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Man arrested in Saskatoon for bear spray, hammer assault
A 26-year-old man has been arrested after hitting a woman with a hammer and spraying her with bear spray. This happened on Nov. 6 at around 8:00 p.m. in the Meadowgreen neighbourhood. Police were call...
Nov 07, 2024 According to the province, police have responded to over 3,000 bear spray incidents over the last five years. However, that number could be much higher when factoring in unreported cases. (650 CKOM file photo)
Saskatoon Public Library workers issue strike notice, wages, safety
A strike notice has been issued from Saskatoon public library workers, calling for a new deal surrounding wages and strategies to address safety concerns. In response, Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) l...
Nov 07, 2024 The notice made on Thursday came from the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) 2669, the union representing around 270 public library workers at nine locations.
Katherine Norton, a CUPE union representative, said in June, 95 per cent of library workers voted in favour of a strike mandate. The union is pushing for higher wages to keep up with the rising costs of living and safety concerns. (650 CKOM)
Police use less-lethal weapon on standoff suspect in Hampton Village
Saskatoon police are responding to online rumours about a shooting during a standoff in Hampton Village Tuesday night. Around 10:30 p.m. the Tactical Support Unit (TCU) was deployed for a barricaded p...
Nov 07, 2024 According to a statement sent to 650 CKOM, tactical officers waited a period of time before forcing their way into the home. The suspect approached the door but did not follow officer commands to exit the residence which resulted in a less-lethal round being discharged. (Mia Holowaychuck/650 CKOM)
Flyer distributed in Saskatoon neighbourhoods not from Elections
A small, black and white flyer that asks Saskatoon voters to scan a QR code, and to visit a specific website is being hand delivered in some neighbourhoods, including Brighton. The flyers, in at least...
Nov 07, 2024 Shellie Bryant, Elections Saskatoon returning officer, says she's been informed about the flyers. She advices anyone looking for information about the civic election to visit the city's website. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Kids overcome hospital anxieties through play in Child Life Zone
As you walk through the halls of Saskatoon's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, you're met with many sounds that define the hospital experience. The rhythmic beeping of monitors, the soft clatter of me...
Nov 07, 2024 Built in 2019, the Child Life Zone in Jim Pattison Children's Hospital is the first of its kind in Canada. Child Life program manager Dominique Rust says the space is a safe haven for patients navigating medical challenges. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Markets Up Post-US Election, Tariffs Could Hurt Canada: Advisor
The markets are looking positive coming off the news that Donald Trump will be back in the White House, according to Andrew Rodych, partner of PWM Private Wealth Counsel, and Registered Portfolio Mana...
Nov 06, 2024 Andrew Rodych, partner of PWM Private Wealth Counsel, and Registered Portfolio Manager with Q Wealth Partners said,“We're seeing lots of green across the board." But looking ahead, Rodych said Canadians will have to “wait and see” what the economic impact will be for Trump’s “protectionist” stance on U.S.A. trade. (Alex Brandon/AP Photo)
Lung cancer survivors speak out about testing home for radon
Lung Saskatchewan is recommending you test and make sure your home is safe from radon. November is Radon Action Month across Canada. Radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible radioactive gas that ...
Nov 06, 2024 (From left to right) Luana Hiebert, Cristine Elliott and Kerri Mossing have all been impacted by lung cancer as a result of radon and shared their stories about the dangers of it. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Eastview residents concerned by reoccurring 'loud booming' noise
Several Eastview neighbourhood residents say a loud, reoccurring booming noise going off several times a day has caused disruption and raised safety concerns. While some speculate it could be gunshots...
Nov 06, 2024 Eastview resident Sheena Rorke says a mysterious loud booming noise happens multiple times a day in her neighbourhood. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Sask. doctor explains typhoid fever after possible Martensville exposure
A Saskatoon doctor is shedding some more light on what exactly typhoid fever is and how it could've possibly ended up at the Domino's Pizza in Martensville. Dr. Joseph Blondeau, head of clinical micro...
Nov 06, 2024 The Typhoid fever exposure happened at Domino's Pizza in Martensville on 717 Centennial Drive S. between Oct. 11 and 19. (Google Street View)
Meet the therapy dog bringing comfort at Saskatoon vaccine clinics
In a bustling corner of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's immunization clinic at the Gordie Howe Event Centre, a gentle presence is working wonders for those facing the stress of vaccinations. Since...
Nov 05, 2024 With his bandana and name tag on, it's clear that this dog means business. Luckily for visitors to the SHA vaccine clinic at the Gordie Howe Events Centre, 10-year-old Dibs is in the business of making people feel safe and comfortable. (Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
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