<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Saskatoon with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Former Social Services employee speaks out on working conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rae Seidel worked as a Child and Caregiver Support Worker until just over a year ago when she decided to leave due to working conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-social-services-employee-speaks-out-on-working-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-social-services-employee-speaks-out-on-working-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Regina pizza? It’s Greek, good and gets under the crust of Rider rivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regina-style pizza, known for its thick crust, layers of toppings and square slices, has become an official symbol of Saskatchewan&rsquo;s capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/what-is-regina-pizza-its-greek-good-and-gets-under-the-crust-of-rider-rivals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/what-is-regina-pizza-its-greek-good-and-gets-under-the-crust-of-rider-rivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta independence group releases its ‘transition plan’ to become a country]]></title><description><![CDATA[An independence group has released a &ldquo;transition plan,&rdquo; sketching out what it sees as a roadmap should Albertans vote in the future to become a sovereign nation. Meanwhile, a federalist leader says the plan is akin to showing up for dinner after a divorce.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-independence-group-releases-its-transition-plan-to-become-a-country/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-independence-group-releases-its-transition-plan-to-become-a-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon record shop resurrects University of Saskatchewan radio station's turntable]]></title><description><![CDATA["It&rsquo;s built like a tank; it&rsquo;s cast iron, it&rsquo;s got a massive tone arm and counterweight,&rdquo; says Resurrected Records owner Nick Kucey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-record-shop-resurrects-university-of-saskatchewan-radio-stations-turntable/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-record-shop-resurrects-university-of-saskatchewan-radio-stations-turntable/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon council to consider action on graphic anti-abortion flyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coun. Bev Dubois is asking council to consider action to restrict the distribution of flyers after a foldable pamphlet with bloody images of aborted fetuses was delivered to homes in Saskatoon in August, prompting complaints from residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-council-to-consider-action-on-graphic-anti-abortion-flyers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-council-to-consider-action-on-graphic-anti-abortion-flyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bombers, Riders fans clash over ‘Regina-style’ pizza in Labour Day Classic trash talk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders will meet the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday. Ahead of the game, Riders and Bombers fans are duking it out over Regina-style pizza.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bombers-riders-fans-clash-over-regina-style-pizza-in-labour-day-classic-trash-talk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bombers-riders-fans-clash-over-regina-style-pizza-in-labour-day-classic-trash-talk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted for Newfoundland murder arrested in Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accused of a first-degree murder in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, David Faucher has been arrested in Saskatchewan on a Canada-wide warrant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-wanted-for-newfoundland-murder-arrested-in-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-wanted-for-newfoundland-murder-arrested-in-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Smith Cree Nation marks difficult anniversary with togetherness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having scheduled activities "is important so they're not cooped up and alone with their thoughts at home," said community events coordinator Cierra Twist, whose father was among the people killed by Myles Sanderson on Sept. 4, 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/james-smith-cree-nation-marks-difficult-anniversary-with-togetherness/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 23:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/james-smith-cree-nation-marks-difficult-anniversary-with-togetherness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students dealing with snarled traffic around University of Saskatchewan, hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major traffic congestion greeted students going back to class at the University of Saskatchewan this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-dealing-with-snarled-traffic-around-university-of-saskatchewan-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-dealing-with-snarled-traffic-around-university-of-saskatchewan-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City announces bridge reopening as U of S students deal with snarled traffic around hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major traffic congestion greeted students going back to class at the University of Saskatchewan this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-announces-bridge-reopening-as-u-of-s-students-deal-with-snarled-traffic-around-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-announces-bridge-reopening-as-u-of-s-students-deal-with-snarled-traffic-around-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gun still missing after two charged in theft of RCMP officer's equipment from Prince Albert hotel room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men, ages 30 and 42, have made their first court appearances while police continue searching for more suspects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/gun-still-missing-after-two-charged-in-theft-of-rcmp-officers-equipment-from-prince-albert-hotel-room/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/gun-still-missing-after-two-charged-in-theft-of-rcmp-officers-equipment-from-prince-albert-hotel-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Premier Scott Moe to attend nuclear symposium in U.K.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province says Moe will lead a trade and investment mission to reinforce Saskatchewan's position as the jurisdiction of choice in nuclear co-operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-premier-scott-moe-to-attend-nuclear-symposium-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-premier-scott-moe-to-attend-nuclear-symposium-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3.75% SGI rate hike approved in Saskatchewan, driven by rising repair costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SGI Auto Fund rates will increase by 3.75 per cent in June of 2027, according to the Saskatchewan government. It said the hike was driven by the climbing cost of car repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/375-sgi-rate-hike-approved-in-saskatchewan-driven-by-rising-repair-costs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/375-sgi-rate-hike-approved-in-saskatchewan-driven-by-rising-repair-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina, Saskatoon firefighters respond to record-breaking numbers of overdose calls]]></title><description><![CDATA[With roughly 4,676 overdose calls so far this year in Saskatoon and Regina, fire departments say say their focus has shifted from fighting fires to providing front-line medical care during the national overdose crisis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-saskatoon-firefighters-respond-to-record-breaking-numbers-of-overdose-calls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-saskatoon-firefighters-respond-to-record-breaking-numbers-of-overdose-calls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 teens charged for allegedly stealing 14-year-old’s e-bike key in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three teenage boys are facing robbery charges after allegedly stealing the key to an e-bike from a 14-year-old in Saskatoon, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-teens-charged-for-allegedly-stealing-14-year-olds-e-bike-key-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-teens-charged-for-allegedly-stealing-14-year-olds-e-bike-key-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SGI moving forward with 3.75 per cent rate hike in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The average annual increase for Saskatchewan vehicle owners in 2027 is expected to be approximately $39.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sgi-moving-forward-with-375-per-cent-rate-hike-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sgi-moving-forward-with-375-per-cent-rate-hike-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Robbery / Weapons Offence - Kloppenburg Street and Kloppenburg Link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three male youths are facing charges following an incident where a 14-year-old male was robbed yesterday evening.At around 7:40 p.m. on September 3, 2026, police were called to the area of Kloppenburg Street and Kloppenburg Link for a robbery in progress. Call information outlined three males robbed another male of the key to his e-bike. It was also reported that one of the males had a gun.Through initial investigation, police learned the three youth males attempted to steal a 14-year-old&rsquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-weapons-offence-kloppenburg-street-and-kloppenburg-link/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-weapons-offence-kloppenburg-street-and-kloppenburg-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 tornadoes landed in the Prairies during Sunday’s storm, researchers confirm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Northern Tornadoes Project has confirmed two additional tornadoes landed in Manitoba during Sunday's storm, bringing the regional total to four.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/4-tornadoes-landed-in-the-prairies-during-sundays-storm-researchers-confirm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/4-tornadoes-landed-in-the-prairies-during-sundays-storm-researchers-confirm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theft / Assault - 100 Block of Primrose Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating following a shoplifting incident where a security officer was threatened on Thursday.On September 3, 2026 at around 12:15 p.m., police were called to a business in the 100 block of Primrose Drive for a weapons call where it was reported that there was a male shoplifter with a knife.Arriving officers learned the suspect was approached by security in the parking lot after leaving the store without paying. A brief altercation began before the suspect threatened to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/theft-assault-100-block-of-primrose-drive/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/theft-assault-100-block-of-primrose-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian 'banking' company linked to sanctioned money-laundering network]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC&rsquo;s visual investigations team and the Centre for Information Resilience reveals who is behind a Canadian 'revolutionary banking' company with ties to a sanctioned money-laundering network serving cartels and wealthy Russians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-banking-company-linked-to-sanctioned-money-laundering-network/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-banking-company-linked-to-sanctioned-money-laundering-network/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault - 3300 Block of 8th Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating in relation to an assault following an injured person call overnight.On September 4, 2026 at approximately 4:15 a.m., police were called to the 400 block of Kingsmere Blvd for a report of an injured person.Upon police arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male youth with injuries consistent with an assault with a weapon. The male was transported to hospital by paramedics with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.Through further investigation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-3300-block-of-8th-street-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-3300-block-of-8th-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Income Support recipient prepares complaint to ombudsman]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan woman is telling her story of losing her home while on Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS), and despite recent upgrades to the program, she says it still isn't enough.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-income-support-recipient-prepares-complaint-to-ombudsman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-income-support-recipient-prepares-complaint-to-ombudsman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing delayed again for man behind Ditch-2 wildfire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Halkett will have to wait at least a few more weeks to learn what type of sentence he will serve for starting the Ditch-2 wildfire last year after pleading guilty in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sentencing-delayed-again-for-man-behind-ditch-2-wildfire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sentencing-delayed-again-for-man-behind-ditch-2-wildfire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, surprising economists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada lost 42,000 jobs in August, Statistics Canada said Friday, contrary to economists' expectations, while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-surprising-economists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-lost-42000-jobs-in-august-surprising-economists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WHL tests new ‘no return’ overtime rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[During the 2026 WHL preseason the league is testing out a new overtime format that could be implemented in the future if league GM's vote yes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/whl-tests-new-no-return-overtime-rule/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/whl-tests-new-no-return-overtime-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Crown says killer engaged in 'vigilante justice' when he shot man in back of head]]></title><description><![CDATA[Craig Fox will find out later this month how many years he will spend in prison before he's eligible for parole. He was convicted earlier this year of the second-degree murder of Lee Bearsears on Oct. 15, 2023, on Poundmaker Cree Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-crown-says-killer-engaged-in-vigilante-justice-when-he-shot-man-in-back-of-head/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-crown-says-killer-engaged-in-vigilante-justice-when-he-shot-man-in-back-of-head/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archibald Arena refresh to cost City of Saskatoon $6 million more]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council committees this week considered an increased cost for upgrading the 54-year-old arena, tax breaks for affordable housing projects and the effect of snowstorms on the city's budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/archibald-arena-refresh-to-cost-city-of-saskatoon-6-million-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/archibald-arena-refresh-to-cost-city-of-saskatoon-6-million-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 tornadoes rolled through Man., Sask. during Sunday storm, researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers are confirming four tornadoes moved through Manitoba and Saskatchewan during a thunderstorm Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/4-tornadoes-rolled-through-man-sask-during-sunday-storm-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/4-tornadoes-rolled-through-man-sask-during-sunday-storm-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians should prepare for a 5 C hotter future, report warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government's new report summarizing the latest science on climate change warns that under current climate policies, the impact on Canadians will likely be "far from benign."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadians-should-prepare-for-a-5-c-hotter-future-report-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadians-should-prepare-for-a-5-c-hotter-future-report-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gun that killed Sask. woman was found after car crash, jury hears at murder trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to the Crown, Taylor Japp killed Briana Hayes inside a house on White Bear First Nation. Days later, police found her body in an outhouse at an abandoned farm. Then the house where she died burned down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/gun-that-killed-sask-woman-was-found-after-car-crash-jury-hears-at-murder-trial/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/gun-that-killed-sask-woman-was-found-after-car-crash-jury-hears-at-murder-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vehicle/Building Collision - 1700 block Preston Ave. North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driver error is believed to have caused a collision in which a vehicle drove into a building this afternoon.Police were called to the business in the 1700 block of Preston Ave. North at approximately 2:10 p.m., September 3, 2026.&nbsp; A Volvo XC60 was being driven by an 84 year old man when it collided with the front wall of the building.