Saskatoon news

• Sask. RCMP looking into missing man’s death, disappearance

  10-01-2020 23:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Big River RCMP say Richard Netmaker, who was the subject of a missing persons investigation, was found dead in the vicinity of Pekakumew Lake.
  
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• Correction - Shots Fired - 100 Block Avenue U South

  10-01-2020 23:56 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The previous release should have indicated the incident occurred on January 10, 2020.  (Occurrence Number: 20-3694)
  
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• Sask. auto repair shops, SGI see increase in wildlife collision claims

  10-01-2020 23:47 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH: Wildlife experts say deer populations are healthy in Saskatchewan, adding the animals are attracted to road salt on or near highways.
  
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• Saying a big thank you as Sporting Christmas wraps up another year

  10-01-2020 23:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  It seems fitting, as we wrap up our 2019 Sporting Christmas campaign, to say two simple and timeless words: Thank you. Read More
  
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• FSIN asks Ottawa for $1.8 billion to support child welfare transition

  10-01-2020 23:16 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Leaders of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations are asking the federal government for $1.8 billion to support First Nations as they take over jurisdiction of child welfare. Read More
  
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• Come on down! The Price is Right on its way to Saskatoon

  10-01-2020 23:02
  
  Game show fans in Saskatoon will have the chance to experience Plinko in person when The Price Is Right Live comes on down to TCU Place.
  
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• New trial ordered in case involving allegations of bad faith and racism in coroner’s office

  10-01-2020 22:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan's Court of Appeal will hear a new trial in a case where the original ruling saw a $5 million payout to a doctor who said he had a professional assessment done in bad faith.
  
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• Death in Saskatoon ruled non-criminal ‘accident’ involving gun

  10-01-2020 22:55 via globalnews.ca
  
  A suspicious death investigation in Saskatoon has been ruled a non-criminal "accident."
  
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• Things Engraved fires retail employees at stores across Canada

  10-01-2020 22:45
  
  A Canadian retailer that specializes in engraved gifts suddenly fired all of its store associates on Thursday, giving them less than 24 hours’ notice and leaving customers with newly-engraved items in the lurch.
  
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• Health Canada seizes unauthorized pills from Saskatoon adults-only shop

  10-01-2020 22:39 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A number of unauthorized products — including sexual enhancement pills — have been taken off the shelves of a Saskatoon adults-only store. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert advocate hopes for more effective permanent residency process

  10-01-2020 22:31
  
  The executive director of the Prince Albert Multicultural Council hopes for a more efficient and effective publication process for permanent residency applications.
  
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• Prince Albert advocate hopes for more effective family sponsorship process for parents and grandparents

  10-01-2020 22:31
  
  The executive director of the Prince Albert Multicultural Council hopes for a more efficient and effective publication process for family sponsorship applications for parents and grandparents to become permanent residents.
  
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• Health Canada seizes unauthorized pills from Saskatoon adult shop

  10-01-2020 22:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A number of unauthorized products — including sexual enhancement pills — have been taken off the shelves of a Saskatoon adults-only store. Read More
  
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• Glass half full?: The world is getting better, says U of S philosophy professor

  10-01-2020 22:24 via cbc.ca
  
  Is the world going to hell in a handbasket? One University of Saskatchewan professor says no — by almost every measurement the world is getting better.
  
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• Police investigate reports of shots fired in Saskatoon apartment

  10-01-2020 22:17
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating reports of shots being fired inside an apartment building Friday afternoon.
  
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• Man in custody, charges laid after gun fired inside apartment building

  10-01-2020 22:17
  
  Saskatoon police say a 24 year old man is in custody following an investigation into reports of a gun being fired inside an apartment building Friday afternoon.
  
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• 'I feel sad, this a family building': Bullet comes through ceiling into Saskatoon apartment

  10-01-2020 22:17
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating reports of shots being fired inside an apartment building Friday afternoon.
  
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• Gun fired through apartment floor, building manager says

  10-01-2020 22:17
  
  Saskatoon police are investigating reports of shots being fired inside an apartment building Friday afternoon.
  
