Saskatoon news

• Edmonton man charged with armed robbery in Eatonia, Sask.

  23-02-2022 23:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to a release, Kindersley RCMP officers responded to a report of an armed robbery at a business in Eatonia, Sask., on Thursday at 11:20 p.m. 
  
  Read more

• COVID-19 work to fall to family docs; minister pledges support

  23-02-2022 23:53 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatchewan family doctors worry the weight of managing COVID-19 will fall on their clinics as the province's dedicated assessment sites fold up. Read More
  
  Read more

• Sask. babies will be screened for 4 more medical conditions

  23-02-2022 23:51
  
  Newborn babies in Saskatchewan will be screened for four additional medical conditions, according to a news release from the province.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO says - Globalnews.ca

  23-02-2022 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO says  Globalnews.ca
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO says - Global News

  23-02-2022 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO says  Global News
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon Public Library locations will be safer after Monday reopening, CEO says

  23-02-2022 23:46 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Saskatoon Public Library’s CEO says police, firefighters and community support officers will pay extra attention to two branches that shifted to contactless service.
  
  Read more

• Regina police to investigate after man shot by Saskatoon police during confrontation

  23-02-2022 23:42 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Regina city police will investigate after a 35-year-old man who was allegedly armed was shot by Saskatoon police on Wednesday morning. Read More
  
  Read more

• 'Kids slip through the cracks': Long waitlist for education assessment frustrates Prince Albert dad

  23-02-2022 23:33
  
  A Prince Albert father says the public school division refuses to reimburse the cost of private learning disability tests for his daughter after it was unable to provide them this year.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Saskatchewan RCMP lay charges in death of teen from Cowessess First Nation

  23-02-2022 23:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  Kyla Gambler, 20, from Cowessess First Nation is facing six charges including dangerous operation causing death following the August 2021 death of a teen boy.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon police shoot man during confrontation - Global News

  23-02-2022 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon police shoot man during confrontation  Global NewsRegina police to investigate after man shot by Saskatoon police during confrontation  Saskatoon StarPhoenixTraffic Restrictions Lifted in Saskatoon's Mount Royal Neighbourhood After Gunshots Fired  CJWWMan taken to hospital after being shot in confrontation with Saskatoon police  CBC.caSaskatoon woman shaken up after officer-involved shooting  CTV News SaskatoonView Full coverage on Goog
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon police shoot man during confrontation

  23-02-2022 23:00 via globalnews.ca
  
  A man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot during a confrontation with a Saskatoon police officer.
  
  Read more

• FSIN, Treaty Commissioner signal possible legal challenge to Sask. trespassing law

  23-02-2022 22:54 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Legal action against a new trespassing law could be brewing in Saskatchewan. Read More
  
  Read more

• Heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood after man shot by police - CTV Toronto

  23-02-2022 22:50 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood after man shot by police  CTV Toronto
  
  Read more

• Update: Police Presence - Officer Involved Shooting - 22nd Street West & Avenue U

  23-02-2022 22:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  Members of the Regina Police Service (RPS) will be investigating an SPS officer-involved shooting, which occurred just before noon today at Avenue U South and 22nd Street West. At approximately 11:35 a.m., February 23, 2022, police received a report of an armed male attending to a residence in the 200 block Avenue L South.  The caller reported that a physical altercation took place at the door to the home before the 35-year-old suspect fled on foot armed with a handgun and machete.Resp
  
  Read more

• Heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood | CTV News - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 22:33 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood | CTV News  CTV News Saskatoon
  
  Read more

• Sask. bobsledder relives Olympic bronze-medal run through fans' eyes

  23-02-2022 22:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Ben Coakwell, who was born in Regina and also lived in Moose Jaw and Saskatoon, is now a three-time Olympian in four-man bobsleigh.
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon publisher sells out of 22-year-old book of poetry after its title appears in TikToker's dream - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 22:05 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  Saskatoon publisher sells out of 22-year-old book of poetry after its title appears in TikToker's dream  CTV News Saskatoon
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon publisher sells out of 22-year-old book of poetry after its title appears in TikToker's dream

  23-02-2022 22:05
  
  A New York TikToker, claiming to have psychic powers, is creating fresh demand for a 22-year-old book published in Saskatoon.
  