&nbsp;No one was injured at the scene.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Occurrence Number: 26-127766)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/vehiclebuilding-collision-1700-block-preston-ave-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/vehiclebuilding-collision-1700-block-preston-ave-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation settles land claim tied to broken Treaty 10 promises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hatchet Lake Denesuline First Nation announced Tuesday it has reached terms with the governments of Saskatchewan and Canada to settle a land claim tied to promises made in Treaty 10.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hatchet-lake-denesuline-first-nation-settles-land-claim-tied-to-broken-treaty-10-promises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 23:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hatchet-lake-denesuline-first-nation-settles-land-claim-tied-to-broken-treaty-10-promises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey says Saskatchewanians support social media limits for youth: province]]></title><description><![CDATA[The majority of households who responded to the government's survey supported limiting social media for children and teenagers younger than 16, the province said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/survey-says-saskatchewanians-support-social-media-limits-for-youth-province/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/survey-says-saskatchewanians-support-social-media-limits-for-youth-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney dismisses 'unelected' Trump officials' explanation for why trade talks fell apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney dismissed a series of recent comments by U.S. cabinet members that challenge the federal government's explanation for walking away from trade talks last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-dismisses-unelected-trump-officials-explanation-for-why-trade-talks-fell-apart/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-dismisses-unelected-trump-officials-explanation-for-why-trade-talks-fell-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 men charged after stolen vehicle reaches 180 km/h in Regina: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men are facing charges after a stolen vehicle reached speeds of up to 180 km/h before crashing off an embankment near Regina, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-men-charged-after-stolen-vehicle-reaches-180-kmh-in-regina-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-men-charged-after-stolen-vehicle-reaches-180-kmh-in-regina-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bank of Canada unveils new vertical $20 bill featuring King Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first Canadian paper currency to feature Charles, whose image replaces that of the late Queen Elizabeth II.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bank-of-canada-unveils-new-vertical-20-bill-featuring-king-charles/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bank-of-canada-unveils-new-vertical-20-bill-featuring-king-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. survey says 86 per cent want youth social media limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said the province received more than 26,000 responses from the mailed postcards and 86.34 per cent expressed support for restrictions on social media for people under 16.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-survey-says-86-per-cent-want-youth-social-media-limits/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-survey-says-86-per-cent-want-youth-social-media-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winnipeg is seen as Canada’s least safe city, Ottawa considered safest: polling]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half of people polled by Liaison Strategies said they perceive Winnipeg to be very or somewhat unsafe, it found. Ottawa topped the list as safest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/winnipeg-is-seen-as-canadas-least-safe-city-ottawa-considered-safest-polling/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/winnipeg-is-seen-as-canadas-least-safe-city-ottawa-considered-safest-polling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injured Person - 200 Block 3rd Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman was transported to hospital following an assault early this morning.At around 1:30 a.m. on September 3, 2026, police were called to a residence in the 200 block of 3rd Street East for a report of an injured person. Upon arrival, officers found a woman suffering from what was believed to be a non-life-threatening injury. She was transported to hospital for further treatment of her injury. Further investigation found that the woman was believed to have been assaulted by a group of people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/injured-person-200-block-3rd-street-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/injured-person-200-block-3rd-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to build a data centre in Canada? These are the federal government's new expectations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has announced a new framework outlining key expectations for responsible data centre development, as politicians and companies grapple with public pushback to the infrastructure underpinning AI technology.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/want-to-build-a-data-centre-in-canada-these-are-the-federal-governments-new-expectations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/want-to-build-a-data-centre-in-canada-these-are-the-federal-governments-new-expectations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan sees another overpass strike near Borden Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new month, a new overpass strike in Saskatchewan. This time, just West of Saskatoon near the Borden Bridge where a semi was hauling agriculture equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-sees-another-overpass-strike-near-borden-bridge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-sees-another-overpass-strike-near-borden-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa giving combined $11.6M to 8 Saskatoon companies for tariff relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ottawa has announced $11.6 million for 10 projects at eight Saskatoon companies, money the federal government says will help soften the blow from U.S. tariffs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ottawa-giving-combined-116m-to-8-saskatoon-companies-for-tariff-relief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ottawa-giving-combined-116m-to-8-saskatoon-companies-for-tariff-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist travelling the world on foot now crossing Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three and a half years into a human-powered journey around the world, Katharina Kneip is passing through Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/artist-travelling-the-world-on-foot-now-crossing-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/artist-travelling-the-world-on-foot-now-crossing-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vaccine-preventable illnesses on the horizon again as Canadian kids head back to school]]></title><description><![CDATA[With millions of Canadian kids heading back to school and temperatures set to drop, it&rsquo;s time to brace for another fall of seasonal illnesses &mdash; and medical experts say staying healthy takes more than just a flu shot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/vaccine-preventable-illnesses-on-the-horizon-again-as-canadian-kids-head-back-to-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/vaccine-preventable-illnesses-on-the-horizon-again-as-canadian-kids-head-back-to-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Copper-zinc mine in Sask. nearing commercial production, says Eldorado Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eldorado Gold expects its $1 billion mine in northeast Saskatchewan to produce more than 41 million pounds of copper. The federal government deems it a project of national importance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/copper-zinc-mine-in-sask-nearing-commercial-production-says-eldorado-gold/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/copper-zinc-mine-in-sask-nearing-commercial-production-says-eldorado-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man arrested after RCMP gun, Taser, pepper spray and clothing stolen from Sask. hotel room]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Albert police are still looking for three more suspects in the break-in and thefts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-arrested-after-rcmp-gun-taser-pepper-spray-and-clothing-stolen-from-sask-hotel-room/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-arrested-after-rcmp-gun-taser-pepper-spray-and-clothing-stolen-from-sask-hotel-room/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work at McIlvenna Bay mine ‘monumental’ for Saskatchewan, federal energy minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Copper concentrate was produced for the first time in over 20 years in Saskatchewan at its McIlvenna Bay mine, the federal energy and natural resource minister said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/work-at-mcilvenna-bay-mine-monumental-for-saskatchewan-federal-energy-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/work-at-mcilvenna-bay-mine-monumental-for-saskatchewan-federal-energy-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Charges Laid - Robbery - 100 Block of Circle Drive West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested in relation to a robbery at a business in the 100 Block of Circle Drive West on August 25, 2026.A 32-year-old man was arrested on August 26, 2026 and has been charged with Robbery and breaching court-imposed conditions.Saskatoon Police continue to investigate.(Court Information Number: 991349580)(Occurrence Number: 26-122548)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-charges-laid-robbery-100-block-of-circle-drive-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-charges-laid-robbery-100-block-of-circle-drive-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argos, Ticats meet in pivotal Labour Day contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's much more on the line for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts than just Labour Day bragging rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/argos-ticats-meet-in-pivotal-labour-day-contest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/argos-ticats-meet-in-pivotal-labour-day-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inmate serving time for Edmonton woman's murder dies at Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenneth Butler, who killed his sister-in-law in 2007, died in custody on Aug. 31 while serving a life sentence, according to Correctional Service Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inmate-serving-time-for-edmonton-womans-murder-dies-at-regional-psychiatric-centre-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inmate-serving-time-for-edmonton-womans-murder-dies-at-regional-psychiatric-centre-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Group prepares push for referendum on proposed downtown arena in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon residents may soon get their say on the proposed downtown arena, a project that could become the largest in the city's history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/group-prepares-push-for-referendum-on-proposed-downtown-arena-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/group-prepares-push-for-referendum-on-proposed-downtown-arena-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Saskatoon baker featured on Season 10 of The Great Canadian Baking Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justine Reyes is a baker on Season 10 of The Great Canadian Baking Show]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meet-the-saskatoon-baker-featured-on-season-10-of-the-great-canadian-baking-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meet-the-saskatoon-baker-featured-on-season-10-of-the-great-canadian-baking-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students return to Saskatoon high school missing 26 classrooms after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students at Bethlehem Catholic High School will be back in class Wednesday for the first time since a fire last month &mdash; and the school day has been cut by half for most.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-return-to-saskatoon-high-school-missing-26-classrooms-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-return-to-saskatoon-high-school-missing-26-classrooms-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jury selection begins for month-long 2nd-degree murder trial in death of Sask. mother of 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briana Hayes of Oxbow, Sask., died in April 2024. Taylor Japp, the man accused of second-degree murder in her death, is also from the community, located about 250 kilometres southeast of Regina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/jury-selection-begins-for-month-long-2nd-degree-murder-trial-in-death-of-sask-mother-of-3/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/jury-selection-begins-for-month-long-2nd-degree-murder-trial-in-death-of-sask-mother-of-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown alleges drug dealer fatally shot mom of 3, then tried to cover it up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Briana Hayes of Oxbow, Sask., was fatally shot on April 24, 2024. Taylor Japp, the man accused of second-degree murder in her death, is also from the community, located about 250 kilometres southeast of Regina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/crown-alleges-drug-dealer-fatally-shot-mom-of-3-then-tried-to-cover-it-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/crown-alleges-drug-dealer-fatally-shot-mom-of-3-then-tried-to-cover-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#8203;From 'skin and bones' to starting QB: How Sask.'s Anton Amundrud battled cancer to retake the field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anton Amundrud never lost faith that he would be back behind centre as the quarterback for the Saskatchewan Huskies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8203from-skin-and-bones-to-starting-qb-how-sasks-anton-amundrud-battled-cancer-to-retake-the-field/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8203from-skin-and-bones-to-starting-qb-how-sasks-anton-amundrud-battled-cancer-to-retake-the-field/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decision on downtown Saskatoon bus lanes expected later this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council's transportation committee voted Wednesday to bump consideration of a report on the controversial dedicated bus lanes to council on Sept. 23.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/decision-on-downtown-saskatoon-bus-lanes-expected-later-this-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/decision-on-downtown-saskatoon-bus-lanes-expected-later-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan issues $50M of funding for natural disaster relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP is calling on the government to involve taxpayers and the party in decisions following a $50-million special warrant with the SPSA.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-issues-50m-of-funding-for-natural-disaster-relief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-issues-50m-of-funding-for-natural-disaster-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon Transit bylaw in effect to promote safe, clean and welcoming system]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bylaw, passed by city council at the end of July, 'supports the experience you already expect on Saskatoon Transit,' the city said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-transit-bylaw-in-effect-to-promote-safe-clean-and-welcoming-system/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-transit-bylaw-in-effect-to-promote-safe-clean-and-welcoming-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[David Thauberger, who helped shape Sask.'s place in Canadian art, dead at 78]]></title><description><![CDATA[Born in 1948 in the small town of Holdfast, Sask., David Thauberger dedicated his life to art, inspiring multiple generations of artists, and lining the walls of galleries and public buildings all across the country with his work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/david-thauberger-who-helped-shape-sasks-place-in-canadian-art-dead-at-78/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/david-thauberger-who-helped-shape-sasks-place-in-canadian-art-dead-at-78/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 suspected drug deaths announced in Regina on International Overdose Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Coroners Service says three people in Regina are dead after suspected drug overdoses. Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health reported the deaths and issued a drug alert Monday, which was also the 25th annual International Overdose Awareness Day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-suspected-drug-deaths-announced-in-regina-on-international-overdose-awareness-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-suspected-drug-deaths-announced-in-regina-on-international-overdose-awareness-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yorkton-Melville MP Cathay Wagantall officially resigns seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Conservative MP Cathay Wagantall has officially resigned from the House of Commons, making her the 10th MP to step down this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/yorkton-melville-mp-cathay-wagantall-officially-resigns-seat/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/yorkton-melville-mp-cathay-wagantall-officially-resigns-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan educational assistants speak out on providing medical care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Before the end of the school year, CUPE conducted a survey of education support workers and found a wide range of medical procedures being done without training.