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Banksy in Saskatoon: A secretive street artist lands downtown
If you've never heard the name Banksy, you're probably not alone - but that might be about to change. For the next two months, the Scotia Centre in downtown Saskatoon has transformed into something co...
Jul 23, 2025 For eight-year-old Ruby Kolla, Banksy’s art is more than your average graffiti. “It has like a story to tell about why it’s made.” (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon's water director says storm pond helped mitigate flooding after Sunday rainstorm
After a major rainstorm hit Saskatoon on Sunday, the director of Saskatoon Water says a storm pond helped mitigate flooding in one of the hardest-hit areas of the city. Russ Munro said the storm on Su...
Jul 22, 2025 “Our underground storm sewer system is designed to handle a one-in-two-year rain event, and then we use the streets and overland drainage, so things like storm ponds, to handle larger events,” said Russ Munro, director of Saskatoon Water.
Former Saskatoon Christian school director found guilty of assault with a weapon
The former director of Legacy Christian Academy has been found guilty of assault with a weapon. In a packed Saskatoon courtroom on Monday, Judge Lisa Watson delivered a lengthy decision, ruling that J...
Jul 22, 2025 John Olubobokun outside Saskatoon Provincial Court on June 19, 2024. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Flash flooding hits Saskatoon's east side during Sunday storm
Streets and intersections in Saskatoon temporarily became rivers after a storm caused flash flooding across city Sunday evening. Parts of the east side appeared to be most affected with reports of flo...
Jul 21, 2025 A garbage container floated down Spruce Drive after heavy rain flooded streets in the Forest Grove neighbourhood. Will Mandzuk/650 CKOM.
Saskatoon police chief says bear spray incidents declining
Saskatoon's city council recently approved a new bylaw aiming to reduce the number of criminal incidents involving bear spray, and the city's police chief says there's been a drop even before the new ...
Jul 12, 2025 Saskatoon police chief Cam McBride said he's noticed a recent reduction in the number of crimes involving bear spray in the Bridge City. (Mia Holowaychuck/650 CKOM)
Behind the spandex: The real-life drama of Prairie Pro Wrestling
The slap of a boot connecting with a jaw echoes through the hall like a shotgun blast. A wrestler crumples to the mat. The crowd gasps, half in horror and half in awe. "He's dead!" someone yells from ...
Jul 10, 2025 One villain. One hero. Hundreds of eyes watching, hearts racing. Prairie Pro turns local wrestling into a shared emotional rollercoaster. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Officers fired guns while responding to stolen vehicle call: Saskatoon police
Gunshots were fired by police officers responding to an incident involving a stolen vehicle in Saskatoon on Wednesday morning. According to police, officers got a report of a stolen vehicle in the are...
Jul 09, 2025 The incident on Wednesday morning prompted a massive police response, with numerous police vehicles and an armoured vehicle seen racing to the scene with their lights and sirens activated. (Submitted)
Police say inmate who stole van to escape jail work crew has ties to Saskatoon, Regina
RCMP officers in Saskatchewan are searching for an escaped correctional centre inmate. According to the RCMP, 39-year-old inmate Michael Landry was working with a crew from the Saskatoon Provincial Co...
Jul 09, 2025 Landry was described as six-foot-two in height, with a heavy build, brown hair and brown eyes. “If seen, he should NOT be approached,” the RCMP said. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Police chief discusses recent crimes, bear spray bylaws and more on Evan Bray Show
Cam McBride, Saskatoon's police chief, joined the Evan Bray Show on Tuesday for a wide-ranging interview. The interview covered several recent criminal incidents that have caused concern in the city, ...
Jul 08, 2025 Cam McBride, Saskatoon's police chief, said there's been a recent decline in the number of incidents involving bear spray in the city, and a new bylaw will soon come into force that could curb its use even further. (650 CKOM file photo)
Two arrested in connection with armed robbery at jewelry store in Saskatoon mall
Two people have been arrested in relation to an armed robbery at a jewelry store inside a Saskatoon shopping mall last month. According to police, two men carrying axes and bags entered the Centre Mal...
Jul 08, 2025 Two people have been arrested after a store at the Centre Mall was robbed on June 4. (650 CKOM file photo)
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