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Saskatoon residents 'appreciate' quality of life their city offers: Survey
According to the City of Saskatoon's 2025 civic services surveys, residents appreciate the quality of life their city offers, from neighbourhood parks to reliable services. The survey showed that most...
Nov 09, 2025 Saskatoon residents said they were satisfied with the quality of life their city afforded them, including neighbourhood parks. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon spin studio's Roughrider-themed class appeals to football fans
Green is the colour, but riding is the game for one Saskatoon spin instructor. Wearing her Saskatchewan Roughriders jersey, a beaded necklace with the team's logo, green glow stick bracelets and under...
Nov 07, 2025 RYDE YXE instructor Paige Hansen said she was really young when she underwent cancer treatment. Although she doesn't remember a lot about that time, she has fond memories of attending Rider games. She said the games were "something to look forward to for so long." (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police urge drivers to use caution after responding to 22 minor crashes
The Saskatoon Police Service is asking drivers to use extra caution on the roads after the first significant snowfall of the year. According to police, rain that turned into snow on Thursday have crea...
Nov 07, 2025 “Drivers are urged to reduce speeds, clear vehicles of snow and ice, increase following distance, and allow extra time to reach their destinations safely,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon's 2026 property tax hike projected at 8.23% ahead of budget deliberations
Home, property and business owners in Saskatoon could see an 8.23 per cent property tax increase in 2026, along with a 5.95 per cent property tax increase for 2027, according to the latest figures fro...
Nov 06, 2025 Clae Hack, Saskatoon's chief financial officer, broke down the projected budget numbers for 2026 and 2027 during a news conference on Thursday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police briefs: Taxi driver, 75, hit with his own cab during attempted robbery
A 75-year-old taxi driver was allegedly hit with his own cab during an attempted robbery on Tuesday night. According to police, officers responded to a call about a robbery in progress in a motel park...
Nov 05, 2025 Police said the 75-year-old cab driver was not seriously injured during the alleged attack. (650 CKOM file photo)
A playground fit for a princess: Sask. mom fundraising to improve accessibility
Most princess stories begin the same way: A girl is trapped in a tower, locked behind a door or facing a challenge that seems impossible. By the end, she finds her freedom. Sometimes it comes through ...
Nov 04, 2025 Five-year-old Makenna Hiebert has inspired a movement to build an accessible playground at her school so no child is left on the sidelines. (Submitted)
Saskatoon man wins $600k from Vault Breaker jackpot
A Saskatoon man has won the grand jackpot on Vault Breaker on Oct. 29. Charles McCutcheon won $606,681.80 while he was at the 50 Shots Sports Bar and Grill in Langham. Read more: Lottery ticket bought...
Nov 03, 2025 Charles McCutcheon won $606,681.80 while he was at the 50 Shots Sports Bar and Grill in Langham. (Submitted)
Saskatoon police briefs: Man facing charges after alleged robbery on Transit bus
A 19-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges after an alleged assault and robbery on a city bus on Saturday. According to police, officers were called to the intersection of 20th Street West and Aven...
Nov 03, 2025 The 19-year-old man is now facing two charges of robbery, along with an additional charge of breaching a probation order. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon to host 2027 Brier as event celebrates 100th anniversary
Saskatoon will be celebrating 100 years of curling history in 2027 as the city hosts the Brier. The men's national curling championship will run from Feb. 26 to March 7 at SaskTel Centre, Curling Cana...
Nov 03, 2025 Nolan Thiessen, Curling Canada’s CEO, said the Brier “reflects our values of teamwork and camaraderie without sacrificing the tension of competition at the highest level and the remarkable feats of the athletes.” (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon cop facing assault charge after SIRT investigation
A Saskatoon police officer is facing an assault charge after an investigation by a police watchdog agency into an off-duty party in 2024. According to the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (...
Oct 31, 2025 SIRT’s report said the investigation began on Sept. 19, 2024, after the team was notified of “an off-duty incident” involving Saskatoon police officers. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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