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Three Sask. communities set cold records on Wednesday
After the sudden arrival of winter weather this week, a few Saskatchewan communities saw record-setting lows. According to Environment Canada, the Kindersley region got as cold as -19.4 C during the e...
Oct 27, 2023 A few communities in Saskatchewan set cold-weather records this week. (650 CKOM file photo)
Green cart contractor defaults, program continues as city looks for solution
The City of Saskatoon has run out of patience with Green Prairie Environmental. On Wednesday, the city announced it is looking at new options for the city's curbside organics program after Green Prair...
Oct 26, 2023 (Libby Giesbrecht/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon minor hockey adding eight new teams this season
Eight additional teams have been added to accommodate the growth of Saskatoon minor hockey, meaning 305 total teams will compete across the various age groups. Of that total, 253 teams are based in Sa...
Oct 26, 2023 Kelly Boes, executive director of the Saskatoon Minor Hockey Association, says ice surfaces including those at Merlis Belsher Place, will be in high demand this season. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon woman charged with manslaughter in fourth homicide of 2023
An investigation into a suspicious death has led to a manslaughter charge against a 33-year-old Saskatoon woman. According to police, officers were called to a home on Confederation Place on May 27, w...
Oct 25, 2023 Saskatoon police say a woman is charged with manslaughter after the May 27 death of David Dustyhorn. (650 CKOM file photo)
Dazzle of zebras to stay in Saskatoon this winter but need a new barn
A dazzle of five zebras at Saskatoon's Forestry Farm Park and Zoo will be calling the prairies home this winter. The animals were taken off of a rural property in June earlier this year, and are part ...
Oct 23, 2023 The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo is looking for provincial funding for a new barn to house a dazzle of zebras during the winter (Mia Holowaychuk/ 650 CKOM)
Hilltops-Thunder rivalry to continue in PFC final
The Saskatoon Hilltops and Regina Thunder are set to face each other Sunday in the Prairie Football Conference final in Saskatoon. It's the third straight season in which the provincial rivals have me...
Oct 21, 2023 The Regina Thunder and Saskatoon Hilltops set to face each other Sunday in PFC Final (Wanda Harron Photography)
Police warn public after used needles left on Saskatoon playgrounds
Police in Saskatoon are warning the public after getting reports of used needles "being intentionally discarded into school parks and playgrounds." According to police, the reports began in July and A...
Oct 19, 2023 The person of interest was described as a slim man in his late 30s or early 40s, with stubble on his face and a mole on his right cheek, under his eye. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
By the numbers: Saskatchewan's 2023 wildfire season
It doesn't take an expert to know that this past wildfire season in Saskatchewan was a bad one for the province. Many days throughout the summer months were spent reading air quality index reports and...
Oct 19, 2023 A Saskatchewan water bomber battles a fire this past summer. This summer saw forest fires burn an area five times the size of Prince Albert National Park. (Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency/Facebook)
Missing mom and daughter found safe in Saskatoon
Police are thanking to the public for help in locating a missing mother and daughter in Saskatoon. Cynthia Okemow, 45, and eight-year-old Chantelle Okemow, were both located safely, police said Thursd...
Oct 19, 2023 (650 CKOM file photo)
C95's Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research kicks off in Saskatoon
For the 24th year, C95's Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research will raise funds for a very important cause. C95 host Shauna Foster said Thursday's marathon will be an action-packed 12 hours with s...
Oct 19, 2023 Rob Suski and Shauna Foster hosting the C95 Radio Marathon for Breast Cancer Research. (C95/ Facebook)
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