Saskatoon news

• Saskatoon synchrotron shines light on fertilizer made from human waste

  02-06-2020 23:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Using the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon, scientists say they have proven it is possible to create nitrogen-rich fertilizer from human waste.
  
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• Families of men who died in custody in 2017 await inquests

  02-06-2020 23:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Ten-year-old Bailee Henry so treasures all the gifts she received from her father, Cornell Henry, that she's afraid to ride the bike he bought her. She doesn't want it to break. Read More
  
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• City confirms hydrocarbons released into sewer system from Regina’s Co-op Refinery

  02-06-2020 23:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  A full investigation is ongoing to track the costs associated with the clean up, which the City of Regina will recoup from the Co-op Refinery Complex.
  
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• Saskatoon man arrested after incident with bus driver

  02-06-2020 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon police arrested a man on Monday night after receiving a complaint from a transit driver. Read More
  
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• How a fresh produce donation to Saskatoon food bank came courtesy of 'space-age farming'

  02-06-2020 23:41
  
  A Saskatoon urban farm is addressing food security issues by giving back to the community and donating fresh produce to a local food bank.
  
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• George Floyd death: Saskatchewan premier says racism ‘has no place’ in the province

  02-06-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe responded to protests taking place in his province, and across North America in response to the death of George Floyd on Tuesday, stating that he supports the protesters “in addressing what is a societal challenge” and adding that racism “has no place” in Saskatchewan.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Saskatchewan to lift COVID-19 travel restrictions in northwest on June 8

  02-06-2020 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Tuesday that the government would begin lifting travel restrictions related to the novel coronavirus pandemic in the northwest as of June 8, and that La Loche would move into Phases 1 and 2 of the province’s reopening plan.
  
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• Saskatoon girl's spinal surgery in B.C. cancelled due to COVID-19, and her window is shrinking - CBC.ca

  02-06-2020 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon girl's spinal surgery in B.C. cancelled due to COVID-19, and her window is shrinking  CBC.ca
  
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• Saskatoon girl's spinal surgery in B.C. cancelled due to COVID-19, and her window is shrinking

  02-06-2020 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Bronwyn Joanis, 13, was sent letters and stuffed animals from Grade 7 classmates who wanted to celebrate her recovery from life-changing spinal surgery. But the surgery never happened.
  
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• Saskatoon girl's B.C. spinal surgery cancelled due to COVID-19 and her window is shrinking

  02-06-2020 22:52 via cbc.ca
  
  Bronwyn Joanis, 13, was sent letters and stuffed animals from Grade 7 classmates who wanted to celebrate her recovery from life-changing spinal surgery. But the surgery never happened.
  
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• Saskatchewan home builders react to CMHC’s ‘pessimistic’ outlook report

  02-06-2020 22:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  In its 2020 Housing Market Outlook, CMHC predicted housing prices to fall between 19 and 29 per cent across the country, percentages based on projections pre-coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Northern Sask. COVID-19 travel restrictions to be lifted June 8

  02-06-2020 22:37
  
  On Monday, June 8 the COVID-19-related travel restrictions in Saskatchewan's far north are expected to be lifted.
  
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• Saskatchewan weather outlook: June 2

  02-06-2020 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day Saskatchewan weather forecast with Global’s Peter Quinlan for Tuesday, June 2.
  
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• No serious injuries after woman rolls vehicle in Saskatoon, is trapped inside

  02-06-2020 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon firefighters say a driver received only minor injuries after rolling her car Tuesday morning.
  
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• Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon has started its reopen plan - CKOM News Talk Sports

  02-06-2020 22:10 via ckom.com
  
  Ronald McDonald House in Saskatoon has started its reopen plan  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: No new cases, 14 more recoveries reported Tuesday, bringing active cases down to 33

  02-06-2020 21:57 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government announced 14 additional recoveries from COVID-19 on Tuesday. No new cases were announced.
  
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• No new coronavirus cases in Saskatchewan, 14 more recoveries

  02-06-2020 21:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  No new cases were reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday as the government said travel restrictions for the northwest region are being lifted on June 8.
  
