Saskatoon news

• ‘It’s for tomorrow as well’: How a Saskatchewan First Nation is managing its money

  17-12-2019 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  A First Nation in southern Saskatchewan has invested the millions of dollars it has received in land and flood claim settlements to fund major housing and infrastructure projects over the next few years.
  
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• Made-for-TV holiday movies dominate during Christmas

  17-12-2019 23:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  In 2018 W Network partnered with Hallmark and delivered its highest audience in at least 15 years, according to data from Numeris.
  
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• Lawyer argues Ottawa’s consultation with Indigenous groups on Trans Mountain pipeline project was meaningful

  17-12-2019 23:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lawyers for the Canadian government say it conducted a new round of consultations with Indigenous groups about the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion that was reasonable, adequate and fair.
  
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• Trial resumes in construction site death of 21-year-old Eric Ndayishimiye

  17-12-2019 23:48 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The trial for two companies accused of being responsible for the death of a 21-year-old labourer working on the Children’s Hospital construction site in 2016 is set to resume Wednesday in Saskatoon provincial court. Read More
  
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• Kawacatoose First Nation questions response after Saskatchewan train derailment

  17-12-2019 23:47 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatchewan First Nation located near the site of a train derailment and ensuing oil spill wants to know why it hasn't been consulted by the railway or the federal government. Read More
  
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• How a Saskatchewan First Nation is handling its money

  17-12-2019 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  A First Nation in southern Saskatchewan has invested the millions of dollars it has received in land and flood claim settlements to fund major housing and infrastructure projects over the next few years.
  
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• Hug a baby: Children's hospital gets grant for volunteer program

  17-12-2019 23:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Volunteer baby-hugger Nellie Koethler loves the time she gets to spend with the little ones at the children's hospital. Read More
  
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• Research finds potentially toxic chemicals used in smartphones and TVs escaping into environment

  17-12-2019 23:02 via cbc.ca
  
  An international research team is sounding the alarm about potentially harmful chemicals — used to manufacture screens for devices like smartphones and TVs — being found in people's homes and other buildings even when the devices aren't present.
  
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• Good sports abound, as Sporting Christmas ramps up Sally Ann fundraising efforts

  17-12-2019 23:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nothing makes me happier each Sporting Christmas season than to receive another note from storied Second World War bomber pilot Reg "Crash" Harrison, who is now a hale and hearty 97 years old. Read More
  
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• Police raids net gun, large cannabis stash

  17-12-2019 22:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A four-month investigation by Saskatoon police and RCMP led to the seizure of large quantities of marijuana, cannabis derivatives and magic mushrooms. Read More
  
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• Jim Pattison Children's Hospital opens baby-hugging program

  17-12-2019 22:28
  
  A new volunteer program at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital will help ensure all babies in the neonatal intensive care unit can benefit from human touch.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Dec. 17

  17-12-2019 22:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Tuesday, Dec. 17.
  
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• For many, Sporting Christmas is a family tradition

  17-12-2019 21:59 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Since I took up the Sporting Christmas mantle from a long line of StarPhoenix sports editors, I've been struck by the number of repeat donors. Read More
  
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• Morneau says they’ll analyze proposal over possible changes to financial stabilization program

  17-12-2019 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Tuesday officials would analyze a proposal from Saskatchewan to made changes to the financial stabilization program, but did not yet commit to making changes.
  
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• Morneau says they’ll analyze proposal over for changes to financial stabilization program

  17-12-2019 21:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Finance Minister Bill Morneau said on Tuesday officials would analyze a proposal from Saskatchewan to made changes to the financial stabilization program, but did not yet commit to making changes.
  
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• Saskatchewan environment minister disappointed with lower carbon tax rebates

  17-12-2019 21:52
  
  Saskatchewan's environment minister says he's not surprised but disappointed that the federal government is lowering carbon tax rebates for the province's residents in the new year.
  
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• Saskatoon math teacher first in Canada to win prestigious award

  17-12-2019 21:38
  
  A high school math teacher has punched his ticket to the Big Apple after stepping away from the textbook for a lesson and rolling the dice.
  
