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Saskatoon police make dent in fentanyl supply as overdose crisis continues
As Saskatoon experiences a fentanyl-related overdose crisis, the city's police force has made a dent in the supply of the powerful opioid. According to police, officers seized 1,814 pills which have "...
Mar 14, 2025 Fentanyl pills seized by police in Saskatoon. Police say the seizure confirms that the illicit drug is being trafficked in multiple forms. (Saskatoon Police Service/Submitted)
Relentless overdose calls take a toll on Saskatoon firefighters: Union rep
A "normal" shift at Fire Hall Number One in downtown Saskatoon, used to mean responding to between five and 10 overdose calls. Over the last six weeks or so, firefighter Jayden Poirier said that numbe...
Mar 14, 2025 Jayden Poirier, Saskatoon Firefighter and IAFF Local 80 rep, displays Narcan vials and medical equipment. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Crown stays manslaughter charge in murder of Megan Gallagher
Another trial in connection to the death of Saskatoon woman Megan Gallagher has been abruptly cancelled. Court of Kings Bench confirmed Thursday that manslaughter and unlawful confinement charges were...
Mar 13, 2025 (650 CKOM file photo)
Overdose crisis: Saskatoon Mayor says resources stretched
Saskatoon's mayor admits firefighting resources have been stretched as her city deals with an unprecedented number of overdoses and deaths because of a bad batch of fentanyl making its way throughout ...
Mar 13, 2025 Saskatoon’s mayor admits firefighting resources have been stretched as her city deals with an unprecedented number of overdoses and deaths because of a bad batch of fentanyl making its way throughout the streets. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Provincial government offers help to Saskatoon amid 'toxic drug crisis'
The Government of Saskatchewan is offering help to Saskatoon as the city deals with a high number of overdoses. The Bridge City has seen a spike in overdoses over the past two months, with more than o...
Mar 13, 2025 A kit containing two doses of naloxone and supplies for performing CPR. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Fire respond to 67 overdoses, one suspicious death in 72 hours
The Saskatchewan Health Ministry released another overdoes alert update in Saskatoon. Between March 9 and March 11, the Saskatoon Fire Department responded to 67 overdoses and one suspicious death. Pr...
Mar 12, 2025 With this particular fentanyl, it takes multiple doses (4-5) of naloxone to revive patients, according to the Ministry of Health. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon restaurant not affected by province's liquor boycott
Exactly one week ago today, Premier Scott Moe directed the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) to stop buying alcohol produced in the United States. The SLGA is where bars, restaurants and...
Mar 12, 2025 Greg Clark is a managing partner for Hudsons in Saskatoon and said that he's stopped selling American products at his restaurant and bar. Despite this, he said most of his products were already Canadian and he hasn't noticed any complaints. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Saskatoon GPS car tracker case: 70 charges and 17 victims so far
The man facing several charges after Saskatoon Police found GPS trackers on people's vehicles has nearly doubled. According to police, 34 additional charges were laid against 46-year-old Marty Schira ...
Mar 12, 2025 The Saskatoon man now faces 70 charges that include harassment, mischief, intimidation, fraudulent concealment of a computer system, and fraudulent use of a computer system. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
New Saskatoon police team aims to address city's outstanding warrants
Police in Saskatoon address some of the city's approximately 6,400 outstanding Criminal Code warrants with a new team. The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is launching a new Warrant Enforcement Unit as...
Mar 12, 2025 “A dedicated team focused on warrant enforcement will allow us to prioritize arresting wanted individuals who pose the greatest risk to public safety while also alleviating pressures faced by frontline patrol officers," said inspector Tony Landry. (BrianAJackson/Depositphotos.com)
Saskatoon police chief talks bear spray, overdoses on Evan Bray Show
Saskatoon is facing some big issues, as bear spray becomes more and more common in street crime, and overdose numbers rise. Cam McBride, Saskatoon's police chief, joined The Evan Bray Show on Tuesday ...
Mar 11, 2025 Police chief Cam McBride addressed a number of issues around crime and drug use in an interview with Evan Bray on Tuesday. (650 CKOM file photo)
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