Saskatoon news

• Prince Albert police investigating infant’s death, father charged

  11-02-2022 23:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Prince Albert police are investigating the homicide of a toddler and an investigation has been ordered by the police chief under the police act following the incident.
  
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• Saskatoon woman's cross-country walk for MMIWG set to begin - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-02-2022 23:53 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon woman's cross-country walk for MMIWG set to begin  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon woman’s cross-country walk for MMIWG set to begin

  11-02-2022 23:53
  
  The sister of a Saskatoon woman who went missing in September 2020 is beginning a cross-country walk to raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
  
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• Saskatoon police warn of scammers who pose as family members in need

  11-02-2022 23:51
  
  Saskatoon police warn of scammers who pose as family members in need.
  
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• COVID-19: Physicians warn of infection rebound after restrictions drop

  11-02-2022 23:49 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority anticipates a rebound in COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations after the province drops its remaining public health measures at the end of the month. Read More
  
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• Stroke survivor fears removal of COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Sask.

  11-02-2022 23:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Sean Welcher feels the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Saskatchewan on Monday means he must choose between paralysis and a disease that could kill him. Read More
  
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• Prince Albert man faces murder charge in 13-month-old son's death

  11-02-2022 23:37
  
  A Prince Albert man has been charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 13-month-old son.
  
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• Regina high school students pen Valentine's Day affirmations for transgender people around the globe

  11-02-2022 23:33 via cbc.ca
  
  This Valentine's Day, some Regina high school students are reaching out to transgender people to make them feel seen and affirmed.
  
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• Sask. premier asks protesters not to block border crossings during planned weekend demonstrations

  11-02-2022 23:15
  
  Saskatchewan's premier is asking protesters not to block border crossings during demonstrations planned for the weekend.
  
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• 'Celebrate the independence': Saskatoon pub hosting Anti-Valentine's Day celebrations - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-02-2022 23:11 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'Celebrate the independence': Saskatoon pub hosting Anti-Valentine's Day celebrations  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• 'Celebrate the independence': Saskatoon pub hosting Anti-Valentine's Day celebrations

  11-02-2022 23:11
  
  Several businesses in Saskatoon are gearing up for Valentine’s Day, but one local pub is encouraging people to celebrate their independence on Feb. 14.
  
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• COVID-19: Saskatchewan Health Authority lifting proof of vaccination for visitors, employees

  11-02-2022 23:01 via globalnews.ca
  
  The requirement will be dropped on Monday, in line with the province removing its proof of vaccine policy at a number of establishments and event venues.
  
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• MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA - Global News

  11-02-2022 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA  Global News
  
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• MRI hours at Saskatoon hospital reduced due to ‘recent critical shortage’: SHA

  11-02-2022 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority cites 'unanticipated staff attrition' for shortages. NDP Opposition Leader Ryan Meili says public MRI staff are joining private clinics.
  
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• Second man charged in Prince Albert homicide

  11-02-2022 22:49
  
  A second man has been charged in a Prince Albert homicide.
  
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• Nice ice! What weather makes for perfect rink conditions?

  11-02-2022 22:44 via cbc.ca
  
  When it comes to finding ice conditions that are just right, there’s one factor that matters more than all the rest - and that’s what you’re going to do on it. Christy Climenhaga explains.
  
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• Saskatoon police warning people about fraudulent phone calls - CKOM News Talk Sports

  11-02-2022 22:33 via ckom.com
  
  Saskatoon police warning people about fraudulent phone calls  CKOM News Talk Sports
  
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• Arrest- Impaired Driving / Evade Police - 33rd Street West

  11-02-2022 22:30 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  One man is in custody after attempting to evade police while impaired.On February 10th, 2022, at around 11:15 p.m., police observed a truck travelling westbound on 33rd Street West, near Avenue P North, at a high rate of speed. Officers attempted to pull the vehicle over but it did not stop.  While evading police, the vehicle collided with two other vehicles before stopping. No injuries were reported from occupants of the other vehicles.The driver of the truck, a 60-year-old man, was arrest
  
