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'The Shell Lake Massacre' podcast passes one million plays
The first-ever Rawlco Radio podcast has passed the million-play milestone. "The Shell Lake Massacre," a six-part podcast, chronicles one of the worst random mass killings in Saskatchewan history, when...
Sep 27, 2023 'The Shell Lake Massacre' has passed one million plays on Apple Podcasts. (Jennifer Losie/650 CKOM)
Arcand says wellness centre will ban people abusing drugs, breaking rules
The head of Saskatoon's Emergency Wellness Centre is putting his foot down when it comes to those abusing drugs and not following the rules. Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand said the centre ...
Sep 26, 2023 Saskatoon Tribal Council’s Mark Arcand said the emergency wellness centre is going to be handing out lengthy bans and pushing people away if they abuse drugs and ignore shelter rules. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police investigate suspicious death on Avenue R South
Police in Saskatoon are working to figure out the circumstances of a man's suspicious death on Avenue R South. According to police, patrol officers were called to the scene shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesd...
Sep 26, 2023 Police say a man's death on Avenue R is considered suspicious. (650 CKOM file photo)
Driver allegedly rams Saskatoon police car during chase in stolen vehicle
A man and a woman in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a police car during a chase in Saskatoon on Sunday evening. According to police, officers tried to stop a vehicle that was reported stolen on St....
Sep 26, 2023 A man in a stolen vehicle allegedly rammed a Saskatoon police car during a chase on Sunday evening. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Mr. Big' evidence to be admitted into Greg Fertuck murder trial
On Friday, Justice Richard Danyliuk admitted evidence gathered in a "Mr. Big" sting operation into the Greg Fertuck murder trial. Fertuck was charged with the first-degree murder of his wife Sheree Fe...
Sep 22, 2023 On Friday, Justice Richard Danyliuk said evidence gathered in a “Mr. Big” sting operation can be admitted into the Greg Fertuck murder trial. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
Police issue warrant for suspect in Big River First Nation gun threats
Mounties have identified the man they say is responsible for an assault and two incidents of gunpoint threats on the Big River First Nation. Earlier this week, the RCMP notified the public of an incre...
Sep 22, 2023 Mounties say a warrant has been issued for 23-year-old Tristan Clay Whitefish, a resident of the Big River First Nation. (Saskatchewan RCMP/submitted)
RCMP say 'potential child luring' incident in Regina Beach was not criminal
The RCMP say a case described as “potential child luring” in Regina Beach wasn't criminal, and no charges will be laid. A statement from the Mounties described an incident on Thursday in w...
Sep 22, 2023
Saskatoon man facing five arson charges after allegedly setting trash can fires
An alleged firebug in Saskatoon is facing five arson charges in connection with a number of garbage can and dumpster fires around the city. One fire was set in a garbage can at a gas station on Stoneb...
Sep 20, 2023 Fire at the Co-op gas bar on Stonebridge Boulevard caused $40,000 damage.
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RCMP seeks suspect who allegedly rammed police car, tried to hit officer
RCMP officers are on the hunt for a suspect who allegedly rammed a police car and tried to run down an officer while trying to get away from a traffic stop this week. According to police, officers spo...
Sep 20, 2023 The RCMP said 27-year-old Tyler Daniels rammed a police car on Monday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Gunshot fired after Unity-area homeowner pursues would-be thieves: RCMP
A gunshot was allegedly fired after a Unity-area homeowner tried to pursue a group of would-be thieves. According to the RCMP, a property owner in the RM of Tramping Lake -- located just south of Unit...
Sep 19, 2023 Police say a property owner in the RM of Tramping Lake gave chase after a group of people in a black GMC Denali pickup drove onto their property and attempted to steal vehicles. (650 CKOM file photo)
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