Saskatoon news

• Mark Matthews signs ‘monumental’ contract with the Saskatchewan Rush

  20-05-2021 23:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  Rush general manager Derek Keenan said they have come to terms with forward Mark Matthews on a ‘monumental’ three-year contract.
  
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• Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark determined to beat Regina to new arena - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  20-05-2021 23:33 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark determined to beat Regina to new arena  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark determined to beat Regina to new arena

  20-05-2021 23:31 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If the process to build a new arena can be considered a race, Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark wants to make sure his city beats the provincial capital. Read More
  
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• Visitation to expand at Sask. care homes on May 30

  20-05-2021 23:13
  
  Restrictions in Saskatchewan long-term care homes will be eased further on May 30, under the province’s reopening strategy.
  
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• Visitor restrictions at Saskatchewan long-term care homes to ease on May 30

  20-05-2021 23:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Health officials said all residents at long-term and personal care homes in Saskatchewan will be allowed unlimited indoor visitors, but only two at a time, as of May 30.
  
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• Saskatchewan’s Wyant Group Raceway plans for racing into summer

  20-05-2021 23:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Wyant Group Raceway is planning to kick off its race season on June 26 with COVID-29 safety protocols in place, just like last year.
  
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• 2013 Saskatchewan Roughriders lead the class of 2021 sports hall of fame inductees

  20-05-2021 22:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame (SSHF) announced the eight 2021 inductees who will become the newest members of the SSHF.
  
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• CHEERS TO 30 YEARS!!! WINE & CHEESE & TRIVIA PLEASE!!!

  20-05-2021 22:29 via globalnews.ca
  ONLINE via ZOOM.  Cost $30.00 THE SASKATOON COUNCIL ON AGING TURNS 30 – CELEBRATE WITH US!  Join us and enjoy delicious red and white wines, savory cheeses and test your knowledge with generous splashes of trivia questions.  DOOR PRIZE TICKET INCLUDED. Visit http://www.scoa.ca for tickets or phone 306-652-2255.
  
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• 'It no longer felt right': Indigenous University of Sask. professor quits over alleged racism, discrimination

  20-05-2021 22:28
  
  An Indigenous University of Saskatchewan assistant professor has resigned after he says he experienced racism on the job.
  
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• CANINE GOOD NEIGHBOUR EVALUATION

  20-05-2021 22:23 via globalnews.ca
  Does your dog have what it takes to be a canine good neighbour?  Find out in the Canine Good Neighbour evaluation organized by the Saskatoon Council on Again and Sage Seniors’ Resources.  The purpose of the Canine Good Neighbour Program test is to ensure that one of our most favoured companions, the dog, is accepted...
  
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• No new COVID-19 deaths as Saskatchewan surpasses 45K total cases

  20-05-2021 22:19 via globalnews.ca
  
  There are 146 new COVID-19 infections in Saskatchewan as of Thursday, according to health officials.
  
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• Saskatoon woman says she cracked three dozen double-yolk eggs in a row - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-05-2021 22:09 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon woman says she cracked three dozen double-yolk eggs in a row  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon woman says she cracked three dozen double-yolk eggs in a row

  20-05-2021 22:09
  
  A Saskatoon woman bought three dozen eggs from her local Wal-Mart, and when she went to cook them up she was in for an surprise.
  
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• A Saskatoon woman wanted to know why she found 3 dozen double-yolk eggs in a row. We cracked the mystery. - CTV Toronto

  20-05-2021 22:09 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  A Saskatoon woman wanted to know why she found 3 dozen double-yolk eggs in a row. We cracked the mystery.  CTV Toronto
  
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• A Saskatoon woman wanted to know why she found 3 dozen double-yolk eggs in a row. We cracked the mystery.

  20-05-2021 22:09
  
  A Saskatoon woman bought three dozen eggs from her local Wal-Mart, and when she went to cook them up she was in for an surprise.
  
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• Canada's only First Nations pharmacy professor leaving University of Saskatchewan over racism concerns

  20-05-2021 22:04 via cbc.ca
  
  Canada's only First Nations pharmacy professor is leaving the University of Saskatchewan, the latest in a string of resignations by Indigenous faculty.
  
