Saskatoon news

• Shoutout to Saskatoon from Order of Canada appointee James Cameron

  27-12-2019 23:49 via cbc.ca
  
  A Nobel laureate, a former prime minister and a Hollywood director are just a few of the 120 additions announced in for the New Year’s Day Order of Canada appointments.
  
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• RCMP investigate 19-year-old's sudden death north of Saskatoon

  27-12-2019 23:27
  
  Warman RCMP are investigating after the death of a 19-year-old man who was found in the cold after a single-vehicle collision.
  
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• Attempting to Locate

  27-12-2019 23:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are attempting to locate a 32 year old man who walked away from an Corrections urban camp work site this morning.Scott Dwayne Ross, DOB 1987-08-07, was last seen at 14th Street and University Drive at approximately 10:00 a.m., December 27, 2019.  Responding officers located his work coat and safety vest in a nearby dumpster.  He is believed to be wearing green pants and boots.  He is known to carry break and enter tools.He is not considered dangerous, however
  
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• 19-year-old man found outside Saskatoon dies from hypothermia, second man hospitalized

  27-12-2019 23:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 19-year-old man found on the outskirts of Saskatoon suffering from what appeared to be hypothermia died in hospital on Boxing Day. Read More
  
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• Warman RCMP investigate sudden death of 19-year-old found near car crash

  27-12-2019 22:21 via cbc.ca
  
  Police are investigating the sudden death of a man found near the scene of a car crash on Highway 11 between Corman Park and Warman.
  
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• Search by crashed vehicle in ditch finds man who dies in Saskatoon hospital

  27-12-2019 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  Warman RCMP say one of the men who appeared to be suffering from hypothermia died on Boxing Day.
  
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• As other provinces alter Crohn's and colitis drug coverage, patients worry Sask. will follow suit

  27-12-2019 22:07
  
  Some in Saskatchewan who live with Crohn's and colitis are wondering what the future holds for their medications.
  
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• Homegrown centre Dan Clark signs 2-year extension with Roughriders

  27-12-2019 21:29 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Canadian centre Dan Clark to a two-year contract extension.
  
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• Sask. RCMP charge 19-year-old with murder at Wahpeton Dakota Nation

  27-12-2019 21:09 via cbc.ca
  
  A 19-year-old man is facing second-degree murder, aggravated assault and sexual assault charges after an incident on the Wahpeton Dakota Nation on Thursday.
  
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• Man charged with second-degree murder in death on Wahpeton Dakota Nation

  27-12-2019 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 19-year-old man is charged with second-degree murder in the death of another 19-year-old man on Wahpeton Dakota Nation on Thursday. Read More
  
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• Driver caught going 214 km/h in 100 km/h zone: Sask. RCMP

  27-12-2019 21:01
  
  A driver in Saskatchewan is spending the holidays without a car after RCMP clocked it travelling over 100 km/h over the speed limit near Hephurn, SK.
  
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• Saskatoon police combat violence, homicide record and call increase in 2019

  27-12-2019 20:30 via globalnews.ca
  
  Chief Troy Cooper reflects on 2019 and the challenges Saskatoon police faced, including call volumes, violence and cannabis legalization.
  
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• 'Make it home safe': Saskatoon Transit to offer free New Year's Eve bus rides

  27-12-2019 20:29
  
  The City of Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) are offering free bus rides on New Year's Eve.
  
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• Prince Albert 19-year-old charged with murder on Boxing Day

  27-12-2019 20:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  RCMP have charged Nathan Waditaka with second-degree murder as well as sexual assault and aggravated assault.
  
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• Sask. distracted driving ticket totals drop 'sharply' in November: SGI

  27-12-2019 19:43
  
  The number of distracted driving tickets throughout the province dropped “sharply” in November, after setting a single month record October.
  
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• Man charged after report of gun in Saskatoon apartment building

  27-12-2019 19:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 36-year-old man is facing charges after Saskatoon police responded to a call of someone carrying a gun in an apartment building. Read More
  
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• Woman faces large vet bill after her dog was attacked by another outside Saskatoon 7-11

  27-12-2019 19:24
  
  After her dog was attacked by another on Christmas Eve a Saskatoon woman is facing hundreds of dollars in veterinary charges.
  
