Saskatoon news

• Sask. agriculture minister calling on Ottawa to speed up canola assistance

  24-05-2019 23:55 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatchewan's agriculture minister says farmers are experiencing cash flow issues as they wait for assistance from the federal government to be implemented.
  
  Read more

• Sask. pharmacists temporarily able to prescribe methadone

  24-05-2019 23:53 via cbc.ca
  Following the suspension of several methadone-prescribing physicians, the federal government granted an exemption to a section of the Controlled Drug and Substance Act.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon honours residential school survivors with flag raising at city hall - Global News

  24-05-2019 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon honours residential school survivors with flag raising at city hall  Global NewsThe reconciliation flag honours victims and survivors of the residential school era.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon honours residential school survivors with flag raising at city hall

  24-05-2019 23:39 via globalnews.ca
  The reconciliation flag honours victims and survivors of the residential school era.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Federal, provincial governments announce $60 million for wastewater projects

  24-05-2019 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  Over $60 million in new funding will support three new wastewater treatment projects in the Saskatchewan.
  
  Read more

• Firefighters had to wake person during apartment evacuation

  24-05-2019 22:49
  Just after 8 a.m., the Saskatoon Fire Dept. responded to a call of smoke filling the hallway of an apartment building at 235 Stillwater Drive.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon police charge 13-year-old girl over park assaults, say other assailants too young to be charged - CBC.ca

  24-05-2019 22:38 via cbc.ca
  Saskatoon police charge 13-year-old girl over park assaults, say other assailants too young to be charged  CBC.caPolice have charged a 13-year-old girl after two assaults, including one that was recorded by a bystander at Pleasant Hill Park in Saskatoon.
  
  Read more

• Wilson-Raybould, Philpott to announce their political plans Monday

  24-05-2019 22:29 via cbc.ca
  Ousted former Liberal cabinet members Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott say they will make announcements Monday about their political futures.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Downtown Saskatoon shooter Mike Arcand sentenced to 8 years in prison

  24-05-2019 21:32 via globalnews.ca
  The judge said “things clearly could have been worse,” while crediting the “courageous and swift action” of Saskatoon police who arrested Mike Arcand.
  
  Read more

• Chief Poundmaker exoneration spurs calls for more historical corrections

  24-05-2019 21:18 via cbc.ca
  Trisha Sutherland says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was right to apologize for the 1885 conviction of Chief Poundmaker, but that it can't stop there.
  
  Read more

• Feds, city team up on new flood prevention strategy

  24-05-2019 21:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  Two summers ago, a pair of massive rainstorms overwhelmed Saskatoon's aging storm water system, causing widespread flooding on the city's east side. Read More
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon firefighters wake sleeping person to evacuate smoky apartment - Global News

  24-05-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon firefighters wake sleeping person to evacuate smoky apartment  Global NewsFire was found in multiple rooms of an apartment suite in Saskatoon's Lakeview neighbourhood on Friday, May 24, 2019.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon firefighters wake sleeping person to evacuate smoky apartment

  24-05-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  Fire was found in multiple rooms of an apartment suite in Saskatoon’s Lakeview neighbourhood on Friday, May 24, 2019.
  
  Read more

• Saskatchewan weather outlook: May showers slide through

  24-05-2019 20:39 via globalnews.ca
  Spotty showers for the final weekend of May before dry days return to Saskatoon’s and Regina’s weather forecast.
  
  Read more

• Eight-year sentence for man who caused downtown shootout with Saskatoon police - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  24-05-2019 20:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  Eight-year sentence for man who caused downtown shootout with Saskatoon police  Saskatoon StarPhoenixMike Andrew Arcand's decision to fire a homemade zipgun in the direction of a police officer trying to arrest him on a busy downtown street endangered the lives ...
  
  Read more

• Eight-year sentence for man who caused downtown shootout with Saskatoon police

  24-05-2019 20:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  Mike Andrew Arcand's decision to fire a homemade zipgun in the direction of a Saskatoon police officer trying to arrest him on a busy downtown street endangered the lives of officers, the public and himself. Read More
  
  Read more

• New storm water infrastructure to ease flood risk on Saskatoon properties - Global News

  24-05-2019 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  New storm water infrastructure to ease flood risk on Saskatoon properties  Global NewsThe flood control strategy involves building new storm water infrastructure to improve Saskatoon's capacity to manage increasingly extreme weather events.
  
  Read more

• New storm water infrastructure to ease flood risk on Saskatoon properties

  24-05-2019 19:59 via globalnews.ca
  The flood control strategy involves building new storm water infrastructure to improve Saskatoon’s capacity to manage increasingly extreme weather events.
  
