Saskatoon news

• Lanigan area farmers till same soil for more than a century

  28-06-2018 23:49 via globalnews.ca
  In the province, 4,300 farmers have received Century Farm awards including the Wildeman family near Lanigan, Sask.
  
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• 4 inmates charged with murder after 2016 Saskatchewan Penitentiary riot

  28-06-2018 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  Four inmates have been charged with second-degree murder in the December 2016 riot at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
  
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• West Nile-carrying mosquitoes present in Saskatchewan

  28-06-2018 23:40 via cbc.ca
  As things heat up in the province and more mosquitoes appear, the risk of being bitten by a West Nile virus-carrying mosquitoes increases.
  
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• Minnesota regulators approve Enbridge Line 3 project

  28-06-2018 22:52 via globalnews.ca
  All five members of the Public Utilities Commission backed the project, though some cited heavy trepidation.
  
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• Fourth man charged in death of Jason Leonard Bird

  28-06-2018 22:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  RCMP have charged a fourth man with second degree murder in the death of 43-year-old Jason Leonard Bird.
  On Thursday, a news release from RCMP indicated Klaine Joseph Campeau is charged with second degree murder in connection to Bird’s death.
  Bird was found unresponsive in the medium security unit at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary unit at around 7:15 p.m. after a riot broke out at the prison on Dec. 14, 2016.
  Campeau was an inmate at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert at the tim
  
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• Fourth man charged after deadly riot at Sask. Penitentiary in 2016

  28-06-2018 22:28
  Police have charged a fourth person after a deadly riot at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert 18 months ago.
  
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• 'Anything's possible': Source of head trauma that killed Jordan Lafond unclear, pathologist testifies

  28-06-2018 21:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  The jury charged with determining how Jordan Bruce Lafond was fatally injured and providing recommendations aimed at preventing similar deaths is expected to begin deliberating Thursday afternoon.
  The source of the blunt-force trauma that caused the 21-year-old man’s brain to hemorrhage remains unclear, and could have happened any time after the stolen vehicle in which he was a passenger struck a concrete bollard, the inquest heard.
  “Anything’s possible,” Shaun Ladham, th
  
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• REVIEW: Jerry Douglas gives bluegrass the cordon bleu treatment

  28-06-2018 21:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  There’s bluegrass, newgrass, truegrass (loved by purists) and soon-to-be legalgrass.
  But Jerry Douglas and his band trade in fewgrass — a sophisticated fusion of jazz beats with the finger pyrotechnics of bluegrass that’s as rare as fescue in Flatbush.
  Douglas, world-famous for his dobro mastery, is one of the most celebrated and connected performers ever to play the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. (For the record, he had a big smile at the enthusiastic standing ovation aft
  
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• $21M in highway construction underway near Saskatchewan provincial parks

  28-06-2018 21:30 via globalnews.ca
  The government says over $21 million worth of highway construction work is underway around Saskatchewan’s provincial parks.
  
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• Managing a monster: Justice system wrestles with what to do with child pornographer Russell Wolfe

  28-06-2018 21:16 via cbc.ca
  A forensic psychiatrist who interviewed child pornographer Russell Wolfe testified Thursday about the prospects for managing his future risk.
  
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• Man charged after dangerous driving spree in Saskatoon

  28-06-2018 21:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 32-year-old man from Rosetown faces a list of criminal charges after a dangerous driving spree through parts of Saskatoon on Wednesday.
  Around 8:15 p.m., RCMP told city police that a blue Ford pickup truck had been in a collision in the Vanscoy area and the driver of the truck then left the scene, travelling eastbound at a “very high rate of speed,” city police said in a news release.
  Around 8:30 p.m., the truck was spotted on 22nd Street, before police received a report of a
  
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• Two charged with rummaging through cars in Westmont neighbourhood

  28-06-2018 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  City police arrested two people accused of rummaging through vehicles in Saskatoon’s Westmont neighbourhood on Wednesday night.
  Around 10:30 p.m., police received a call reporting that two people were going through vehicles in the 400 block of Avenue L North. The air support unit located two suspects and followed their movements as officers on the ground were brought into the area.
  While the police plane was tracking them, the two suspects stole bicycles and continued down an alleyway thro
  
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• Advocates, clients worried about cuts to Sask. rental housing supplement

  28-06-2018 21:05 via cbc.ca
  The clock is ticking on a provincial program that helps make rental housing more affordable for low-income people.
  
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• Sask. premier expects protesters to leave legislative grounds after meeting

  28-06-2018 21:00
  Premier Scott Moe says he expects protesters in Wascana Park to leave following a meeting with government on Monday.
  