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• Woman faces daunting vet bill after her dog was attacked by another outside Saskatoon 7-11

  27-12-2019 19:24
  
  After her dog was attacked by another on Christmas Eve a Saskatoon woman is facing hundreds of dollars in veterinary charges.
  
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• Remains of 6 people found after Hawaii tour helicopter crash

  27-12-2019 19:12
  
  The remains of six people have been found after a helicopter on a tour of one of the most rugged and remote coastlines in Hawaii crashed at the top of a mountain on the island of Kauai, authorities said.
  
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• Driver finds fast way to lose $1,515 after going 214 km/h

  27-12-2019 18:45 via cbc.ca
  
  RCMP fined a driver $1,515 after pulling over a car travelling twice the posted speed limit near Hepburn, Sask., on Dec. 23.
  
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• Wanted man found carrying bag of weapons, meth on Christmas: Saskatoon police

  27-12-2019 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wanted man was arrested with loaded guns and meth in the North Industrial area of Saskatoon on Christmas Day.
  
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• Saskatoon police find guns, meth in bag after report of ‘suspicious’ man on Christmas

  27-12-2019 18:41 via globalnews.ca
  
  A wanted man was arrested with loaded guns and meth in the North Industrial area of Saskatoon on Christmas Day.
  
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• Distracted driving offences dip in November after all-time high: SGI

  27-12-2019 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  There were over 1,100 people on the road in Saskatchewan during November who shouldn’t have been.
  
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• Dan Clark signs extension with Saskatchewan Roughriders

  27-12-2019 17:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  All-star Dan Clark was one of two players signed to contract extensions by the Saskatchewan Roughriders.
  
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• 'Right thing for a premier to do': Saskatchewan's Moe reflects on Pride parade

  27-12-2019 17:41
  
  Before Scott Moe participated in his first Pride parade earlier this year, the Saskatchewan premier ran it past his young adult daughter.
  
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• 'Right thing for a premier to do': Premier Moe reflects on Saskatoon Pride parade

  27-12-2019 17:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  REGINA — Before Scott Moe participated in his first Pride parade earlier this year, the Saskatchewan premier ran it past his young adult daughter. Read More
  
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• Woman says ear buds from Canadian Tire caught on fire Christmas Day

  27-12-2019 17:04
  
  An Ontario woman has issued a warning to consumers after ear buds she purchased at Canadian Tire caught fire on Christmas Day.
  
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• Man charged after report of gun in apartment building

  27-12-2019 17:04 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  One man is facing charges after police responded to a call of someone carrying a gun in an apartment building. Read More
  
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• Suspicious Activity/Firearms/Methamphetamine - 800 block 46th Street East

  27-12-2019 17:03 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 20 year old man is facing 19 charges following a report of a suspicious person on December 25, 2019.At approximately 4:00 p.m. Police were called to a business in the 800 block of 46th Street East.  It was reported that an unknown male had been inside a business, acting suspiciously before leaving on foot. A male, carrying a bag and matching the description was located in the area. Upon searching the bag officers located two loaded, sawed-off rifles, a knife and methamphetamine.  The
  
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• Suspicious Activity/Weapon - 100 block Avenue P South

  27-12-2019 16:39 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 36 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges following a report overnight of a man carrying a gun inside an apartment building in the 100 block of Avenue P South.Upon arrival officers noticed a man matching the suspect description leaving the apartment building.  He was found to be in possession of several pieces of female identification and methamphetamine.  He was also wanted on several outstanding warrants from Saskatoon and Prince Albert.  Officers did not locate a gun.The ma
  
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• Saskatoon Transit, SGI team up for free New Year’s Eve service

  27-12-2019 16:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Transit had teamed up with SGI to offer free bus rides on New Year’s Eve and into the early hours of New Year’s Day.
  