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-educational-assistants-speak-out-on-providing-medical-care/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-educational-assistants-speak-out-on-providing-medical-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Evade Police / Assault P.O. - Avenue R North and 23rd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man is facing a number of charges after nearly striking multiple police officers with a vehicle while fleeing a traffic stop early this morning.On September 1, 2026 at approximately 2:55 a.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a truck in the area of Avenue R North and 23rd Street West. The officer spoke with the driver who continually provided a false name.As the driver was being informed he was under arrest for personation, he began to drive away, nearly striking multiple police office]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-evade-police-assault-po-avenue-r-north-and-23rd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-evade-police-assault-po-avenue-r-north-and-23rd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. artist Amalie Atkins on Agatha's Almanac and the art of slow living]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian artist's debut feature documentary captures her 92-year-old aunt&rsquo;s quietly radical way of life on her ancestral farm in southern Manitoba. She joins Q guest host Garvia Bailey to talk about it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-artist-amalie-atkins-on-agathas-almanac-and-the-art-of-slow-living/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-artist-amalie-atkins-on-agathas-almanac-and-the-art-of-slow-living/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Union, Opposition call for better health-care support in Sask. schools]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Simons says her eight-year-old daughter had to miss out on most of a school year due to a lack of diabetes training in her school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/union-opposition-call-for-better-health-care-support-in-sask-schools/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/union-opposition-call-for-better-health-care-support-in-sask-schools/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some fear more 'massive mansions' in Saskatoon after council loosens infill rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the opposition of several speakers, including representatives for the Nutana and Varsity View community associations, Saskatoon city council unanimously approved looser rules for building infill structures at a public hearing last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/some-fear-more-massive-mansions-in-saskatoon-after-council-loosens-infill-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/some-fear-more-massive-mansions-in-saskatoon-after-council-loosens-infill-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[To shelve or not to shelve: How the American alcohol response varies widely by province]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the trade dispute with the U.S. drags on after a recent deal fell through, the availability of American alcohol in Canada remains largely unchanged. While it's sometimes reported there's a countrywide ban, the reality is far more complex.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/to-shelve-or-not-to-shelve-how-the-american-alcohol-response-varies-widely-by-province/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/to-shelve-or-not-to-shelve-how-the-american-alcohol-response-varies-widely-by-province/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to help your teen with post-summer social media withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your teenager has spent the summer glued to their phone, screen time limits imposed at school might spark withdrawal symptoms. Here's what mental experts suggest you should watch for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to school means getting bricked: how to help your teen with post-summer social media withdrawal]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your teenager has spent the summer glued to their phone, screen time limits imposed at school might spark withdrawal symptoms. Here's what mental experts suggest you should watch for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/back-to-school-means-getting-bricked-how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/back-to-school-means-getting-bricked-how-to-help-your-teen-with-post-summer-social-media-withdrawal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon musicians ready for Big Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon musicians Liam Hopkins and Vikki Minor join The 306 to talk about collaborating on their new song, Big Time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-musicians-ready-for-big-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-musicians-ready-for-big-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people died from suspected overdoses on Saturday in Regina: health ministry]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drug alert was issued for Regina after three people died from suspected overdoses on Saturday, the ministry of health said. The alert will be in effect for one week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-people-died-from-suspected-overdoses-on-saturday-in-regina-health-ministry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-people-died-from-suspected-overdoses-on-saturday-in-regina-health-ministry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. government rejects Opposition's demand to recall legislature]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial legislature is not scheduled to sit until late October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-government-rejects-oppositions-demand-to-recall-legislature/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-government-rejects-oppositions-demand-to-recall-legislature/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind and rain issues spill over from stormy weekend in Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment And Climate Change Canada has issued seven wind warnings for southern Saskatchewan, including in Regina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wind-and-rain-issues-spill-over-from-stormy-weekend-in-sask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wind-and-rain-issues-spill-over-from-stormy-weekend-in-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 tornadoes confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three tornadoes were confirmed across Manitoba and Saskatchewan after a stormy Sunday, they are the newest twisters amid a record-breaking storm season in the Prairies, ECCC said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-tornadoes-confirmed-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewan-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-tornadoes-confirmed-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewan-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 tornadoes confirmed in Manitoba and Saskatchewan this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three tornadoes were confirmed across Manitoba and Saskatchewan after a stormy Sunday, they are the newest twisters amid a record-breaking storm season in the Prairies, ECCC said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-tornadoes-confirmed-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewan-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-tornadoes-confirmed-in-manitoba-and-saskatchewan-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbery - 200 Block of 1st Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating in relation to a robbery in Saskatoon&rsquo;s downtown Friday afternoon.At approximately 5:30 p.m. on August 28, 2026, police were called to the 200 block of 1st Avenue South for a report of a robbery in progress.Arriving officers learned that a 20-year-old woman was waiting at a bus stop in the area of 1st Avenue South and 21st Street East when she was approached by another woman who assaulted her and took her headphones, phone, and water bottle. There are not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/robbery-200-block-of-1st-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/robbery-200-block-of-1st-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Aggravated Assault - 1700 Block of 20th Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing an aggravated assault charge following an incident involving a machete early Friday morning.On August 28, 2026 at around 5:35 a.m., police were dispatched to an injured person call in the 1700 block of 20th Street West. Call information outlined a man had been assaulted with a machete.Upon police arrival, a suspect was located and detained without further incident. Shortly after, police located a 32-year-old man with what were believed to be serious but non-life-threatening injur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-aggravated-assault-1700-block-of-20th-street-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-aggravated-assault-1700-block-of-20th-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Judge hearing arguments about convicted murderer Curtis Dagenais's truck Monday in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Dagenais is back in court in Saskatoon for a hearing on Monday morning, 20 years after he murdered two Saskatchewan RCMP officers and injured a third. The Crown is applying for the forfeiture of his truck, so that it can be destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/judge-hearing-arguments-about-convicted-murderer-curtis-dagenaiss-truck-monday-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/judge-hearing-arguments-about-convicted-murderer-curtis-dagenaiss-truck-monday-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fate of convicted cop killer Curtis Dagenais's truck still undecided after judge grants adjournment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curtis Dagenais was back in court in Saskatoon for a hearing on Monday morning, 20 years after he murdered two Saskatchewan RCMP officers and injured a third. The Crown is applying for the forfeiture of his truck, so that it can be destroyed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fate-of-convicted-cop-killer-curtis-dagenaiss-truck-still-undecided-after-judge-grants-adjournment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fate-of-convicted-cop-killer-curtis-dagenaiss-truck-still-undecided-after-judge-grants-adjournment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan man who killed 2 Mounties 20 years ago to hear fate of his truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Crown argued at trial that it was Dagenais who surprised the Mounties with gunfire and that he lied in court to get away with murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-who-killed-2-mounties-20-years-ago-to-hear-fate-of-his-truck/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-who-killed-2-mounties-20-years-ago-to-hear-fate-of-his-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beaver Flat, Sask., faces dissolution into the RM of Excelsior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's Ministry of Government Relations forced restructuring after the Resort Village of Beaver Flat was non-compliant for more than two years. Some residents say they're worried they could be neglected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/beaver-flat-sask-faces-dissolution-into-the-rm-of-excelsior/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/beaver-flat-sask-faces-dissolution-into-the-rm-of-excelsior/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['He wasn't his addiction:' Families honour lost loved ones on Overdose Awareness Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patty Kennedy and Joanne Mcnabb both lost loved ones to overdoses. On International Overdose Awareness Day both are honouring their memories by sharing their stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/he-wasnt-his-addiction-families-honour-lost-loved-ones-on-overdose-awareness-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/he-wasnt-his-addiction-families-honour-lost-loved-ones-on-overdose-awareness-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon couple set off on world tour in a truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Heiber, photographer and host of Lost &amp; Found Film Co., joins The 306 to talk about trucking around the world in a multi-year adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-couple-set-off-on-world-tour-in-a-truck/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-couple-set-off-on-world-tour-in-a-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warnings issued as south and central Sask. walloped by heavy rain, extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings and heavy rainfall warnings for communities across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-warnings-issued-as-south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-heavy-rain-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-warnings-issued-as-south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-heavy-rain-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado reported, warnings issued as south and central Sask. walloped by extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 4:11 pm CST on Sunday, Environment Canada reported a tornado about 10 kilometres outside of Kelso, Sask., moving northeast at 30 kilometres per hour.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-reported-warnings-issued-as-south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-reported-warnings-issued-as-south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado confirmed, warnings issued as south and central Sask. walloped by extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings and heavy rainfall warnings for communities across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-confirmed-warnings-issued-as-south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-confirmed-warnings-issued-as-south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South and central Sask. walloped by heavy rain, extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada issued severe thunderstorm warnings and heavy rainfall warnings for communities across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-heavy-rain-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/south-and-central-sask-walloped-by-heavy-rain-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders squeeze in tight 28-24 win against Argonauts]]></title><description><![CDATA[In front of a sold-out Mosaic Stadium, where 33,350 seats were filled for the CFL's biggest crowd of the season, the hometown Roughriders used a noisy fan base to expose a few leaks in the Argonauts' boat en route to a 28-24 win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-squeeze-in-tight-28-24-win-against-argonauts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-squeeze-in-tight-28-24-win-against-argonauts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders cash in on Argo miscues to post 28-24 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be no Toronto Argonauts sweep of Saskatchewan in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-cash-in-on-argo-miscues-to-post-28-24-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-cash-in-on-argo-miscues-to-post-28-24-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students welcome new occupational therapy, speech pathology programs at U of Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The programs are a first of their kind in Saskatchewan. They will help keep a new generation of in-demand health professionals treating patients in this province, according to the provincial government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-welcome-new-occupational-therapy-speech-pathology-programs-at-u-of-sask/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-welcome-new-occupational-therapy-speech-pathology-programs-at-u-of-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. woman crowned Mrs. Canada Universe after 26 years away from the stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jasmin Esquivel of Prince Albert, Sask., won the national pageant in Surrey, B.C. and will represent Canada at the Mrs. Universe 2026 competition in Sri Lanka this fall. She says her children are her greatest support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-woman-crowned-mrs-canada-universe-after-26-years-away-from-the-stage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-woman-crowned-mrs-canada-universe-after-26-years-away-from-the-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada has leverage in this trade fight, but economists warn it comes with a cost]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Trump administration's promise to impose more tariffs on us in January, many Canadians are asking: What leverage should we use to get them to change course?