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City of Saskatoon grants temporary licence for horse-drawn carriage pilot project
It took former NHL player Rich Pilon more than two years to get a business licence to operate his horse-drawn carriage ride business in Saskatoon, but he now has a temporary one in hand. On Dec. 29, 2...
Jan 13, 2026 Former NHLer Rich Pilon has been granted a temporary operating licence until May 31 to operate his horse-drawn carriage business in Saskatoon, two years after his initial application. (Facebook/Submitted)
Sask. government to invest $3.2 million a year in community rinks
Saskatchewan communities looking to make a few upgrades to their local ice will now be able to apply for provincial funding of up to $5,000 per rink. Applications for the 2025-26 Community Rink Afford...
Jan 13, 2026 Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said community rinks are the lifeblood of Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Family, tribal council call for answers after man dies following 'altercation' with hospital security
Police in Saskatoon say methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and an imitation firearm were found after the death of 36-year-old Trevor Dubois, but members of his family say the fake gun was actually ju...
Jan 12, 2026 Val Dubois, Jaydn Dubois and the Saskatoon Tribal Council's Mark Arcand speak to reporters at a news conference on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. The tribal council and Dubois' family members said the "imitation firearm" found by police was actually a novelty lighter and cigarette case in the shape of a gun. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
How a Sask. dad gave Sunset Estates kids a place to skate again
When Brendon Hardy was a boy, winter days weren't measured in hours. They were measured in laps around the rink, shots on net and how long your toes could take the cold before you finally went home. R...
Jan 12, 2026 In the wake of the destruction of their community's outdoor rink, Brendon Hardy built a backyard rink at his home in Sunset Estates. His children Jackson, Sadie, Cohen and Brantley were all a huge help to their dad throughout the project. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Western Canadian Crop Production Show returns to Saskatoon with plenty of new exhibits
The Western Canadian Crop Production Show is back for another year at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon from Tuesday through Thursday. The three-day event brings together exhibitors from across the countr...
Jan 12, 2026 The Crop Production Show sees about 340 exhibitors and close to 20,000 attendees each year. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan saw 16,218 home sales in 2025 as strong demand continues
Saskatchewan's housing market had its second-strongest year ever in 2025, with 16,218 homes sold across the province. That's according to data from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, which said st...
Jan 10, 2026 December saw 792 homes sold in the province, which is an increase of nearly three per cent year-over-year and well above the 10-year average, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association said. (dropthepress@gmail.com / Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon cops make 30 arrests during 'retail crime blitz' in December
Police in Saskatoon focused on retail crime last month, making 30 arrests. On six days in December, police worked with loss-prevention officers and private security at retailers to "identify and arres...
Jan 08, 2026 Of the 30 arrests, police said 15 were repeat offenders and 10 were “considered violent.” (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon cops seize half-kilo of meth, weapons and right-hand drive Toyota in drug case
A drug investigation by the Saskatoon police ended on Friday with a pair of arrests and the seizure of several tyles of drugs and weapons, along with a luxury coupe. According to police, officers arre...
Jan 07, 2026 During the searches, police said officers seized 501 grams of methamphetamine, 83 grams of fentanyl, 32 grams of psilocybin mushrooms, 26 grams of cocaine, 600 ml of gamma hydroxybutyrate, 60 clonazepam pills, 20 opioid pills and $3,889 in cash. Officers also sized “assorted weapons; including knives, bear spray and imitation firearms” along with a 2001 Toyota Soarer. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Police chiefs in Saskatoon, Regina look ahead to new year
Police chiefs in Saskatoon and Regina are looking forward to 2026. As the new year begins, reporters from 650 CKOM and 980 CJME sat down with Saskatoon police chief Cam McBride and Regina police chief...
Jan 07, 2026 Saskatoon police chief Cam McBride said he’s excited to see some of the initiatives included in the 2026 police budget come to fruition this year. (Mia Holowaychuck/650 CKOM)
City of Saskatoon starts removing snow from high-priority streets
Road crews and contractors in Saskatoon have begun the process of removing snow from high-priority routes around the Bridge City. The city said the work, which is typically done overnight in order to ...
Jan 06, 2026 “Residents are reminded to watch for blue and amber flashing lights and to give road maintenance equipment the space needed to operate safely, particularly during periods of reduced visibility,” the City of Saskatoon noted. (650 CKOM file photo)
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