  Read more

• Trudeau to revoke use of Emergencies Act

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will announce plans to revoke the Emergencies Act declaration, CBC News has learned.
  
  Read more

• Trudeau ends use of Emergencies Act, says 'situation is no longer an emergency'

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is revoking the use of the Emergencies Act, the powerful legislative tool that was used to quash the protests and blockades that erupted in Ottawa and at border crossings over recent weeks.
  
  Read more

• Sask. NDP says Emergencies Act should not have been applied in province

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the federal Emergencies Act should not have been applied in the province.
  
  Read more

• Sask. NDP says Emergencies Act should not be applied in province

  23-02-2022 21:59 via cbc.ca
  
  The Saskatchewan NDP says the federal Emergencies Act should not have been applied in the province.
  
  Read more

• 'Immediate emergency situation is over': PM Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act

  23-02-2022 21:54
  
  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the government will take steps to end the use of the Emergencies Act after it was invoked just over a week ago in response to the ongoing trucker convoy blockades and protests.
  
  Read more

• Sask. universities find high levels of coronavirus viral load in cities' wastewater

  23-02-2022 21:45 via cbc.ca
  
  A University of Saskatchewan professor says recent monitoring for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 in Saskatoon's wastewater has found levels among the highest point reported during the pandemic.
  
  Read more

• City of Saskatoon takes part in Pink Shirt Day - SaskToday.ca

  23-02-2022 21:40 via sasktoday.ca
  
  City of Saskatoon takes part in Pink Shirt Day  SaskToday.ca
  
  Read more

• Historic Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon up for sale - Global News

  23-02-2022 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  Historic Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon up for sale  Global News
  
  Read more

• Historic Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon up for sale

  23-02-2022 20:59 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood, one of the last remaining atmospheric cinemas in Canada, is up for sale.
  
  Read more

• Feds announce up to $80M to tackle housing supply chain issues in northern and remote communities

  23-02-2022 20:39 via cbc.ca
  
  The federal government announced up to $80 million in funding to break down housing supply chain issues in northern and remote communities.
  
  Read more

• Sask. government launches screening program for newborns to identify medical conditions

  23-02-2022 20:38 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Sask. government has introduced a newborn screening program that could detect underlying health conditions that require medical intervention.
  
  Read more

• Suspect injured in police-involved shooting in Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 20:32
  
  A man was injured in a police-involved shooting Wednesday afternoon in Saskatoon.
  
  Read more

• Heavy police presence in Saskatoon neighbourhood

  23-02-2022 20:32
  
  Saskatoon Police Service is advising the public to avoid an area in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood.
  
  Read more

• 'The need has never been greater': Saskatoon woman walking a million steps for mental health - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 20:23 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'The need has never been greater': Saskatoon woman walking a million steps for mental health  CTV News Saskatoon
  
  Read more

• 'The need has never been greater': Saskatoon woman walking a million steps for mental health

  23-02-2022 20:23
  
  Francis Sreedhar has lived in Saskatoon her entire life and says she has always used the space surrounding the South Saskatchewan River.
  
  Read more

• These Sask. areas donated the most to the 'Freedom Convoy'

  23-02-2022 19:31
  
  Residents from a central Saskatchewan postal code group donated $20,038 USD to the recent "Freedom Convoy" through crowdfunding site GiveSendGo.
  
  Read more

• Police Presence - 22nd Street West and Avenue U South - Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 19:17 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  
  There is currently a police presence in the area of 22nd Street West and Avenue U South.Saskatoon Police Service officers are on the scene and the public is advised to avoid the area, or follow police direction.More information will be provided when available.(Occurrence Number: 22-19979)
  
  Read more

• Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal to resume in-person hearings

  23-02-2022 19:06 via globalnews.ca
  
  All hearings at Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal returning to in-person sittings on Feb. 28, with judges and clerks in the courtroom.
  
