Saskatoon news

• Rain and cool weather delaying harvest

  08-09-2019 23:58 via cbc.ca
  The Ministry of Agriculture reports that as of Sept. 2, 11 per cent of the crop was in the bin but that's well behind the five-year average of 28 per cent for this time of the year.
  
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• Tech issue affecting debit vendor leaves some Canadians unable to make purchases

  08-09-2019 22:47 via globalnews.ca
  Some Canadians have not been able to access ATMs or pay with their debit cards in what Interac is describing as a vendor connectivity issue. It's not clear how many people are affected.
  
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• New rule would require Saskatoon drivers to keep a 1-metre distance when passing bikes

  08-09-2019 22:40 via cbc.ca
  It's one of several new tweaks proposed to the city's bike bylaw. Allowing kids 14 and under to ride on side sidewalks is another.
  
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• New law would require Saskatoon drivers to keep a 1-metre distance when passing bikes - CBC.ca

  08-09-2019 22:40 via cbc.ca
  New law would require Saskatoon drivers to keep a 1-metre distance when passing bikes  CBC.caThe City of Saskatoon is recommending that cars be legally required to provide a one-metre buffer when passing cyclists on some streets, provided there's ...
  
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• New law would require Saskatoon drivers to keep a 1-metre distance when passing bikes

  08-09-2019 22:40 via cbc.ca
  It's one of several new tweaks proposed to the city's bike bylaw. Allowing kids 14 and under to ride on side sidewalks is another.
  
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• 5 things to know about Canadian tennis champ Bianca Andreescu

  08-09-2019 21:59
  Ontario teen Bianca Andreescu made history Saturday by becoming the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles title, after beating Serena Williams at the U.S. Open. Here's five things to know about Canada's newest tennis champion.
  
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• Saskatoon police shut down ‘noisy’ block party of over 300 - Global News

  08-09-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police shut down ‘noisy’ block party of over 300  Global NewsSaskatoon police say they shut down a block party with over 300 people in attendance following a noise complaint.
  
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• Saskatoon police shut down ‘noisy’ block party of over 300

  08-09-2019 20:54 via globalnews.ca
  Saskatoon police say they shut down a block party with over 300 people in attendance following a noise complaint.
  
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• Dundurn Mud Drags

  08-09-2019 18:22 via globalnews.ca
  The annual Dundurn Mud Drag races drew a large contingent of competitors and spectators as participants tackled the mud or dirt in their vehicle of choice.
  
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• Awaiting an election call, Canadians split on whether it's time for a change in government

  08-09-2019 17:50
  With a federal election call coming any day now, a new Nanos survey indicates that Canadians are split on whether it's time for a change in government, but the environment and economy remain top issues. Meanwhile, immigration and social policy are less pressing to voters than some parties may like you to believe.
  
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• Northern Lights School Division enters new school year 12 teachers short

  08-09-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Northern Sasaktchewan’s provincially-funded schools continue to experience a teacher shortage that has support and administrative staff filling in to keep classes going. Read More
  
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• This is what Nova Scotia looks like post-Dorian

  08-09-2019 14:57
  With maximum recorded winds of 145 km/h, Dorian hit much of the Maritimes at hurricane strength, leaving a wide trail of devastation.
  
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• Mother had to regain confidence in caring for children after the suicide of her son

  08-09-2019 14:00 via cbc.ca
  Amanda Smytaniuk is honest about the challenge of reestablishing her role as mother to her other children after her 15-year-old son's suicide.
  
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• Sask. pair affected by ovarian cancer raise $19K for walk

  08-09-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  Ovarian cancer is a disease that’s touched many people, including Regina’s Anne Chase and Saskatoon’s Dillon Kolla. Together, the pair raised nearly $19,000 for the Ovarian Cancer Walk for Hope, which takes place across Canada today.
  
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• Tips for surviving — and thriving during — school transitions

  08-09-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Experts in psychology and education share what makes students thrive during the difficult transition to a higher level of schooling.
  
