vision loss - and wins
At just 11 years old, Harley Lorenz is already making waves in the worlds of wrestling and Jiu Jitsu - sports known for their intensity, focus and discipline. But Lorenz's journey to the mat has been ...
Aug 14, 2025 At just 11, Harley Lorenz’s growing medal collection tells the story of grit, grind and going beyond what doctors thought possible. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Mounties release sketch of Caronport antivirus scam suspect
Police have released a sketch of a man who allegedly scammed a "large amount" of money from a victim in Caronport by pretending to work for an antivirus company. According to the RCMP, officers were a...
Aug 13, 2025 Anyone who recognizes this suspected fraudster was asked to contact the Moose Jaw RCMP detachment. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
New USask president has 'moving forward together' philosophy
For the first time in a decade, someone new is stepping into the University of Saskatchewan's top spot. USask has appointed Vince Bruni-Bossio as its 12th president and vice-chancellor. He takes over ...
Aug 12, 2025 The soon-to-be president, Vince Bruni-Brossio, said the university's future success will require collaboration and connection. (David Stobbe/Submitted)
WestJet tech issues affecting flights in Saskatoon, other Canadian airports
A technical issue with WestJet's systems is impacting flights at the Saskatoon Airport, and other airports across Canada. In a brief statement shared to social media, the Saskatoon Airport said the ai...
Aug 12, 2025 A similar issue was reported at the Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal on Tuesday morning. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Lawyer challenging Sask. pronoun law 'relieved and happy' after appeal decision
A lawyer for Egale Canada was very happy with the decision that came down on Monday morning from the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal on the provincial government's pronoun law. In a 4-1 decision, the cou...
Aug 12, 2025 A 36-year-old cyclist is dead after a crash with a vehicle in Swift Current. (650 CKOM file photo)
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