Saskatoon news

• SHA to begin administrating COVID-19 vaccines in elementary, high schools in June

  18-05-2021 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines in elementary and high schools across the province in June.
  
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• Sense of optimism at Saskatoon airport as vaccines flow, return to normalcy inches closer

  18-05-2021 23:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a year of historically low air travel, a glimmer of optimism is starting to be felt around the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker Airport. Read More
  
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• How do you spot an adverse reaction following a COVID-19 vaccine? Experts explain

  18-05-2021 23:45 via globalnews.ca
  
  Should you be alarmed if you develop a fever? What about unexplained bruises? Experts break it down.
  
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• 'What am I going to return to?': Evacuees face uncertainty as Sask. wildfire roars

  18-05-2021 23:23
  
  As a wildfire still rages on the edge of Prince Albert, those forced to flee face uncertainty.
  
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• 'Just craziness': Prince Albert wildfire 'straight across the road' from woman's home

  18-05-2021 23:23
  
  As a wildfire still rages on the edge of Prince Albert, those forced to flee face uncertainty.
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon Tribal Council walk-in clinic administering Pfizer vaccine starting Wednesday - Global News

  18-05-2021 23:23
  
  COVID-19: Saskatoon Tribal Council walk-in clinic administering Pfizer vaccine starting Wednesday  Global News
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatoon Tribal Council walk-in clinic administering Pfizer vaccine starting Wednesday

  18-05-2021 23:23 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Tribal Council said the clinic can give out 300 doses a day on a first come, first served basis starting at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.
  
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• Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan plans debut in new venue with five-performer show

  18-05-2021 23:17 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After a year of cancelled shows, Shakespeare on the Saskatchewan is planning its triumphant return with a debut on its new stage. Read More
  
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• Sask. to start school-based COVID-19 vaccination program in June

  18-05-2021 23:17
  
  The Saskatchewan government announced Tuesday it will start vaccinating students in high schools and elementary schools across the province in June.
  
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• Watch: Water bombers tackle wildfire near Prince Albert

  18-05-2021 23:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A massive wildfire began about four kilometres northeast of Prince Albert on Monday. Read More
  
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• COVID-19: 2nd dose vaccine bookings available for priority population in Saskatchewan

  18-05-2021 23:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  Second dose COVID-19 vaccinations are underway beginning with anyone who is 85 years of age and older or who have received their first dose before Feb. 15
  
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• 2 Sask. sisters accused of killing Kamsack farmer say they were wrongfully convicted

  18-05-2021 23:07 via cbc.ca
  
  Advocates are calling for the release of two Keeseekoose women who were given life sentences for a crime they say they never committed. Their cousin, who was 14 at the time and at the scene that night, has admitted numerous times to killing Anthony Joseph Dolff.
  
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• Big cool down coming: May 18 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  18-05-2021 22:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  After a couple of days of above seasonable heat, temperatures will take a plunge. Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Tuesday, May 18.
  
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• Sask. adds three COVID-19 deaths, releases second dose schedule

  18-05-2021 22:45 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Three more Saskatchewan deaths related to COVID-19 were reported on the same day the province released its schedule for second vaccine doses. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 death toll up to 522, new daily cases the lowest in 2 months

  18-05-2021 22:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 129 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Tuesday, according to health officials.
  
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• Sask. releases tentative 2nd-dose eligibility schedule

  18-05-2021 22:11 via cbc.ca
  
  "Timelines may change due to vaccine availability," warned a news release touting the schedule.
  
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• 'Good for people’s mental health': In-person classes coming to the U of S this fall

  18-05-2021 22:05
  
  After more than a year of online classes, the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is preparing to welcome students back to campus this fall.
  
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• 'A hero of our province': Fred Sasakamoose Day honours late Sask. Indigneous trailblazer

  18-05-2021 21:53
  
  May 18 has been declared “Fred Sasakamoose Day” by the province and City of Saskatoon to celebrate the Indigenous hockey trailblazer.
  
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• Dry Alberta weather felt in low Sask. water levels

  18-05-2021 21:50
  
  A dry summer and fall in Alberta last year means less early moisture coming from the foothills into Saskatchewan, Water Security Agency spokesperson Patrick Doyle says.
  
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• P.A. wildfire expected to take days to get under control

  18-05-2021 21:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A massive wildfire that has forced the evacuation of homes in northeastern Prince Albert has moved away from city limits but remains out of control. Read More
  
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• No timeline on containing Cloverdale wildfire near Prince Albert, Sask.

  18-05-2021 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said it will be days before the Cloverdale wildfire by Prince Albert, Sask., can be contained.
  
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• New evacuation order issued due to fast-moving wildfire near Prince Albert, Sask.

  18-05-2021 21:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  Officials with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said it will be days before the Cloverdale wildfire by Prince Albert, Sask., can be contained.
  
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• Kyle Lowry says family plus chance to win championships will factor into whether he stays

  18-05-2021 20:23
  
  When asked about his highlight of a crazy NBA season, Kyle Lowry rattled off a laundry list of virtually every player on the Toronto Raptors and their high notes.
  
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• Judge upholds amendments that limit who can vote in Metis Nation-Sask. election

  18-05-2021 20:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A judge has upheld amendments limiting who can vote for the next executive of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan. Read More
  
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• Community rallies to rescue horses, cows, dogs and cats from path of wildfire near Prince Albert, Sask. 

  18-05-2021 20:11 via cbc.ca
  
  A local kennel says it has space and will continue to accept pets as needed.
  