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• Owning a dog means playing God. It's a role no human wants to play: Neil Macdonald

  08-09-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  I swear Lola gazes at us with utter trust. She has no idea what's coming. For now, I take her to the beach every day, and she takes long swims in the warm September river water and glories in fighting Charley for sticks, but she yips in pain sometimes.
  
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• Hilltops stretch win streak to 23 with last-minute victory over Regina

  08-09-2019 09:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  Oh, what a wild finish that was. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Police – 300 people at noisy party - The Battlefords News-Optimist

  08-09-2019 08:56 via newsoptimist.ca
  Saskatoon Police – 300 people at noisy party  The Battlefords News-OptimistThis news feed is updated periodically. If the story you are looking for isn't at the top, please scroll down. Saskatoon Police – 300 people at noisy party Police ...
  
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• Noisy Party

  08-09-2019 08:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Police attended a noisy party complaint in the 300 block of Cumberland Avenue South, starting at approximately 11:15 p.m. on the evening of September 7, 2019.  When they arrived, they were met with a city block full of what was estimated to be a crowd of 300+ people.In the face of having projectiles thrown at them, and the crowd acting in an aggressive manner, the Officers safely and methodically moved the groups along and out of the area.  The scene was cleared shortly before mid
  
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• The most Canadian way to accept a trophy? Bianca Andreescu says 'sorry'

  08-09-2019 04:07
  Twitter is going wild over Bianca Andreescu, not just for her stunning upset of tennis icon Serena Williams, but because she proved a long-lived Canadian stereotype by apologizing after her win.
  
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• The complicated history of the Hudson's Bay point blanket

  08-09-2019 03:10 via cbc.ca
  The iconic Hudson's Bay point blanket has a complicated history with Indigenous people in Canada. These blankets first appeared in Canadian trading posts in the 1700s, and aside from bedding, they also served as a form of currency, and were fashioned into robes. But these blankets took on a darker history, with rumours they were used to spread smallpox.
  
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• Memorial service held for couple who died in crash near Oyen

  08-09-2019 03:08
  The memorial service for Enwu Liu and Yaoqin Wang, a couple that was killed in a crash near Oyen in early August, was held today at Erindale Alliance Church.
  
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• Competition meets tradition at second annual metis days

  08-09-2019 03:03
  The second annual Métis days are underway at the western development museum, and a big highlight of the event was the neck bone eating contest.
  
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• From the course to the medals, here’s your GMS Queen City Marathon preview

  08-09-2019 01:58 via globalnews.ca
  From its "flat and fast" course, to its "big and bold" medals, here's a look at some of the main features of the 2019 GMS Queen City Marathon.
  
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• Antonio Brown joins Patriots after Raiders release - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  08-09-2019 01:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  Antonio Brown joins Patriots after Raiders release  Saskatoon StarPhoenixWide receiver Antonio Brown agreed to a contract with the New England Patriots on Saturday just hours after being released by the Oakland Raiders.Brown and ...
  
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• QB Chris Streveler leads Blue Bombers over Roughriders to maintain first in West

  08-09-2019 01:42 via globalnews.ca
  A Winnipeg Blue Bomber victory Saturday ended Saskatchewan's win streak at six games and gave Winnipeg its ninth straight victory at home.
  
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• Banjo Bowl: Chris Streveler leads Blue Bombers past Roughriders

  08-09-2019 01:27 via cbc.ca
  Chris Streveler ran for a pair of touchdowns and Janarion Grant took a punt 72 yards for a major as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stayed in top spot in the CFL West Division with a 35-10 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Saturday's 16th annual Banjo Bowl.
  
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• Two-vehicle collision near Osler, Saskatchewan leaves one dead: RCMP

  08-09-2019 00:16 via globalnews.ca
  A 75-year-old woman is dead following a crash on Highway 11 near Osler, Sask. on Friday.
  
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