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• Bail hearing for Greg Fertuck, accused of 1st-degree murder of estranged wife, adjourned indefinitely

  02-06-2020 21:41 via cbc.ca
  
  A bail hearing for Gregory Mitchell Fertuck, who is accused of killing his estranged wife Sheree in 2015, has been adjourned due to a change in his release plan. 
  
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• Sidewalks, active transportation top proposed project list

  02-06-2020 21:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's next city council will have some decisions to make about more than $1 billion in proposed transportation infrastructure projects, which will shape how people get around the city for decades. Read More
  
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• No serious injuries after woman rolls vehicle in Saskatoon, is trapped inside - CBC.ca

  02-06-2020 21:16 via cbc.ca
  
  No serious injuries after woman rolls vehicle in Saskatoon, is trapped inside  CBC.ca
  
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• Greg Fertuck bail hearing 'adjourned indefinitely' at defence's request

  02-06-2020 20:52 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Defence lawyers for Greg Mitchell Fertuck, accused of killing his missing, estranged wife Sheree Fertuck, have requested a legal hiatus after a day of evidence was heard at Fertuck's bail hearing last week. Read More
  
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• Bail hearing for Sask. man accused of murdering estranged wife 'temporarily paused'

  02-06-2020 20:52
  
  The bail hearing for a man charged with first-degree murder has been adjourned indefinitely.
  
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• Family of former U of S football player who died last month says young athletes need mental health support

  02-06-2020 20:37 via cbc.ca
  
  The family of a University of Saskatchewan Huskies football player who died recently says young athletes need more mental health support.
  
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• Sask. residents feel COVID-19 stress – but report better mental health than other provinces

  02-06-2020 20:29
  
  Saskatchewan residents have shown the most improved mental health in the country, according to last month's Mental Health Index report by human resources giant Morneau Shepell.
  
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• All-American honour latest highlight for Saskatchewan MLB hopeful Logan Hofmann

  02-06-2020 19:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Baseball player Logan Hofmann is hoping that his strong performance in an abbreviated season will help him get closer to his dream of pitching in the major leagues.
  
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• City of Regina investigating oil spill from Co-op Refinery

  02-06-2020 19:43
  
  The City of Regina is investigating how oil from the Co-op Refinery Complex ended up in the city’s wastewater system.
  
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• Six feet apart, Saskatoon couple celebrates 68 years together

  02-06-2020 19:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Dr. Jack Shiffman and his wife Bev Shiffman didn't let a global pandemic stop them from celebrating nearly seven decades of love. Read More
  
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• COVID-19 updates for Saskatoon and area for Tuesday, June 2

  02-06-2020 19:04
  
  Check back throughout the day for the latest on COVID-19 in Saskatoon and area.
  
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• Country Thunder postpones Craven, Sask., event due to coronavirus concerns

  02-06-2020 18:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Organizers said it has become clear that Country Thunder in Craven, Sask., cannot be held safely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Trudeau says Canadians watching U.S. riots in 'horror,' avoids naming Trump after long pause

  02-06-2020 18:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took his time answering when asked to comment this morning on U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to use military force against protesters in the United States demonstrating over the death of a black man in police custody.
  
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• Trudeau says Canadians watching U.S. riots in 'horror,' avoids naming Trump

  02-06-2020 18:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took his time answering when asked to comment this morning on U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to use military force against protesters in the United States demonstrating over the death of a black man in police custody.
  
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• Trudeau says Canadians watching U.S. events in 'horror,' avoids naming Trump after long pause

  02-06-2020 18:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took his time answering when asked to comment this morning on U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to use military force against protesters in the United States demonstrating over the death of a black man in police custody.
  
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• Solidarity rally at Saskatchewan legislative building supporting fight against racism

  02-06-2020 18:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Residents in Saskatchewan have a chance to show their support towards fighting racism and police brutality.
  
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• 'People can still stand up': Hundreds rally at the Sask. legislature to support Black Lives Matter movement

  02-06-2020 18:00
  
  Hundreds gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday morning, to support the Black Lives matter movement, and in response to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.
  
