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Saskatoon Blades face uphill climb in third game against Prince Albert Raiders
Heading into the third game of the Western Hockey League's Eastern Conference semifinal, Saskatoon Blades captain Tyler Parr knows how high the stakes are. While the Blades' season won't be on the lin...
Apr 14, 2026 Saskatoon Blades forward Gavin Clark (19) and Prince Albert Raiders forward Braeden Cootes (34) jostling for a puck in Prince Albert's 3-0 victory in the second game of their second-round series on April 11, 2026. (Mark Peterson/Prince Albert Raiders)
Saskatoon police briefs: Man allegedly attacked with machete at downtown bus stop
Police in Saskatoon were busy over the weekend as officers responded to a number of incidents, including a pair of robberies and a pair of stabbings. A 41-year-old man is facing a robbery charge after...
Apr 14, 2026 “The man asked to look at his phone but refused to return it to the victim,” police said. “An altercation began and the suspect pulled out a machete and struck the victim before fleeing on foot.” (Konstantin1985/Depositphotos.com)
Addiction counsellor emphasizes recovery after closure of Saskatoon's supervised consumption site
After the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction last week, an addictions counsellor is emphasizing the importance of putting people on a path to recovery. Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site...
Apr 13, 2026 In the wake of the closure of Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon, Rand Teed, an addictions counsellor, certified prevention specialist and author, emphasized the importance of providing a path to recovery for those struggling with drug addiction. (650 CKOM file photo)
City of Saskatoon warns public to stay off the ice as weather warms
Despite a snowstorm that swept through the city this week, the weather is still gradually warming up, and that means the ice on Saskatoon's recreational ponds isn't safe. The city said eight inches is...
Apr 11, 2026 Residents were asked to never venture out onto the ice that covers sections of the South Saskatchewan River, with the city saying the river ice is "never safe" for recreational use. (Libby Gray/650 CKOM)
City of Saskatoon to assess state of George Ward Pool for future planning purposes
A Saskatoon city councillor has requested details on the condition, program demand and public operating hours at a popular neighbourhood pool, which is nearing the end of its lifespan. George Ward Poo...
Apr 11, 2026 City workers clean the the 61-year-old George Ward Pool in Saskatoon's Holliston neighbourhood. Ward 6 Coun. Jasmin Parker says more information from the city is needed before any decisions on either renovating or replacing the pool can be made. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
'Lackadaisical' approach: Appeal dismissed in Taylor Kennedy impaired driving case
While the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal found that some errors were made, it also found the delay was still too long in the case against Taylor Kennedy, and therefore it was properly stayed, dismissing...
Apr 10, 2026 Taylor Kennedy was accused of driving while under the influence and causing the crash that killed nine-year-old Baeleigh Maurice in 2021. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man charged with impaired driving after allegedly plowing through patio fence on Preston Ave.
A 48-year-old Saskatoon man is facing a charge of impaired driving after allegedly driving a Dodge Challenger through the fence of a patio at a local business. According to police, officers were calle...
Apr 10, 2026 “The vehicle was located a short time later driving in the area of Heritage Crescent and Taylor Street East,” the Saskatoon Police Service said in a statement. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police open pair of homicide investigations after two deaths in Saskatoon
Police in Saskatoon say officers have opened two separate homicide investigations following a pair of deaths within the last week. In the first case, police said officers determined the death of a wom...
Apr 09, 2026 A home on Avenue I South in Saskatoon is cordoned off after one person was found dead inside on April 3, 2026. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Bear spray discharged after altercation on Saskatoon Transit bus: Police
Police are investigating after a group of people allegedly fired bear spray after an incident on a Saskatoon Transit bus on Wednesday evening. According to police, officers were called to the stationa...
Apr 09, 2026 According to police, officers were called to the stationary bus on Preston Avenue South at around 6:15 p.m. after getting a report about an incident involving bear spray. (650 CKOM file photo)
Construction of 60-bed homeless shelter on 31st Street in Saskatoon to begin this summer
Construction on a new emergency homeless shelter on 31st Street in Saskatoon is slated to begin this summer. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Social Services, design work is already underway ...
Apr 09, 2026 Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block said the number of homeless people in the city is on the rise, and the new shelter will help address “that growing need.” (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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