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As mosquito counts rise in Saskatoon, entomologist offers tips to keep them in check
Mosquito counts are up in Saskatoon, but an entomologist says they're still a lot lower than last summer. The week ending on Friday saw the city collect an average of 24.97 biting mosquitos in its tra...
Aug 27, 2025 Georgiana Antochi-Crihan, an entomologist for the City of Saskatoon, said the warm temperatures and widespread rainfall in August likely contributed to the recent spike in mosquito populations. (Wizzard / Depositphotos.com)
Mother, doctors, group home staff recall events leading up to teen's death at inquest
The mother of Brandon Schafer-Kovacs said her 14-year-old son's cries for help fell on deaf ears before he died while in the care of Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch, a Saskatoon group home. Schafer-Kovacs wa...
Aug 27, 2025 An inquest into the November, 2022 death of 14-year-old Brandon Schafer-Kovacs began in Saskatoon this week. (Mourning Glory Funeral Services/Submitted)
Street weapons and EV charging costs on Saskatoon City Council's agenda
A couple of big issues will be covered during Saskatoon City Council's meeting on Wednesday. One of those is whether or not the city will opt into the Safe Public Spaces Act, a piece of provincial leg...
Aug 26, 2025 Kayla DeMong, executive director of Prairie Harm Reduction, said she fears that opting into the Safe Public Spaces Act will impact, "the people who are living without homes and facing so many layers of discrimination already.” (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police briefs: business allegedly robbed, bear spray, gun found in bag
Two people were arrested after allegedly robbing a business and attacking a security guard on Sunday evening. According to police, officers were called to the business on Confederation Drive at around...
Aug 25, 2025 Police say two people are facing robbery charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from a business on Confederation Drive. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Docked Prairie Lily bids melancholy farewell to Saskatoon
It's going to be hard to imagine the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon without The Prairie Lily sailing down it. After 14 summers of operation in the city, the red and white riverboat is closing d...
Aug 24, 2025 The Prairie Lily sitting at its dock in Saskatoon on Aug. 23, 2025. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
Sean Feucht concert draws over 1,000 in Saskatoon, met with loud protests
After having permits denied or revoked across Canada, American Christian musician Sean Feucht brought his long-anticipated concert to Saskatoon Thursday night. The show, which took place in Diefenbake...
Aug 22, 2025 Following his performance, where dozens stood behind waving signs and a pride flags, singer Sean Feucht said protesters are "scared of the Church, and they probably should be because the Church brings light, it brings the hope." (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival loses SaskTel as title sponsor
The Saskatchewan Jazz Festival has taken a major hit after learning its title sponsor, SaskTel, won't be keeping its name on the annual event. "It's certainly a concern," said executive director Shann...
Aug 21, 2025 Lake Street Dive performed on July 12 at the 2025 Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. (SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival/Facebook)
'Tornadic' storms bring intense lightning, hail to Saskatoon area
Emergency alerts sounded Wednesday evening as severe storms rolled through central Saskatchewan. "Severe storms will continue to track across Saskatchewan and southern Manitoba overnight into Thursday...
Aug 20, 2025 Jacqueline Klassen Thiessen captured this image of the storm from Saskatoon's Lakeview area Aug. on 20 around 9 p.m. (Facebook)
Saskatoon police briefs: officer assaulted, vehicle stolen, woman stabbed
A Saskatoon man who was charged with distracted driving, obstructing and assaulting a police officer had his car impounded, police say. The 46-year-old man is facing several charges following an incid...
Aug 19, 2025 Anyone with information about any of these incidents is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) or Crime Stoppers. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two confirmed cases of Dutch elm disease reported in Saskatoon
Saskatoon's Parks Department has discovered two confirmed positive cases of Dutch elm disease (DED). These two cases were found in the Montgomery neighbourhood, two cases in Riversdale, one in Caswell...
Aug 18, 2025 The City of Saskatoon announced on Monday that it's discovered various new cases of Dutch elm disease across various different neighbourhoods. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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