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• Public Advisory - Family Emergency Scam

  11-02-2022 21:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Section continues to receive reports of a Family Emergency Scam. This scam often includes a potential victim receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be a family member in distress and requiring money for bail or hospital bills.  The caller then directs the victim to withdraw cash and use a courier company to send the money, to an out of province address.  The victim may also be directed to other people claiming to be a polic
  
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• Omicron surge may have plateaued but hospitals caring for highest number of COVID patients, Sask. doctors told

  11-02-2022 21:45 via cbc.ca
  
  The Omicron surge in Saskatchewan may have plateaued or slowed but the health system is still floundering, according to a presentation at a Saskatchewan Health Authority physician town hall on Thursday.
  
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• Downtowns in Regina, Saskatoon among nation's slowest growing, according to StatsCan - CBC.ca

  11-02-2022 20:57 via cbc.ca
  
  Downtowns in Regina, Saskatoon among nation's slowest growing, according to StatsCan  CBC.ca
  
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• Opportunity to end convoy protest peacefully is slipping away, experts say

  11-02-2022 20:36 via cbc.ca
  
  As the protest against vaccine mandates heads into its third weekend in Ottawa and spreads to border towns, observers say the window for ending it peacefully is closing.
  
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• COVID-19: SHA ending vaccine, testing mandate for employees

  11-02-2022 20:35 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Health Authority is ending a vaccine and testing mandate for employees — the same mandate that multiple sources say the SHA was directed to not actually enforce. Read More
  
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• Careless use of a flammable device cause of Saskatoon apartment fire - Global News

  11-02-2022 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Careless use of a flammable device cause of Saskatoon apartment fire  Global News
  
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• Careless use of a flammable device cause of Saskatoon apartment fire

  11-02-2022 20:29 via globalnews.ca
  
  Heavy smoke was coming from a second-floor suite when firefighters arrived at the apartment building, said the Saskatoon Fire Department.
  
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• Saskatoon apartment fire causes $40,000 in damages

  11-02-2022 20:12 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A fire at an apartment building on the 200 block of Avenue N South caused about $40,000 in damages Friday morning. Read More
  
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• Apartment fire – 200 block of Avenue N South - Saskatoon.ca |

  11-02-2022 19:12 via saskatoon.ca
  Apartment fire – 200 block of Avenue N South  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• City of Saskatoon working to shave down road ruts as drivers lodge complaints

  11-02-2022 19:10 via cbc.ca
  
  Grading crews were busy Thursday evening and early Friday morning trying to clear deep ruts from the streets of Saskatoon.
  
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• Saskatoon Co-op CEO worries police aren't doing enough to fight shoplifting - CTV News Saskatoon

  11-02-2022 18:45 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Co-op CEO worries police aren't doing enough to fight shoplifting  CTV News Saskatoon
  
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• Saskatoon Co-op CEO worries police aren't doing enough to fight shoplifting

  11-02-2022 18:45
  
  The head of one of Saskatoon's largest retailers says police in Saskatoon are not adequately responding to shoplifting complaints and safety risks to staff.
  
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• Second man charged with murder in death of Prince Albert man

  11-02-2022 18:28 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A 37-year-old man is the second person charged with murder in the death of Byron Bear in Prince Albert. Read More
  
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• PM says 'everything' on the table to end blockades following Biden call

  11-02-2022 18:17
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says that 'everything'—with the exception of deploying the Canadian Armed Forces—is currently on the table to bring the ongoing protests and blockades set up across the country to an end. Trudeau declined to get into specifics about just how or when the demonstrations will be ceased, citing concerns over a violent outcome.
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police / Stolen Vehicle - K9 & ASU Assist

  11-02-2022 17:52 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  A combined effort from the Saskatoon Police Service’s Canine Unit, Air Support Unit and SPS patrol officers, has led to the arrest of a man who attempted to evade police.On February 11th, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police spotted a pick-up truck they confirmed to have recently been stolen. Officers tried to pull the vehicle over, near the intersection of 11th Street West and Fairlight Drive, but the driver began to flee from police at high speeds. Soon after, the Air Support U
  
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• Second arrest made in Prince Albert, Sask. homicide investigation

  11-02-2022 17:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two people are charged with second-degree murder in the death of Byron Bear in Prince Albert, Sask.
  