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• Police raids net massive cannabis stash

  17-12-2019 21:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A four-month investigation by Saskatoon police and RCMP led to the seizure of large quantities of marijuana, cannabis derivatives and magic mushrooms. Read More
  
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• Langenburg Redi-Mix fined $560,000 for workplace death, largest fine in Sask’s history

  17-12-2019 21:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jesse Hoehn, 25, of Davidson had died on Feb. 13 of 2017 while working on a stockpile site.
  
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• Keeping snowplow etiquette in mind so all Sask. motorists arrive home safely

  17-12-2019 21:13 via globalnews.ca
  
  With the launch of the Saskatchewan's annual snowplow safety campaign on Dec. 17, officials are asking motorists to “be aware, pass with care.”
  
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• Saskatoon police, RCMP seize more than 230 kilograms of cannabis in massive bust

  17-12-2019 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A man and woman have been charged with drug offences after a large bust this week.
  
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• Sask. cops seize more than 230 kgs of cannabis, 2,000 vape pens in massive bust

  17-12-2019 20:56 via cbc.ca
  
  A man and woman have been charged with drug offences after a large bust this week.
  
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• 510 pounds of cannabis seized in Saskatoon drug trafficking bust

  17-12-2019 20:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police have not stated the street value of the drugs seized in a recent trafficking bust.
  
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• SHA must do more to prevent breaches: Saskatchewan privacy commissioner

  17-12-2019 20:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province's privacy commissioner says the Saskatchewan Health Authority must do more to prevent privacy breaches after 59 patient's information were lost or stolen.
  
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• 'We're sorry': 15M LifeLabs customers may have had data breached in cyberattack

  17-12-2019 20:38
  
  Hackers may have obtained the personal data of 15 million LifeLabs customers after a systems breach, and this includes addresses, passwords, birthdays, health card numbers and even lab results.
  
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• 15M LifeLabs customers may have had personal data breached in cyberattack

  17-12-2019 20:38
  
  Hackers may have obtained the personal data of 15 million LifeLabs clients after a systems breach, and this includes addresses, passwords, birthdays, health card numbers and, in some cases, lab results.
  
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• Strangers paying for sick boy's medication an example of human desire to belong, expert says

  17-12-2019 20:20
  
  A Saskatoon family counsellor says she's not surprised by an outpouring of support to help a sick child whose medical coverage was denied by the province.
  
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• 'This work is feeding me': CRA scammer opens up to Edmonton man in 90-minute call

  17-12-2019 20:17
  
  For one Edmonton man, a typical scam call turned into something unexpected—an honest, heartfelt conversation with the person trying to steal his money.
  
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• Nearly 1M 'average-sized joints' worth of weed seized in Sask. trafficking investigation

  17-12-2019 20:08
  
  The Saskatoon Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit, along with a dozen other RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service units, have completed a four-month long investigation regarding illegal cannabis and derivative trafficking.
  
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• 2,045 THC vape pens, 232 kg cannabis seized in Sask. trafficking investigation

  17-12-2019 20:08
  
  Several RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service units have completed a four-month long investigation regarding illegal cannabis and derivative trafficking and proceeds of crime.
  
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• Saskatchewan looking to equip highway officers with heavy body armour

  17-12-2019 19:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The armour offers protection from rifles and would be used when officers are at increased risk.
  
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• Sask. First Nation fears wildlife, groundwater contaminated by 1.5 million litres of oil released in CP train crash

  17-12-2019 19:42
  
  A leader of the First Nation that borders the site of last week's fiery Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) train derailment near Lanigan is speaking out over concerns about potential long term environmental damage.
  
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• Arrests/Seizures - Cannabis and Derivative Trafficking

  17-12-2019 19:34 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the Saskatoon Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU), with the assistance of the SPS Tactical Support Unit, RCMP Emergency Response Team, RCMP Crime Reduction Team, SPS Drug Unit, SPS Special Investigations Unit, SPS Technological Crimes Unit,  SPS Break and Enter Section, Saskatoon NWEST, Warman and Saskatoon RCMP Detachments, Federal Serious and Organized Crime Section, and SPS Patrol, have completed an investigation into a four month long project into illegal cannabi
  
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• Separate Suspicious Person Reports Lead to Arrests

  17-12-2019 19:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police arrested multiple people yesterday and this morning, who were observed exhibiting suspicious behaviour. At approximately 9:40 a.m., December 16, 2019, Patrol members were dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Keller Crescent. The caller reported that a suspicious man had been observed in their backyard. He was described as a younger male dressed in all black carrying a duffel bag. Police located the suspect near Taylor Street and Heritage Drive. The 18 year old man was f
  
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• Indecent exposure suspect seen exiting white van, police say

  17-12-2019 18:58
  
  Saskatoon police received a report of indecent exposure on Monday.
  
