Saskatoon news

• Man hospitalized following break-in, assault in Saskatoon

  29-11-2019 23:55 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 38-year-old man was seriously hurt in a break and enter at an apartment building in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood. Read More
  
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• 3 Sask. MPs named to Conservatives' shadow cabinet

  29-11-2019 23:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Members of Parliament Kelly Block, Randy Hoback and Gary Vidal have been named to Conservative Party of Canada Leader Andrew Scheer's shadow cabinet.
  
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• Optimist hill prepares for first full season amid funding shortfall

  29-11-2019 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  Optimist Hill is dealing with funding concerns as it prepares for its first full season in operation. Nicole Stillger reports.
  
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• Province, Wanuskewin Heritage Park sign deal on land access

  29-11-2019 23:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Land bought by the province to help get traffic moving around Saskatoon will also benefit Wanuskewin Heritage Park. Read More
  
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• KCTI to open bus route from Prince Albert to Saskatoon

  29-11-2019 23:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a successful first year, a Saskatchewan bus line is looking to expand further in the province. Read More
  
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• Chamber of commerce finds Saskatoon budget 'extremely disappointing'

  29-11-2019 23:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is feeling let down by a city council spending spree on the final day of this week's budget talks. Read More
  
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• Thousands expected at annual Sundog arts, entertainment festival

  29-11-2019 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The annual Sundog Arts & Entertainment Faire, which turns 45 this year, continues to be one of Saskatoon's main attractions each holiday season. Read More
  
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• ‘It’s not getting better’: union says staff reporting illnesses at Pioneer Village

  29-11-2019 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The union representing health care workers at the Pioneer Village special care home says its members have been reporting illnesses.
  
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• ‘It’s not getting better.’: staff reporting illnesses at Pioneer Village: union

  29-11-2019 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The union representing health care workers at the Pioneer Village special care home says its members have been reporting illnesses.
  
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• Saskatchewan teen uses creative fix to fuel musical passion

  29-11-2019 22:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  A North Saskatchewan teen has to be a little more creative than most when he plays his guitar. Kyle Benning explains how Dillon Gazandlare came up with an innovation that allows him to flex his musical muscles.
  
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• Sask. police have used Drager DrugTests a few dozen times

  29-11-2019 22:27 via globalnews.ca
  
  Between the Saskatchewan RCMP, Saskatoon and Regina police the Drager DrugTest 5000 has been used about 38 times in the field.
  
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• Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Tour

  29-11-2019 22:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  The newly opened Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital is the province’s first dedicated maternal and children’s health centre. Nicole Stillger toured the building to learn how the space lets kids be kids, despite facing very real challenges.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Nov. 28

  29-11-2019 22:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with meteorologist Peter Quinlan on Friday, Nov. 28.
  
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• Regina photographer credited with NASA discovery

  29-11-2019 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The sky is full of mystery, but thanks to a Regina photographer there’s now one less. He helped solve the mystery of STEVE, a curious light in the night sky named after a character in the childhood movie Over the Hedge. Colton Praill explains.
  
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• 'Goal is to spread joy': Elf for hire in Saskatoon

  29-11-2019 22:18
  
  If it were up to Brett Williams, he’d stay in his home in Saskatoon over the holidays – but his inner elf won’t let him.
  
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• Sara England and Michelle Englot join forces

  29-11-2019 22:16 via globalnews.ca
  
  Sandra Schmirler is arguably the best to ever step out onto the curling ice. Years after her death, her daughter, Sara England, is entering the women’s competition. As Allison Bamford explains, England is making a name for herself, connecting with Michelle Englot to learn more about Schmirler and the game she played.
  
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• Ninth Street barricade lowers traffic, Saskatoon city hall study shows

  29-11-2019 22:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Halting drivers from connecting directly to the Idylwyld Freeway from the Nutana neighbourhood appears to have drastically reduced traffic on the street with the barricade. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan environment minister attends latest climate change rally

  29-11-2019 21:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dustin Duncan spoke with a crowd of students in front of the Saskatchewan Legislature where students gathered to demand immediate action on climate change.
  
