Saskatoon news

• 22-year-old arrested after shotgun, ammunition found in backpack

  23-05-2018 23:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatoon man is facing firearms related charges after a sawed-off shotgun was found in a bag he was carrying alongside ammunition and bear spray.
  At roughly 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday members of the Saskatoon Police Service’s Guns and Gangs unit saw a wanted man riding a bike near the intersection of 20th Street West and Avenue W South, according to a police news release.
  When police called the man’s name, he fled on the bike, abandoning the bike and a backpack in the 200 block of Whitn
  
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• Alexa Emerson pleads guilty to bomb threats, suspicious packages

  23-05-2018 23:29 via globalnews.ca
  Alexa Emerson’s original 80-plus charges were narrowed down to 15 before she pleaded guilty in Saskatoon court.
  
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• Evacuation criticized after First Nation surrounded by fire

  23-05-2018 23:17
  Leaders from a Manitoba First Nation are furious after they say the federal and provincial governments hindered their efforts to evacuate their fly-in northern community that is threatened by a raging wildfire.
  
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• 'Healing is part of the game': Humboldt lingers in memories as Sask. teams prepare for Memorial Cup battle

  23-05-2018 22:13 via cbc.ca
  As players for the Regina Pats and Swift Current Broncos prepare for the first Memorial Cup game between two Saskatchewan teams in almost three decades, the tragedy that rocked the province's hockey community last month remains in the memories of everyone involved.
  
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• Alexa Emerson pleads guilty to 15 charges after white powder scares in Saskatoon

  23-05-2018 21:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  Alexa Emerson has pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges in connection with bomb threats and deliveries across Saskatoon of packages containing white powder.
  Emerson, also known as Amanda Totchek, originally faced 81 charges — down from 83 — including public mischief, uttering threats and criminal harassment. Threatening packages were delivered to businesses and schools in November 2016 and March 2017. Those charges were rolled into a new 15-count direct indictment on Wedne
  
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• 'Like I'm living in a dream': Sask. Indigenous hip-hop artist stays true to roots as he works with top talent

  23-05-2018 21:14 via cbc.ca
  Music has always been a passion for Saskatoon-born Jeremiah Manitopyes. He talks to CBC about his journey from listening to rap music to finding his culture.
  
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• Saskatchewan minister Cheveldayoff says Jets tickets he was hawking were for a friend

  23-05-2018 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  A Saskatchewan MLA who was spotted hawking tickets outside a Winnipeg Jets game says he purchased them for a friend who was unable to make it.
  Ken Cheveldayoff was spotted holding a sign selling tickets outside Bell MTS Place before Game 5 of the Western Conference final on Sunday.
  He said his friends called at the last minute to say they couldn’t make it to the game, so he decided to sell the tickets at below face value.
  His brother, Kevin Cheveldayoff, is the National Hockey League team&
  
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• Pilot charged with impaired flying after Swift Current, Sask. plane crash

  23-05-2018 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  Calvin Pahl has been charged with impaired operation of a plane after crashing near Swift Current.
  
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• NDP wants MLAs who get extra money to report work they did

  23-05-2018 20:53 via cbc.ca
  The Opposition is calling for MLAs who act as legislative secretaries to produce documents detailing the work they do for cabinet.
  
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• Saskatoon-based sitcom Four in a Blanket to go live

  23-05-2018 20:52 via cbc.ca
  Four in a Blanket a new web-based sitcom produced in Saskatoon is centred on a family of pigs. The show premiers in a free screening at the Roxy Theatre on May 29 and then all four episodes will be available online.
  
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• Province reverses decision on First Nations and Metis hunting rights: Sask. Wildlife Federation

  23-05-2018 20:49
  The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation says the province has changed their position on hunting rights for First Nations and Metis people in the province.
  
