Saskatoon news

• Sask. students join global strike for government action on climate change

  15-03-2019 23:36 via cbc.ca
  It's a global revolution and Saskatchewan won't be left behind - if the kids have anything to say about it.
  
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• Armed Robbery/Two in Custody - 900 block Northumberland Ave

  15-03-2019 23:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Two people are in custody following an armed robbery early this afternoon.On March 15, 2019, at approximately 12:40 p.m., Saskatoon Police were dispatched to a robbery at a bar in the 900 block of Northumberland Avenue. Two male suspects had fled with an unknown amount of cash after assaulting a 28 year old female employee with pepper spray, and striking a 61 year old male patron with a baton. The female victim was treated on scene by paramedics and the male victim was transported to hospital. T
  
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• ‘Now it’s here and it’s great’: Senior embraces walking soccer

  15-03-2019 23:23
  David Taylor has arthritis in his knee, has had a minor heart attack and his doctor has forbidden him from playing his beloved sport of soccer – but the 73-year-old is now able to enjoy the game in a new way.
  
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• 'We are not afraid': Saskatoon Muslims press on with Friday services after New Zealand attacks - CBC.ca

  15-03-2019 22:40 via cbc.ca
  'We are not afraid': Saskatoon Muslims press on with Friday services after New Zealand attacks  CBC.caSaskatoon's largest mosque went ahead with its Friday afternoon prayer *service* under heightened security following the deadly attacks that targeted two ...
  
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• Police Response - Area of 1700 block 20th Street West

  15-03-2019 21:51 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service has and will continue to have a police presence in the areas around the 1700 block of 20th Street West in the coming days.  The increased presence follows recent violent activity in the area.People in the area are asked to report suspicious activity immediately to the Saskatoon Police at 306-975-8300 or call 911 in emergent situations.
  
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• Prince Albert RCMP ask snowmobilers not to trespass on private land

  15-03-2019 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP have received complaints from landowners surrounding Prince Albert, Sask., regarding snowmobilers trespassing on private land.
  
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• Ottawa heading to trial in class action lawsuit by residential school day scholars

  15-03-2019 21:50 via cbc.ca
  Ottawa is heading to trial next month over a class action lawsuit involving students who attended residential schools during the day in which its lawyers have argued Canada had no residential school policy and never intended to eradicate Indigenous languages and culture.
  
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• N.Z. shootings: Premier Moe says 'no place' for hate, Islamophobia in Saskatchewan

  15-03-2019 21:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he stands with the province’s Muslim community following the New Zealand mosque shootings in which 49 people were killed and dozens more injured.
  The shootings, which took place at two separate mosques in the New Zealand community of Christchurch, is being called a terrorist attack, with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern describing the shootings as one of the country’s “darkest days.”“I would echo condolences to the Muslim
  
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• In-home mental health supports ‘meeting people where they’re at’ with new Community Recovery Team in P.A

  15-03-2019 21:04
  People living in Prince Albert will now have access to mental health supports in their own homes with the launching of a new Community Recovery Team (CRT).
  
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• Weyburn city council apologizes for comments in group home debate

  15-03-2019 20:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  WEYBURN — City council in Weyburn has apologized to residents and other Canadians for using insensitive words after a controversial decision to reject a care home for people with disabilities.
  But the council isn’t saying whether it will reconsider the move.
  A letter from the council, which was posted online Friday, says it is deeply sorry for what was said in council chambers earlier this week.
  “We would like to sincerely apologize to the community of Weyburn, the province of
  
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• New Zealand mosque shootings shatter sense of security: NCCM

  15-03-2019 20:11 via globalnews.ca
  National Association of Canadian Muslims executive director Ihsaan Gardee said the mass shootings at mosques in New Zealand has shattered the sense of security for Muslims.
  
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• Saskatoon pub readies for St. Patrick's Day - News Talk 650 CKOM

  15-03-2019 20:10 via ckom.com
  Saskatoon pub readies for St. Patrick's Day  News Talk 650 CKOMWith St. Patrick's Day approaching, the manager of a downtown Saskatoon pub says preparations are already well...
  
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• NCCM ‘not shocked’ by New Zealand mass shooting

  15-03-2019 20:10 via globalnews.ca
  The National Association of Canadian Muslims said it is not shocked by the mass shooting in New Zealand given the rise in hatred and political rhetoric targeting immigrants.
  
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• Saskatoon yogi brings special perspective to new TV series for people with visual impairment

  15-03-2019 19:50 via cbc.ca
  Naidoo's latest challenge is a TV series that brings yoga to people living with disabilities. Reflect and Renew airs on AMI-tv.
  
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• Weyburn city council issues apology for disability group home comments

  15-03-2019 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  Weyburn city council has issued a formal apology for comments made during a decision to deny an application to build a group home for people with disabilities.
  
