Saskatoon news

• For print — COVID for small box

  08-11-2020 21:48 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Armed Robberies - 2400 Block Preston Avenue South / 1400 Block Central Avenue

  19-03-2026 17:57 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Police are investigating following two similar armed robberies last night.At around 9:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026, police were called to a business in the 2400 block of Preston Avenue for a report of an attempted robbery that had just occurred. Upon arrival, officers learned that two people entered a business armed with bear spray and confronted the employee while demanding merchandise; a customer in the store intervened and the suspects fled without taking anything.A short time later, at around 9
  
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• Arrest - Theft / Assault - 200 Block 1st Avenue South

  19-03-2026 17:26 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  One woman has been arrested following a theft and assault yesterday evening.At around 7:00 p.m. on March 18, 2026, police were called to a mall in the 200 block of 1st Avenue South for a report of a theft and assault. Upon arrival, it was learned that a woman had been detained by mall security for a theft when she spit in the face of a security guard. Following a search of her person, several items believed to belong to a business in the mall were located.As a result, the 43-year-old Saskatoon w
  
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• Saskatoon Iranian artist expresses solidarity through drawings

  19-03-2026 17:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Recently, Saskatoon-based Iranian artist Elham Zafaremili hasn't been able to be fully present in her life in Canada. Read More
  
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• Arrest - Point Firearm - 100 Block Hampton Circle

  19-03-2026 15:45 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  One man was arrested following a report of a firearm being pointed at an armoured car employee.At around 10:45 a.m. on March 18, 2026, police were called to a business in the 100 block of Hampton Circle for a report of a firearm being pointed at an employee of an armoured car service. Upon arrival, officers located the suspect in a vehicle within the parking lot of the business. Following commands issued by officers, the man was arrested without incident. A search of the vehicle located an imita
  
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• Opinion: High-spending approach catches up with Saskatchewan government

  19-03-2026 14:45 via thestarphoenix.com
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• Discover, dream and do at the 2026 HomeStyles show

  19-03-2026 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Spring has officially arrived, kicking off a busy season of home repairs and renewals. Read More
  
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• We meet again: For third straight season, Cross and Murray meet in boys and girls high school hoops finals

  19-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here we go again. Again. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon pilot watches rush-hour traffic for CKOM in 1977

  19-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Every Thursday, we feature an image from the StarPhoenix archives, curated by the City of Saskatoon Archives. Today, we see helicopter pilot Bill Abbott flying over Saskatoon's roads for his reports and predictions on CKOM's Traffic Watch, from March 19, 1977. (City of Saskatoon Archives StarPhoenix Collection S-SP-A7443-1, photo by Peter Blashill) Read More
  
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• Wildfire funding in Sask. budget disappointing, says northern emergency co-ordinator

  19-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  This year's provincial budget is "essentially" the status quo for wildfire preparation and response, the finance minister says. That is upsetting to residents in the north still recovering from last year's devastating fires.
  
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• Saskatchewan government says affordability a priority, increases income support by 2%

  19-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The province named affordability as one of its main priorities in the 2026-27 budget, increasing social services and assistance spending to more than $1.9 billion. That is $87 million more than social services and assistance got last year, representing a 4.7 per cent increase and making it the third-biggest spending area for the coming fiscal year.
  
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• Alberta train collision near Taber prompts safety reminders amid concerning driver trends

  19-03-2026 00:47 via globalnews.ca
  A train collided with an unloaded semi-truck on Tuesday, and while nobody was injured, experts and police are again calling for heightened safety around the tracks.
  
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• Indigenous identity researcher loses defamation case in Sask.

  18-03-2026 22:40 via cbc.ca
  A Saskatchewan judge has awarded an academic $70,000 in damages, ruling she was defamed by statements that she was pretending to be Indigenous to further her career.
  
