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Emergency crews launch South Saskatchewan River search for man
The Saskatoon Police Service and the Saskatoon Firefighters are searching the South Saskatchewan River for a missing 48-year-old man. Derek Sarazin was last seen at his home on the afternoon of Nov. 2...
Dec 09, 2024 Derek Sarazin was last seen at his home on the afternoon of Nov. 22 and was reported missing the following day. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, Sarazin was fond of walking along both the east and west banks of the river. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Growing number of encampments strains fire department's resources
The growing number of homeless encampments in Saskatoon is straining bylaw inspector resources within the Saskatoon Fire Department, according to chief Doug Wegren. That's one of the reasons the depar...
Nov 29, 2024 A Saskatoon fire department inspector approaches a tent in a Pleasant Hill community garden to inquire if the occupant needs help. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
WATCH: Striking Canada Post workers capture SUV erupting in flames
Striking Canada Post workers in downtown Regina captured a dramatic video of a black SUV in a nearby parking lot erupting into flames on Tuesday afternoon. 980 CJME's Roman Hayter was quickly on the s...
Nov 26, 2024
Firefighters rescue person who was dumped into truck from recycling bin
Saskatoon firefighters came to the rescue on Monday after a person was dumped from a recycling bin into a Loraas truck. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, firefighters were called to the truc...
Nov 12, 2024 The fire department said the person was taken to hospital after they were removed from the truck. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged with arson after series of fires in Mayfair, Caswell
A 31-year-old man is charged with arson causing damage to property after a series of fires broke out in Saskatoon's Mayfair and Caswell neighbourhoods on Thursday morning. According to the Saskatoon F...
Oct 25, 2024 The Saskatoon Fire Department said the fires were reported between 9:21 and 10:37 a.m. (Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM)
'Complete rubble': Man describes flight from burning North Battleford motel
"I ran inside and grabbed my girlfriend... literally grabbed her, grabbed our vehicles, and drove off." Keenan Redl was staying at the Canadian Motel North Battleford, which his company always uses, w...
Oct 15, 2024 "Within 20 minutes, one-half of the motel was completely up in flames," guest Keenan Redl explained. "Just a race to try and make sure everyone was far enough away and not in harm's way. (Keenan Redl/Submitted)
Man charged after fire at encampment under University Bridge
A 24-year-old man has been arrested after a fire at an encampment under Saskatoon's University Bridge on Friday morning. He has been charged with mischief under $5,000 after Saskatoon Fire Department ...
Oct 04, 2024 “Fire crews found an individual, unharmed, who was taken into Police custody,” the Saskatoon Fire Department explained in a statement. “The firefighters put out the small fire.”
Queen City to host Can-Am Police-Fire Games in 2028
Saskatchewan's capital city will play host to thousands of police and firefighters and their families in August of 2028 as Regina hosts the Can-Am Police-Fire Games. The multi-sport, Olympic-style eve...
Sep 27, 2024
Owner of Biggar restaurant destroyed by fire hopes to open another eatery
The owner of a beloved restaurant in the town of Biggar, about an hour west of Saskatoon, says she hopes to open another eatery sometime in the next two years. Early Wednesday morning, a fire destroye...
Sep 27, 2024 Maggie Tan owned the restaurant for 33 years. She is devastated by the loss, but hopes to open another restaurant in the future. (Maggie Tan/Facebook)
Snow White restaurant in Biggar destroyed in early morning fire
Shock and heartbreak cloud the town of Biggar as the community woke up Wednesday morning after a devastating fire. The Snow White Family Restaurant, which has long been a staple of the community, burn...
Sep 25, 2024 Snow White Family Restaurant in Biggar was badly damaged in a fire. (Submitted)
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