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-has-leverage-in-this-trade-fight-but-economists-warn-it-comes-with-a-cost/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-has-leverage-in-this-trade-fight-but-economists-warn-it-comes-with-a-cost/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family shocked by Regina pediatric diabetes clinic closing]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a letter to patients from the Saskatchewan Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Program, families will now have to go to Saskatoon to receive care. For one Weyburn, Sask., family, that means spending more time and money to get their daughter the care she needs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/family-shocked-by-regina-pediatric-diabetes-clinic-closing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/family-shocked-by-regina-pediatric-diabetes-clinic-closing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawacatoose First Nation celebrates return of teepee cover stolen over a century ago in emotional ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an emotional afternoon at Kawacatoose First Nation Friday. After a century-long absence, a stolen teepee cover has now been returned to its rightful owners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kawacatoose-first-nation-celebrates-return-of-teepee-cover-stolen-over-a-century-ago-in-emotional-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kawacatoose-first-nation-celebrates-return-of-teepee-cover-stolen-over-a-century-ago-in-emotional-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this Sask. judge provided eagle feathers for the province's courtrooms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Michelle Brass says the meaning of eagle feathers varies between Indigenous communities, and it's especially important for Saulteaux people such as herself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-this-sask-judge-provided-eagle-feathers-for-the-provinces-courtrooms/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-this-sask-judge-provided-eagle-feathers-for-the-provinces-courtrooms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientists fear Nepal's disaster is just a glimpse of the carnage climate change could cause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some climate scientists are cautious about prematurely attributing human caused-climate change as the sole cause of the disaster that resulted in the violent flooding of Himalayan villages in Nepal this week. But other experts say it was the kind of catastrophe they&rsquo;ve been warning about for years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/scientists-fear-nepals-disaster-is-just-a-glimpse-of-the-carnage-climate-change-could-cause/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/scientists-fear-nepals-disaster-is-just-a-glimpse-of-the-carnage-climate-change-could-cause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Police Commission hears appeal of officer fired for friendship with Hells Angels associate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former sergeant Robbie Taylor seeks reinstatement with the Saskatoon Police Service, arguing there was an abuse of process during his original hearing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-police-commission-hears-appeal-of-officer-fired-for-friendship-with-hells-angels-associate/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-police-commission-hears-appeal-of-officer-fired-for-friendship-with-hells-angels-associate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan MP shares vison for new northern university]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan MP is laying the groundwork for a new university in northern Saskatchewan. The announcement marks a starting point for the formation of an exploratory process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-mp-shares-vison-for-new-northern-university/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-mp-shares-vison-for-new-northern-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan MP shares vision for new northern university]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan MP is laying the groundwork for a new university in northern Saskatchewan. The announcement marks a starting point for the formation of an exploratory process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-mp-shares-vision-for-new-northern-university/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-mp-shares-vision-for-new-northern-university/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepalese community in Sask. rallies to help after disastrous flash flood]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the devastating Aug. 26 event on the Nepal-Tibet border, people across the world have come together to offer support to family and friends who may be affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nepalese-community-in-sask-rallies-to-help-after-disastrous-flash-flood/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nepalese-community-in-sask-rallies-to-help-after-disastrous-flash-flood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible SaskPower rate hike of more than 6 per cent looms in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers a rate increase of between 5.4 per cent and 6.4 per cent could be coming next year as SaskPower faces "significant financial and operation pressures."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/possible-saskpower-rate-hike-of-more-than-6-per-cent-looms-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/possible-saskpower-rate-hike-of-more-than-6-per-cent-looms-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crown seeks 11 years for Sask. man who killed Arden Panipekeesick]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatoon King's Bench judge heard sentencing arguments on Friday and reserved her decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/crown-seeks-11-years-for-sask-man-who-killed-arden-panipekeesick/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/crown-seeks-11-years-for-sask-man-who-killed-arden-panipekeesick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan politicians head to Minnesota for trade advocacy, conference with lawmakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says a United Conservative Party legislature member is heading to Minnesota to advocate for trade and strong relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-saskatchewan-politicians-head-to-minnesota-for-trade-advocacy-conference-with-lawmakers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-saskatchewan-politicians-head-to-minnesota-for-trade-advocacy-conference-with-lawmakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta premier, Sask. politicians to meet with U.S. officials next week amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-premier-sask-politicians-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-premier-sask-politicians-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to meet with U.S. officials next week amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is set to meet with U.S. officials next week, after recently saying she wants to see Canada double down on diplomacy and avoid any further escalations of their trade war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-premier-danielle-smith-to-meet-with-us-officials-next-week-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta politician heads to Minnesota for legislator conference, trade advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government says a United Conservative Party legislature member is heading to Minnesota to advocate for trade and strong relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-politician-heads-to-minnesota-for-legislator-conference-trade-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-politician-heads-to-minnesota-for-legislator-conference-trade-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zebra mussels found during inspection of boat in Saskatchewan provincial park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservation officers worked with the Ministry of Environment to implement a quarantine order before the boat entered a Saskatchewan waterway, a government news release said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/zebra-mussels-found-during-inspection-of-boat-in-saskatchewan-provincial-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/zebra-mussels-found-during-inspection-of-boat-in-saskatchewan-provincial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon council backs digging into urban reserve for arena district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council tasked officials with gathering an updated price tag for the $1.2-billion downtown arena district, an estimate of possible renovations to modernize SaskTel Centre and more information on a potential urban reserve with Muskeg Lake Cree Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-council-backs-digging-into-urban-reserve-for-arena-district/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-council-backs-digging-into-urban-reserve-for-arena-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Junior hockey players in OHL, WHL can seek compensation for alleged abuse, court says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved an opt-in process for current and former players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League who allege they were victims of abuse or hazing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/junior-hockey-players-in-ohl-whl-can-seek-compensation-for-alleged-abuse-court-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/junior-hockey-players-in-ohl-whl-can-seek-compensation-for-alleged-abuse-court-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police investigating after man found injured with gunshot wounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was found suffering from gunshot wounds in a home at the 300 block of 1st Street East Thursday night, Saskatoon police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-investigating-after-man-found-injured-with-gunshot-wounds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-investigating-after-man-found-injured-with-gunshot-wounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting - 300 Block 1st St E]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last night.&nbsp;Shortly after 11:30 p.m., August 27, 2026, patrol officers responded to an unknown problem at a residence in the 300 block of 1st Street East. Upon arrival, officers located a 29-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to hospital in what is believed to be stable condition.&nbsp;Members of the SPS Serious Assault Unit are investigating.&nbsp;Anyone with information on this incident is asked to con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shooting-300-block-1st-st-e/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shooting-300-block-1st-st-e/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan marks up SLGA sales of U.S. liquor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some say liquor stores, bars and restaurants buying American booze at the raised rate will not be the only ones claiming the extra cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marks-up-slga-sales-of-us-liquor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marks-up-slga-sales-of-us-liquor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's economy grew a strong 3.3% annualized in 2nd quarter, as 1st quarter revised higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's economy posted strong growth in the second quarter, driven by high exports and domestic investments. After a slight decline in GDP growth in the first quarter led to fears of a technical recession, an upwards revision of those figures puts those notions in the "trash bin," according to one economist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-2nd-quarter-as-1st-quarter-revised-higher/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-economy-grew-a-strong-33-annualized-in-2nd-quarter-as-1st-quarter-revised-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treaty 6 was signed 150 years ago. First Nations worry a push for Alberta independence puts it at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations from across Treaty 6 territory have been marking this month&rsquo;s 150th anniversary of the signing of the 1876 agreement with the Crown. But for some, the discussion around the upcoming referendum on Alberta independence is casting a shadow over it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/treaty-6-was-signed-150-years-ago-first-nations-worry-a-push-for-alberta-independence-puts-it-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/treaty-6-was-signed-150-years-ago-first-nations-worry-a-push-for-alberta-independence-puts-it-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal court orders new trial in $4M drug seizure near Sask.-Alta. border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The drug bust happened after police tracked the cellphone of a man they believed was helping facilitate shipments of methamphetamine crossing the U.S. border into Canada at Coutts, Alta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-court-orders-new-trial-in-4m-drug-seizure-near-sask-alta-border/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-court-orders-new-trial-in-4m-drug-seizure-near-sask-alta-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manitoba Labour Board rejects appeal by Saskatchewan-based hotel chain that underpaid foreign workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hotel chain must pay more than $100,000 to three foreign workers employed at one of its locations in Manitoba after the province's labour board denied the company's appeal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/manitoba-labour-board-rejects-appeal-by-saskatchewan-based-hotel-chain-that-underpaid-foreign-workers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/manitoba-labour-board-rejects-appeal-by-saskatchewan-based-hotel-chain-that-underpaid-foreign-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How teen accounts on Instagram and Facebook are changing after Meta's $18B US settlement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes are coming for teen Instagram and Facebook users after parent company Meta agreed to platform changes in a landmark U.S. settlement to resolve claims of online harms to youth. Experts tell CBC News what's changing, how widely and what impact this might have going forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-teen-accounts-on-instagram-and-facebook-are-changing-after-metas-18b-us-settlement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-teen-accounts-on-instagram-and-facebook-are-changing-after-metas-18b-us-settlement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Grand Theft Auto fan breaks down highly-anticipated extended look]]></title><description><![CDATA[CBC&rsquo;s Mike Sweeney joins The 306 to talk about GTA 6 releasing an extended look.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-grand-theft-auto-fan-breaks-down-highly-anticipated-extended-look/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-grand-theft-auto-fan-breaks-down-highly-anticipated-extended-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan’s provincial deficit persists despite higher oil revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government released its first quarter financial update with a deficit at $825 million, slightly worse than the $819 million projected when the budget was released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewans-provincial-deficit-persists-despite-higher-oil-revenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewans-provincial-deficit-persists-despite-higher-oil-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deficit persists despite higher oil revenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government is out with its first quarter financial update with a deficit now at $825m. But finance minister Jim Reiter said provincial economy remains strong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/deficit-persists-despite-higher-oil-revenue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/deficit-persists-despite-higher-oil-revenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contraband worth nearly $149,000 seized at Saskatchewan Penitentiary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Among the items seized were methamphetamine, cocaine, THC concentrate, tobacco, a cell phone and charger, a USB card reader and rolling papers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/contraband-worth-nearly-149000-seized-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/contraband-worth-nearly-149000-seized-at-saskatchewan-penitentiary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Shaw Centre to host some classes from fire-damaged school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city hall and the Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools have struck a deal to rent out space at the adjacent Shaw Centre aquatic facility for use as classrooms for Bethlehem Catholic High School.