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Investigation underway as 200 cattle die near Chaplin
An investigation is underway into the deaths of around 200 cattle - including cows and calves -near the village of Chaplin. The cattle were discovered dead on July 7 in a 23,700-acre pasture operated ...
Jul 10, 2017
Reports of bears 'above average' in Saskatchewan: province
The province is reminding people to keep their distance from bears. Several stories have circulated in recent weeks showing tourists getting up close with bears in Canada. Rich Hildebrand, a conservat...
Jul 10, 2017
Police hope new registry will curb bike thefts in Saskatoon
Saskatoon police are hoping citizens will help them catch bike thieves with a new database. Bicycle owners will be invited to enter their bike's information into a new online registry, which police ca...
Jul 07, 2017 Tejvan Pettinger / CC
Sask. school divisions warn parents of online suicide game
School divisions in the province are warning parents of a dangerous online game involving self-harm called the "Blue Whale Challenge." Started in Eastern Europe, the game consists of a series of risky...
Jul 07, 2017
City defends anti-racism billboard over 'divisive' concerns
An anti-racism billboard along Saskatoon's Circle Drive is being defended by the city after complaints on social media. The billboard, part of the city's "I am the bridge" anti-racism campaign, is loc...
Jul 04, 2017 The billboard on Circle Drive West north of 33rd Street was revealed on June 19, 2017 as part of Saskatoon’s "I am the bridge" anti-racism campaign. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Fire destroys Cumberland House hall built in 1892
A piece of Saskatchewan history was lost on Canada Day. On July 1, RCMP were called to a fire at Parish Hall on Cumberland House Cree Nation. The hall is one of the community's oldest buildings, datin...
Jul 04, 2017
High risk of storms as Sask. summer heats up
Strong storms bypassed Saskatoon and Regina, but hammered other parts of the province Monday. Severe thunderstorms cut through the sweltering heat, sending pea-sized hail and heavy rains to the ground...
Jul 04, 2017 A low funnel cloud spotted near Green Lake, Sask. on July 3, 2017. (Margaret Janvier)
New tech offers smart ways to protect homes this summer
School is out for the summer and many people will be heading to the lake - have you taken steps to protect your home? Virgil Reed, founder and CEO of Reed Security, told 650 CKOM taking precautions li...
Jul 01, 2017 A Wi-Fi doorbell security system allows the user to see who's coming to the door, and speak to them remotely. (Reed Security)
New protections for Sask. tenants fleeing violence, abuse
People fleeing domestic violence will no longer be penalized for ending rental agreements early. Starting July 1, new rights in Saskatchewan will allow renters to end fixed-term tenancy agreements wit...
Jun 30, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
More calls for mental health supports for Sask. farmers
Some who work with the province's producers are expressing concern after an online conversation about mental health on the farm. It started with a series of tweets Wednesday from Gronlid, Sask. area f...
Jun 29, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
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