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• Power outage from wildfire leaves Waskesiu residents and businesses in the cold

  20-05-2021 22:02
  
  The wildfires raging north of Prince Albert knocked out the power to Prince Albert National Park and the town of Waskesiu on Monday afternoon, and it still hadn’t returned by Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Power outage from Sask. wildfire leaves Waskesiu residents and businesses in the cold

  20-05-2021 22:02
  
  The wildfires raging north of Prince Albert knocked out the power to Prince Albert National Park and the town of Waskesiu on Monday afternoon, and it still hadn’t returned by Thursday afternoon.
  
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• When will we no longer be in a pandemic?

  20-05-2021 21:55
  
  While Canada's seeing a downward curve in COVID-19 cases as vaccination rates rise, the end of the pandemic might seem near. But experts say equitable access to vaccines are still needed in other countries for the pandemic to be declared over globally. Read more on CTVNews.ca.
  
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• Sask. officials announce all care home residents will be allowed visitors starting May 30

  20-05-2021 21:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Seniors Minister Everett Hindley is giving the provincial government's latest COVID-19 update. Stream it live here.
  
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• COVID-19 in Sask: 146 new cases reported Thursday, officials to give update at 3 p.m. CST

  20-05-2021 21:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatoon continues to lead the province in new cases with 52 more infections, compared to 26 in Regina and 18 in the central east.  
  
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• All Sask. care home residents will be allowed visitors starting May 30

  20-05-2021 21:54 via cbc.ca
  
  Currently, only homes where 90 per cent of residents are fully vaccinated are currently permitted visitors.
  
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• Snow or rain: May 20 Saskatchewan weather outlook

  20-05-2021 21:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Parts of the province expecting snow on Friday, with rain in other regions. Peter Quinlan explains it all in your SkyTracker weather outlook for Thursday, May 20.
  
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• More tickets, 'less visible enforcement': Saskatoon police increasing presence around anti-restriction rallies

  20-05-2021 21:46 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Tickets are being served to 30 people on top of 18 tickets already issued to participants in a May 9 anti-restriction rally in Saskatoon, city police say. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon police post pictures of 41 people who allegedly attended protest against public health rules - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-05-2021 21:37 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police post pictures of 41 people who allegedly attended protest against public health rules  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon police post pictures of 41 people who allegedly attended protest against public health rules

  20-05-2021 21:37
  
  Saskatoon police are asking the public to help identify 41 people who were present at a rally protesting COVID-19 public health measures on May 9.
  
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• The Tragically Hip set to release lost songs on new record

  20-05-2021 21:21
  
  Three years after the death of The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie, the band announced it is releasing a new record.
  
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• How Saskatoon helped inspire the name of The Tragically Hip's new album - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-05-2021 21:21 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  How Saskatoon helped inspire the name of The Tragically Hip's new album  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• How Saskatoon helped inspire the name of The Tragically Hip's new album

  20-05-2021 21:21
  
  Three years after the death of The Tragically Hip lead singer Gord Downie, the band announced it is releasing a new record.
  
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• Saskatoon Transit launches 'on-demand' transit expansion starting May 31 - CTV Toronto

  20-05-2021 21:03 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Transit launches 'on-demand' transit expansion starting May 31  CTV Toronto
  
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• Saskatoon Transit launches 'on-demand' transit expansion starting May 31 - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-05-2021 21:03 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Transit launches 'on-demand' transit expansion starting May 31  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Transit launches 'on-demand' transit expansion starting May 31

  20-05-2021 21:03
  
  Bus riders in the city will now be able to request a ride to and from any transit stop throughout the city starting May 31.
  
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• Anti-Mask Rallies - Enforcement and Request for Public Assistance

  20-05-2021 20:42 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service is aware of two rallies planned this weekend in the city.  Operational plans will be in place including uniformed officers and traffic members.  Less visible enforcement will also be present and as with past rallies, may occur after the event.  The SPS wishes to ensure a balance is maintained between ensuring a rally or protest is conducted in a safe manner, within the restrictions of the Public Health Order (PHO), and protecting the rights of people t
  
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• Soil conditions worsen as seeding continues in Saskatchewan

  20-05-2021 20:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan Agriculture says minimal rain and fair weather across the province allowed producers to seed without any prolonged delays, but rain is needed to help crops germinate.
  