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-shaw-centre-to-host-some-classes-from-fire-damaged-school/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 00:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-shaw-centre-to-host-some-classes-from-fire-damaged-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. to allow only Canadian companies to apply for data centre construction projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan government says it will allow only Canadian companies to build data centres in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-to-allow-only-canadian-companies-to-apply-for-data-centre-construction-projects/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-to-allow-only-canadian-companies-to-apply-for-data-centre-construction-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. sticks close to fiscal forecast with $825-million deficit amid trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finance Minister Jim Reiter released the province's first-quarter update Thursday, revealing a projected deficit of $825 million, $6 million more than predicted in the spring budget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-sticks-close-to-fiscal-forecast-with-825-million-deficit-amid-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-sticks-close-to-fiscal-forecast-with-825-million-deficit-amid-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan is ‘choosing Canada’ for new AI data centres, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan has released its framework for AI data centres. It ensures data protection by focusing on Canadian applicants, the province said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-is-choosing-canada-for-new-ai-data-centres-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-is-choosing-canada-for-new-ai-data-centres-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan fiscal update projects $825M deficit, cites health, agriculture costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan government is forecasting an $825-million deficit, inching slightly more into the red from 2026-27 budget projections in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-fiscal-update-projects-825m-deficit-cites-health-agriculture-costs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-fiscal-update-projects-825m-deficit-cites-health-agriculture-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump signs order to rename Lake Ontario as 'Lake America']]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" as tensions with Canada worsen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-as-lake-america/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-signs-order-to-rename-lake-ontario-as-lake-america/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treasurer who drained bank accounts of Sask. minor hockey association gets community sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cory Johnathon Smith, 37, made dozens of e-transfers and stole nearly $45,000 from the Esterhazy Minor Hockey Association last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/treasurer-who-drained-bank-accounts-of-sask-minor-hockey-association-gets-community-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/treasurer-who-drained-bank-accounts-of-sask-minor-hockey-association-gets-community-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon residents call for more trees as Dutch elm disease continues to spread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon residents are reacting to the rising numbers of Dutch elm disease (DED) confirmed cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-call-for-more-trees-as-dutch-elm-disease-continues-to-spread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-call-for-more-trees-as-dutch-elm-disease-continues-to-spread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riversdale businesses push back against expanded no-smoking zones in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change would make some parts of the city essentially smoke-free, including Riversdale and Broadway. Some business owners worry the rule could inconvenience their customers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riversdale-businesses-push-back-against-expanded-no-smoking-zones-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riversdale-businesses-push-back-against-expanded-no-smoking-zones-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riversdale business district pushes back against expanded no-smoking zones in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The change would make some parts of the city essentially smoke-free, including Riversdale and Broadway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riversdale-business-district-pushes-back-against-expanded-no-smoking-zones-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riversdale-business-district-pushes-back-against-expanded-no-smoking-zones-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I've been in hospitals around the world. Saskatoon was the only place I slept in a hallway]]></title><description><![CDATA[After experiencing intense pain, Mike Sluchinski went to a hospital in Saskatoon only to end up parked next to a toilet in a hallway. He spent the night thinking about experiences he's had in other hospitals around the world, where he received quicker, efficient care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ive-been-in-hospitals-around-the-world-saskatoon-was-the-only-place-i-slept-in-a-hallway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ive-been-in-hospitals-around-the-world-saskatoon-was-the-only-place-i-slept-in-a-hallway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consumers say 'resolve is strengthened' to buy Canadian, bringing patriotic shopping movement back to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[As trade war tensions between Canada and the U.S. ratchet up again, some shoppers are digging in their heels when it comes to buying Canadian. And that's driving more traffic to tools that help connect shoppers with Canadian-made products and home-grown businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/consumers-say-resolve-is-strengthened-to-buy-canadian-bringing-patriotic-shopping-movement-back-to-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/consumers-say-resolve-is-strengthened-to-buy-canadian-bringing-patriotic-shopping-movement-back-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tariffs, U.S. booze, and retaliatory levies: The 306’s public affairs panel weighs in]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 306 host Peter Mills is joined by Jack Saddleback and Dale Richardson on the bi-weekly public affairs panel to talk about Saskatchewan&rsquo;s response to the tariff war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tariffs-us-booze-and-retaliatory-levies-the-306s-public-affairs-panel-weighs-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tariffs-us-booze-and-retaliatory-levies-the-306s-public-affairs-panel-weighs-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silton's former fire chief says he was removed after raising safety, governance concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Silton's former fire chief, Corey Coons, says he was removed from his position days after sending surrounding municipalities a proposal for a new governance model for the department.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/siltons-former-fire-chief-says-he-was-removed-after-raising-safety-governance-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/siltons-former-fire-chief-says-he-was-removed-after-raising-safety-governance-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan cracks down on foreign worker exploitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first conviction under FWRISA has some experts saying there is a larger pattern of employers abusing foreign workers programs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-cracks-down-on-foreign-worker-exploitation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 03:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-cracks-down-on-foreign-worker-exploitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon council stands firm on deferring downtown bench removal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council upheld a decision Wednesday to defer any removal of downtown benches for a year until the issues surrounding them are studied further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-council-stands-firm-on-deferring-downtown-bench-removal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-council-stands-firm-on-deferring-downtown-bench-removal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon's University Bridge could reopen next week: city official]]></title><description><![CDATA[If everything goes according to plan, the city administration is hopeful University Bridge will reopen next week after being closed since April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-university-bridge-could-reopen-next-week-city-official/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-university-bridge-could-reopen-next-week-city-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe speaks on trade dispute, announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. booze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced counter-tariffs on U.S. alcohol products, matching the U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent, Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-speaks-on-trade-dispute-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-booze/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-speaks-on-trade-dispute-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-booze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S. booze, won't pull liquor from shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced counter-tariffs on U.S. alcohol products, matching the U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent, Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-booze-wont-pull-liquor-from-shelves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-announces-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-booze-wont-pull-liquor-from-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe announces retaliatory levy on U.S. booze, won't pull liquor from shelves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced a retaliatory levy on U.S. alcohol products, matching the U.S. tariffs of 50 per cent, Wednesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-announces-retaliatory-levy-on-us-booze-wont-pull-liquor-from-shelves/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-announces-retaliatory-levy-on-us-booze-wont-pull-liquor-from-shelves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot killed in small plane crash northeast of Saskatchewan town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a small aircraft died after colliding with terrain while on an aerial application flight Tuesday morning, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/pilot-killed-in-small-plane-crash-northeast-of-saskatchewan-town/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/pilot-killed-in-small-plane-crash-northeast-of-saskatchewan-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan to tax U.S. booze, but premier says potash and oil are off the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet are expected to speak with the media 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Prince Albert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-to-tax-us-booze-but-premier-says-potash-and-oil-are-off-the-table/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-to-tax-us-booze-but-premier-says-potash-and-oil-are-off-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe to speak about trade, counter-tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet are expected to speak with the media 1 p.m. on Wednesday in Prince Albert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-premier-scott-moe-to-speak-about-trade-counter-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-premier-scott-moe-to-speak-about-trade-counter-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane crash near Rosetown, Sask., killed pilot: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say a plane crash in the RM of Marriott on Tuesday killed the pilot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/plane-crash-near-rosetown-sask-killed-pilot-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/plane-crash-near-rosetown-sask-killed-pilot-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Assault Police Officer - 1500 Block 20th St W]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man and woman have been charged after assaulting two police officers yesterday evening.&nbsp;At approximately 7:30 p.m., August 25, 2026, patrol officers responded to the 1500 block of 20th Street West to arrest a man in connection to an assault from earlier in August. When police arrived, the suspect physically resisted by punching one officer and encouraged&nbsp;a female bystander to help him when she kicked another officer. Officers deployed a conducted energy weapon and took the man into c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-assault-police-officer-1500-block-20th-st-w/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-assault-police-officer-1500-block-20th-st-w/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta reaches $16.7B US settlement over social media harms to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta reached a settlement during a California federal trial in a case regarding claims brought by 29 states, averting one of the highest-profile tests yet of allegations that social media companies harmed young users.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meta-reaches-167b-us-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meta-reaches-167b-us-settlement-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta agrees to make changes, pay up to $18B US over social media harms to children]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta Platforms agreed to make major changes to Facebook and Instagram and pay up to $18 billion US as part of a settlement to resolve claims brought by states across the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meta-agrees-to-make-changes-pay-up-to-18b-us-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meta-agrees-to-make-changes-pay-up-to-18b-us-over-social-media-harms-to-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She didn't have a family doctor for 17 years. A new partnership has brought one to her community]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new service is bringing a doctor closer to First Nation communities, helping break down barriers to health care and enabling patients like Melanie Kahmahkotayo to get help for conditions like diabetes. But providers say access is only part of the challenge, with racism and mistrust also affecting Indigenous patients' experiences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/she-didnt-have-a-family-doctor-for-17-years-a-new-partnership-has-brought-one-to-her-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/she-didnt-have-a-family-doctor-for-17-years-a-new-partnership-has-brought-one-to-her-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan musicians, fans remember country legend Dolly Parton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musicians, fans and other people across Saskatchewan are mourning Dolly Parton's death. The beloved country music superstar and philanthropist died Tuesday at the age of 80.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-musicians-fans-remember-country-legend-dolly-parton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-musicians-fans-remember-country-legend-dolly-parton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. musicians, fans mourn country legend Dolly Parton, who inspired and delighted]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musicians, fans and other people across Saskatchewan are mourning Dolly Parton's death. The beloved country music superstar and philanthropist died Tuesday at the age of 80.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-musicians-fans-mourn-country-legend-dolly-parton-who-inspired-and-delighted/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-musicians-fans-mourn-country-legend-dolly-parton-who-inspired-and-delighted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trade uncertainty hits Saskatchewan honey producers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan honey producers are feeling the sting of an escalating trade war with the US. Hannigan Honey near Shellbrook is one of many businesses taking a major hit from new US tariffs. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s a bit of a wait and see situation, but certainly there is a lot of concern,&rdquo; said Murray Hannigan, owner of Hannigan...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trade-uncertainty-hits-saskatchewan-honey-producers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trade-uncertainty-hits-saskatchewan-honey-producers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan honey producers face uncertain future amid Canada-U.S. trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recently imposed 50 per cent tariffs is a major blow for Murray Hannigan's honey operation, which typically sends between 20 to 40 per cent of its product to the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-honey-producers-face-uncertain-future-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-honey-producers-face-uncertain-future-amid-canada-us-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon developer plans new residential tower at top of Broadway Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestCliff Developments Ltd. has either completed or is planning five separate developments in Saskatoon, including three in Nutana, with a combined total of nearly 700 residential units.