Saskatoon news

• COVID-19 in Sask.: 185 new cases, 2 deaths reported Saturday

  20-11-2021 22:36 via cbc.ca
  
  Saskatchewan reported 185 new cases on Saturday.
  
  Read more

• Moose Jaw girl petitioning against the use of palm oil in Girl Guides cookies

  20-11-2021 21:58
  
  A 13-year-old girl from Moose Jaw is petitioning the Girl Guides of Canada to remove palm oil from its cookie recipe.
  
  Read more

• Prince Albert, Sask. police board supports independent review of in-custody policies

  20-11-2021 21:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Prince Albert board of police commissioners says it 'fully supports' an independent review of in-custody care and oversight following three in-custody deaths in recent weeks.
  
  Read more

• COVID-19: Daily cases up in Saskatchewan, 2 deaths reported

  20-11-2021 21:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The seven-day average of daily new cases is also up to 116, or 9.6 per 100,000 people.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Sask. reports 185 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths

  20-11-2021 21:07
  
  The Government of Saskatchewan reported 185 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, along with two more deaths.
  
  Read more

• COVID-19: Saskatchewan's 62 new cases lowest since Aug. 9

  20-11-2021 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan reported 62 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, the lowest new case count in the province since Aug. 9. The province reported 185 new cases on Saturday. Read More
  
  Read more

• COVID-19: 185 new cases, two deaths reported Saturday

  20-11-2021 21:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan reported 185 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, and two more people have died after testing positive. Read More
  
  Read more

• Falsifying Indigenous identity a centuries-long issue, says First Nations University president

  20-11-2021 20:27 via cbc.ca
  
  While the issue of falsely claiming Indigenous identity is once again in the public view with recent revelations about a prolific Saskatchewan professor's ancestry, those issues are not new, says First Nations University of Canada president Jacqueline Ottmann.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• 'Didn't think I was going to survive': Saskatoon man completes goal of walking every street in the city - CTV News Saskatoon

  20-11-2021 20:04 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Didn't think I was going to survive': Saskatoon man completes goal of walking every street in the city  CTV News Saskatoon
  
  Read more

• 'Didn't think I was going to survive': Saskatoon man completes goal of walking every street in the city

  20-11-2021 20:04
  
  A Saskatoon man has completed a project of walking on every street in the city over 329 days in a row.
  
  Read more

• Sask. children will not need vaccine proof to attend school, extracurricular activities

  20-11-2021 19:32 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Health Minister Paul Merriman says the province will not require children to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend school or extracurricular activities — unless there are unusual circumstances. Read More
  
  Read more

• Enchanted Forest calls for snow with new feature scene

  20-11-2021 18:24 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The latest addition to the 23rd annual BHP Enchanted Forest is "Characters of the Enchanted Forest," sponsored by Orano and featuring familiar characters the whole family will delight in seeing. Read More
  
  Read more

• What to know about this year's 30th Annual Santa Claus parade

  20-11-2021 18:22 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon's Santa Claus parade will mark its 30th year with an in-person event on Sunday afternoon. Read More
  
  Read more

• Sask. Louis Riel Day events signify continued re-evaluation of once-controversial figure

  20-11-2021 17:40
  
  Flags raised in front of RCMP facilities in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert demonstrate a vastly different relationship between the federal police force and the Métis Nation 136 years after Louis Riel’s execution.
  
  Read more

• Louis Riel Day celebrations signify continued reevaluation of the once controversial figure

  20-11-2021 17:40
  
  Flags raised in front of RCMP facilities in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert demonstrate a vastly different relationship between the federal police force and the Métis Nation 136 years after Louis Riel’s execution.
  
  Read more

• Saskatchewan won’t mandate vaccines in schools or for extracurricular activities

  20-11-2021 17:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatchewan says it will not require children to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend school or extracurricular activities — unless there are unusual circumstances.
  
  Read more

• P.A. police board supports independent review of in-custody practices

  20-11-2021 17:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Prince Albert board of police commissioners said it fully supports an independent review of policy and standards for the care and oversight people in police custody after three men died in the span of a month. Read More
  
  Read more

• Canada in discussions with 'closest partners' on possible Olympic boycott

  20-11-2021 17:05
  
  Canada will continue to discuss with its partners a potential diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, a foreign affairs spokesperson says, amid the recent disappearance of Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai.
  
  Read more

• Transgender Day of Remembrance vigil organizers say transphobia is still a big issue in Sask.

  20-11-2021 13:30 via cbc.ca
  
  According to the Trans Murder Monitoring project, 375 murders were reported worldwide between October 2020 and September, making 2021 the deadliest year for trans and gender-diverse people. Sask. trans individuals and LGBTQ organizations hold vigils on the international day of mourning and memorial for transgender people.
  
