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Meet the Saskatoon duo diverting tonnes of waste from the landfill
On an unusually hot September day, Launne and Dillon Kolla loaded boxes nearly overflowing with books into the back of their truck. The pickup, affectionately called Millie by the couple and their thr...
Sep 16, 2024 From used toys to eye glasses to household hazardous waste, Dillon and Launne Kolla have found an avenue to recycle or donate nearly every item their customers are ready to remove from their homes. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
PHOTOS: Elements of nature collide with amazing aurora in Saskatoon
Saskatoon amateur photographer Dr. Shaden Rislan Bani Yaseen said she was mesmerized by the way elements of nature collided in the skies over Saskatoon on Sept. 14. Yaseen, who sent her photos in to 6...
Sep 15, 2024 Northern lights seen in Saskatoon on Sept. 14, 2024. (Dr. Shaden Rislan Bani Yaseen/Submitted)
'Grandparent scams' pop up again in Saskatoon, Moose Jaw: Police
Police in Saskatoon and Moose Jaw are warning the public about the so-called "grandparent scam," which has been happening in both communities recently. The scam involves a call to a usually elderly vi...
Sep 13, 2024 Police in Saskatoon say this woman is a person of interest in a "grandparent scam" investigation. Anyone who can identify her was asked to contact Saskatoon police. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Call for support for 'heroic' teacher injured when Saskatoon girl set on fire
An online fundraiser has been set up for the Evan Hardy Collegiate teacher injured when a student was set on fire at the Saskatoon high school on Thursday. A 14-year-old student appeared in Saskatoon ...
Sep 08, 2024 Evan Hardy Collegiate in Saskatoon. (Saskatoon Public Schools)
How do I talk to my kids about the Saskatoon student set on fire?
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 at 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868. Adults can access Saskatoon Mobile Crisis 24-7 at ...
Sep 08, 2024 Psychologist. Adam Stacey says it’s important that parents create a safe place their children feel comfortable in when talking to them about the attack. (Adam Stacey/Submitted)
'It gives me hope': Annual ovarian cancer walk to take place in Saskatoon
Sunday marks an important day for ovarian cancer survivors like Ralanda Hall, as hundreds of women will come together in the annual Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex in Sas...
Sep 07, 2024 Cancer survivor Ralanda Hall says the walk for ovarian cancer in Saskatoon gives her hope. (Ralanda Hall/Submitted)
UPDATE: Grade 9 girl set on fire at Evan Hardy Collegiate
Saskatoon Police Service "believes" a Grade 9 girl was set on fire and a male teacher tried to put out the flames on Thursday. Police confirmed a 15-year-old female was transported to hospital with wh...
Sep 05, 2024 Saskatoon Police Service has confirmed a 15-year-old female was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon lower risk than Calgary and Montreal for water main break
Would the City of Saskatoon be prepared for a major water main break - like the kind that happened in Calgary on June 5, and in Montreal on August 16th. A new report to councillors Tuesday outlined ma...
Sep 03, 2024 According to the report, written by Russ Munro, director of Saskatoon Water, along with other department members, the catastrophic failures in Calgary and Montreal have raised questions about the reliability and resiliency of the city's critical water distribution infrastructure. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon to participate in national homeless count
The City of Saskatoon will be participating in a national Point-in-Time (PiT) homeless count this fall. The count will take place from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 in a coordinated effort to help identify what h...
Sep 02, 2024 A homeless encampment in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Busy, stressful time for families as U of S students move in
It's a stressful time of year for many families, as they prepare for the first week back at school. For many University of Saskatchewan students it also means moving away from home for the first time....
Sep 01, 2024 Students move into U of S dorm rooms on the Saskatoon campus ahead of school year on Aug. 31, 2024. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
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