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Sentencing set for former Saskatoon massage therapist found guilty of sexual assault
Sentencing dates were set for a former massage therapist found guilty of sexual assault at Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench on Friday afternoon. A jury trial began on Nov. 3, with Kenneth Braun accus...
Mar 06, 2026 Sentencing dates were set for a former massage therapist found guilty of sexual assault at Saskatoon's Court of King’s Bench on Friday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
Bruce Cockburn to headline Sask Jazz Fest on July 10
Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn will headline the final day of ticketed performances during the Sask Jazz Fest this summer. The 80-year-old "Lovers in a Dangerous Time" singer will take the ...
Mar 06, 2026 “Bruce Cockburn is obviously a Canadian favourite, and will be joined by Royal Wood, who is a newly minted Saskatoonian, actually, and Eileen Laverty, who is a Saskatchewan Artist,” Shannon Josdal, the festival’s executive director, said in a statement. (Sask Jazz Fest/Submitted)
Saskatoon Mamba hires NBA G League champion Isaiah Fox as head coach
Fresh off a complete re-brand of the organization, the Saskatoon Mamba has found the bench boss the team has been searching for. On Thursday, the Mamba announced the hiring veteran NBA G League coach ...
Mar 06, 2026 Salt Lake City Stars associate head coach Isaiah Fox will be heading north to coach the CEBL's Saskatoon Mamba this summer. (Salt Lake City Stars/Canadian Elite Basketball League)
Saskatoon cops investigate apparent road rage incident that left one injured, cars damaged
Police in Saskatoon are investigating an apparent road rage incident which saw a vehicle rammed and left one person injured. According to police, officers were called to Witney Avenue North, in the ci...
Mar 06, 2026 Saskatoon police responded to another stabbing after four on the weekend and a gun that was brought onto a city bus. (650 CKOM file photo)
Lanes reopened at Highway 11 overpass after damage from semi entering Saskatoon
Lanes heading into Saskatoon from Regina are open again after a semi with a trailer damaged the Circle Drive overpass on Highway 11. In an update issued late on Thursday, the Saskatoon Police Service ...
Mar 05, 2026 A section of the Circle Drive overpass over Highway 11 is damaged after a semi with a tall load tried to travel underneath it. (Jacob Harman/Facebook)
No injuries reported after garage fire in Saskatoon's Meadowgreen neighbourhood
Nobody was injured after a garage caught fire in Saskatoon's Meadowgreen neighbourhood on Thursday morning. Multiple fire engines and an ambulance were at the scene at the intersection of 20th Street ...
Mar 05, 2026 The fire appeared to have completely destroyed the garage, but the home in front appeared to be largely intact. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
The 'giraffe' of the orchestra: Meet Saskatoon's bassoon soloist
Stephanie Unverricht was once a Grade 6 student staring down one of childhood's most consequential decisions: Which instrument should I pick? For most 11-year-olds, band sign-up day is about choosing ...
Mar 05, 2026 Stephanie Unverricht is the principal bassoonist for the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. While she typically sits in the middle of the group, she is preparing to step into the spotlight for a rare solo performance on Saturday, March 7. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Escaped Saskatoon prisoner found in Edmonton: Police
A Saskatoon Correctional Centre prisoner who escaped last month has now been caught in Edmonton. Dale Patrick was arrested by police on Monday. He will appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Thursday...
Mar 04, 2026 Dale Patrick, 53, allegedly escaped from the Saskatoon Correctional Centre on Feb. 2, 2026. Saskatoon police. Edmonton Police Service arrested him March 2. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Two men charged with impaired driving after trying to flee from Saskatoon cops
Two men are facing charges including impaired driving after allegedly trying and failing to get away from police in separate incidents on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The first pursuit began a...
Mar 04, 2026 Saskatoon police have responded to three incidents on city busses this week, alone. (650 CKOM file photo)
Farm Credit Canada donates $500k to construct commercial kitchen at Saskatoon Food Bank
A new commercial kitchen will soon be up and running at the Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre thanks to a major donation. On Wednesday, Farm Credit Canada announced a $500,000 donation to full...
Mar 04, 2026 Laurie O’Connor, the food bank’s executive director, said the organization is proud to work with Farm Credit Canada on the kitchen project, which is expected to significantly expand the number of meals prepared through cooking and nutrition programs. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
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