  Read more

• Sweeping brooms, rolling rocks: The Olympic curling trials hit Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  20-11-2021 13:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sweeping brooms, rolling rocks: The Olympic curling trials hit Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
  Read more

• Q&A: Pre-game and on the ice, Kerri Einarson puts on Greatest Show

  20-11-2021 13:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  This week, Canada's top curlers hit the ice in Saskatoon to determine the men's and women's representatives at the 2022 Olympic Games. Manitoba's Kerri Einarson, skip of the two-time Canadian women's champions, spoke with Postmedia's Dave Deibert, discussing her pre-game music choices, celebrating with the Scotties trophy, rink burgers and more  . . . Read More
  
  Read more

• 11-month wait for answers: Mackenzie Trottier's family to hold awareness rally

  20-11-2021 13:01 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Paul Trottier marks the time since he and his family last saw his daughter Mackenzie Trottier not just in terms of months and days, but hours. Read More
  
  Read more

• Sweeping brooms, rolling rocks: The Olympic curling trials hit Saskatoon

  20-11-2021 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The first big curling event Saskatoon hosted was played by men in thick sweaters and balmoral caps, flogging the ice with straw brooms. Read More
  
  Read more

• Q&A: 'We're still here,' Sask. Metis Elder to tell Pope Francis

  20-11-2021 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A Metis Elder in Saskatchewan has a message for the spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics. Read More
  
  Read more

• Letters: Prioritize Saskatchewan's health-care needs

  20-11-2021 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Health needs to be a priority Read More
  
  Read more

• Feds have no plans to extend vaccine mandate to kids: Duclos

  20-11-2021 13:00
  
  The federal government says it has no plans to enforce a vaccine mandate for children, as Health Canada green lights the first COVID-19 vaccine for those aged five to 11 years old. Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says, as it stands now, Ottawa won't apply the same mobility restrictions to children as they have to adults travelling in and out of the country.
  
  Read more

• Cuthand: Justice is demanded for Indigenous women and girls

  20-11-2021 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Nov. 13 was one of those days we wish we never had to remember. Read More
  
  Read more

• The Métis National Council's new leader has a date with the Pope and divisions to heal

  20-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Cassidy Caron never asked to lead the Métis National Council (MNC) during a pivotal time in the organization’s history.
  
  Read more

• New exhibit in North Battleford, Sask., highlights emerging Cree artists

  20-11-2021 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  The Chief Poundmaker Museum has partnered with the Allen Sapp Gallery in North Battleford, Sask., to highlight new artists from the community and surrounding areas.  
  
  Read more

• Dunstone reunites with junior teammate after late lineup change ahead of trials

  20-11-2021 01:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Lott has played against Team Dunstone on occasion over the years but is still getting to know the front end of Kirk Muyres and Dustin Kidby.
  
  Read more

• Go Baby Go: Regina kids with disabilities gifted custom cars to aid with mobility

  20-11-2021 01:52 via globalnews.ca
  
  The cars from the “Go Baby Go” program are a fun experience for kids who are not independently mobile enough to engage in play or to move on their own.
  
  Read more

• Unique technology helps former Humboldt Bronco rehabilitate, return to hockey

  20-11-2021 01:50 via globalnews.ca
  
  It's been more than three years since Matechuk, a former defenceman for the Humboldt Broncos, suffered a serious brain injury in the bus crash that killed 16 people.
  
  Read more

• 'It's great to be here': Hardy Cup beckons as Huskies, Bisons play for conference title

  20-11-2021 01:43 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The opposing coaches met around the Hardy Cup and chewed a little fat on Friday at the University of Saskatchewan Huskies clubhouse. Read More
  
  Read more

• Regina kids with disabilities gifted custom cars to aid with mobility

  20-11-2021 01:36 via globalnews.ca
  
  WATCH: Three Regina children with complex needs and disabilities were gifted Go Baby Go custom cars on Friday that will help them get around.
  
  Read more

• Pfizer children’s vaccination approved for kids 5-11

  20-11-2021 01:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Today, Health Canada approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5-11 — confirmed in a statement.
  
  Read more

• 'The gift:' Wanuskewin announces discovery of petroglyphs

  20-11-2021 01:26 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  After four decades of archaeological work on the land around Wanuskewin Heritage Park, Ernie Walker thought he might have seen it all. Read More
  
  Read more

• Hard-hitting McNabb quietly does his job for Golden Knights

  20-11-2021 01:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  The 30-year-old from Saskatchewan, home to nearly half of Canada's agricultural production, grew up smack dab in the middle of farmland.
  
  Read more

• Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Nov. 19

  20-11-2021 01:12 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, Nov. 19, 2021, edition of Global News at 6 with Marney Blunt on Global Saskatoon.
  
  Read more

• Sask., feds take first step toward alleviating child care costs

  20-11-2021 00:57 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A federal-provincial agreement that would allow child care fees in Saskatchewan reach an average of $10 a day in the next five years has taken an important first step. Read More
  
  Read more

• 'It brings it into perspective': Sask. man stranded in B.C. following deadly mudslide

  20-11-2021 00:57
  A Saskatchewan man is stranded in Pemberton following the massive mudslide on B.C.'s Highway 99.
  
  Read more

• Saskatchewan intimate images legislation doesn’t address full scope of the issue: advocates

  20-11-2021 00:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Advocates welcome strengthened measures to address non-consensual sharing of intimate images, but say the legislation has lots of room for improvement.
  
  Read more

• 6 alleged impaired drivers stopped by Yorkton RCMP, highway patrol within 48 hours

  20-11-2021 00:25 via globalnews.ca
  
  Five of the six drivers tested positive for THC (Cannabis). All six drivers were stopped during daytime hours.
  
  Read more

• Western Development Museum transformed for Saskatoon Festival of Trees - Globalnews.ca

  20-11-2021 00:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Western Development Museum transformed for Saskatoon Festival of Trees  Globalnews.ca
  
  Read more

• Western Development Museum transformed for Saskatoon Festival of Trees

  20-11-2021 00:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Festival of Trees has returned to the Western Development Museum and will feature over 65 decorated trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses.
  
  Read more

• First-year Rams head coach Cory Philpot has already had a taste of Toppers

  20-11-2021 00:07 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Cory Philpot knows all about the Saskatoon Hilltops. Read More
  
  Read more

Follow @Saskatoon_News on Twitter!