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• Doctors hope new clinics 'give us an edge' in addictions treatment

  29-11-2019 21:58
  
  People with addictions will have better access to physicians and services at Rapid Access to Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM) opening in Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Regina.
  
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• Do I need to warm up my car? When should I plug it in?: Tips for getting road-ready for Saskatoon's winter

  29-11-2019 21:39
  
  As the city's streets become a song of ice and ire, CTV News at Five host Jeremy Dodge enlisted vehicle expert Jay Thomas for some tips on winter driving.
  
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• Sask. newspaper looking for new owner – and that could be you

  29-11-2019 20:49
  
  If you can pony up $1 and write a 500-word editorial, you could be the new owner of the Davidson Leader.
  
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• Sask. newspaper looking for new owner – and for $1 that could be you

  29-11-2019 20:49
  
  If you can pony up $1 and write a 500-word editorial, you could be the new owner of the Davidson Leader.
  
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• Suspect in custody after stealing fire truck, attempting to run people over: police

  29-11-2019 20:38
  
  A suspect is custody after stealing a fire truck and attempting to run people over in Winnipeg's Central Park, according to police.
  
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• Wanuskewin gets access to land used in Saskatoon Freeway planning

  29-11-2019 19:29
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan is providing access to additional land to support Wanuskewin Heritage Park’s application to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  
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• Province to grant Wanuskewin access to additional land in hopes giving UNESCO bid a boost

  29-11-2019 19:29
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan is providing access to additional land to support Wanuskewin Heritage Park’s application to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  
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• Foul play suspected in disappearance of man in Prince Albert, Sask.: police

  29-11-2019 19:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dylan Chretien was last seen in Prince Albert, Sask., on Oct. 27 and his truck was found abandoned five days later in the Nordale area.
  
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• Downtown Saskatoon arena site list expected in January or February

  29-11-2019 19:18 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon residents will have to wait until next year to find out where a new downtown arena might one day be built. Read More
  
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• Man in Lebron James jersey, woman with blue hair among 6 assault suspects: police

  29-11-2019 19:12
  
  Police are looking for six suspects, four men and two women, in a break and enter and assault believed to have happened early Thursday morning.
  
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• Snowbirds aerobatics team returning to Saskatchewan after crash in U.S.

  29-11-2019 19:03 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  OTTAWA — The Canadian military's Snowbirds aerobatics team is returning home this week to Saskatchewan after a crash grounded the planes in the U.S. for more than a month. Read More
  
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• 'Snowing and blowing': Nearly a dozen crashes Friday morning after winter weather hits Saskatoon

  29-11-2019 19:00
  
  City crews were kept busy Friday morning clearing snow and sanding after a six-centimetre dump of snow overnight.
  
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• Saskatchewan resident wanted on Canada-wide warrant for alleged sex crimes

  29-11-2019 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Police say John Anasarias, wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, was last known to be living in Regina and Kelvington areas.
  
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• City crews working to clear Saskatoon streets after dump of snow

  29-11-2019 19:00
  
  City crews were kept busy Friday morning clearing snow and sanding after a six centimetre dump of snow overnight.
  
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• Correction - Break and Enter/Assault

  29-11-2019 18:55 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The assault is believed to have occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m., November 28, 2019.  Police were not called to the scene until 5:50 p.m., November 28th.  The victim was located a short time after that at RUH.(Occurrence Number: 19-126436)
  
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• Break and Enter and Assault - 1400 block 20th Street West

  29-11-2019 18:42 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating a break and enter and assault in which a 38 year old man received serious injuries.At approximately 2:00 a.m., November 28. 2019, Police were called to an apartment building in the 1400 block of 20th Street West.  It was believed someone had been injured at that location.  Upon arrival officers found evidence of an assault but did not locate a victim. A short time later a 38 year old male victim was located at Royal University Hospital.  He was r
  
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• Weather likely a factor in fatal car-semi crash near Eatonia, Sask.: RCMP

  29-11-2019 18:34 via cbc.ca
  
  A collision between a car and a semi Thursday evening on Highway 21, approximately 15 km south of Eatonia, Sask., has claimed the life of a 34-year-old man.
  