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• Sask. gov’t and STC sign new agreements to improve Indigenous child welfare

  15-03-2019 19:35 via globalnews.ca
  A new partnership between the provincial government and the Saskatoon Tribal Council aims to improve outcomes for Indigenous children.
  
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• Police increase presence at Saskatoon mosques after New Zealand shooting

  15-03-2019 19:34 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police are increasing their presence at five mosques in the city in response to the mass shootings in Christchurch, NZ.
  
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• Petition aims to save trees at Broncos bus crash site

  15-03-2019 19:09
  A petition circulating online is asking the province to reverse course on its decision to remove trees lining a private property at the site of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: biggest heat streak of 2019 ahead - Global News

  15-03-2019 19:05 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon weather outlook: biggest heat streak of 2019 ahead  Global NewsThe biggest heat streak so far for 2019 is ahead in Saskatoon's weather forecast.
  
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• Saskatoon shooting victim, a newcomer from Iraq, was killed on way home from work - CBC.ca

  15-03-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon shooting victim, a newcomer from Iraq, was killed on way home from work  CBC.caSaskatoon's second homicide victim of the year is a newcomer who moved to Canada from Iraq six months ago.
  
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• Saskatoon shooting victim, a newcomer from Iraq, was killed on way home from work

  15-03-2019 18:51 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon's second homicide victim of the year is a newcomer who moved to Canada from Iraq six months ago.
  
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• Saskatoon weather outlook: biggest heat streak of 2019 ahead

  15-03-2019 18:42 via globalnews.ca
  The biggest heat streak so far for 2019 is ahead in Saskatoon’s weather forecast. Peter Quinlan has more.
  
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• Elder tech helping seniors live safer, healthier lives

  15-03-2019 18:42 via cbc.ca
  From an automated pain detection system to technology that tracks people who wander off, the future of elder care may be high tech.
  
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• Community Recovery Team launched in Prince Albert, Sask.

  15-03-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  The Saskatchewan government says a new Community Recovery Team will provide supports for people in Prince Albert facing complex mental health challenges.
  
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• Increased police presence at Saskatoon mosques after New Zealand shootings

  15-03-2019 18:17
  Security at mosques around the world, including Saskatoon, is being beefed up after at least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
  
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• Increased Police Presence at Saskatoon Mosques

  15-03-2019 18:05 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  In light of the tragic shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand the Saskatoon Police Service has increased its presence around the five mosques in Saskatoon. The police presence will be particularly noticeable during prayer times.While there is no information to suggest that a similar threat exists here, the Saskatoon Police Service is working to help address safety concerns within the Saskatoon Muslim community.Chief Troy Cooper will be visiting members of the Muslim community today to express hi
  
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• Sask. police get new search, access to information powers in non-criminal missing persons cases

  15-03-2019 18:04 via cbc.ca
  Saskatchewan police will have more powers to find missing people in cases where no crime is suspected, including the ability to obtain a search order for a building where a missing person may be.
  
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• Proper guidance and an open ear critical for runaway kids: youth worker

  15-03-2019 18:04 via cbc.ca
  Amended legislation that went into effect on Friday will help Saskatchewan officers to search buildings, access information and demand records in missing persons cases where no crime is suspected. Don Meikle said youths have told him they just want to have a say in what happens to them.
  
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• Tribe, 3 governments planning 400th Pilgrim anniversary - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tribe, 3 governments planning 400th Pilgrim anniversary  Saskatoon StarPhoenixBOSTON — Native American leaders are teaming up with the U.S., British and Dutch governments on next year's commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the ...
  
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• Saskatoon Soaring Club – GROUND SCHOOL 2019

  15-03-2019 18:00 via globalnews.ca
  Ground School 2019 (Saskatoon Airport) – Thursday evenings March 22nd through April 26th, 7:00pm to 9:30pm. Cost is $50.00 or $100.00 Ground School plus introductory flight at Saskatoon Airport.  Topics include: theory of flight, meteorology, instruments, navigation, air regulations and gliding operations. Introductory Flights $60.00 – fly with a club instructor. Glider Pilot Flight Training...
  
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• Art Exhibit – BEYOND THE EDITION (Jasmin Fookes and Jacob Semko)

  15-03-2019 17:45 via globalnews.ca
  Exhibition: March 1st through April 26th.  Closing Reception: Friday, April 12th, 7:00 – 9:00pm. STM GALLERY is pleased to present a selection of work by Saskatoon artists Jasmin Fookes and Jacob Semko.  First crossing paths while in the BFA program at the University of Saskatchewan, Jacob and Jasmin now find themselves working together in partnership...
  
