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Saskatoon's council could have 'dug a little deeper' for savings: Chamber CEO
Two business groups are commending Saskatoon's city council for halving a $70-million budget shortfall, but both say council left one big stone unturned which could have resulted in a better outcome f...
Dec 05, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
Suspect in North Battleford manslaughter arrested in Saskatoon
The suspect in a 2022 manslaughter case in North Battleford was arrested in Saskatoon on Saturday. According to the RCMP, 34-year-old Nolan Bird was charged in connection with the death of 61-year-old...
Dec 04, 2023 Nolan Bird is set to appear in a North Battleford courtroom on Monday. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Cause unknown after Saskatoon house fire causes $450K damage
An early-morning fire on Sunday in Saskatoon heavily damaged a home in the Westview neighbourhood. Just before 1:30 a.m., fire crews arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames and one person tr...
Dec 04, 2023 A house fire Sunday in the 3100 block of 37th Street West caused $450,000 in damage (Saskatoon Fire)
23-year-old man charged in Saskatoon's latest murder
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the death of a 36-year-old man in Saskatoon. Police say officers responded at around 4:20 p.m. Saturday to a call about an injured person in a busi...
Dec 02, 2023 A 36-year-old man is the victim in Saskatoon's most-recent murder. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon council approves 6.04% property tax hike for 2024
After a record four days of debating and deliberating, Saskatoon city councillors have decided property taxes will go up by 6.04 per cent in 2024 and 5.64 per cent in 2025. Even after 25 hours of deli...
Dec 01, 2023 Property taxes in Saskatoon are set to go up by 6.04 per cent in 2024 and 5.64 per cent in 2025.(Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon credit union closure leaves some asking for more to be done in area
Affinity Credit Union said this week it will close its St. Mary's location on 20th Street in Saskatoon next April. The news has left many in that community surprised and asking questions why the credi...
Nov 30, 2023 Saskatoon's St. Mary's Affinity Credit Union location is set to close on April 5. The company announced this week it will be leaving because of a rise in significant safety concerns for bank employees and customers. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
On thin ice: Saskatoon fire department preaches caution around frozen river
The South Saskatchewan River may look like it's frozen solid at times during the winter months, but that doesn't mean the ice is safe. The Saskatoon Fire Department is urging caution around the river ...
Nov 25, 2023 While ice on the South Saskatchewan River may appear stable and solid at times during the winter months, the fire department says it's never safe to walk on the frozen river. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Festival of Trees lights up Saskatoon for 38th year
The Western Development Museum has been transformed into a magical winter wonderland. The Saskatoon Festival of Trees opens Friday, marking its 38th year in support of the City Hospital Foundation. Op...
Nov 24, 2023 The Saskatoon Festival of Trees kicks off 38th year at the Western Development Museum.
Social services minister says Sask. delivering on requests for more shelter spaces
Councillors, police and other organizations have long been asking for more places to treat people with complex needs in Saskatoon and Regina - and the provincial government is delivering on those requ...
Nov 24, 2023 Gene Makowsky, Saskatchewan's social services minister, says there is a plan for clients discharged from a soon-to-be-opened shelter in Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
UPDATE: Police find 88-year-old woman who had been reported missing
Saskatoon police have found an 88-year-old woman who had been reported missing earlier Tuesday. In an update Tuesday afternoon, police said the woman had been found safe and sound. She had last been s...
Nov 21, 2023 An 88-year-old woman who had last been seen at St. Paul's Hospital was found safe Tuesday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
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