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• Police lay charges in Saskatoon's fourth homicide of 2018

  28-06-2018 21:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Police have laid charges in connection with the shooting the death of 15-year-old Cadence O’Soup.
  O’Soup was pronounced dead on June 3 after officers received reports of an injured man in the 500 block of Avenue J South. On Thursday, police announced a 16-year-old girl has been charged with criminal negligence by discharging a firearm causing death.
  Police did not release the teen’s name. Cheona Badger, who identified herself as O’Soup’s aunt-in-law, said in a Faceb
  
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• After 56 years of letters, pen pals meet for the first time

  28-06-2018 20:56 via cbc.ca
  A friendship forged in writing between Holly Ferguson of Nova Scotia and Shelley Rutherford of Saskatchewan started with a newspaper ad in 1961.
  
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• Moe calls on Regina police to remove Justice for Our Stolen Children camp

  28-06-2018 20:46 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says there are laws that cover the park surrounding the provincial legislature to ensure that it's available to everyone.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: rain in forecast for Canada Day long weekend

  28-06-2018 20:43 via globalnews.ca
  Conditions will remain settled to round off the work week, but the long weekend brings some unsettled weather with the chance of rain in Saskatoon's forecast. 
  
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• Saskatoon singer brings barber shop chops to jazz fest

  28-06-2018 20:42 via cbc.ca
  Epp got started a little later in life. But the local singer brings a solid musical pedigree to the stage after selling everything and moving to Chicago to learn from the best.
  
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• Saskatchewan fuel prices could jump 10 cents ahead of long weekend

  28-06-2018 20:41 via globalnews.ca
  Drivers in Saskatchewan could face a painful picture at the pumps over the long weekend, with GasBuddy predicting up to a 10 cents per litre jump in prices.
  
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• Served in Saskatchewan: Homestead Ice Cream

  28-06-2018 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  Homestead Ice Cream has been tantalizing taste buds with sundaes and novelties for four decades.
  
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• Girl, 16, charged in death of 15-year-old boy on Avenue J

  28-06-2018 20:26
  A teen girl is facing a charge in connection with the death of a 15-year-old boy earlier this month.
  
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• ‘The first one to show up’: Tyler Bieber among Broncos to be honoured at Riders game

  28-06-2018 20:25
  On Saturday night, Humboldt Broncos players, staff and community members will step onto the field at Mosaic Stadium before the Roughriders take on the Montreal Alouettes.
  
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• Cost of Canadian groceries could rise due to new tariffs, CEO says

  28-06-2018 20:25
  Upcoming tariffs on some American food products could eventually mean higher prices for Canadian consumers, says the chief executive of Empire Co. Ltd.
  
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• 16-year-old girl charged with criminal negligence causing death after alleged fatal shooting of 15-year-old

  28-06-2018 20:23 via cbc.ca
  A 16-year-old girl has been charged in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy in Saskatoon.
  
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• Canada to announce final tariff list, aid package for steel and aluminum workers Friday

  28-06-2018 20:10
  The federal government is set to announce Canada's final retaliatory tariff list as well as a financial aid package for the steel and aluminum industries on Friday, CTV News has learned.
  
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• 16 year-old girl charged in Saskatoon shooting death

  28-06-2018 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police have charged a 16-year-old girl in the shooting death of another teen.
  
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• Update- Deceased Male- 500 Block Avenue J South

  28-06-2018 19:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Shortly before 9:00 a.m. June 28th, 2018 a 16 year old female was charged with Criminal Negligence by Discharging a Firearm Causing Death contrary to section 220(a) of Criminal Code of Canada for the death of a 15 year old male.The female youth will appear in court this afternoon at 2:00 p.m.  Court info # 991056778.Release 2018-0451Saskatoon Police Service Major Crime Section along with the Chief Coroner’s office, continue to investigate the death of a male youth that occurred i
  
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• Highway construction announced around Sask. provincial parks

  28-06-2018 19:36
  Long weekend travelers are being reminded to plan ahead, with more than $21 million in highway construction currently underway around Saskatchewan provincial parks.
  
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• 205 grams of meth seized by police in Prince Albert, Sask.

  28-06-2018 19:32 via globalnews.ca
  Prince Albert police said 205 grams of meth was seized during a drug bust.
  
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• 'It was an absolute nightmare': Woman recounts accessibility issues at Mosaic Stadium

  28-06-2018 19:30 via cbc.ca
  Alicia Baniulis says she doesn't feel welcome at the stadium after the trouble she had helping her dad, who has a breathing issue, navigate the stadium on the night of the Eagles concert.
  
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• Cars impounded following alleged street race in Saskatoon's North Industrial Area

  28-06-2018 19:27 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two men have been charged following an alleged street racing incident in the city’s North Industrial Area.Last weekend, the city’s police plane spotted the activity from overhead and alerted officers on the ground to the location of the two vehicles involved.
  Drivers from both vehicles were witnessed travelling 113 kilometres per hour in a 50 km zone. They are now facing charged of racing and disobeying a stop sign.Both had their vehicles impounded for 30 days and one of the drivers
  
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• 'A goal of mine:' Hockey dream still alive for paralyzed Humboldt Bronco

  28-06-2018 19:23
  Ryan Straschnitzki hasn't given up his dream of playing hockey.
  