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• Reeve Judy Harwood one of the few women on a Sask. RM council

  27-12-2019 16:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  While women hold just six per cent of seats on rural municipality councils in Saskatchewan, Judy Harwood has managed to buck the trend, moving from councillor to reeve in the Rural Municipality of Corman Park. Read More
  
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• Two Arrested - Suspicious Activity - 600 block 6th Street East

  27-12-2019 16:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A 19 year old male and a 16 year old female are facing charges following a report of suspicious activity at approximately 10:00 a.m. December 24, 2019.Police responded to a report of a two people checking parked vehicles.  Upon arrival they located the male and female in an alley just off Broadway Avenue.  The female teen was found to be in possession of an imitation firearm.  The male was found to have two machetes hidden down his pants.  Both were arrested.The female is fac
  
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• ‘Right thing for a premier to do:’ Saskatchewan’s Scott Moe reflects on Pride parade

  27-12-2019 16:10 via globalnews.ca
  
  Scott Moe’s participation in the Saskatoon Pride Festival marked a first for a Saskatchewan Party leader as well as for a Saskatchewan premier.
  
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• From a stolen necklace to unsolved murders: How Crime Stoppers got Saskatonians to solve crimes

  27-12-2019 16:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rather than his career dying, Const. Ryan Ehalt found a renewed sense of purpose when he joined Saskatoon Crime Stoppers.
  
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• Saskatoon Crime Stoppers success stories

  27-12-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Const. Ryan Ehalt recalls some of the success stories Saskatoon Crime Stoppers has had over the past three and half years.
  
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• How Saskatoon Crime Stoppers evolved over the years

  27-12-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Const. Ryan Ehalt explains why it was important to change Saskatoon Crime Stoppers from a public relations opportunity to a viable intelligence tool.
  
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• Growing Saskatoon Crime Stoppers social media presence

  27-12-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A sense of frustration led Const. Ryan Ehalt to start the “Dear Suspect” posts on the Saskatoon Crime Stoppers Facebook page, which turned into a social media success.
  
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• Emotional appeal behind To Those Who Took the Missing campaign

  27-12-2019 15:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  Const. Ryan Ehalt discusses the emotional appeal behind the campaign To Those Who Took the Missing and why it is important to him.
  
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• 'She's my best friend': Animal companionship crucial at Saskatoon care home

  27-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  In one of the many hallways of Saskatoon's Sherbrooke Community Centre, a short-haired tabby — Tig — lolls on a loveseat. Read More
  
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• Judge sides with province, rules flooded land was never a reserve

  27-12-2019 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Saskatchewan judge sided with the provincial government and SaskPower, ruling that 600 acres of flooded land near Southend was never properly designated as a reserve and dismissing a First Nation's claim that they were trespassing by allowing the land to remain underwater. Read More
  
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• Young Innovators: Untangling clubroot disease

  27-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  University of Saskatchewan researchers have designed a chain of software programs that combine biology and computer science to help identify the pathogen proteins that contribute to the insurgence of clubroot disease now affecting canola across the Prairies. Read More
  
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• Editorial: Fees May Apply shows need for change

  27-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Fees May Apply, the StarPhoenix and Leader-Post investigation into the transparency of Saskatchewan's 774 local governments, indicates a need for sweeping change. Read More
  
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• Bridges Events heading into the new year

  27-12-2019 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Piano Friday: Jesse Brown / Vesti & The Vexations: The Bassment, 202 Fourth Ave. N. Read More
  
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• Federal money plays growing role in mental health, addictions care

  27-12-2019 12:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The federal government has invested more than $15 million in mental health and addictions programs in Saskatchewan since April 2018 and is set to spend more than $60 million by 2022 under a five-year bilateral agreement.Read More
  
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• Don't pity my disability; it's not the same as being kind

  27-12-2019 12:00 via cbc.ca
  
  As someone with an external disability, Shannon Flaman would like people to know there’s a line between kindness and pity.
  
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• Sask. priest calls on Catholic church to release records of abusive priests, enablers

  27-12-2019 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  A Saskatchewan priest has joined the growing chorus demanding the Catholic church release all names of sexual abusers within its ranks.
  
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• Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Dec. 26

  27-12-2019 01:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, edition of Global News at 6 with Shallima Maharaj on Global Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon shoppers hunt for Boxing Day savings

  27-12-2019 01:13
  
  For people like Curtis Roach and his friend Matt Leniuk, Boxing Day is part of the whole holiday experience, and has even become tradition.
  
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• Fond Du Lac struggles to find safe access to community

  27-12-2019 01:03
  
  The lone road into Fond Du Lac is closed due to unsafe conditions.
  
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