Saskatoon news

• Silliphant: The designated driver saves Christmas

  14-12-2019 21:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  During the holiday season, many of us enjoy getting into the Christmas spirits. You know, spirits like vodka, bourbon, and rum. But, do you get behind the wheel after knocking back a few rum and eggnogs? Read More
  
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• When economy suffers, violence can increase, crisis centre director says in wake of Kindersley murder-suicide

  14-12-2019 19:27 via cbc.ca
  
  With the Kindersley, Sask., area reeling a murder-suicide, the director of a crisis centre in the community says issues surrounding violence and mental health are often closely tied to the performance of the area's economy.
  
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• Ninth Street closure opponents give up fighting Saskatoon city hall

  14-12-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Laurel Beaumont has given up battling the permanent closure of a Nutana access point for the Idylwyld Freeway — but not because she supports the idea. Read More
  
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• New Faces New Places: Exercise and yoga therapist helps manage pain through activity

  14-12-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  For those battling pain, even the thought of starting an exercise regimen can be daunting prospect. But Janis Riise believes movement can help relieve pain and is ready to help. Read More
  
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• Lacrosse time in Saskatoon: Rush home opener set for Saturday

  14-12-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rush will stage a quick reunion with their fans Saturday night before heading elsewhere for a month. Read More
  
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• Cuthand: First Nations are leaders in environmental activism

  14-12-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Climate change has become the No. 1 issue on the planet and only a small group of reactionary dinosaurs refuse to recognize that the globe is warming, and we are facing disastrous consequences. Read More
  
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• Broadway's Highpoint development sales centre open for business

  14-12-2019 16:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After the buzz created by No. 1 River Landing this summer, it seems fitting that the elegant downtown residential tower would get a sibling. Across the river, Highpoint is set change the face of Broadway Avenue. Read More
  
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• Boris Johnson goes north to celebrate crushing election win

  14-12-2019 14:15
  
  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Saturday to repay the trust of voters in the working-class heartland of northern England who rejected the Labour Party and helped give him an 80-seat majority at this week's election.
  
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• Parish Notes Dec. 14-20

  14-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Please send items for Parish Notes to [email protected] with the words “Parish Notes” in the subject line. Submission deadline is the Friday one week before Saturday publication at 10 a.m. Read More
  
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• Letters to the editor Dec. 14

  14-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Modular nuclear reactors Read More
  
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• At the Galleries Dec. 14

  14-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Please email submissions to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Sunday for the following Saturday listing. Read More
  
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• Political Panel scrutinizes Scheer departure, Sask. Party fundraising gaffe

  14-12-2019 11:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The CBC's Adam Hunter and Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk are back with Morning Edition host Stefani Langenegger to discuss the week in Saskatchewan politics.
  
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• RCMP officer killed in collision on Perimeter Highway

  14-12-2019 05:48
  
  RCMP Manitoba said one of their officers died on duty Friday.
  
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• Newest Saskatoon Blade Alex Morozoff moves back home to be closer to ailing mother

  14-12-2019 04:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Alex Morozoff made his official debut with the Saskatoon Blades on Friday night, but he apparently made his SaskTel Centre debut with the Blades back when he was a tiny Timbit. Read More
  
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• Lane restrictions lifted on Circle Dr East

  14-12-2019 03:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Collision Investigators have completed their work at the scene of a fatal collision that occurred on Circle Dr East near Taylor.  All lanes are now re-open.
  
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• North West Company reverses decision to stop buying fur

  14-12-2019 03:09 via cbc.ca
  
  After criticism, The North West Company has decided it will continue purchasing fur from trappers at its Northern stores across Canada.
  
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• 'There was blood': Sask. woman wants stolen SUV replaced after it was used in armed robbery

  14-12-2019 01:46
  When Kim Rasks stolen Toyota Highlander was found after two days, police told her it had been used in an armed robbery.
  
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• Auto theft victim may seek legal action for damages to vehicle

  14-12-2019 01:46
  
  Kim Rasks vehicle was stolen out of her driveway at Emma Lake on Nov. 18.
  
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• Global News at 6: Dec. 13

  14-12-2019 01:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, edition of Global News at 6 with Carlyle Fiset on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• AIDS Saskatoon tackles safe consumption site concerns

  14-12-2019 01:07
  
  Representatives from AIDS Saskatoon addressed concerns brought forward by Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools board over AIDS Saskatoon’s planned safe consumption site on Wednesday.
  
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• Sask. widow whose husband was killed by teen sues child protection agency

  14-12-2019 00:17
  
  A woman whose husband was killed by a teen boy is suing the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Child and Family Services Agency.
  
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• Iconic 'Girl With Cat' sculpture installed at Nutrien Wonderhub

  14-12-2019 00:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A little girl and her cat are heading home for the holidays. Read More
  
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• Candy, drinks and more : pot shops pumped up for ‘Weed 2.0’

  14-12-2019 00:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  “It’s a new day,” said one pot shop owner. Excitement is building in the cannabis industry with edibles, topicals and extracts set to legally hit store shelves for the first time ever in Canada next week.
  
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• 'It is a lot of learning': Cannabis retailers prepare for edibles

  14-12-2019 00:15
  
  More than 40 businesses in Saskatchewan are preparing their shelves for the introduction of edible cannabis products.
  
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• New affordable housing units give families safe place to call home in Saskatoon

  14-12-2019 00:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Young families are able to move into new affordable housing units in Saskatoon by contributing 50 hours of sweat equity.
  
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• New affordable housing units give families a safe place to call home in Saskatoon

  14-12-2019 00:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Young families are able to move into new affordable housing units in Saskatoon by contributing 50 hours of sweat equity.
  
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• Trudeau’s special representative to the Prairies looking to listen

  14-12-2019 00:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Justin Trudeau's new special representative to the Prairies says he'll be paying attention to the very real sense of anger and pain in the region.
  
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• Man dead after collision with vehicle on Circle Drive

  14-12-2019 00:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police were called to a pedestrian collision in the southbound lanes of Circle Drive at Taylor Street.
  
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