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• Potentially-lethal new drug found in Saskatoon

  23-05-2018 20:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  A new and potentially-lethal street drug has been analyzed and “presents an even greater risk to public safety,” according to Saskatoon police.
  On March 25, a woman was found in possession of 2.7 grams of an unknown substance while in a Saskatoon police detention area. The substance was later determined to contain methoxyacetylfentanyl, as well as heroin, fentanyl and caffeine, Saskatoon police said in a news release.
  This is the first time the drug has been found in Saskatoon. Polic
  
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• CN Rail locomotive engineers ratify five-year collective agreement

  23-05-2018 20:31
  CN Rail says its 1,800 locomotive engineers in Canada have ratified a new five-year collective agreement.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: rain on the way

  23-05-2018 20:27 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatoon area could see a few showers, with a risk of thunderstorms developing in the early hours of Thursday.
  
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• 2 new deadly drugs found in Saskatoon

  23-05-2018 20:19 via globalnews.ca
  Two deadly street drugs have been discovered for the first time in Saskatoon.
  
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• Alexa Emerson, suspect in suspicious packages and bomb threats case, pleads guilty

  23-05-2018 20:17
  Alexa Emerson has pleaded guilty to more than a dozen charges.
  
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• Alexa Emerson pleads guilty, sentenced in bomb threat and suspicious packages case

  23-05-2018 20:17
  Alexa Emerson, the woman behind a string of bomb threats and suspicious package deliveries in Saskatoon, will spend another 115 days in jail.
  
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• Alberta refuses to sign statement at contentious western premiers’ meeting

  23-05-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers' Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• Alberta demands all party support for pipeline at western premiers’ meeting

  23-05-2018 20:13 via globalnews.ca
  Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers' Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline.
  
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• Saskatoon community responds after blaze destroys school food truck

  23-05-2018 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  CHEP Good Food’s only refrigerated truck erupted in flames on Tuesday.
  
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• La Loche modular farm to grow fresh produce for school, community

  23-05-2018 20:05 via cbc.ca
  Students from Dene High School in La Loche, Sask., are training to grow and harvest their own produce in a farm the size of a shipping container.
  
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• High temps put northwest Saskatchewan under heat warning

  23-05-2018 20:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Parts of northwest Saskatchewan are under a heat warning as temperatures are expected to climb to 29 C mid-week.
  Late Wednesday morning, numerous communities including Lloydminster, La Loche, Buffalo Narrows and Prince Albert National Park, were under the warning issued by Environment Canada.
  The national forecaster indicated in the warning residents and visitors to northwest Saskatchewan are advised to take precautions to protect themselves, like rescheduling outdoor activities to cooler hours
  
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• Possession of a Firearm - 200 block Witney Ave. S

  23-05-2018 19:54 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A Saskatoon man was arrested and a sawed-off rifle was seized yesterday evening after he refused to stop for Police.At approximately 5:10 p.m., May 22, 2018, members of the Guns and Gangs Unit observed a wanted male riding a bicycle near the intersection of 20th Street West and Avenue W South. When the officers called out the male’s name, he immediately began fleeing away from Police on the bike. The suspect abandoned the bike and a backpack in the 200 block of Witney Avenue South, and beg
  
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• New, more dangerous fentanyl-variant found in Saskatoon

  23-05-2018 19:46 via cbc.ca
  Police in Saskatoon say new, dangerous combinations of fentanyl and other drugs are appearing in the area.
  
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• Rock the River sells out three months in advance

  23-05-2018 19:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  If you’ve been waiting a long time to have a good time, you better have tickets to  Rock the River.
  The classic rock festival featuring Trooper and 10 other Canadian bands is sold out, promoter SaskTel Centre has announced.
  Singer Lee Aaron
  Love hurts. Not having tickets hurts, too. You will miss Toronto, Nick Gilder, Sweeney Tood and Nazareth on Aug. 17, Lee Aaron, Men Without Hats, Sweet and Little River Band on Aug. 18 and Prism, Kim Mitchell, Gino Vanelli and Trooper on August. 19
  
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• City council votes not to prohibit corporate, union donations to candidates

  23-05-2018 19:39
  Saskatoon city council has voted against prohibiting corporate and union donations to civic election candidates.
  