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-developer-plans-new-residential-tower-at-top-of-broadway-bridge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-developer-plans-new-residential-tower-at-top-of-broadway-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigation underway after small plane crashes near Rosetown, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say a small plane crashed in the R.M. of Marriott near Rosetown Sask., early Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/investigation-underway-after-small-plane-crashes-near-rosetown-sask/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/investigation-underway-after-small-plane-crashes-near-rosetown-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear Spray Incidents - 500 Block of Avenue U South / 400 Block of Avenue V South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Saskatoon Police Service responded to multiple&nbsp;incidents involving bear spray on Monday.On August 24, 2026 at approximately 4:50 p.m., police were called to the 500 block of Avenue U South for a report of an injured person.Upon police arrival, officers located a male suffering from the effects of bear spray. He was treated on scene by paramedics and members of the Saskatoon Fire Department.Through investigation, officers learned the victim was walking on 18th Street and was c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-spray-incidents-500-block-of-avenue-u-south-400-block-of-avenue-v-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-spray-incidents-500-block-of-avenue-u-south-400-block-of-avenue-v-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw backtracks on dropping produce labels after customer backlash, new trade war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw has reversed course on its decision earlier this month to drop country-of-origin labeling on produce signs in its stores in most provinces, following customer backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash-new-trade-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash-new-trade-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loblaw backtracks on dropping country-of-origin produce labels after customer backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loblaw has reversed course on its decision earlier this month to drop country-of-origin labeling on produce signs in its stores in most provinces, following customer backlash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-country-of-origin-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/loblaw-backtracks-on-dropping-country-of-origin-produce-labels-after-customer-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa’s counter-tariff list is appropriate, Saskatchewan premier says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's premier said the federal government is making the right moves in its counter-tariff plan against the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ottawas-counter-tariff-list-is-appropriate-saskatchewan-premier-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ottawas-counter-tariff-list-is-appropriate-saskatchewan-premier-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Sask. physical therapy students start volunteer program at care home to walk seniors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of U of S students are making sure seniors at one care home in the city are able to get daily walks in. What started as a practicum to get seniors moving has become a student-led volunteer program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/university-of-sask-physical-therapy-students-start-volunteer-program-at-care-home-to-walk-seniors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/university-of-sask-physical-therapy-students-start-volunteer-program-at-care-home-to-walk-seniors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. appeal court overturns dismissal of lawsuit alleging abuse at private Christian school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has overturned a judge's decision to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging abuse at Christian Centre Academy, later renamed to Legacy Christian Academy and now known as Valour Academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-appeal-court-overturns-dismissal-of-lawsuit-alleging-abuse-at-private-christian-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-appeal-court-overturns-dismissal-of-lawsuit-alleging-abuse-at-private-christian-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawsuit alleging abuse at private Christian school to continue after Sask. appeal decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has overturned a judge's decision to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging abuse at Christian Centre Academy, later renamed to Legacy Christian Academy and now known as Valour Academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lawsuit-alleging-abuse-at-private-christian-school-to-continue-after-sask-appeal-decision/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lawsuit-alleging-abuse-at-private-christian-school-to-continue-after-sask-appeal-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. premier endorses Canadian counter-tariffs, says they will apply to 11% of province's U.S. imports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe says the provincial government is still analyzing the effects of Canadian counter-tariffs and federal support for workers and businesses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-premier-endorses-canadian-counter-tariffs-says-they-will-apply-to-11-of-provinces-us-imports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-premier-endorses-canadian-counter-tariffs-says-they-will-apply-to-11-of-provinces-us-imports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon reports new cases of Dutch elm disease with removal planned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch elm disease is caused by a deadly fungus that spreads through elm roots and by a specific species of bark beetle that carries the fungus from tree to tree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-reports-new-cases-of-dutch-elm-disease-with-removal-planned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-reports-new-cases-of-dutch-elm-disease-with-removal-planned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, one of country music's greatest legends, dead at 80]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolly Parton, the country music star beloved for her music and philanthropy, has died, her family said in a statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-greatest-legends-dead-at-80/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dolly-parton-one-of-country-musics-greatest-legends-dead-at-80/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbery - 100 Block of Circle Drive West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Saskatoon Police Service are investigating following a robbery at a business overnight.On August 25, 2026 at approximately 12:35 a.m., police were called to a business in the 100 block of Circle Drive West for an unknown problem.Upon arrival, officers learned a man and woman left the store without paying for merchandise. Security staff at the business followed them when the man reportedly threatened him with a knife before fleeing the scene.Police are continuing to investigate and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/robbery-100-block-of-circle-drive-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/robbery-100-block-of-circle-drive-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly two dozen Saskatoon trees infected with Dutch elm disease, city says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elm trees make up about a quarter of Saskatoon's urban forest, so the disease poses a "significant risk to the city's tree canopy," according to the city's website.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nearly-two-dozen-saskatoon-trees-infected-with-dutch-elm-disease-city-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nearly-two-dozen-saskatoon-trees-infected-with-dutch-elm-disease-city-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Possession of Methamphetamine/Cocaine - 300 Block of Pendygrasse Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been charged with possession of cocaine and methamphetamine following a weapons calls on Monday night.At around 9:50 p.m. on August 24, 2026, police were dispatched to a weapons call in the 300 block of Pendygrasse Road. It was reported that a man had threatened a female with bear spray outside a vehicle.Arriving officers located two men inside the vehicle and learned the woman was no longer on scene. Both men were detained for a weapons investigation. One of the men was found to be in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-possession-of-methamphetaminecocaine-300-block-of-pendygrasse-road/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-possession-of-methamphetaminecocaine-300-block-of-pendygrasse-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why foreign worker exploitation cases are making news in Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month, one Saskatchewan company was convicted in court and another was charged with violating provincial laws designed to protect vulnerable foreign workers from abuse and exploitation. Such charges have been rare in the past. Has something changed?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-foreign-worker-exploitation-cases-are-making-news-in-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-foreign-worker-exploitation-cases-are-making-news-in-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Olympic dreams come true in flag football]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Saskatchewan coaches were a part of the men&rsquo;s and women&rsquo;s flag football teams that qualified for the 2028 L.A. Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-olympic-dreams-come-true-in-flag-football/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-olympic-dreams-come-true-in-flag-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do Sask. natural resources fit into the Canada-U.S. trade dispute?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pam Schwann, president at the Saskatchewan Mining Association, joins The 306 to discuss whether Saskatchewan&rsquo;s potash, uranium, and oil reserves can be used as leverage in the trade dispute between Canada and the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-do-sask-natural-resources-fit-into-the-canada-us-trade-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-do-sask-natural-resources-fit-into-the-canada-us-trade-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan braces for trade war fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest turn in the Canada US trade war is putting more industries on edge. Many in Saskatchewan are still digesting the news after trade talks broke down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-braces-for-trade-war-fallout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-braces-for-trade-war-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan braces for fallout as U.S.-Canada trade war escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many in Saskatchewan are still digesting the news after trade talks recently broke down, putting industries at risk in this province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-braces-for-fallout-as-us-canada-trade-war-escalates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-braces-for-fallout-as-us-canada-trade-war-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon woman frustrated after feds give WestJet until June 2027 to remove wheelchair weight limit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Transportation Agency says WestJet needs to remove its 136-kilogram (300-pound) weight requirement for mobility aids by June 30, 2027. A Saskatoon woman says that's too much time to give the company.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-woman-frustrated-after-feds-give-westjet-until-june-2027-to-remove-wheelchair-weight-limit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-woman-frustrated-after-feds-give-westjet-until-june-2027-to-remove-wheelchair-weight-limit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Bear Spray - 600 Block of Spadina Crescent East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two male youths are facing charges following an assault and bear spray incident over the weekend.On August 22, 2026 at approximately 3:10 a.m., police were called to the 600 block of Spadina Crescent East for a report on an injured person.Officers arrived on scene and located a 55-year-old man and a 49-year-old man who had been the victims of a bear spray incident. The 49-year-old man was also assaulted. He was transported to hospital by paramedics with what were believed to be non-life-threaten]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-bear-spray-600-block-of-spadina-crescent-east/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-bear-spray-600-block-of-spadina-crescent-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition urges Saskatchewan premier pull U.S. booze as tariff war spirals]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP&nbsp;are calling on&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Moe&nbsp;to put his elbows up and&nbsp;pull&nbsp;U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/opposition-urges-saskatchewan-premier-pull-us-booze-as-tariff-war-spirals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/opposition-urges-saskatchewan-premier-pull-us-booze-as-tariff-war-spirals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Booze down, elbows up: Prairie politicians, consumers react as tariff war heats up]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP&nbsp;are calling on&nbsp;Premier&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;Moe&nbsp;to put his elbows up and&nbsp;pull&nbsp;U.S. liquor from shelves amid the renewed trade&nbsp;war&nbsp;with the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/booze-down-elbows-up-prairie-politicians-consumers-react-as-tariff-war-heats-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/booze-down-elbows-up-prairie-politicians-consumers-react-as-tariff-war-heats-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police officer reportedly bear sprayed by man during ‘physical struggle’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing charges, including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, after a Saskatoon police officer was bear sprayed over the weekend, the service said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-officer-reportedly-bear-sprayed-by-man-during-physical-struggle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-officer-reportedly-bear-sprayed-by-man-during-physical-struggle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Evade Police Incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the assistance of the Air Support Unit (ASU), multiple people were arrested and face charges following two separate evade police incidents over the weekend.At around 9:20 p.m. on August 23, 2026, police observed a truck driving in an aggressive manner westbound on 33rd Street near Avenue I North. As officers pulled up to the vehicle in the area of Avenue Y North and Marlborough Crescent, it fled&nbsp;at a high rate of speed.ASU monitored the vehicle to the area of Massey Drive and Confedera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-evade-police-incidents/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-evade-police-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina police arrest suspect charged with copper wire theft]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old man is facing charges after he was arrested for stealing copper wire early Monday morning, police said in a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-arrest-suspect-charged-with-copper-wire-theft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-arrest-suspect-charged-with-copper-wire-theft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some Sask. industries hit hard by newest tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest round of U.S. tariffs will "essentially stop all honey heading into the U.S. from Canada," according to the president of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission. Meanwhile, a distillery says the tariffs are opening consumers' eyes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/some-sask-industries-hit-hard-by-newest-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/some-sask-industries-hit-hard-by-newest-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest tariffs will stop Canadian honey travelling south, beekeepers commission says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The latest round of U.S. tariffs will "essentially stop all honey heading into the U.S. from Canada," according to the president of the Saskatchewan Beekeepers Development Commission. Meanwhile, a distillery says the tariffs are opening consumers' eyes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/latest-tariffs-will-stop-canadian-honey-travelling-south-beekeepers-commission-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/latest-tariffs-will-stop-canadian-honey-travelling-south-beekeepers-commission-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Assault P.O. - 1600 Block of Avenue B North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two men have been arrested following an incident where a police officer was assaulted and bear sprayed.On August 22, 2026 at approximately 12:40 p.m., police were called to the 1600 block of Avenue B North for a report of an assault.When officers arrived, they learned one of the men had&nbsp;multiple outstanding warrants. While taking&nbsp;him into custody, he attempted to flee by kicking one of the responding officers. A physical struggle ensued, during which a second man approached officers an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-assault-po-1600-block-of-avenue-b-north/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-assault-po-1600-block-of-avenue-b-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Aggravated Assault - 300 Block of Dunlop Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman was arrested following a weapons call on Saturday&nbsp;night.On August 22, 2026 at approximately 11:10 p.m., police were dispatched to the 300 block of Dunlop Street for a weapons call involving a knife.Arriving officers located a man with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing. A woman was arrested on scene without further incident. The victim and suspect were believed to be known to each other.As a result, the 32-year-old woman has been char]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-aggravated-assault-300-block-of-dunlop-street/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-aggravated-assault-300-block-of-dunlop-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. RCMP say boy, 8, was found in water and died at Regina Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say officers were notified of a "water-related emergency" at Regina Beach, Sask., on Friday afternoon. They say an eight-year-old boy, who was found in the water, died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-say-boy-8-was-found-in-water-and-died-at-regina-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-say-boy-8-was-found-in-water-and-died-at-regina-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 8, dies after a 'water-related emergency' at Regina Beach, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say officers were notified of a "water-related emergency" at Regina Beach, Sask., on Friday afternoon. They say an eight-year-old boy, who was found in the water, died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boy-8-dies-after-a-water-related-emergency-at-regina-beach-sask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boy-8-dies-after-a-water-related-emergency-at-regina-beach-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[8-year-old found dead in the water at Saskatchewan beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers said they were called to the scene shortly before 4 p.m. on Friday after receiving a report of a 'water-related emergency.