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LISTEN: Former Roughrider from Regina sheltering at centre of L.A. fires
As wildfires rage in California, CKOM/CJME's Evan Bray caught up with Jon Ryan, a former CFL and NFL player from Regina who is sheltering in place in the Sherman Oaks neighbourhood of Los Angeles alon...
Jan 10, 2025
Former Sask. resident living in Los Angeles assisting wildfire evacuees
By Derek Cornet A former resident of La Ronge is using his experience dealing with wildfires in northern Saskatchewan to assist Native Americans fleeing the fires raging in the greater Los Angeles are...
Jan 10, 2025 Jordan McKay, who grew up in La Ronge, said he is well aware of the dangers of wildfires. (Jordan McKay/Submitted)
Community steps up after equipment stolen from Pike Lake fire hall
A Saskatchewan fire chief is grateful for support from the community after equipment valued at more than $20,000 was stolen from a volunteer fire hall in Pike Lake last weekend. "They took almost all ...
Jan 02, 2025 Mike Given, chief of the Delisle & District Fire Department, said firefighting equipment valued at more than $20,000 was stolen from a volunteer fire hall in Pike Lake last weekend. (Delisle & District Fire Department/Facebook)
Police and fire departments suspend river search for missing man
The police and fire departments in Saskatoon have suspended a search for a missing man believed to be in the South Saskatchewan River. The Saskatoon Police Service made the announcement on Wednesday m...
Dec 11, 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)
Arson charge laid in Loon Lake church fire: RCMP
A 25-year-old man is facing an arson charge in connection with a fire that destroyed a church in Loon Lake in September. The St. George Anglican Church, which had stood since 1939, went up in flames o...
Dec 10, 2024 The St. George Anglican Church burned to the ground on Sept. 28, 2024 after standing in Loon Lake for 85 years. (Submitted)
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)
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