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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)
FIBA 3x3, inaugural YXE Urban Games coming to Saskatoon's Victoria Park
Saskatoon's Victoria Park will be busy this August. On Wednesday, Discover Saskatoon announced the FIBA 3x3 women's basketball series will be coming to the Bridge City along with a new event called th...
Feb 28, 2024 Humboldt's Paige Crozon launches a three-point shot during a FIBA 3x3 event in Edmonton. (Photo courtesy of FIBA 3x3/Canada Basketball)
Saskatchewan shows solidarity with Ukraine on invasion anniversary
As heavy snow fell, Ukrainian flags were held high. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) Regina Branch held a solidarity march on Saturday, marking the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invas...
Feb 24, 2024
Massey Place home had 'strange' activities before homicide: Neighbour
Questions of safety are top of mind for a Massey Place resident after a homicide involving minors occurred Monday. Hilda Raquel de Paula lives in a duplex with her four children on Matheson Drive. She...
Feb 22, 2024 Police were called to a house in the 1000 block of Matheson Drive early Monday for a report of an injured person. The 12-year-old victim later died in hospital. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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