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• Crews begin clearing severely rutted streets in Saskatoon

  11-02-2022 15:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Grading on streets with ruts at least 15 centimetres deep started overnight Thursday in Saskatoon.
  
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• Overnight rut shaving completed and neighbourhoods planned for today - Saskatoon.ca |

  11-02-2022 15:13 via saskatoon.ca
  
  Overnight rut shaving completed and neighbourhoods planned for today  Saskatoon.ca |
  
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• Watch a performance: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  11-02-2022 13:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Watch a performance: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Saskatoon businessman laments state of downtown core in letter to council - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  11-02-2022 13:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon businessman laments state of downtown core in letter to council  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
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• Watch a performance: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon

  11-02-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  If you're ready to get out and enjoy the weather this weekend, or if you'd prefer a quieter time at home, there's lots to do in Saskatoon, virtually and in person. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon businessman laments state of downtown core in letter to council

  11-02-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  A local businessman says he wants city council to take action on issues that are "killing" Saskatoon's downtown core. Read More
  
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• Opinion: The personal cost of Broadway grocery's impending closure

  11-02-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  To hear that the decades-old Extra Foods grocery store — our Nutana neighbourhood store — will be closing was a gut punch for friends, neighbours and customers in the community. Read More
  
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• NLL: West Division foes Saskatchewan Rush, Vancouver Warriors ready to meet again

  11-02-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  The Saskatchewan Rush and Vancouver Warriors are set to do battle Friday night in Vancouver. Read More
  
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• Downtowns in Regina, Saskatoon among nation's slowest growing, according to StatsCan

  11-02-2022 13:00 via cbc.ca
  
  New census data shows downtown areas in Regina and Saskatoon haven't grown much over the last few years.
  
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• Blades' bulldog Jayden Wiens sinks his teeth on a breakout season

  11-02-2022 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  While Jayden Wiens is hard on opposing players, the Saskatoon Blades centerman may also be hard on mouth-guards. Read More
  
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• Switzerland hands Canada's Brad Gushue 1st loss in Beijing

  11-02-2022 10:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Switzerland edged Canada 5-3 in men's curling on Friday to hand Brad Gushue's Canadian team their first loss at Beijing 2022.
  
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• Canada thrashes Sweden to book spot in Olympic women's hockey semifinals

  11-02-2022 10:51 via cbc.ca
  
  Brianne Jenner and Sarah Fillier each scored hat tricks to lead Canada to an 11-0 quarter-final win over Sweden in the Olympic women's hockey tournament on Friday.
  
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• 'I had the run of the day': McMorris slams scoring in snowboard event won by fellow Canadian Parrot

  11-02-2022 10:20 via cbc.ca
  
  One Canadian is defending the integrity of his gold medal while another claims it should belong to him after a judging error in the Olympic men’s snowboard slopestyle event.
  
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• What we know about COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

  11-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Pediatricians expect a vaccine for young children would be available before summer, if approved by Health Canada.
  
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• What to 'snag' from Indigenous creators this Valentine's Day

  11-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Indigenous creators in Manitoba and B.C. offer culture-inspired Valentine's Day products.
  
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• Ottawa facing mounting pressure to drop all COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travellers

  11-02-2022 10:00 via cbc.ca
  
  Two infectious diseases physicians have joined forces with the travel industry to call for an end to all COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travellers entering Canada. 
  
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