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• 2026-27 Sask. budget: By the Numbers

  18-03-2026 21:38 via thestarphoenix.com
  Here are a few of the key highlights from the 2026-27 Saskatchewan budget, unveiled Wednesday in Regina: Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan forecasts $819.4M deficit in budget

  18-03-2026 21:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  One year after presenting a barely-balanced budget, the Saskatchewan government is projecting a deficit approaching $1 billion for 2026-27. Read More
  
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• Saskatchewan forecasts $819.4M deficit in 2026-27 budget

  18-03-2026 21:21 via thestarphoenix.com
  One year after presenting a barely-balanced budget, the Saskatchewan government is projecting a deficit approaching $1 billion for 2026-27. Read More
  
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• Regina police seek public’s help locating 5-year-old girl missing since Friday

  18-03-2026 20:38 via cbc.ca
  Police say there is no evidence to suggest she has come to harm, but she is considered at risk due to her age.
  
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• Crown stays charges against self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’ after compound raid

  18-03-2026 20:15 via globalnews.ca
  Charges against self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada' Romana Didulo have been stayed following a Saskatchewan RCMP investigation that found people living at a decommissioned school.
  
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• Carney climate plan at risk as Canadian oil companies stress need to boost production

  18-03-2026 18:02 via globalnews.ca
  A key plank of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's climate plan is unlikely to hit its implementation date, raising new doubts about Canada meeting its climate change goals.
  
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• Crown stays charges against self-proclaimed 'Queen of Canada' Romana Didulo

  18-03-2026 17:44 via cbc.ca
  Didulo was accused of harassing and threatening locals in Richmound, Sask., where her group was occupying a former school.
  
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• Arrest - Evade Police - 22nd St W and Confederation Dr

  18-03-2026 17:01 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A man is facing charges after fleeing from police early this morning. At approximately 12:30 a.m., March 18, 2026, police officers attempted a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet Silverado at the intersection of 22nd Street West and Confederation Drive, however the driver fled at a high rate of speed. The SPS Air Support Unit was able to locate the vehicle as it left city limits. Members of the Saskatchewan RCMP successfully deployed a tire deflation device near Maymont, SK, and take the suspe
  
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• Canadian Medical Association seeking to intervene on Saskatchewan pronoun case

  18-03-2026 16:40 via globalnews.ca
  The CMA is seeking to intervene in a Supreme Court case on Saskatchewan’s use of the notwithstanding clause over a landmark pronoun case.
  
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• Arrest - Weapons Investigation - 2400 Block 22nd Street West

  18-03-2026 16:23 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A man has been charged after he was found to be in possession of multiple weapons last night. Shortly before 11:00 p.m., March 17, 2026, patrol officers responded to a report that a man was armed with bear spray and a machete in the 2400 block of 22nd Street West. Police located a male matching the suspect description in the 100 block fo Witney Avenue South. Upon taking him into custody, police found him in possession of bear spray, a baseball bat, a sharp-edged weapon, two pry bars, a
  
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• 20 charges laid, 4 arrested following Saskatoon traffic stop

  18-03-2026 14:58 via globalnews.ca
  Four people face 20 charges after a Sunday traffic stop led to the seizure of weapons, fentanyl and counterfeit U.S. cash, police say.
  
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• Saskatchewan to table deficit budget, but Moe promises protection of public services

  18-03-2026 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Scott Moe has not said how large the deficit will be but says the province's economy is strong enough to weather global uncertainty. 
  
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• Saskatchewan tables budget with projected $819M deficit

  18-03-2026 14:14 via globalnews.ca
  Premier Scott Moe has not said how large the deficit will be but says the province's economy is strong enough to weather global uncertainty. 
  
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• UPDATED 2026-27 Sask. budget: What to know as market challenges contribute to deficit

  18-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan government is pointing to U.S. tariffs and market volatility as culprits after forecasting an $819-million deficit in its 2026-27 budget on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• UPDATED 2026-27 Sask. budget: Market challenges contribute to $819-million deficit   

  18-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan government is pointing to U.S. tariffs and market volatility as culprits after forecasting an $819-million deficit in its 2026-27 budget on Wednesday. Read More
  
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• UPDATED: 2026-27 Sask. budget reveals details about Patients First Health Care Plan

  18-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As anticipated, Saskatchewan's books are in the red this year, with healthcare spending accounting for the largest share at a record $8.4 billion. Read More
  
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• UPDATED: 2026-27 Sask. budget increases enforcement and support to improve public safety

  18-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  The Saskatchewan government is allocating $740 million for the Ministry of Community Safety in the 2026-27 provincial budget, the finance minister announced Wednesday. Read More
  
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