  Read more

• 8-year prison term for man at the centre of a downtown police shootout in 2017

  24-05-2019 19:15
  A Queen’s Bench judge handed down an eight-year prison sentence to Mike Arcand, the man at the centre of a police shootout in downtown Saskatoon in 2017.
  
  Read more

• Girl charged in Saskatoon playground assault - Global News

  24-05-2019 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  Girl charged in Saskatoon playground assault  Global NewsSaskatoon police said a 13-year-old girl is charged with assault in two separate incidents at Pleasant Hill Park.
  
  Read more

• Girl charged in Saskatoon playground assault

  24-05-2019 18:55 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police said a 13-year-old girl is charged with assault in two separate incidents at Pleasant Hill Park.
  
  Read more

• Over 8,000 speeding tickets issued in Saskatchewan during April

  24-05-2019 18:53 via globalnews.ca
  Of the 8,081 speeding and aggressive driving tickets issued in Saskatchewan during April, 46 were for going more than 50 km/h over the limit.
  
  Read more

• Geologist digs his job: Cameco analyst got his start exploring and mapping the north

  24-05-2019 18:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  Read More
  
  Read more

• In the mining world, size doesn’t necessarily matter as much anymore

  24-05-2019 18:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  Read More
  
  Read more

• Teen charged with two assaults, including Pleasant Hill playground beating captured on video

  24-05-2019 18:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 13-year-old girl is facing charges in connection with two assaults in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill Park area, one of which was captured on video. Read More
  
  Read more

• Update - Traffic Advisory - Collision - Highway 5 and 41

  24-05-2019 18:19 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The scene from an earlier collision at the intersection of highways 5 and 41, has been cleared and traffic flow has resumed to normal. Police wish to thank the public and media for their patience.(Occurrence Number: 19-51025)
  
  Read more

• SHOW & SHINE – BARBEQUE FUNDRAISER & BIKER GAMES

  24-05-2019 18:12 via globalnews.ca
  Supreme Motorcycle and Auto Service Present the 2nd Annual SHOW & SHINE BARBEQUE FUNDRAISER & BIKER GAMES.  Registration Starts at 11:00am, Beer Gardens open until 11:00pm.  Live music from DUKES UNDER FIRE – THE BROS G. Show & Shine – $25.00, Bike Games – $25.00, Elk Burger and Pop – $5.00.  CASH PRIZES, PUBLIC JUDGING...
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon police charge 13-year-old girl over park assaults, say other assailants too young to be charged

  24-05-2019 18:08 via cbc.ca
  Police have charged a 13-year-old girl after two assaults, including one that was recorded by a bystander at Pleasant Hill Park in Saskatoon.
  
  Read more

• OUZOPALOOZA 2019

  24-05-2019 18:04 via globalnews.ca
  NUTRIEN Feeding the Future Presents:  OUZOPALOOZA 2019.  Authentic Greek Cuisine, Live Entertainment, Silent Auction, Trip for 2 to Greece Giveaway.  COCKTAILS AT 6:30PM, DINNER AT 7:30PM, ENTERTAINMENT AT 9:00PM.  In support of Saskatoon City Hospital Foundation. Ticket Information phone 306-229-5555 or email us at [email protected] Prices are $175.00 per person or $1,400.00 per table of 8.
  
  Read more

• Letter of the Day: This television program will resume "at a later date"

  24-05-2019 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As one of 1.5 million Canadians living with sight loss, I was overjoyed that described video would be available for all shows during prime-time hours starting in September 2019, as mandated by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Read More
  
  Read more

• PICNIC IN THE PARK FOR YOU, FAMILY & FRIENDS (Centre for Spiritual Living Saskatoon)

  24-05-2019 17:56 via globalnews.ca
  Picnic in the Park for you, family & friends.  We will have a picnic spot reserved.  Bring a lawn chair for extra seating.  ***REGISTRATION DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MAY 30th.  TO REGISTER CONTACT: [email protected] or phone 306-975-2022. Cost is $10.00 per person.
  
  Read more

• YARD SALE – Nutana Park Mennonite Church

  24-05-2019 17:51 via globalnews.ca
  COME FIND WHAT YOU HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!!!  Household items, furniture, vinyl records, sports equipment, plants, baking and much more! Hot dog lunch served from 11:00am to 1:00pm.  Enjoy the Garage Sale Band.  Proceeds to MCC Relief Sale.
  
  Read more

• Teen girl charged with assault in playground beating

  24-05-2019 17:48
  A 13-year-old girl has been charged in relation to the assault of a 33-year-old woman at Pleasant Hill playground Monday night.
  