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• Saskatoon police ask for public's help in homicide investigation - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-05-2021 19:50
  
  Saskatoon police ask for public's help in homicide investigation  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police ask for public's help in homicide investigation

  18-05-2021 19:50
  
  Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help in identifying persons of interest in an ongoing homicide investigation.
  
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• Saskatoon police seek persons of interest in Sabrina Clark homicide

  18-05-2021 19:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon city police have released images of four persons of interest in their investigation into the city's second homicide of 2021. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon Tribal Council clinic to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations

  18-05-2021 19:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon residents looking for a COVID-19 vaccine will have yet another place to get their shot. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police seek persons of interest in connection to Sabrina Clark homicide

  18-05-2021 19:41 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Images of four persons of interest have been released by Saskatoon police as part of the investigation into the city's second homicide of 2021. Read More
  
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• 5 unarmed 'alternative response' police officers now on duty in Saskatoon

  18-05-2021 19:39
  
  Saskatoon Police Service has sworn in five Alternative Response Officers as a new tier of public safety service.
  
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• Saskatoon police release photos in connection with homicide probe

  18-05-2021 19:38 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon police are asking for the public's help with their investigation into the city's second homicide of 2021.
  
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• Saskatoon police roll out unarmed alternative response officers

  18-05-2021 19:37 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service has rolled out a five-person alternative response unit, which is now "walking the beat." Read More
  
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• National vaccine advisory panel recommends Pfizer shot for anyone 12 and up: Tam

  18-05-2021 19:34 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's national vaccine advisory panel has officially recommended Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for anyone aged 12 and up, according to Dr. Theresa Tam, the country's chief public health officer.
  
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• Irene and Les Dube aim to be 'good stewards' with $6M annual endowment for Saskatoon charities

  18-05-2021 19:03
  
  Saskatoon philanthropists Irene and Leslie Dubé are creating a $6 million endowment designated for six charitable organizations.
  
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• Saskatchewan reminds people to avoid caring for young injured, orphaned wildlife

  18-05-2021 19:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan government is telling people in the province to leave young injured or orphaned wildlife alone.
  
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• 'What's important? What do we need to take?': Homes evacuated as fire crews continue to battle blaze near P.A.

  18-05-2021 18:51 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  As Kim Morrall left her Prince Albert home, she wondered if she would ever see it again. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon airport to offer COVID-19 testing with same-day results - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-05-2021 18:47
  
  Saskatoon airport to offer COVID-19 testing with same-day results  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon airport to offer COVID-19 testing with same-day results

  18-05-2021 18:47
  
  Saskatoon's airport is now offering fee-based COVID-19 testing.
  
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• UPDATE: Homicide Investigation - 700 Block 33rd Street West

  18-05-2021 18:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying persons of interest who may be relevant to the homicide investigation of 29 year-old Sabrina Clark. A photo is attached for distribution.Anyone with information related to these persons is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.(Occurrence Number: 21-16743)
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• Judge upholds amendments that limit who can vote in Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election

  18-05-2021 17:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prior to the MNLA amendment, anyone who claimed to be Métis and met the age and residency requirements could vote in the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election.
  
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• Massive fire north of Prince Albert, Sask., is threatening farms and acreages

  18-05-2021 17:46 via cbc.ca
  
  Harold Fisher is wondering if he’ll have a home to go back to.
  
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• Drug Trafficking/Weapons/Evade Police - 700 block 3rd Ave. N

  18-05-2021 17:46 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Multiple Police vehicles were damaged during an evade-police incident early this morning.At approximately 2:15 a.m., May 18, 2021, members of the Community Mobilization Unit observed a suspicious 2000 white Ford Focus at Avenue P South and 22nd Street West. When officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. SPS Air Support Unit (ASU) members observed the vehicle being driven erratically into the downtown core, before stopping in the 700 blo
  
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• Discussing food allergies on this week’s Healthy Living

  18-05-2021 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  
  May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, so registered dietitian Brooke Bulloch joins Global News Morning on this week’s Healthy Living with why we have allergic reactions to some foods, and ways to prevent allergies.
  
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• Addressing vaccine hesitancy in Saskatchewan

  18-05-2021 16:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Health Authorities Saskatoon Pandemic Chief of Staff Dr. Satchan Tayaka joins Global News Morning to discuss COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and absorbing the information around vaccines.
  
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• City councillor on future of outdoor washrooms in Saskatoon

  18-05-2021 16:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  A city committee has turned focus towards public outdoor washrooms, with the city preparing to apply for a federal grant. Hilary Gough talks to Global News Morning about the importance of the investment.
  
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• 'This is a monster': Crews called to battle fire on outskirts of Prince Albert

  18-05-2021 16:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Helicopters, grounds crews, air tanker groups and heavy equipment operators were called to battle a growing fire northeast of Prince Albert that forced the city to declare a state of emergency. Read More
  
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• Record-setting heat could continue: This is your Saskatoon forecast - CTV News Saskatoon

  18-05-2021 16:09
  
  Record-setting heat could continue: This is your Saskatoon forecast  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Record-setting heat could continue: This is your Saskatoon forecast

  18-05-2021 16:09
  
  After hitting 32 degrees Monday afternoon to break a 120 year old record for the hottest May 17 in Saskatoon’s history, the record for May 18 could fall Tuesday.
  
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• Regina restaurants, bars welcome back guests

  18-05-2021 16:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Restaurants and bars in Regina welcomed back guests for in-person and patio dining on Monday.
  
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