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• Letter of the Day: House homeless in empty units

  02-06-2020 18:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Safety in downtown Saskatoon has been a talking point for over a decade. Reactions are presented as solutions when what we really need are long-term solutions. And we do have them — 340 solutions. We just aren’t able to access them. Read More
  
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• Hundreds rally at the Sask. legislature to support Black Lives Matter movement

  02-06-2020 18:00
  
  Hundreds gathered at the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday morning, to support the Black Lives matter movement, and in response to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.
  
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• Emergency solidarity rally at the Sask. legislature Tuesday to support Black Lives Matter movement

  02-06-2020 18:00
  
  Protestors are set to gather at the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday morning, to support the Black Lives matter movement, and in response to the killing of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis.
  
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• Country Thunder Saskatchewan festival in Craven on hold until 2021

  02-06-2020 17:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The organizers of the Country Thunder Saskatchewan music festival have called off this summer's event in Craven.
  
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• CEW Deployment/Arrest - 200 block 2nd Ave. N

  02-06-2020 17:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Saskatoon Police arrested a man last night following a complaint from a transit operator.At approximately 9:45 p.m., June 1, 2020, members of the Bike Unit were made aware by a transit driver in the 200 block of 2nd Avenue North, that a male had become violent on a bus. Police learned that the male suspect was acting aggressively and had attempted to strike the driver before fleeing on foot. The suspect was located near 24th Street East and Ontario Avenue. He refused to provide his name and
  
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• StarPhoenix reporter awarded Goff Penny Memorial Prize

  02-06-2020 17:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon StarPhoenix reporter Zak Vescera has been recognized as one of Canada's top young print journalists. Read More
  
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• Country Thunder Craven postponed to 2021 due to COVID-19

  02-06-2020 17:32
  
  Country Thunder Craven will not go ahead in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• CTV Saskatoon wants to help you celebrate the Class of 2020 - CTV News Saskatoon

  02-06-2020 17:07 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  CTV Saskatoon wants to help you celebrate the Class of 2020  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Healthy Living: Do’s and dont’s when a tick lands on you

  02-06-2020 16:51 via globalnews.ca
  
  Last week, we shared the types of ticks in Saskatchewan. This week, pharmacist Kelly Kizlyk joins Global Morning News to discuss what you should – and shouldn’t – do if a tick lands on you.
  
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• Hundreds gather for Black Lives Matter solidarity rally at Saskatchewan Legislative Building

  02-06-2020 16:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Organizers say gloves, hand sanitizer and mass will be available to people who don't have their own.
  
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• Black Lives Matter solidarity rally planned at Saskatchewan Legislative Building today

  02-06-2020 16:42 via cbc.ca
  
  Organizers say gloves, hand sanitizer and mass will be available to people who don't have their own.
  
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• Ryan Meili on Saskatchewan’s long term care home

  02-06-2020 16:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  NDP Leader Ryan Meili joins Global Morning News to discuss the recent report on long term care homes throughout Saskatchewan, including his concerns about inadequate staffing.
  
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• Child found in Saskatoon restaurant, police locate boy's caregiver

  02-06-2020 16:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a child was found alone in a Saskatoon restaurant Tuesday morning, Saskatoon police searched for and found the boy's caregiver. Read More
  
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• Child found in Saskatoon restaurant, police asking for public's help finding caregiver

  02-06-2020 16:29 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A child was found alone in a Saskatoon restaurant Tuesday morning, and Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help finding boy's the caregiver. Read More
  
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• Update - Found Child

  02-06-2020 16:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The caregiver of a child that was located in the 100 block of Primrose Dr. this morning has been located. The Saskatoon Police Service along with Mobile Crisis would like to thank the Media and Public for their assistance. 
  
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• Saskatoon councillor on upcoming election, transit changes

  02-06-2020 16:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Coun. Ann Iwanchuk discusses the latest news from the city, from this year’s municipal election to changes in transit.
  
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