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Saskatoon Police Briefs: Man arrested after pointing sawed-off rifle, woman stabbed, two officers injured
A 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly pointing a sawed-off rifle in the city's downtown core. According to police, officers were called to the 100 block of 21st Street East just after 4 p.m. ...
Aug 06, 2025 A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly pointing a gun in Saskatoon’s downtown core. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Pedestrian overpass at U of S to be removed, replaced by crosswalk
The days of the pedestrian overpass at the University of Saskatchewan are numbered. During a meeting on Thursday, Saskatoon City Council voted seven to three to approve the removal of the overpass on ...
Aug 06, 2025 The change is part the city’s plan to reconstruct and redesign the College Drive area. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Two charged after pair of armed robberies in Saskatoon: Police
Two men are facing charges in connection with a pair of armed robberies in Saskatoon on Monday. According to police, officers were called to a liquor store located at Warman Road and Assiniboine Drive...
Aug 05, 2025 The two men – ages 21 and 32 – are each facing charges of armed robbery. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Most highway work between Saskatoon and Humboldt expected to wrap up this year
A major highway project between Humboldt and Saskatoon is edging closer to completion. Construction on the multi-year project on Highway 5 near St. Denis is expected to be completed this fall. Read mo...
Aug 04, 2025 There is still work to be done closer to Saskatoon, with twinning and resurfacing on a 10 km stretch of Highway 5 between Saskatoon and near the Highway 316 junction (Submitted/Ministry of Highways)
Saskatoon's Blake Tierney sets new Canadian record at World Aquatics Championships
It wasn't the podium finish Saskatoon's Blake Tierney hoped for at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but the swimmer still managed to break a record. On Friday morning, Tierney finished f...
Aug 01, 2025 Saskatoon’s Blake Tierney (left) finished in fourth place in the 200-metre backstorke event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore on Friday morning. While he didn't end up on the podium, Tierney set a new Canadian record in the event with a time of 1:55.09. (Andrew Lahodynskyj/COC)
Elmwood's inclusive slip 'n slide brings summer joy to Saskatoon
Under the golden sun in Saskatoon, a quiet corner of the city exploded with laughter, splashes and pure, unfiltered joy on Wednesday. The smell of sunscreen mixed with the unmistakable scent of dish s...
Aug 01, 2025 Tiernan, 22, went on a slip 'n slide for the first time ever just last year, and he was back for more this year. He said he really enjoys the annual event, as it allows him to participate in an activity he had always wanted to try. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police investigating suspicious death on Avenue J South
Police in Saskatoon are investigating a suspicious death. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to the 300 block of Avenue J South just before 1 a.m. on Thursday after gettin...
Jul 31, 2025 The person’s death is under investigation by the Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section. (650 CKOM file photo)
Girl rescued from online exploitation in Regina after international complaint: Police
Editor's note: On Thursday, Feb. 12, the accused was sentenced to 274 days of jail time, to be followed by two years of probation. He is also required to provide a DNA sample and will be listed on the...
Jul 30, 2025 Police say the five-year-old girl was rescued after officers in Saskatoon got a complaint from a man in the Middle East. (650 CKOM file photo)
What you need to know about the 2025 Saskatoon Ex
The Saskatoon Ex is will bring thousands of people into Prairieland Park in the coming days. From Thursday to August 7, visitors will be treated to classic carnival rides, games and various other type...
Jul 29, 2025 This year's exhibition will feature more rides and more security. (Nick Biblow/Tourism Saskatoon)
Crash in downtown Saskatoon sends one person to hospital
One person has been taken to hospital after a collision at the intersection of Idylwyld Drive and 22nd Street West in Saskatoon. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release on July 27 that t...
Jul 27, 2025 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
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