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• Sask. RCMP reviewing deployment model in Cypress Region, seeking public input

  10-01-2020 22:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  The RCMP 'F' Division is currently reviewing their deployment model in Saskatchewan’s Cypress Region with the assistance of a consulting firm.
  
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• Rush drummer Neil Peart dead at 67

  10-01-2020 22:14
  
  Neil Peart, drummer of Canadian rock band Rush, has died at 67, according to a representative for Geddy Lee.
  
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• Pair of Sask. firefighters return home from helping fight blazes in Australia

  10-01-2020 22:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  As gruelling as fighting fires can be physically, it was the emotional toll that proved most difficult for two Saskatchewan men helping battle the devastating wildfires in Australia for more than a month. Read More
  
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• Shooting death of 27-year-old declared non-criminal accident: Saskatoon police

  10-01-2020 22:10 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The death last year of a 27-year-old man originally investigated as suspicious has been declared a non-criminal accident involving a firearm and another man, according to Saskatoon police. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: Jan. 10

  10-01-2020 22:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan on Friday, Jan. 10.
  
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• Man’s 2019 death ruled accidental, Saskatoon police say

  10-01-2020 22:05
  
  The 2019 death of a 27-year-old man was the result of a non-criminal accident involving a gun and a second man, Saskatoon police say.
  
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• U of S scientists granted funds that will allow African swine fever vaccines to be tested onsite

  10-01-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The disease infecting and killing pigs in Africa, Europe and Asia will eventually spread to North America, say researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. New funding will allow its lab in Saskatoon to test vaccines for African Swine Fever.
  
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• U of S scientists granted funds that will allow African swine fever vaccines to be tested on site

  10-01-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The disease infecting and killing pigs in Africa, Europe and Asia will eventually spread to North America, say researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. New funding will allow its lab in Saskatoon to test vaccines for African Swine Fever.
  
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• U of S scientists approved to test African swine fever vaccines on site

  10-01-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The disease infecting and killing pigs in Africa, Europe and Asia will eventually spread to North America, say researchers at the University of Saskatchewan. New funding will allow its lab in Saskatoon to test vaccines for African Swine Fever.
  
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• Shots Fired - 100 block Avenue U South

  10-01-2020 21:50 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police are investigating reports of shots being fired inside an apartment building this afternoon.Police received a call at approximately 12:20 p.m., January 10, 2019 regarding the incident in the 100 block of Avenue U South.  Upon arrival officers were able to locate damage consistent with bullet holes inside a suite.  No one was injured and the investigation is ongoing.  (Occurrence Number: 20-3694)
  
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• Suspicious Death Investigation

  10-01-2020 21:49 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  On February 2, 2019 Members of the Saskatoon Police Service began their investigation into the suspicious death of 27 year old Travis Freysteinson on the 2400 block of Eastview.The Saskatoon Police Service’s investigation, in consultation with the Provincial Prosecutor’s office, has deemed that Mr. Freysteinson’s death was the result of a non-criminal accident involving a firearm and a second adult male.At this point there will be no criminal charges related to the death of Mr.
  
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• A bit of summer in the deep-freeze; national park campsite reservations open in Sask.

  10-01-2020 21:36
  
  Saskatchewan’s two national parks are officially accepting summer reservations.
  
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• Sask. First Nations asking federal government to transfer $360M per year to take over child welfare

  10-01-2020 21:18 via cbc.ca
  
  New federal legislation now allows First Nations to take control of their own child welfare. But Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron said that can only happen if money now spent on those kids is transferred to First Nations agencies.
  
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• Pair of Sask. firefighters helping fight blazes in Australia return home

  10-01-2020 21:02 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  As gruelling as fighting fires can be physically, it was the emotional toll that proved most difficult for two Saskatchewan men helping battle the devastating wildfires in Australia for more than a month. Read More
  
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• FSIN planning to ask the feds for approximately $1.8B to fund social service changes

  10-01-2020 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations says they will soon put a formal request to fund child and family services, valued around $360 million annually for five years.
  