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• 'It's an old friend': Historic Sask. newspaper up for grabs for $1

  29-11-2019 18:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After 116 years serving communities in central Saskatchewan, the Davidson Leader newspaper needs a new publisher. Read More
  
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• Foul play suspected in disappearance of Dylan Chretien: Prince Albert police

  29-11-2019 18:11
  
  Prince Albert police have uncovered information leading them to suspect foul play into the disappearance of 30-year-old Dylan Chretien, according to a news release.
  
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• Man killed in crash on Highway 21 near Eatonia, Sask.

  29-11-2019 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP said it was snowing in Leader, Sask., at the time of a crash between a car and a semi.
  
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• Wanuskewin Heritage Park gets boost from Sask. government toward UNESCO designation

  29-11-2019 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Wanuskewin Heritage Park chair Felix Thomas said it is another step forward in collaborating with the province towards the UNESCO World Heritage site designation.
  
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• Saskatoon police warn Christmas shoppers to keep theft prevention in mind

  29-11-2019 17:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Police are warning shoppers to be vigilant during the Christmas shopping season. Read More
  
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• Bill Peters resigns as Flames bench boss, Geoff Ward named interim coach

  29-11-2019 17:15
  
  Bill Peters is no longer the head coach of the Calgary Flames after tendering his resignation Friday morning.
  
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• Foul play suspected in disappearance of man: Prince Albert police

  29-11-2019 17:11 via cbc.ca
  
  The Prince Albert Police Service says it now suspects foul play in the disappearance of 30-year-old Dylan Chretien last month.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Saskatoon needs to expand central library

  29-11-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Kudos to Carol Cooley and the library board for finally being able to convince the city administration that Saskatoon and its expanding environs require a new central library. Read More
  
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• Planning a safe ride home from holiday celebrations

  29-11-2019 16:22 via globalnews.ca
  
  Mike Bird, owner of SafeRide Designated Drivers service, explains how people out celebrating the holidays can get home safely in their own vehicle.
  
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• Supreme Court rules in favour of Montreal woman fined for not holding escalator handrail

  29-11-2019 15:59
  
  The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled Bela Kosoian should not have been fined for refusing to hold onto an escalator handrail 10 years ago.
  
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• Untitled‘Breaking the Ocean’ addresses immigration and racism

  29-11-2019 15:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Author Annahid Dashtgard says her new memoir, “Breaking the Ocean,” is a journey of self-healing that explores racism and systemic discrimination in today’s society.
  
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• ‘Breaking the Ocean’ addresses immigration and racism

  29-11-2019 15:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  Author Annahid Dashtgard says her new memoir, “Breaking the Ocean,” is a journey of self-healing that explores racism and systemic discrimination in today’s society.
  
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• London Bridge stabbings declared 'terrorist incident'

  29-11-2019 15:31
  
  Police say the stabbings and shooting at London Bridge has been declared a 'terrorist incident' and that a man was shot dead.
  
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• 2 killed in London stabbings; police fatally shoot suspect

  29-11-2019 15:31
  
  A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people Friday in London, killing two, in what police are treating as a terrorist attack before he was tackled by members of the public and then fatally shot by officers on London Bridge, police and the city’s mayor said.
  
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• Saskatoon's first big snowfall ushers in the season of the shovel

  29-11-2019 14:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Cross country and downhill ski season is still a few weeks away, but enthusiasts are gearing up in anticipation.
  
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