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Landfill construction may create 'noticeable odours,' city says
Construction at Saskatoon's landfill could create some funky smells over the next six weeks, but the project is expected to benefit the environment in a big way. The work beginning this week will expa...
Apr 16, 2024 Saskatoon’s Landfill Gas Collection & Power Generation System reduces greenhouse gas emissions by around 50,000 tonnes each year, and the project aims to bring that up to 80,000. (City of Saskatoon/Submitted)
E-scootin' around: Saskatoon's pilot project returns this week
E-scooters started rolling through Saskatoon on Monday. This is the second year of a pilot project that is bringing back the operation of Bird and Neuron scooters. Isaac Ransom, head of corporate affa...
Apr 15, 2024 E-scooters returned to Saskatoon on Monday for the second year of a pilot project. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon to host Canadian under-18 curling championships in 2025
A major curling event is coming to the Bridge City. Saskatoon's Nutana Curling Club is set to host the Canadian under-18 curling championships in 2025. According to Curling Canada, the event will be h...
Apr 13, 2024 The Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon will host the 2025 Under-18 Curling Championships. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Fond du Lac woman $1,254,350 richer after winning VLT jackpot in Saskatoon
Karrie Kkailther said she was shocked and confused at first, but soon she realized what had happened - she'd won more than a million dollars on a Saskatoon VLT. Kkailther, who lives in Fond du Lac, wo...
Apr 12, 2024 A Fond du Lac woman says she'll be looking at houses after a big win on a Saskatoon VLT. (Western Canada Lottery Corporation/Submitted)
Saskatoon Ward 8 Coun. Sarina Gersher not seeking re-election
Another Saskatoon city councillor has decided not to run in November's civic election. Ward 8 Coun. Sarina Gersher said it wasn't an easy decision, and there wasn't one specific reason that brought he...
Apr 12, 2024 "I feel I've been able to come to this role 100 per cent for each term and give 100 per cent of myself."
(Sarina Gersher/Submitted)
'Careful when you burn:' Fire chief shares safety tips following large grass fire
A major grass fire sparked early Tuesday afternoon southeast of Saskatoon has fire chiefs in the area reminding people to be cautious during this dry season. Mike Beamish, the chief of the fire depart...
Apr 10, 2024 A grass fire burns north of Saskatoon on April 26, 2021. Fire chiefs are reminding people to be careful when they start controlled burns. (650 CKOM file photo)
No injuries or structures damaged after large grass fire southeast of Saskatoon
Fire crews from Saskatoon and the surrounding area fought a grass fire southeast of the city that was sparked early on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, the blaze was half...
Apr 09, 2024 The fire department said firefighters were still at the scene late Tuesday afternoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
91-year-old woman hospitalized after vehicle-pedestrian crash near Centre Mall
A 91-year-old woman was taken to hospital Tuesday after a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian in a parking lot near The Centre Mall in Saskatoon. Police said the call came in at around 12:40 ...
Apr 09, 2024 Paramedics took the woman to a Saskatoon hospital with what police called "undetermined injuries." (650 CKOM file photo)
Going camping: Riders rookies report May 6, main camp to open May 12
Football season is drawing nearer and the Saskatchewan Roughriders have now announced when their 2024 training camp will take place. The CFL club is to return to the University of Saskatchewan campus ...
Apr 09, 2024
Changes to Saskatoon traffic bylaw means no stopping or parking near crosswalks
Some new rules to Saskatoon's Traffic Bylaw No. 7200 mean that drivers can't stop or park near many marked crosswalks anymore. The changes mean drivers can't stop or park within 15 metres in front of ...
Apr 09, 2024 A crosswalk with a no stopping sign in the Brighton neighbourhood of Saskatoon. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
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