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• Guilty plea, sentence expected today in Saskatoon white powder case

  23-05-2018 19:19 via cbc.ca
  A woman who orchestrated a wave of terror in Saskatoon by sending packages with a mystery powder to individuals, businesses and schools is expected to plead guilty on all charges today.
  
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• Alexa Emerson pleads guilty to "rampage of social media terrorism" in Saskatoon white powder case

  23-05-2018 19:19 via cbc.ca
  A woman who orchestrated a wave of terror in Saskatoon by sending packages with a mystery powder to individuals, businesses and schools pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• Alexa Emerson pleads guilty to mischief in Saskatoon white powder case

  23-05-2018 19:19 via cbc.ca
  A woman who orchestrated a wave of terror in Saskatoon by sending packages with a mystery powder to individuals, businesses and schools pleaded guilty Wednesday afternoon.
  
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• 4% tax hike proposed for Saskatoon property owners in 2019

  23-05-2018 19:03 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon city administration is proposing a tax rate increase of between four and 4.5 per cent in 2019.
  
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• Sask. man fined $3,380 for trafficking wild meat on Facebook

  23-05-2018 18:56 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatoon man has been fined for trying to buy wild game meat through a Saskatoon Facebook Buy and Sell page.
  
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• Rosetown RCMP seek man accused of offering candy, ride home to young girls

  23-05-2018 18:56 via globalnews.ca
  Rosetown RCMP said the man allegedly asked one of the girls if she wanted candy and a ride home.
  
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• Trump calls Canada 'very spoiled,' 'difficult to deal with' on NAFTA

  23-05-2018 18:54
  U.S. President Donald Trump is taking aim at Canada, calling his neighbour to the north "very difficult to deal with" and "very spoiled."
  
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• Video: Effort to ban union, corporate donations in municipal campaign fails

  23-05-2018 18:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark’s bid to move toward a ban on corporate and union donations in municipal elections fell short in a confusing process described as a “gong show.”
  City council on Tuesday narrowly defeated two initiatives intended to endorse a ban on corporate and union donations to municipal election candidates and to seek the authority to set such rules from the provincial government.
  Several councillors objected to voting on the issue, since the previous council r
  
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• Heat warnings for Saskatchewan’s north, Lloydminster

  23-05-2018 18:52
  Environment Canada has issued heat warnings for parts of northern Saskatchewan, as well as Lloydminster.
  
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• Stand or stay out of sight: NFL takes on anthem protesters

  23-05-2018 18:51
  NFL owners approved a new policy Wednesday aimed at addressing the firestorm over national anthem protests, permitting players to stay in the locker room during the "The Star-Spangled Banner" but requiring them to stand if they come to the field.
  
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• Video: Property tax increase for 2019 pegged between four, 4.5 per cent

  23-05-2018 18:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  In a new approach to budgeting, Saskatoon city council endorsed in principle a 2019 property tax increase of between four per cent and 4.5 per cent.
  That range may allow council to add spending priorities above the 3.16 per cent increase that is needed just to maintain current spending and service levels.
  Council can now consider ranking a variety of spending initiatives, such as improving service in certain areas like snow clearing, or contributing to various reserve funds.
   
  
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• Pubilc Advisory - Additional Drug Analysis Results

  23-05-2018 18:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are continuing to seize drugs which are found to contain several potentially lethal substances. Following an arrest on March 25, 2018, a woman was found to be in possession of 2.7 grams of an unknown substance while in the detention area.  Drug analysis has found the substance to contain something known as Methoxyacetylfentanyl, along with heroin, fentanyl and caffeine.  The presence of Methoxyacetylfentanyl is new to Saskatoon and presents an even greater risk to
  
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• SASKATOON JAZZ FESTIVAL

  23-05-2018 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  Friday, June 22nd (8:00-10:30pm): THE FLAMING LIPS – TD Mainstage, Bessborough Gardens, Early Bird Price $55.00, Regular Price $70.00.  Tickets: http://www.saskjazz.com/tickets Saturday, June 23rd (9:15-10:30pm): TOM COCHRANE WITH RED RIDER – TD Mainstage, Bessborough Gardens, Early Bird Price $50.00, Regular Price $65.00.  Tickets: http://www.saskjazz.com/tickets Sunday, June 24th (9:30-10:45pm): MATT ANDERSEN AND THE BONA FIDE –...
  