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• 'Brink of destruction': AFN national chief demands action on fading Indigenous languages at UN

  17-12-2019 18:41 via cbc.ca
  
  Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief Perry Bellegarde told a UN gathering today that many Indigenous languages face extinction without further action from the federal government and the wider international community.
  
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• ‘Language being valued’: French spoken more than ever in Saskatchewan homes

  17-12-2019 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  The French language is being spoken more than ever in Saskatchewan homes, according to Statistics Canada report.
  
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• Suspicious Activity/Indecent Exposure - 200 block Ave. L S

  17-12-2019 18:16 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police received a report of indecent exposure yesterday.At approximately 9:50 p.m., December 16, 2019, Police received a call about a male exposing himself in public in the 200 block of Avenue L South. He was reportedly seen exiting an older model, white Ford Windstar van, prior to the indecent exposure. The male suspect is described as being approximately 60 years old, heavy set with white hair/facial hair.If you have observed similar suspicious activity or have seen a suspicious vehi
  
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• Program provides hugs for babies at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital NICU

  17-12-2019 18:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  The “No Baby Unhugged” program ensures babies are hugged and touched if circumstances prevent a parent from being at their side.
  
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• Government decreases carbon-tax rebate amounts for 4 provinces

  17-12-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government has decreased the carbon tax rebates Canadians can expect in the new year in three provinces that have not adopted carbon pricing models that meet federal requirements.
  
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• Government decreases carbon-tax rebate amounts for 3 provinces

  17-12-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government has decreased the carbon tax rebates Canadians can expect in the new year in three provinces that have not adopted carbon pricing models that meet federal requirements.
  
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• Government announces revised carbon-tax rebate amounts for four provinces

  17-12-2019 18:07 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government has decreased the carbon tax rebates Canadians can expect in the new year in three provinces that have not adopted carbon pricing models that meet federal requirements.
  
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• Considerable cloud covers the Bridge City: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  17-12-2019 17:42
  
  Coming off a frigid overnight, temperatures will rise to near seasonal levels this afternoon, with a significant warm up heading towards us tonight.
  
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• Saskatoon city hall proposes rail companies share tracks

  17-12-2019 17:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city hall is waiting to hear back from Canada's two big rail companies about the possibility of sharing the train tracks south of the city. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan First Nation ‘concerned’ over lack of communication after oil spill

  17-12-2019 17:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kawacatoose First Nation Chief Tom Dustyhorn said the oil spill near Guernsey is concerning for both him and his band members.
  
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• Letter of the Day: Nuclear energy a matter of time

  17-12-2019 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
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• I. Q. TESTING SESSION

  17-12-2019 16:44 via globalnews.ca
  MENSA is an international, non-profit society for people who score among the top 2% of the general population on a standardized IQ test.  The cost is $90.00, or $70.00 for students.  If you are interested in attending this session, please call Tim at 306-242-7408, or email [email protected]  
  
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• Top health fads of 2019 with Brooke Bulloch

  17-12-2019 15:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dispelling myths around the top health fads of 2019 with Food to Fit’s Brooke Bulloch.
  
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• Sask. judge rejects jail time for homeless Swift Current woman who sold 3 pills she found in dumpster

  17-12-2019 15:55 via cbc.ca
  
  A Swift Current judge rejected a joint submission that would have sent a homeless woman to jail for selling 3 pills she found in a dumpster.
  
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• Lori Eddy returns to Scotties for 1st time since dropping '97 final to Sandra Schmirler

  17-12-2019 15:30 via cbc.ca
  
  Chelsea Carey's team has a guaranteed spot in the 2020 Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Canada. Lori Eddy and her Nunavut teammates are the first to join the defending champions in the 16-team field.
  
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