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Motorcycle rider killed in crash on Gordie Howe Bridge
A wooden cross adorned with flowers now stands at the scene of Sunday night's deadly crash on the Gordie Howe Bridge. The cross bears the name Chance Volk, and places his age at 21. Police confirmed a...
Jul 10, 2017 A makeshift memorial for 21-year-old Chance Volk stands at the site of a fatal crash on the Gordie Howe Bridge near Valley Road on July 10, 2017.(Bryn Levy/650 CKOM)
Shakespeare on the Sask. has strong opening weekend
Hot temperatures didn't stop more than 500 people from going to the big white tent for the opening weekend of Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan. Richard III drew a near sell-out crowd of 250 people Satu...
Jul 09, 2017 Saskatoon-based actor Rob van Meenen, plays the lead role in the Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan production of Richard III. (Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan)
City defends anti-racism billboard over 'divisive' concerns
An anti-racism billboard along Saskatoon's Circle Drive is being defended by the city after complaints on social media. The billboard, part of the city's "I am the bridge" anti-racism campaign, is loc...
Jul 04, 2017 The billboard on Circle Drive West north of 33rd Street was revealed on June 19, 2017 as part of Saskatoon’s "I am the bridge" anti-racism campaign. (Chris Vandenbreekel/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon police ask for help to solve decade-old murder
Saskatoon police are looking for a woman who was among the last people to see Paul Theodore Jacobson alive. On July 3, 2007, a passerby discovered the body of 44-year-old Jacobson at a location near C...
Jul 04, 2017 Paul Theodore Jacobson, 44, was last known to have attended a home on the 600 Block of University Drive July 1, 2007 – two days before he was found dead by a passerby. (Saskatoon police)
Saskatoon opens summer youth programs
Now that kids are out of school for the summer Saskatoon opened it's youth centres for the season on Monday. The programs, that include sports, arts, and a place to hang out, are open to people ages 1...
Jul 03, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Syrian folktale comes to Saskatoon’s Theatre in the Park
Sounds of Syrian culture will soon be heard around Saskatoon. A joint effort between Sum Theatre and Syrian immigrant Rana Mustafa brings folktale, "The Woodcutter and the Lion," to Theatre in the Par...
Jul 02, 2017 Syrian folktale, “The Woodcutter and the Lion,” is part of the 2017 Theatre in the Park series in Saskatoon. (Celine Grimard/650 CKOM)
Canada 150: Thousands take in Saskatoon fireworks display
An estimated 50,000 people took over Diefenbaker Park in Saskatoon Saturday for the annual Optimist Canada Day Celebration. It all started with breakfast at 8 a.m. and continued all day with musical p...
Jul 02, 2017 (650 CKOM file photo)
Canada 150: What's open in Saskatoon
Some city-run services are operating on a different schedule this weekend for Canada Day. Here's what you can expect: City Hall will be closed. Parking is free at city run spots on Saturday. You will ...
Jul 01, 2017
Blades' Fiala off to Red Wings development Camp
Saskatoon Blades defenseman Evan Fiala is getting a chance to impress NHL scouts. The towering blueliner has been invited to the Detroit Red Wings Development Camp. "I've been working hard for this op...
Jun 30, 2017 Clavet, Sask. native Evan Fiala was acquired by the Blades in a trade in December, 2016. (Steve Hiscock/Saskatoon Blades)
Landlord tosses family's belongings after 'misunderstanding'
A Saskatoon woman is trying to rebuild her family's life after her landlord threw most of their belongings in the garbage. Trisha Alexson told 650 CKOM she returned home on June 21 after being away du...
Jun 30, 2017 Trisha Alexson told 650 CKOM she returned to her apartment on Pinehouse Place and found all her family's belongings gone and renovations underway on June 21, 2017. (Trisha Alexson)
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