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8-year-old-found-dead-in-the-water-at-saskatchewan-beach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8-year-old-found-dead-in-the-water-at-saskatchewan-beach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look up: weather balloons now collecting data in Sask’s. skies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has deployed a mobile upper-air monitoring station in Saskatoon, in response to this summer's extreme weather in the Prairies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/look-up-weather-balloons-now-collecting-data-in-sasks-skies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/look-up-weather-balloons-now-collecting-data-in-sasks-skies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon’s Blake Tierney talks about winning gold at 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon&rsquo;s Blake Tierney joins The 306 to talk about winning gold in the men&rsquo;s 100-metre backstroke at 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-blake-tierney-talks-about-winning-gold-at-2026-pan-pacific-swimming-championships/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-blake-tierney-talks-about-winning-gold-at-2026-pan-pacific-swimming-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surging Lions roll past Roughriders 30-16]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quarterback Nathan Rourke threw two touchdown passes and the B.C. Lions defence created some key turnovers during a 30-16 victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/surging-lions-roll-past-roughriders-30-16/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/surging-lions-roll-past-roughriders-30-16/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It won't be easy': Premier Scott Moe braces for tariff impacts to Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe says Donald Trumps' tariffs will hurt Saskatchewan and Canada. He said it's a breach of CUSMA and that he backs Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision not to accept the offer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/it-wont-be-easy-premier-scott-moe-braces-for-tariff-impacts-to-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/it-wont-be-easy-premier-scott-moe-braces-for-tariff-impacts-to-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[150th anniversary of Treaty 6 to be commemorated]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was 150 years ago when First Nations chiefs and dignitaries met at Fort Carlton to carve out a lasting agreement on how to work and live as the modern shape of Canada emerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-to-be-commemorated/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-to-be-commemorated/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New research helps uncover history of ancient Indigenous rock art site in southern Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Results from recent carbon-dating tests are offer an unprecedented glimpse into the past of one of Saskatchewan's hidden historic gems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-research-helps-uncover-history-of-ancient-indigenous-rock-art-site-in-southern-sask/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-research-helps-uncover-history-of-ancient-indigenous-rock-art-site-in-southern-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Communities honour 150 years of Treaty 6 by spreading knowledge, stories and song]]></title><description><![CDATA[First Nations in Saskatchewan and Alberta are marking a major milestone. Crowds poured into the grounds at Fort Carleton to celebrate 150 years of Treaty 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/communities-honour-150-years-of-treaty-6-by-spreading-knowledge-stories-and-song/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/communities-honour-150-years-of-treaty-6-by-spreading-knowledge-stories-and-song/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there suddenly so many data centres planned in Canada? Your questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sudden spike in AI data centres that are planned or under construction in Canada is sparking controversy among those hesitant to have the massive buildings that power this technology humming away in their backyards. We answered some of your questions here.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-are-there-suddenly-so-many-data-centres-planned-in-canada-your-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-are-there-suddenly-so-many-data-centres-planned-in-canada-your-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Super' El Ni&ntilde;o didn't cause this year's fires and heat waves, but it's about to take us on a 'wild ride']]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you call it a "super" El Ni&ntilde;o or a "Godzilla" El Ni&ntilde;o, the naturally occurring Pacific Ocean warming phenomenon that disrupts global weather patterns is back and packing a punch, at a time when many parts of the planet are already overheated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/super-el-nintildeo-didnt-cause-this-years-fires-and-heat-waves-but-its-about-to-take-us-on-a-wild-ride/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/super-el-nintildeo-didnt-cause-this-years-fires-and-heat-waves-but-its-about-to-take-us-on-a-wild-ride/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's an agricultural superpower. Could it feed the whole world?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say that red tape, infrastructure bottlenecks and labour shortages are among the factors undermining Canada's ability to send more food around the world, while competing countries continue to scale up their exports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-an-agricultural-superpower-could-it-feed-the-whole-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-an-agricultural-superpower-could-it-feed-the-whole-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How content creators are boosting Saskatchewan tourism]]></title><description><![CDATA[From food to travel, online creators are becoming a key way for tourism organizations to reach potential visitors, and Saskatchewan tourism groups are jumping on the trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-content-creators-are-boosting-saskatchewan-tourism/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-content-creators-are-boosting-saskatchewan-tourism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian premiers appear to back Carney’s decision to abandon ‘bad deal’ with United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's premiers appear to be rallying behind Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States as 50 per cent tariffs hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-premiers-appear-to-back-carneys-decision-to-abandon-bad-deal-with-united-states/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-premiers-appear-to-back-carneys-decision-to-abandon-bad-deal-with-united-states/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S.-Canada trade talks have collapsed. Carney says these 3 issues torpedoed them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tariffs of 50 per cent on billions of dollars of Canadian goods are now in effect after talks between the United States and Canada collapsed on Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/us-canada-trade-talks-have-collapsed-carney-says-these-3-issues-torpedoed-them/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/us-canada-trade-talks-have-collapsed-carney-says-these-3-issues-torpedoed-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says trade deal became untenable when U.S. 'asked too much and offered too little']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney told his negotiators to walk away from the table after the Trump administration introduced late unacceptable demands on culture, autos and sovereignty that, when taken in concert with their overall approach to talks, revealed the U.S. was not interested in a "true economic partnership" with Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-says-trade-deal-became-untenable-when-us-asked-too-much-and-offered-too-little/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-says-trade-deal-became-untenable-when-us-asked-too-much-and-offered-too-little/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Carney to speak as U.S.-Canada trade talks fall apart, 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/watch-carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/watch-carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WATCH: Carney says Canada ‘walking away from a bad deal’ as 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/watch-carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/watch-carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney to speak as U.S.-Canada trade talks fall apart, 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-to-speak-as-us-canada-trade-talks-fall-apart-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Canada ‘walking away from a bad deal’ as 50% tariffs hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Around 11 a.m., Carney will address reporters, as he prepares for a 1:30 p.m. meeting with the premiers of Canada's provinces and territories.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-says-canada-walking-away-from-a-bad-deal-as-50-tariffs-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitors outfoxed by footwear thieves at provincial park in Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foxes have swiped dozens of shoes from campers and cottagers this summer, creating a footwear scavenger hunt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/visitors-outfoxed-by-footwear-thieves-at-provincial-park-in-sask/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/visitors-outfoxed-by-footwear-thieves-at-provincial-park-in-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How these young people found their jam in a Saskatoon Indigenous music program]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Community Arts Mentorship Program has organized other camps in northern and remote communities, but this is the first time it&rsquo;s taken place in Saskatoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-these-young-people-found-their-jam-in-a-saskatoon-indigenous-music-program/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-these-young-people-found-their-jam-in-a-saskatoon-indigenous-music-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can't buy anything on these food delivery and shopping sites. Here's why that's the point]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mock shopping sites are giving people the thrill of browsing, filling a cart and checking out, without spending a cent. As the trend spreads worldwide, some are using it to rethink compulsive spending and the environmental cost of buying more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/you-cant-buy-anything-on-these-food-delivery-and-shopping-sites-heres-why-thats-the-point/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/you-cant-buy-anything-on-these-food-delivery-and-shopping-sites-heres-why-thats-the-point/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadians like to think we're nice. But loaning my car to a stranger made me question what that really means]]></title><description><![CDATA[What began as a reluctant commitment for Manon Christensen became something more meaningful: a tense driving lesson and ultimately an emotional celebration that caught her off guard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadians-like-to-think-were-nice-but-loaning-my-car-to-a-stranger-made-me-question-what-that-really-means/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadians-like-to-think-were-nice-but-loaning-my-car-to-a-stranger-made-me-question-what-that-really-means/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American tariffs on Canadian goods take effect after trade talks fall apart]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration's latest round of tariffs against billions of dollars worth of Canadian goods took effect just after midnight Saturday, after the two countries failed to seal a last-minute trade deal that satisfied both sides. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match the latest American levies 'dollar for dollar']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/american-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-take-effect-after-trade-talks-fall-apart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/american-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-take-effect-after-trade-talks-fall-apart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Horvath hitting highs for streaking B.C. Lions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zander Horvath knows people are talking about him.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/horvath-hitting-highs-for-streaking-bc-lions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/horvath-hitting-highs-for-streaking-bc-lions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservationists sue City of Regina over proposed Prince of Wales road extension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and the McKell family are suing the City of Regina over plans to extend Prince of Wales Drive through an area of protected prairie and wetlands. The statement of claim alleges the proposed road project would breach a 2005 conservation easement between the parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/conservationists-sue-city-of-regina-over-proposed-prince-of-wales-road-extension/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/conservationists-sue-city-of-regina-over-proposed-prince-of-wales-road-extension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kawacatoose First Nation members head south to retrieve stolen teepee cover from U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family members from Saskatchewan are travelling to Washington, D.C. for the return of a precious item made by an ancestor who was promised payment but never received any.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kawacatoose-first-nation-members-head-south-to-retrieve-stolen-teepee-cover-from-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kawacatoose-first-nation-members-head-south-to-retrieve-stolen-teepee-cover-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SGI's Regina head office closed due to flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[SGI said a burst fire suppression hose flooded the elevator shaft and caused damage on lower floors of its head office building. There is no timeline for when the office will reopen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sgis-regina-head-office-closed-due-to-flooding/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sgis-regina-head-office-closed-due-to-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan marshals were not directed to develop specialized unit: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[No equipment has been, or will be, purchased for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service's specialized response unit, according to the province's minister of community safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-were-not-directed-to-develop-specialized-unit-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-were-not-directed-to-develop-specialized-unit-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan marshals special unit paused, new gear purchase called off: minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[No equipment has been, or will be, purchased for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service's specialized response unit, according to the province's minister of community safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-special-unit-paused-new-gear-purchase-called-off-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-special-unit-paused-new-gear-purchase-called-off-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon high school navigates temporary split-day schedule after fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bethlehem Catholic High School is adopting a temporary new schedule for students after a fire caused damage that left 26 classrooms unusable.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-high-school-navigates-temporary-split-day-schedule-after-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-high-school-navigates-temporary-split-day-schedule-after-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weapons Offences - 2000 block 8th Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 36 year old man is facing charges following an incident where staff at a business were threatened with a gun yesterday.At approximately 9:30 p.m., August 20, 2026, an officer was attending to the business in the 2000 block of 8th Street East&nbsp;on another matter.&nbsp; Staff reported that an&nbsp;unknown male had just left the store after threatening them with a gun.&nbsp; The male was quickly located outside and found to be in possession of a knife.