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• More tools available in Sask. for police to search for missing people

  15-03-2019 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  Amended Saskatchewan legislation gives more tools to police forces when searching for missing people.
  
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• Photos: Editorial Cartoons: March 9-15

  15-03-2019 17:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here’s a compilation of the StarPhoenix’s editorial cartoons from the past week.
  
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• Warman couple who lost majority of life savings to career fraudster has warning for others

  15-03-2019 17:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  Tina and Ben Bueckert hope the darkest chapter of their lives can be a warning to others that sometimes, friendships are not what they seem.
  Inside the Warman Senior’s Centre, where the couple attend church services and gather for catered meals, the Bueckerts have 14 labelled folders neatly assembled on a table.
  They contain information about each time David Matthew Adrian took their money. The elderly couple lost most of their life savings to the career con man who befriended Ben and
  
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• Training for new semi drivers now mandatory in Sask

  15-03-2019 17:03 via cbc.ca
  New semi drivers in Saskatchewan will now have to take a training course before hitting the highway.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Dave the Saskatoon Farmers' Market - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 17:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  Letter of the Day: Dave the Saskatoon Farmers' Market  Saskatoon StarPhoenixLetter to the editor from John J. Penner and Betsy Rosenwald.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Dave the Saskatoon Farmers' Market

  15-03-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  It is astounding that city council is considering terminating the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market lease, which means our local food growers and producers would have to leave the current site. The reason given is that council wants the building and square to be more “animated.”
  This proposal overlooks the incredible impact the market has made on the surrounding community. Prior to its redevelopment, this building was an underutilized warehouse for the city’s electrical departmen
  
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• 'I'm gutted': Australian TV host's plea for unity goes viral after terror attacks

  15-03-2019 16:59
  A prominent Australian television host’s impassioned plea for unity has gone viral in the aftermath of tragic mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand that left 49 people dead.
  
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• Amendment to missing persons act gives police more power in investigations: province

  15-03-2019 16:47
  The province is giving police more power to help find missing people in Saskatchewan.
  
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• 'We are not afraid': Saskatoon Muslims press on with Friday services after New Zealand attacks

  15-03-2019 16:38 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon's fire and police chiefs were among the city dignitaries to show their support in person for the Islamic community in the wake of mosque attacks that killed 49 people in Christchurch, New Zealand Friday.
  
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• Saskatoon police increases presence around city mosques in wake of New Zealand attacks

  15-03-2019 16:38 via cbc.ca
  The police service is being cautious and thinking about public safety even though no reports of local anti-Muslim activity have been received.
  
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• Moe condemns Islamophobia in wake of New Zealand mosque attacks

  15-03-2019 16:38 via cbc.ca
  The police service is being cautious and thinking about public safety even though no reports of local anti-Muslim activity have been received.
  
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• Collectors Show in Saskatoon offers up antiques and appraisals

  15-03-2019 15:41 via globalnews.ca
  People can not only shop for antiques this weekend at the Collectors Show in Saskatoon, they can bring in items to be appraised.
  
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• Cardboard Cup coming to Optimist Hill

  15-03-2019 15:09 via globalnews.ca
  It’s a soap box derby on snow – the Cardboard Cup is taking place at Optimist Hill on Saturday. McGuire from Rock 102 with all the details.
  
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• Authorities investigating home shooting, someone in custody - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 15:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  Authorities investigating home shooting, someone in custody  Saskatoon StarPhoenixALTON, N.H. — Authorities investigating a shooting at a home in Alton, New Hampshire, have someone in custody.WMUR-TV reports two people have been ...
  
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• Pruning tips for trees and bushes

  15-03-2019 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  Now is the time to prune most trees and bushes and Rick from Dutch Growers with what people need to know in Gardening Tips.
  
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• Editorial: Province should empower teachers to control phones in classrooms - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 13:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  Editorial: Province should empower teachers to control phones in classrooms  Saskatoon StarPhoenixA ban on cellphones during instructional time in Ontario classrooms has a ring of truth when it comes to implementation in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Bridges Events March 15-21 - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 13:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  Bridges Events March 15-21  Saskatoon StarPhoenixEvent listings are a free, community *service* offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the publication ...
  
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• ‘He has tortured me beyond belief’: Warman couple lost majority of life savings to career fraudster - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  ‘He has tortured me beyond belief’: Warman couple lost majority of life savings to career fraudster  Saskatoon StarPhoenixThe Bueckerts lost the majority of their life savings after a man they believed was their friend defrauded them of $112800.
  
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• Former art gallery trustee says he quit over 'control' by councillors - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  15-03-2019 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  Former art gallery trustee says he quit over 'control' by councillors  Saskatoon StarPhoenixA former Remai Modern art gallery board member says he left the board because meetings were dominated by two city councillors and he felt like a “token” ...
  
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