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Province working to expand ICU capacity at Royal University Hospital
The provincial government is working to add space for more intensive care patients at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital. Two requests for proposals will be issued this month to begin the second ph...
Sep 10, 2024 Two RFPs will be issued this month, as the province works to expand the capacity at the ICU inside Royal University Hospital. (650 CKOM file photo)
Suicide prevention program expands to Prince Albert, North Battleford
A Saskatchewan suicide prevention program is being expanded to two new cities. The Roots of Hope program is expanding to Prince Albert and North Battleford thanks to $400,000 in new annual funding fro...
Sep 10, 2024 The program is already running in La Ronge, Meadow Lake and Buffalo Narrows. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sandy Bay evacuation order to be lifted Tuesday morning
The evacuation order for Sandy Bay is set to be lifted on Tuesday morning. The order was put into effect on August 13 due to a fast-moving wildfire getting dangerously close to the northern community,...
Sep 10, 2024 Saskatchewan has seen 575 wildfires this season, well ahead of the five-year average of 364. (Government of Saskatchewan/Submitted)
RCMP hunting for man accused of Wadena armed robbery
Wadena RCMP are looking for a man they have charged with armed robbery after an incident in the town on Sunday. Police said in a news release on Sept. 9. that they received a call around 11:45 p.m. on...
Sep 09, 2024 Wadena RCMP are looking for 34-year-old Joseph “Joey” Desjarlais from Fishing Lake First Nation. Desjarlais is described as about 5-foot-7 and 130 lbs with brown eyes, short brown hair, and a short beard. He was last seen wearing a light brown hoodie and a fanny pack. He has tattoos of the words "public" and "enemy" with flames on his hands, and "Bonnie and Clyde" tattooed on the right side of his neck. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Healing begins for students, staff at Evan Hardy Collegiate
Warning: This story may contain details that are disturbing to some readers. The Kids Help Phone is available 24-7 at 1-800-668-6868, or text 686868. Adults can access Saskatoon Mobile Crisis 24-7 at ...
Sep 09, 2024 Students and staff at Evan Hardy Collegiate have been invited to wear purple, the victim's favourite colour, when they return to school on Sept. 10. Purple lavender, pictured, is known to have healing properties. (Pixabay/www.pexels.com)
Robbery, assault charges stem from Saskatoon weekend crimes
A 19-year-old from Saskatoon is facing robbery charges after an incident at a business in Westmount on Saturday morning. Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said in a news release on Sept. 9, that officers...
Sep 09, 2024 (Andrij-Ter / Depositphotos.com)
Unidentified cyclist dead after collision in Westmount
A cyclist is dead after a crash in Saskatoon's Westmount neighbourhood on Sunday evening, and police are working to determine her identity. Officers were called to the scene at 22nd Street West and Av...
Sep 09, 2024 Police say officers are working to determine the identity of the cyclist who was killed in the collision. (650 CKOM file photo)
Police investigate after 'severely beaten' man dropped off at hospital
The Saskatoon Police Service's Serious Assault Unit is investigating after a man with severe injuries from a beating was dropped off at a hospital on Friday morning. According to police, officers were...
Sep 09, 2024 Police say the unconscious man was dropped off at the hospital on Friday morning. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon man charged after pedestrian, vehicles hit in parking lot
A 20-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges of dangerous driving, impaired driving and assault after allegedly striking a pedestrian and two vehicles in the parking lot of a shopping mall. According...
Sep 09, 2024 The 20-year-old driver is now facing charges of assault with a weapon, impaired driving, and dangerous operation of a motor vehicle. (650 CKOM file photo)
Sask. set 13 new heat records on Sunday: Environment Canada
The scorching heat on Sunday toppled a number of heat records around Saskatchewan. Many of the records had been standing for more than four decades. READ MORE: Heat, smoke don't stop Sask. campers hav...
Sep 09, 2024 Dogs were able to cool off with a swim at Mayfair outdoor pool in Saskatoon in August. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
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