  Read more

• Girl charged with assault in playground beating

  24-05-2019 17:48
  A 13-year-old girl has been charged in relation to the assault of a 33-year-old woman at Pleasant Hill playground Monday night.
  
  Read more

• B.C.’s top court rules province can’t regulate flow of bitumen through Trans Mountain pipeline

  24-05-2019 17:43 via globalnews.ca
  B.C.'s top court is set to rule Friday on whether the province has the power to restrict the transportation of diluted bitumen within its borders.
  
  Read more

• DYLAN NAHORNIAK MEMORIAL STEAK NIGHT

  24-05-2019 17:39 via globalnews.ca
  Doors Open @5:30pm, Supper @7:00pm.
  
  Read more

• Traffic Advisory - Collision - Highway 5 and 41

  24-05-2019 17:28 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Saskatoon Police are currently at the scene of a collision at the intersection of Highways 5 and 41. A number of vehicles are involved, including a semi.At this time, the injuries are believed to be minor, but there is expected to be delays as crews work to clear the scene of debris and move vehicles.An update will be sent once the scene is cleared. 
  
  Read more

• Arrest - Assaults - Pleasant Hill Park

  24-05-2019 17:20 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 13-year-old girl has been charged following two reported assaults in the Pleasant Hill Park area.On May 13, 2019, two girls, ages 10 and 14, reported being assaulted by a number of youth at approximately 7:00 p.m.On May 20, 2019, a 33-year-old woman reported being assaulted by a number of youth at approximately 7:00 p.m. This incident was filmed by a bystander.The victims in both incidents sustained minor injuries.The youth is charged with Assault (x2) and is expected to appear in Provincial C
  
  Read more

• Green and White Day in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Roughriders | Watch News Videos Online - Globalnews.ca

  24-05-2019 17:17 via globalnews.ca
  Green and White Day in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Roughriders | Watch News Videos Online  Globalnews.caWatch Green and White Day in Saskatoon for the Saskatchewan Roughriders Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca.
  
  Read more

• Lawsuit by former U of S president Busch-Vishniac allowed to proceed

  24-05-2019 17:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  Efforts by former University of Saskatchewan board of governors members to quash an $8.5-million lawsuit against them have been unsuccessful. Read More
  
  Read more

• Update - Arrest - Stabbing - 1000 Block Idylwyld Drive

  24-05-2019 17:11 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Detectives with the Targeted Enforcement Section have identified a 23-year-old Saskatoon man responsible for a stabbing that took place on April 11, 2019. The suspect was arrested on May 23 and charged with Aggravated Assault. He is expected to appear in Provincial Court this morning. (Court Info #991088302).(Occurrence Number: 19-34930)
  
  Read more

• Canada makes major investment to help protect Saskatoon residents from flooding - Canada NewsWire

  24-05-2019 17:09 via newswire.ca
  Canada makes major investment to help protect Saskatoon residents from flooding  Canada NewsWireSASKATOON, SK, May 24, 2019 /CNW/ - Now more than ever, communities need help adapting to the frequent and intensifying weather events caused by ...
  
  Read more

• Integrating sign language in theatre

  24-05-2019 16:52 via globalnews.ca
  A workshop hosted by Sum Theatre in Saskatoon will help ASL interpreters increase their skills in interpreting live theatre performances.
  
  Read more

• Showcasing medieval instruments at Saskatchewan Woodworkers Guild

  24-05-2019 16:11 via globalnews.ca
  Weldon Gray and Edanna Bellamy demonstrate two medieval instruments that will be showcased at the Saskatchewan Woodworkers Guild annual wood show.
  
  Read more

• 'It took everything in me not to react': Why a man in Saskatoon filmed children attacking a woman

  24-05-2019 16:07 via cbc.ca
  A 29-year-old newcomer from Africa says he was days away from getting his permanent residency, and feared getting involved in a situation with children could impact that.
  
  Read more

• Big plans for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan

  24-05-2019 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  Alan Long and Will Brooks with an update on the Staging the Future campaign for Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan, and what plays are being performed in 2019.
  
  Read more

• Potash production faces challenge of cost vs. market price

  24-05-2019 15:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  Read More
  
  Read more

• Bright spots in tough industry: Saskatchewan's potash, uranium and gold have good news stories to share

  24-05-2019 15:37 via thestarphoenix.com
    Read More
  
  Read more

• Star Diamond Corp. to start trenching operations at Fort a la Corne sites

  24-05-2019 15:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  Read More
  
  Read more

• The safety payoff: Mining's focus on safe practices leads to drop in deaths, injuries

  24-05-2019 15:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  Read More
  
  Read more

Follow @Saskatoon_News on Twitter!