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• Video: CHEP Good Food truck catches fire in Exhibition neighbourhood

  23-05-2018 18:36 via thestarphoenix.com
  An organization working to improve food access in Saskatoon is in a tough spot after a vehicle fire levelled its refrigerated truck Tuesday morning.
  The truck, which belonged to CHEP Good Food Inc., caught fire in the Exhibition neighbourhood near Idylwyld Drive and Ruth Street, according to the fire department.
  
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• Person forcibly removed from North Battleford, Sask. home by armed youth

  23-05-2018 18:35 via globalnews.ca
  The armed youth is alleged to have forced someone from their North Battleford home to get money from a financial institution.
  
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• Senate puts pressure on feds to declare pipeline in national interest

  23-05-2018 18:29
  The Senate has passed legislation declaring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in the national interest. On Tuesday, Senators sent the House of Commons Bill S-245, which seeks to have the federal government declare the project "to be for the general advantage of Canada."
  
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• 'Pass this bill immediately': Senators implore feds to declare pipeline in national interest

  23-05-2018 18:29
  The Senate has passed legislation declaring the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion in the national interest. On Tuesday, Senators sent the House of Commons Bill S-245, which seeks to have the federal government declare the project "to be for the general advantage of Canada."
  
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• Dog resuscitated by Saskatoon firefighters after building blaze

  23-05-2018 18:17 via cbc.ca
  A dog received a close call after a Saskatoon house fire Tuesday night.
  
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• FLAMENCO – Camino de 20

  23-05-2018 18:13 via globalnews.ca
  A celebration of 20 years of presenting international and local flamenco music and dance in Saskatoon!  Live Musicians and Dance Performers include: David Matyas: Flamenco Guitarist from Calgary. UTPALAPALO ensemble: collaborating Odissi Lodion Classical dance with flamenco. Kids’ Flamenco group. Odissi Devotional Dancers: Sheena Oliphant Odissi dancer and artistic director. Las Chuchis: Local flamenco trio. 36...
  
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• Fire crews resuscitate dog after Mayfair house fire

  23-05-2018 18:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  A dog was taken to the Vet Medical Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine after a fire broke out at a one storey home in Saskatoon’s Mayfair neighbourhood.
  Firefighters responded to a 911 call at around 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Three fire engines, an aerial ladder truck and a heavy rescue unit were dispatched to the call.
  When crews arrived they found smoke coming from a home located in the 1300 block of Avenue D North. Fire crews searched the building and found a dog, a
  
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• Letter of the Day: Alley parking enforcement

  23-05-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I am writing in hopes of getting the word out about the city bylaw regarding parking in alleys.
  We recently attended our son’s soccer practice at Greystone Park. At the end of practice upon returning to our vehicle a commissionaire was placing a ticket on our window. We were parked in the alley alongside the park, as were many other vehicles.
  In asking him what the problem was he said you cannot park in any alley. The fine is $50 and non-negotiable. I feel this is ridiculous and unfair and
  
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• Hosting fee causing high Memorial Cup ticket prices, low attendance

  23-05-2018 17:55 via cbc.ca
  The organizing committee chair for the 100th Memorial Cup says that a high fee to host the tournament has caused increased ticket prices and impacted attendance.
  
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• Saskatoon man fined for trafficking wild game meat on social media

  23-05-2018 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  Danial Mitchell was charged after failing to heed several warnings that it is illegal to buy, trade, barter or sell wild meat in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Saskatoon councillors vote against banning union, corporate donations in elections

  23-05-2018 17:24 via cbc.ca
  A push to ban corporate and union donations in Saskatoon elections has failed.
  
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