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Saskatoon fire chief admits homeless encampments have become 'extreme'
Saskatoon Fire Chief Doug Wegren admits homeless encampments have become an issue throughout the city over the last number of years, saying the situation has become extreme. "Unfortunately, it doesn't...
Jan 21, 2025 The fire that close University Bridge in Saskatoon on Jan. 20 began in a homeless encampment. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Two teens charged after taxi stolen in North Battleford
A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old have been charged after a taxi was stolen in North Battleford on Sunday. Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release on Tuesday that officers were called to 110th Street ...
Jan 21, 2025 (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Half an Olympic swimming pool of sewage keeps University Bridge closed
Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency (WSA) said the sewage spilled into the South Saskatchewan River on Jan. 20th, isn't expected to impact its users downstream. The walkway on the north side of the b...
Jan 21, 2025 In a statement, the City of Saskatoon said the bridge would be inspected on Wednesday. If the bridge passes the inspection, the bridge would be re-opened at reduced capacity until the damaged sanitary sewer line is fixed. (Will Mandzuk/650CKOM)
'String of disappointments': Canola producers say paused plants could hurt economy
In the same week, two major canola crush projects worth billions of dollars in the Regina area were put on hold, leaving producers to question what it means for the industry and the growth they repres...
Jan 21, 2025
Man stabbed on Millar Ave marks Saskatoon's first homicide of 2025
After a near-record high of 15 homicides in 2024, the new year has already started with one man dead and another charged with first-degree murder. A 23-year-old man was found by police suffering from ...
Jan 21, 2025 A 23-year-old man was found by police suffering from a stab wound at a business in the 3900 block of Millar Avenue.
The Saskatoon Police Service responded to a call about the injured person on Jan. 20 at around 8 p.m. (Google Maps)
Sask. RCMP still hunting for prisoner who escaped from Prince Albert in December
Saskatchewan RCMP are looking for 29-year-old Glen Halkett, who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert on Dec. 31. RCMP said in a news release on Jan. 20 that Halkett was charged ...
Jan 20, 2025 Police are looking for 29-year-old Glen Halkett, who escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert on Dec. 31, 2024. Halkett is described as 5-foot-8 and 168 pounds with brown eyes and black hair.He has a tattoo on his neck and under his left eye. Police said his hair is longer than in this photo. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Second-degree murder charges in Lloydminster triple homicide
A 31-year-old man from Sweetgrass First Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of three men in Lloydminster in September 2024. According to a police release, on...
Jan 20, 2025 A 31-year-old man from Sweetgrass First Nation has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of three men in Lloydminster in September 2024.
According to a police release, on Sept. 11, 2024, Lloydminster RCMP discovered the three dead men with gunshot wounds in a house near 50 Street and 47 Avenue upon arrival for a well-being check. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Suspected mail thief arrested by Saskatoon police
A man suspected of stealing mail from a Main Street apartment building is now facing criminal charges. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to an apartment building in the s...
Jan 20, 2025 Police say the mail was apparently stolen from three separate apartment buildings on Main Street. (650 CKOM file photo)
Man arrested after cab driver threatened with imitation gun: Police
A 22-year-old man was arrested on Saturday night after allegedly pointing an imitation firearm at a cab driver to escape paying his fare. According to police, officers were called to a home on First A...
Jan 20, 2025 Police said the 22-year-old is now facing four weapons charges. (650 CKOM file photo)
Fire at Unity Agro-Plex causes damage to building
Fire crews were busy battling both a blaze and Mother Nature on Sunday night after the Agro-Plex in Unity, Sask. caught fire. According to Unity Fire & Rescue, the blaze was reported to 911 at 6:4...
Jan 20, 2025 Fire crews battled the elements after being called to a fire at the Unity Agro-Plex on Sunday night. The cause of the fire is not yet known. (Unity Fire & Rescue/Submitted)
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