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• Wildfire near Prince Albert, Sask., now contained, some people allowed back home Thursday

  20-05-2021 20:12 via cbc.ca
  
  People forced out their homes because of the Cloverdale fire will be allowed back to their properties late Thursday.
  
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• Sask. provincial parks open for the summer season

  20-05-2021 19:55
  
  The government is reminding campers about a number of restrictions in place as Saskatchewan provincial parks and campgrounds open for the season this weekend
  
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• Sask. parks sees increase in campsite bookings, province funds over $90M in construction at parks

  20-05-2021 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  A total of 43,566 nightly, group and seasonal campsite reservations were made during the 2021 reservation launch, a 65 per cent increase compared to 2019 bookings.
  
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• 2 people ticketed $2,000 for venturing into forbidden Prince Albert fire zone

  20-05-2021 19:28
  
  Prince Albert police say they issued tickets to two people who were allegedly found unlawfully inside the perimeter of the Cloverdale wildfire overnight Tuesday.
  
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• Prince Albert police hope billboard campaign across prairies helps solve historical missing person cases

  20-05-2021 19:15
  
  The Prince Albert Police Service has launched a billboard campaign across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba in hopes of finding answers in nine historical missing person cases.
  
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• Prince Albert police fund historical missing person billboard campaign across the prairies

  20-05-2021 19:15
  
  The Prince Albert Police Service has launched a billboard campaign across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba in hopes of finding answers in nine historical missing person cases.
  
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• Fire north of Prince Albert contained, some evacuees expected home Thursday night

  20-05-2021 19:15 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The wildfire raging north of Prince Albert has been contained and evacuees from Prince Albert and Buckland are expected to return home Thursday night. Read More
  
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• Northern Sask. residents optimistic power will return this afternoon

  20-05-2021 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Some 9,000 people in Saskatchewan were left without power due to the Cloverdale wildfire that still burns north of Prince Albert. Six communities of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band were impacted by the power outages. 
  
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• Gender gap: More Sask. women getting vaccinated against COVID-19 than men

  20-05-2021 18:29 via cbc.ca
  
  Across every age group more women than men are getting COVID-19 vaccinations in Saskatchewan. It's part of a trend playing out across Canada.
  
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• Cloverdale wildfire north of Prince Albert, Sask. contained

  20-05-2021 18:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  An updated Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency map published Thursday morning indicates the Cloverdale wildfire north of Prince Albert has been contained.
  
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• Declared COVID-19 outbreaks in Saskatchewan

  20-05-2021 16:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  Here's a complete list of all the currently known coronavirus outbreaks in Saskatchewan and those locations.
  
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• Adopt a Pet with Philly the corgi-husky

  20-05-2021 16:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  Have you heard of a corgi-husky mix? Brooke Weisbrod with Saskatoon SPCA joins Global News Morning with Philly on this week’s Adopt a Pet.
  
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• 146 new COVID-19 cases in Sask.; no new deaths

  20-05-2021 16:15
  
  The Saskatchewan government reported 146 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, along with 147 recoveries and no new deaths.
  
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• With Sask. wildfire contained, some evacuees start to head home

  20-05-2021 16:00
  
  While remnants of the massive Cloverdale wildfire could keep burning for weeks, the situation is now stable enough that some evacuees can head home.
  
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• Thousands still without power as crews scramble to fix transmission line destroyed in Sask. wildfire

  20-05-2021 16:00
  
  SaskPower says crews are making "significant" headway in fixing a transmission line damaged in the Cloverdale wildfire.
  
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• Sask. wildfire 'contained' but thousands still without power

  20-05-2021 16:00
  
  Thousands of households left without electricity due to a wildfire burning north of Prince Albert will have to wait longer for power to be restored.
  
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