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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)
Mandatory distance between future shelters, elementary schools set by Saskatoon council
City council had a delayed start to its meeting Wednesday and then took most of the day to reach a decision on two motions presented with regards to Saskatoon's homeless population. Mayor Charlie Clar...
Feb 28, 2024 The former fire hall proposed as a shelter location in Sutherland has been met with strong opposition from residents, who say the location poses a safety risk for children who attend a nearby elementary school. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Feds invest more than $40 million in Saskatoon housing plan
Over the next three years, 940 housing units are to be built in Saskatoon through an agreement with the federal government and the city. On Wednesday, Randy Boissonnault -- the federal minister of emp...
Feb 28, 2024 Randy Boissonnault, the federal government’s minister of employment, workforce development and official languages, announces more than $40 million in funding for housing in Saskatoon. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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