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Down to Wrestle: U of S Huskies celebrate inclusion on the mat
At first glance, it looks like mayhem. Bodies spill onto the mat from every direction. A dodgeball sails where it probably shouldn't. Shoes squeak, voices overlap and laughter cuts through the noise. ...
Feb 18, 2026 The joy in every match, every cheer and every team huddle is undeniable. The U of S Huskies wrestling team has created a space where kids with Down syndrome feel strong, proud and capable. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Sask. storm bringing winds, up to 25 cm snow: Environment Canada
With nearly a foot of snow expected to fall in Saskatoon between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning, the city said its road crews are getting ready to respond. Environment Canada issued a snowfal...
Feb 17, 2026 The City of Saskatoon said its road crews will be out on the streets during the storm, with sanding trucks ensuring drivers can find grip on icy stretches and graders clearing snow from priority routes. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon police respond to five bear spray incidents over weekend
Saskatoon police were busy responding to four separate bear spray incidents on Friday and Saturday night. According to a news release from the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) shared on Monday, officers...
Feb 17, 2026 Five different bear spray incidents happened over the Family Day long weekend in Saskatoon, according to police. (650 CKOM)
Four charged after cops seize 'approximately $25,000 worth of stolen vape products'
Four people are facing charges after police investigating a robbery and a threat made at gunpoint seized thousands of dollars in allegedly stolen vape products along with several guns. According to th...
Feb 17, 2026 Police said officers seized a 12-gauge shotgun, a .22 rifle resembling a WWII-era MP40 submachinegun, an SKS rifle, a handgun, bear spray, a knife, ammunition and “approximately $25,000 worth of stolen vape products.” (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
WestJet refuses to take teen's power chair, leaving Saskatoon family frustrated
Unlike many in Saskatchewan this winter, Saskatoon's 14-year-old Georgia Nataraj and her family won't be heading for a vacation to Mexico due to safety issues WestJet says it has with transporting her...
Feb 17, 2026 Richard Nataraj (right) is frustrated with WestJet after it told him its flights out of Saskatoon will no longer be allowed to carry his 14-year-old daughter Georgia’s power chair because of weight restrictions. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Ice sculptor battles warm-up to chisel designs for Family Day weekend
Saskatoon's week-long Winter Shines festival kicked off this weekend with mild temperatures, but not everyone's so happy about the warm-up. Ice sculptor Julio Martinez from Mexico has his creations on...
Feb 15, 2026 Ice sculptor Julio Martinez said his artworks should be on display for, "at least two weeks more, if the sun don't come in." (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon's new school has been named misiwe-kisik | One Sky
Saskatoon Public Schools announced the official name of the new city centre school on Feb. 13, as misiwe-kisik | One Sky. The school, set to open in 2027, is taking over the site of the former Princes...
Feb 14, 2026 The name misiwe-kisik | One Sky came from a student, although superintendent of education Marnie Ross said it followed a common theme in many of the suggested names. (Marija Robinson/650 CKOM)
Maïa Schwinghammer's Olympic success inspiring skiers in Saskatchewan
The Saskatoon Freestyle Ski Club has been locked on to the Olympics as one of their own gets the chance to chase the podium. Saskatoon's own Maa Schwinghammer made her Olympic debut on the ski hill in...
Feb 14, 2026 Sisters Renee (left) and Sadie Schwinghammer have been watching their cousin Maïa compete in women's moguls at the 2026 Milan Olympics in Italy. (Scott Roblin/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon cops seize several kilos of illegal drugs after raiding four homes
Police in Saskatoon seized a huge quantity of illegal drugs on Thursday after making two arrests which led to SWAT team raids on four homes. According to police, officers arrested a 22-year-old on Alb...
Feb 13, 2026 According to police, the searches turned up 1,954 grams of fentanyl, 5,514 grams of methamphetamine, 908 grams of cocaine and 10,250 millilitres of GHB. Officers also seized $33,965 in cash, forged drivers licences and “drug paraphernalia,” the police force added. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Saskatoon police investigate three robberies involving bear spray on Wednesday night
Police in Saskatoon are searching for the people behind three robberies involving bear spray on Wednesday night. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to a business on the 30...
Feb 12, 2026 Police in Saskatchewan are taking a closer look at officer mental health after the sudden death of an officer in February 2026. (650 CKOM file photo)
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