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Snow piles aren't playgrounds, city reminds in PSA
Climbing on snow piles in parking lots and next to curbs around the city may seem like a lot of fun for kids, but the City of Saskatoon is reminding residents of the safety risks involved. "It is easy...
Mar 11, 2024 Parking lots and boulevards around Saskatoon may resemble the Himalayas, but the city it's not a good idea to go mountain climbing. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon snow graders move into residential neighbourhoods
Dozens of graders, plows and sanders are making their way into Saskatoon's residential neighbourhoods a full day earlier than expected. According to an update from the City of Saskatoon, snow clearing...
Mar 06, 2024 Most of Saskatchewan seems to have dodged the worst snowfall predicted for the Easter long weekend. (650 CKOM file photo)
Light snow and positive temps in Saskatchewan's forecast this week
A little bit of snow is expected to fall around Saskatchewan this week, but weekend temperatures are starting to look up again. Natalie Hasell, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said snow for t...
Mar 05, 2024 Ricky Beninsig likely won't have to shovel as much this week as he did during the weekend's big storm. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Extreme cold warnings end in Saskatoon, west-central Sask.
Extreme cold followed a major winter storm into Saskatchewan. Warnings from Environment Canada were in effect Tuesday morning for Saskatoon and west-central Saskatchewan, including the areas around th...
Mar 05, 2024 The extreme cold temperatures are expected to moderate on Tuesday morning, Environment Canada said. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatchewan continues to dig out from major winter storm
Snow drifts across the province were big in the wake of the weekend's winter storm, but some may have been Biggar than others. Tanya Lehnert -- a resident of the community that's about an hour west of...
Mar 04, 2024 A resident of Biggar cleans off the roof of their house with a small snowblower. The province is still digging out Monday from a weekend snowstorm. (Jennifer Brunt Massie/Submitted)
UPDATED: A list of Saskatoon closures and cancellations due to winter storm
As Saskatoon continues to dig out from a blast of winter, 650 CKOM has created a list of business closures and service cancellations to help you navigate the city. Please note that this is not a compr...
Mar 03, 2024 The city had to postpone the collection of its recycling bins due to the weather. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Winter storm expected to last until Monday morning: Environment Canada
Environment Canada says the major winter storm that began on Saturday is expected to continue through to Monday morning. Winter storm warnings remained in effect across almost the entire province on S...
Mar 03, 2024 Environment Canada said as much as 40 centimetres of snow could fall in some parts of Saskatchewan by Monday. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
'A very active weekend:' Major snowstorm on its way to Saskatchewan
It was the calm before the storm in Saskatchewan on Friday as another big winter storm system made its way toward the province. Environment Canada has predicted that close to a foot of snow could fall...
Mar 01, 2024 A snowstorm that could bring up to a foot of snow is heading towards Saskatchewan (650 CKOM file photo)
Crews in Saskatoon and Regina ready to respond to weekend snowstorm
The cities of Saskatoon and Regina are gearing up in anticipation of a major weekend snowstorm. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern part of Saskatchewa...
Mar 01, 2024 A snowstorm could make driving difficult in Saskatoon and Regina on the weekend. Crews in both cities says they're ready for the onslaught. (650 CKOM file photo)
Small cities ask Stats Can to halt 'detrimental' crime severity index
Mayors of small cities from Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia are calling on Statistics Canada to halt the release of its annual Crime Severity Index until consultations are held wi...
Mar 01, 2024 Mayors and leaders from small cities gathered in Saskatoon on Thursday to call on Statistics Canada to change the way the Crime Severity Index rankings are posted. Many claim it's cost their communities both economic and population growth. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
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