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• Regina Sexual Assault Centre expanding services into Moose Jaw: ‘The need is really great’

  10-01-2020 20:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Around 15 to 17 per cent of the people who access Regina's Sexual Assault Centre are from Moose Jaw.
  
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• FSIN calls for $1.8 B to implement child welfare bill

  10-01-2020 20:27
  
  Indigenous leaders in Saskatchewan will be asking the federal government for $1.8 billion to execute new child welfare rules.
  
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• Sexual enhancement products, ‘poppers’ seized at Saskatoon store

  10-01-2020 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health Canada has seized “poppers” products from Lil' Devil Adult Video & Toys in Saskatoon.
  
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• ‘It’s probably going to be a late night’: Busy season for Saskatoon furnace expert

  10-01-2020 20:08
  
  With Saskatoon experiencing an extreme cold warning Friday morning, a heating expert says now is the time to make sure your furnace is performing properly.
  
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• Crash near Taber kills 4 people

  10-01-2020 20:08 via globalnews.ca
  
  Four people were killed in a crash on a southern Alberta highway on Friday. As Demi Knight reports, the collision was between a pickup truck and a passenger van.
  
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• Combined active transportation, utility bridge proposed for city’s north end

  10-01-2020 20:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  The bridge would ferry cyclists, pedestrians and a sewer pipe across the river and comes with a $25.1 million price tag.
  
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• Soul music: Ruth Eliason connects with palliative patients through music therapy

  10-01-2020 20:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  When Carol Bird was in palliative care at St. Paul’s Hospital, nearing the end of her battle with cancer, her daughter Melody Arnett sat vigil. Read More
  
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• Health Canada pulls 14 sex enhancement products from shelves of Saskatoon adult store

  10-01-2020 19:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada says it pulled 14 products — some with names like Boss Lion 900, Green Mamba, Titanium 4000 and ResErection — off the shelves of a Saskatoon shop in December. It's the second time in six months a sex store in the city had product seized.
  
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• Health Canada pulls 14 sex enhancement products from shelves of Lil' Devil Adult Video & Toys

  10-01-2020 19:26 via cbc.ca
  
  Health Canada says it pulled 14 products off the shelves of a Saskatoon shop in December. It's the second time in six months a sex store in the city had product seized.
  
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• Saskatoon downtown office rentals to ‘soften’ in 2020: report

  10-01-2020 19:12
  
  Downtown rental rates are expected to soften in the coming year with an abundant supply of vacant office space and little demand for that space, according to a Colliers International report.
  
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• Morris Industries seeking creditor protection amid 'liquidity crisis'

  10-01-2020 19:08 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 91-year-old Saskatchewan agricultural equipment manufacturer has been granted creditor protection after telling a Saskatoon court its ambitious growth strategy failed and it does not have enough money to pay its debts and continue operations. Read More
  
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• Fire alarm forces early morning evacuation at Saskatoon airport

  10-01-2020 18:36
  
  The Saskatoon airport was evacuated around 8:43 a.m. Friday due to a fire alarm.
  
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• Rattlers will have new GM in quest to repeat as CEBL champions

  10-01-2020 18:33 via cbc.ca
  
  The province’s only pro basketball team has a new general manager. The Saskatchewan Rattlers named Barry Rawlyk to the post on Thursday.
  
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• 'It’s in everything you can think of': High hopes for Sask. helium production as demand grows

  10-01-2020 18:24
  
  Interest in helium production in Saskatchewan is on the rise as uses for the resource continue to grow, according to a local company.
  
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• Unifor blockades Co-op properties to lockout ‘managers and scabs’

  10-01-2020 18:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  Unifor erected several barricades in an effort flip the lockout on Co-op Refinery managers and replacement workers.
  
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• Want to avoid distracted driving tickets? 'Just leave your phone alone,' Hargrave says

  10-01-2020 17:59
  
  Changes coming into effect Feb. 1 will increase fines for first time and second time distracted driving offenders.
  
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• PM Trudeau meets crash victims' families amid threat of new tensions with Iran

  10-01-2020 17:55
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting this morning with families of the victims of Wednesday's plane crash in Iran, which killed 176 people, including 138 who were bound for Canada.
  
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