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Riders camp invite Thor Griffith making case as most interesting man in football
Move over A.J. Ouellette, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have some competition when it comes to the nickname of "Thor." While Thor Griffith doesn't have the same flowing locks as the star Roughriders ru...
May 08, 2026 Defensive lineman Thor Griffith is pushing for a spot on the Saskatchewan Roughriders roster after three days of competing at rookie camp. (Scott Roblin/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police briefs: Victim chases away home invaders with their own machete
The victim of a home invasion in Saskatoon chased the perpetrators out of the house with their own machete on Thursday afternoon, police said. According to police, officers were called to a home on We...
May 08, 2026 “… during the break and enter, a struggle had occurred between the suspects and one of the victims resulting in the victim obtaining the machete and chasing all but one of the suspects away.” (Konstantin1985/Depositphotos.com)
Daily walks to Rider rookie camp helping Saskatoon fan heal after brain injury
Every morning during the Saskatchewan Roughriders' rookie camp and main training camp, Saskatoon's Dwayne Bzdel laces up his shoes at his home in the southern part of the city. He grabs his walking st...
May 08, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders fan Dwayne Bzdel watching the team's rookie camp at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon on May 7, 2026. (Scott Roblin/650 CKOM)
Two people rescued from roof during fire in Laurier Drive townhouse
Saskatoon firefighters rescued two people from the roof of a townhouse during a fire on Wednesday evening. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the blaze at a multi-family home on Laurier Drive...
May 07, 2026 Nobody else was found inside the townhouse, the fire department said, and the fire was completely extinguished without any injuries reported. (650 CKOM file photo)
Friend says homicide victim Dory Cook protected Indigenous women from violence
A long-time friend of Dory Cook says her death is especially painful because she became a victim of the very violence she worked so hard to protect Indigenous women from. On Sunday evening, police in ...
May 07, 2026 Terri Bear-Linklater said Dory Cook was someone who went above and beyond to help people who were at risk, vulnerable, underserved and struggling with poverty. Bear-Linklater said Cook also dedicated much of her time to supporting Indigenous women who were facing violence. (Dory Cook/Facebook)
VIDEO: Man and boy facing charges after fiery crash on Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon
A 24-year-old man and a 14-year-old boy are facing charges after a fiery crash on Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon on Tuesday, which left an 82-year-old man in critical condition. According to police, offi...
May 06, 2026 A van on fire after a crash on Idylwyld Drive in Saskatoon on May 5, 2026. Police said two people are now facing charges in connection with the crash, which left an 82-year-old man in critical condition. (Karma L. Schopp/Facebook)
650 CKOM's newscast, special coverage and feature reporting shortlisted for awards
Whether its stories unfolding in your community or major events shaping the world, 650 CKOM and 980 CJME are committed to keeping you informed. That daily commitment is now being recognized, with eigh...
May 05, 2026 Fireworks at the Grey Cup in Winnipeg on Nov. 16, 2025. (Brian Clark/Submitted)
Woman, 42, charged with murder in Pleasant Hill homicide case: Saskatoon police
A 42-year-old woman is facing a charge of second-degree murder after a death on Sunday evening in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were call...
May 05, 2026 Rachel Smallboy, 42, was arrested in connection with 77-year-old Dory Cook’s death, and she’s now facing a charge of second-degree murder. (650 CKOM file photo)
VIDEO: Flooding forcing evacuations on Red Earth, Shoal Lake Cree Nations
Fifteen communities were under states of emergency for flooding as of Monday morning in Saskatchewan. That number could rise, though no injuries have been reported in the province related to the flood...
May 05, 2026 Englefeld Firefighters direct drivers onto a detour away from Highway 5 while the road was washed out due to flooding on May 4, 2026. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
Rawlco's Brittany Caffet recognized for volunteerism at Silver Spoon Dinner
Storyteller, volunteer and medical advocate Brittany Caffet is this year's winner of the Sterling Award, which was announced at the Silver Spoon Dinner at TCU Place on Monday. Since 1991 the Sterling ...
May 05, 2026 Brittany Caffet was the recipient of the Sterling Award at the 2026 Silver Spoon Dinner on May 4 at TCU Place. (Shauna Foster/Submitted)
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