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• Two charged after rummaging through cars in Westmont neighbourhood

  28-06-2018 19:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  City police have arrested two people who were allegedly rummaging through vehicles in Saskatoon’s Westmont neighbourhood on Wednesday night.
  At around 10:30 p.m., city police received a call two people were going through vehicles in the 400 block of Avenue L North. The city’s police plane located the suspects and followed their movements as officers on the ground were brought into the area.
  During the police plane’s track, the two suspects allegedly stole bicycles and continued
  
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• Vehicles impounded after Saskatoon street race

  28-06-2018 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  Two vehicles were impounded by Saskatoon police after going over double the speed limit in a street race.
  
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• Sask. NDP calls on government to scrap rental supplement changes

  28-06-2018 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the government’s decision to stop taking new applications for the rental housing supplement will hurt those most vulnerable.
  
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• What Saskatoon civic services are open and closed for Canada Day

  28-06-2018 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  A rundown of which Saskatoon civic services and facilities are open and closed on Canada Day.
  
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• Too fast, cops furious: Street racing charges laid in Saskatoon

  28-06-2018 18:55
  Street racing in Saskatoon’s North Industrial area has led to charges against two men.
  
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• Man charged after alleged dangerous driving spree in Saskatoon

  28-06-2018 18:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 32-year-old man from Rosetown has been charged with numerous offences after an alleged dangerous driving spree through parts of Saskatoon Wednesday.
  At 8:15 p.m., city police received information from RCMP that a blue Ford pickup truck had been in a collision in the Vanscoy area, according to a police news release. The driver of the truck then left the scene, travelling eastbound at a “very high rate of speed.”
  Then, around 8:30 p.m., the truck was spotted on 22nd Street, before po
  
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• Video: New in theatres June 29

  28-06-2018 18:50 via thestarphoenix.com
  Take a look at some clips from the movies hitting theatres June 29.
  
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• Street Racing - Charges Laid - ASU Assists

  28-06-2018 18:33 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Two Saskatoon men are facing charges following a police response to street racing in the city's north industrial area.Member of the Air Support Unit spotted the activity from overhead last weekend and alerted patrol units on the ground to the location of two of the three vehicles involved. Drivers from both vehicles were witnessed travelling 113 km/hr in a 50 km/hr zone.  They are charged with racing and disobey a stop sign.  Their vehicles were both impounded for 30 days.  O
  
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• Report says Saskatoon, Regina among worst cities in Canada to find licensed child care spaces

  28-06-2018 18:21 via cbc.ca
  A new report says Saskatoon and Regina rank among the most difficult places in the country to find licensed child care.
  
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• Music Notes: Chasing down Muirhead to end the Jazz Fest

  28-06-2018 18:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  Jazz Fest is just a couple days from wrapping up — and good riddance, taking up all my time and money for the past week. Who needs it?
  All joking aside, it’s terribly sad that it’s already ending. It’s the kind of thing that’s worth my time and money. Some of the shows on this list are the last SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival performances of the year, so don’t you dare miss out.
  Chasing Illusions w/ BOOMlag
  When: Friday, June 29
  Where: Amigos Cantina
  W
  
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• MMIWG inquiry moves into 4th day of testimony in Regina

  28-06-2018 18:15 via cbc.ca
  The focus is on police policies and practices and how they affect Indigenous people across the country. On Thursday, three members of law enforcement will be speaking as witnesses.
  
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• Most crops developing normally, in good condition: Saskatchewan Agriculture

  28-06-2018 18:01 via globalnews.ca
  While most crops are developing normally, Saskatchewan Agriculture says dry conditions remain a concern in some regions.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Problems with the downtown library

  28-06-2018 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  I am writing in response to Tiffany Paulsen’s column regarding the Frances Morrison Library (SP, June 7).
  I, too, am an unabashed fan of libraries. I, too, am shocked at the present use of the downtown library.
  Ms. Paulsen was surprised at the open drug use in the basement. I was shocked at the cocktail party going on in the periodical department a few weeks ago.
  Three people were sitting at a table with three paper cups, no reading materials in sight. They were loud.
  I asked a passing sec
  
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• La Loche Pride parade bringing Sask. family, community together

  28-06-2018 17:45 via cbc.ca
  A La Loche family is working to create change with the town's second annual Pride parade.
  
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• Adopt a Pet: Prada needs a home

  28-06-2018 16:39 via globalnews.ca
  Meet Prada, an eight-month-old stray kitten at the Saskatoon SPCA who now needs a home.
  
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• Community boot camps in Saskatoon

  28-06-2018 16:16 via globalnews.ca
  Rise Strength Lab is encouraging people to get fit at one of their three weekly community boot camps in Saskatoon.
  
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• NSILC helping people with disabilities find jobs

  28-06-2018 15:39 via globalnews.ca
  Chelsea Wisser explains how the North Saskatchewan Independent Living Centre helps find suitable jobs for people with disabilities.
  
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