  Read more

• Conservative senator says 'friendly ... patriotic' Ottawa protesters have been demonized

  23-02-2022 18:16 via cbc.ca
  
  Conservative Saskatchewan Sen. Denise Batters defended anti-vaccine mandate protesters in a speech late Tuesday, saying these "friendly" and "patriotic" demonstrators have been unfairly maligned by the "chattering classes."
  
  Read more

• Hockey gold medalist Emily Clark arrives in Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 17:47
  
  Gold medalist Emily Clark was greeted with cheers when she touched down in Saskatoon Tuesday night.
  
  Read more

• North Battleford RCMP Nab Saskatoon Robbery Suspect - CJWW

  23-02-2022 17:24 via cjwwradio.com
  
  North Battleford RCMP Nab Saskatoon Robbery Suspect  CJWW
  
  Read more

• 'High' patient numbers lead to challenges in Saskatoon emergency departments - CTV News Saskatoon

  23-02-2022 17:12 via saskatoon.ctvnews.ca
  
  'High' patient numbers lead to challenges in Saskatoon emergency departments  CTV News Saskatoon
  
  Read more

• 'High' patient numbers lead to challenges in Saskatoon emergency departments

  23-02-2022 17:12
  
  Emergency departments at Saskatoon's three hospitals are experiencing challenges due to the high number of admitted patients.
  
  Read more

• Twin brothers in Saskatchewan rack up impressive stats in sports

  23-02-2022 15:53 via cbc.ca
  
  Although they play different sports, the fraternal twins are committed to being champions.
  
  Read more

• First Nation health ombudsperson’s office created in Saskatchewan

  23-02-2022 15:20 via globalnews.ca
  
  FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron said the office will work to ensure that First Nations people feel safe to report discrimination they have faced while seeking health services.
  
  Read more

• Buyer sought for Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon - Globalnews.ca

  23-02-2022 14:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Buyer sought for Roxy Theatre in Saskatoon  Globalnews.ca
  
  Read more

• Golden Moment At Saskatoon Airport | Country 600 CJWW - CJWW

  23-02-2022 13:28 via cjwwradio.com
  
  Golden Moment At Saskatoon Airport | Country 600 CJWW  CJWW
  
  Read more

• Young Innovators: U of S researcher says flexibility is key to effective pandemic response for sports industry

  23-02-2022 13:19 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  University of Saskatchewan researcher Jill Wolkowski investigated crisis response strategies behind professional sports leagues and determined that flexibility was a key asset used to minimize business impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More
  
  Read more

• Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark shoots down NDP leadership bid - Saskatoon StarPhoenix

  23-02-2022 13:05 via thestarphoenix.com
  
  Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark shoots down NDP leadership bid  Saskatoon StarPhoenix
  
  Read more

• Ukraine urges citizens to leave Russia as crisis escalates

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Europe braced for further confrontation Wednesday and Ukraine urged its citizens to leave Russia after tensions escalated dramatically when Russia's leader got the OK to use military force outside his country and the West responded with a raft of sanctions.
  
  Read more

• Ukraine approves nationwide state of emergency as crisis with Russia escalates

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  Ukraine has declared a nationwide state of emergency, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin received authorization to use military force outside his country and Moscow formally recognized the independence of separatist regions in Eastern Ukraine.
  
  Read more

• Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia will conduct a military operation in Eastern Ukraine

  23-02-2022 13:02 via cbc.ca
  
  The Kremlin says separatists in Eastern Ukraine have asked Russia for military assistance to help fend off Ukrainian "aggression," an announcement that has fuelled fears Moscow is offering up a pretext for war.
  
  Read more

Follow @Saskatoon_News on Twitter!