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When winter bites: Preventing frostbite in a Saskatchewan cold snap
A cold snap in Saskatchewan always brings with it a potential risk of frostbite. Dr. Stanley Enebeli with the Saskatchewan Health Authority says frostbite is a risk any time cold weather conditions ex...
Nov 30, 2024 Frostbite is an injury that leads to the loss of colour and feeling in extremities due to freezing temperatures. (CKOM file photo)
Alberta man, 61, dies in collision near Landis
A 61-year-old from Millet, Alta. is dead after an SUV and a semi collided on Highway 14 near Landis on Thursday. Unity RCMP said in a news release on Nov. 29 that motorists could expect delays in the ...
Nov 29, 2024 (Saskatchewan RCMP/submitted)
Hockey on pause in Weyburn after minor ammonia leak
Weyburn's only hockey arena will remain empty for the weekend as city officials work to repair Tuesday's ammonia leak. The leak started in the arena's one-year-old ice plant chiller for both the Cresc...
Nov 29, 2024 Crescent Point Place and Tom Zandee Sports Arena in Weyburn will remain closed until all repairs are completed. (Weyburn Red Wings Facebook)
Growing number of encampments strains fire department's resources
The growing number of homeless encampments in Saskatoon is straining bylaw inspector resources within the Saskatoon Fire Department, according to chief Doug Wegren. That's one of the reasons the depar...
Nov 29, 2024 A Saskatoon fire department inspector approaches a tent in a Pleasant Hill community garden to inquire if the occupant needs help. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Warming centre fights to keep Saskatoon's homeless safe in freezing cold
The only overnight warming centre currently operating in Saskatoon has become a vital refuge as freezing temperatures grip the city. With hundreds of people seeking shelter from the cold each day, the...
Nov 29, 2024 Saskatoon’s only current overnight warming centre, operated by the Saskatoon Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, has become a vital refuge as freezing temperatures grip the city. (Mia Holowaychuk/650 CKOM)
Nap next to stolen trailer leads to charges for Martensville man
A sleepy Martensville man had a rude awakening on Thursday after allegedly taking a nap near a stolen trailer. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers were called to Kochur Avenue in the M...
Nov 29, 2024 The sleepy 36-year-old was charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000. (Mia Holowaychuck/650 CKOM)
13-year-old boy charged after bear spray incident in Midtown mall
A 13-year-old boy is facing charges after allegedly discharging bear spray in the food court at Saskatoon's Midtown mall. According to police, officers were called to the mall on First Avenue South ju...
Nov 29, 2024 There have been two bear spray incidents this month at Saskatoon's Midtown mall. (650 CKOM file photo)
Community association flooded with offers to replace stolen snowblower
After a chaotic and disappointing start to the week, the community of Eastview is ending it on a high. The Eastview Community Association's snowblower, which is used to clear a local outdoor rink, was...
Nov 29, 2024 Jon Holaday, rink co-ordinator for the Eastview Community Association, says the generosity of Saskatoon is helping the community rink get a new snowblower. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Extreme cold grips central Sask., but relief is on the horizon
Extreme cold warnings have descended on much of Saskatchewan, but they are not expected to last long. Environment Canada said extreme wind chill values near -40 C are expected on Friday for parts of c...
Nov 29, 2024 According to Environment Canada, the cold snap isn't going to last very long, with warmer weather coming by next week. (Brent Bosker/650 CKOM)
Saskatchewan ski hills on schedule to welcome people to the slopes
The rumble of snow machines is music to the ears of Saskatchewan's ski hill managers. Many ski hills across the province are expected to open soon, with snow making well underway and the winter storm ...
Nov 29, 2024 Snowboarders ride down Optimist Hill in Saskatoon. (650 CKOM file photo)
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