&nbsp; An air soft pistol was found on the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/weapons-offences-2000-block-8th-street-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/weapons-offences-2000-block-8th-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update - Traffic Advisory - Collision - 100 block Circle Drive West/ 300 block Circle Drive West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic restrictions in the area of Circle Drive West and Idylwyld Drive North have been lifted as members of the Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit continue&nbsp;to investigate a collision that occurred in the 100 block of Circle Drive West at approximately 6:30 a.m., August 21, 2026.Initial reports indicate that a truck was travelling westbound at a high rate of speed when it struck another vehicle and rolled into the parking lot of a hotel.&nbsp; The two vehicle operators did not]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-traffic-advisory-collision-100-block-circle-drive-west-300-block-circle-drive-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-traffic-advisory-collision-100-block-circle-drive-west-300-block-circle-drive-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial government pauses tactical unit for Sask. Marshals Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's Minister of Community Safety, Michael Weger said in a statement that he has "told the Saskatchewan Marshals Service to pause the development" of a SWAT unit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/provincial-government-pauses-tactical-unit-for-sask-marshals-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/provincial-government-pauses-tactical-unit-for-sask-marshals-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province pauses SWAT unit for Sask. Marshals Service, says eager employee responsible for tender]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's newest police force was gearing up for a SWAT team, but now those plans are on hold. Critics questioned the purpose and cost of the unit and the minister responsible said he didn't know about a tender asking for bids on equipment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/province-pauses-swat-unit-for-sask-marshals-service-says-eager-employee-responsible-for-tender/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/province-pauses-swat-unit-for-sask-marshals-service-says-eager-employee-responsible-for-tender/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Restrictions - Circle Drive North]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police are currently investigating&nbsp;a collision on&nbsp;Circle Drive North between Avenue C North and Idylwyld Drive North.&nbsp;Traffic restrictions are in place for both east and west bound traffic on Circle Drive. However, north and south bound traffic for&nbsp;both Avenue C North and Idylwyld Drive North continue to flow as normal. Patrol and Collision Analyst Units continue to investigate and updates will be provided when available.&nbsp;Motorists are advised&nbsp;to pleas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-restrictions-circle-drive-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-restrictions-circle-drive-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon woman deported back to Canada after anti-whaling mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shannon Mann was aboard the anti-whaling ship Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, to protest commercial whaling by Iceland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-woman-deported-back-to-canada-after-anti-whaling-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-woman-deported-back-to-canada-after-anti-whaling-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Labour of love rail tour going full steam ahead through Eastend, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary Southgate of North Battleford, Sask., spent 13 years buying and restoring old trains. He launched a new rail tour in the province's southwest this summer and has visions for something bigger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/labour-of-love-rail-tour-going-full-steam-ahead-through-eastend-sask/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/labour-of-love-rail-tour-going-full-steam-ahead-through-eastend-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dramatic rescue after Saskatoon teen gets trapped in storm drain by rushing rainwater]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four teens got into a storm drain last week. When rain started, the sewers started filling up and swept one of the boys away, pinning him against a grate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dramatic-rescue-after-saskatoon-teen-gets-trapped-in-storm-drain-by-rushing-rainwater/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dramatic-rescue-after-saskatoon-teen-gets-trapped-in-storm-drain-by-rushing-rainwater/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina-style pizza, Globe Theatre featured on new merchandise from Tourism Regina]]></title><description><![CDATA[A slice of the Regina's signature pizza style is now featured on t-shirts, hats and key chains as part of Tourism Regina's attempt to sell the city to the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-style-pizza-globe-theatre-featured-on-new-merchandise-from-tourism-regina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-style-pizza-globe-theatre-featured-on-new-merchandise-from-tourism-regina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[150 years later, Treaty 6 brings people together to reflect and recommit]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Aug. 23 and Sept. 9, 1876, at Fort Carlton and Fort Pitt, Treaty 6 was signed, establishing an agreement between the Crown and the First Nations leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/150-years-later-treaty-6-brings-people-together-to-reflect-and-recommit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/150-years-later-treaty-6-brings-people-together-to-reflect-and-recommit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stranger launches cat room fundraiser to honour highway shooting victim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jaime Wawro didn't know Tanya Myers, but has connected with her family and heard their stories and memories. She wants to raise enough money to have a new cat room at the Weyburn Humane Society named after Myers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stranger-launches-cat-room-fundraiser-to-honour-highway-shooting-victim/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stranger-launches-cat-room-fundraiser-to-honour-highway-shooting-victim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nakota and Cree teen's cultural advocacy earns him an international award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camden Scribe, a 15-year-old traditional dancer from Saskatchewan, will travel to Stockholm next week to accept a Young Courage Award from the Raoul Wallenberg Academy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nakota-and-cree-teens-cultural-advocacy-earns-him-an-international-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nakota-and-cree-teens-cultural-advocacy-earns-him-an-international-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remains buried in Regina at least 5 years ago identified by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regina police said the human remains found in the backyard of a residence in June have been identified as a man who would be 34 years old today.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/remains-buried-in-regina-at-least-5-years-ago-identified-by-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/remains-buried-in-regina-at-least-5-years-ago-identified-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robbery / Stabbing - 21st St W and Ave Q S]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred early this morning.At approximately 3:30 a.m., August 20, 2026, an officer in the Canine Unit was on patrol in the area of 21st Street West and Avenue Q South when they were waved down by a man who was suffering from a stab wound. Additional&nbsp;responding officers were able to assist in providing medical attention until the man could be transported to hospital by paramedics. His injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.Through]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/robbery-stabbing-21st-st-w-and-ave-q-s/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/robbery-stabbing-21st-st-w-and-ave-q-s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet ordered to scrap wheelchair weight cap]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet is imposing an "undue barrier" on travellers living with a disability by effectively barring some power wheelchairs from its planes, says Canada's transport regulator.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-wheelchair-weight-cap/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-ordered-to-scrap-wheelchair-weight-cap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['She was supposed to be 15': Prince Albert vigil remembers Peyton Flett]]></title><description><![CDATA[What should have been Peyton Flett's 15th birthday was instead marked by a vigil along the Prince Albert riverbank Wednesday evening. The gathering came one day after police confirmed that remains discovered during a search last week belonged to the teenager. She had been missing since June 30.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/she-was-supposed-to-be-15-prince-albert-vigil-remembers-peyton-flett/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/she-was-supposed-to-be-15-prince-albert-vigil-remembers-peyton-flett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How these Sask. creators are trying to balance artistic integrity and AI]]></title><description><![CDATA[These Saskatchewan artists are working to figure out how AI fits into their processes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-these-sask-creators-are-trying-to-balance-artistic-integrity-and-ai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-these-sask-creators-are-trying-to-balance-artistic-integrity-and-ai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Studies suggest public transit may improve health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although there are safety concerns coming from transit riders, a study is showing public transportation can improve health with physical activity, well-being, and community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/studies-suggest-public-transit-may-improve-health/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/studies-suggest-public-transit-may-improve-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigation leads to first fentanyl production charges in Regina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-month probe resulted in the seizure of 1.5 kilograms of processed fentanyl, plus enough pure fentanyl to make 3-5 kg more, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigation-leads-to-first-fentanyl-production-charges-in-regina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigation-leads-to-first-fentanyl-production-charges-in-regina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moe optimistic about Canada-U.S. trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to not impose 50 per cent tariffs on an array of Canadian goods is positive for his province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moe-optimistic-about-canada-us-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moe-optimistic-about-canada-us-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PM asks provinces to stock U.S. alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the U.S.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/pm-asks-provinces-to-stock-us-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/pm-asks-provinces-to-stock-us-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No charges for Regina officer who fatally shot homicide suspect: watchdog]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regina police officer who fatally shot a suspect in July of 2025 will not face charges, Saskatchewan's police watchdog has concluded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/no-charges-for-regina-officer-who-fatally-shot-homicide-suspect-watchdog/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/no-charges-for-regina-officer-who-fatally-shot-homicide-suspect-watchdog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIRT clears Regina officer of wrongdoing in 2025 fatal shooting of murder suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Regina police officer shot the man as he was taking what the officer thought was a handgun out of his pocket, according to SIRT's investigation. The object turned out to be a cellphone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sirt-clears-regina-officer-of-wrongdoing-in-2025-fatal-shooting-of-murder-suspect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sirt-clears-regina-officer-of-wrongdoing-in-2025-fatal-shooting-of-murder-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Indigenous training program educates frontline workers about forced sterilizations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Survivors Circle for Reproductive Justice has launched a training program to educate and provide resources for frontline and health-care workers about forced and coerced sterilization.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-indigenous-training-program-educates-frontline-workers-about-forced-sterilizations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-indigenous-training-program-educates-frontline-workers-about-forced-sterilizations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big auntie earring competitions a standout event at Treaty Days celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big auntie earring competitions have taken Treaty Days celebrations by storm on many First Nations across the Prairies as a tongue-in-cheek ode to Indigenous-made earrings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/big-auntie-earring-competitions-a-standout-event-at-treaty-days-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/big-auntie-earring-competitions-a-standout-event-at-treaty-days-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eagle feathers gifted to Saskatchewan provincial courts for use during proceedings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eagle feathers hold sacred significance in many Indigenous cultures, and they will now be available for people swearing or affirming to tell the truth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/eagle-feathers-gifted-to-saskatchewan-provincial-courts-for-use-during-proceedings/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/eagle-feathers-gifted-to-saskatchewan-provincial-courts-for-use-during-proceedings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan courts to allow use of eagle feathers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those swearing oaths or making affirmations in Saskatchewan provincial courts can now do so with an eagle feather.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-courts-to-allow-use-of-eagle-feathers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-courts-to-allow-use-of-eagle-feathers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. tariff threat pause brings little relief for uncertain Sask. businesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uncertainty alone has big effects on businesses that ship south, said Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce CEO Jason Aebig.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/us-tariff-threat-pause-brings-little-relief-for-uncertain-sask-businesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/us-tariff-threat-pause-brings-little-relief-for-uncertain-sask-businesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks look to win season series with Blue Bombers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks can help themselves in two ways Friday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/elks-look-to-win-season-series-with-blue-bombers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/elks-look-to-win-season-series-with-blue-bombers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is ‘Lucky’? Dutch police believe mystery man may have ties to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man collapsed in Amsterdam in 2023 from a hemorrhage or stroke but police in the city have been unable to identify him for three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/who-is-lucky-dutch-police-believe-mystery-man-may-have-ties-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/who-is-lucky-dutch-police-believe-mystery-man-may-have-ties-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Third person charged in Elphinstone Street homicide: Regina police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old man is the third person facing charges in connection with the deaths of two people in Regina, police said. He is facing charges including second-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/third-person-charged-in-elphinstone-street-homicide-regina-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/third-person-charged-in-elphinstone-street-homicide-regina-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Renewed exploration in Saskatchewan’s Uranium City brings hope to current, former residents]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the global demand for nuclear power continues, companies are targeting Saskatchewan's abandoned Uranium City for the potential mining opportunities it offers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/renewed-exploration-in-saskatchewans-uranium-city-brings-hope-to-current-former-residents/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/renewed-exploration-in-saskatchewans-uranium-city-brings-hope-to-current-former-residents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Marshals Service is creating its own tactical unit. Does it need it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amin Asfari, a professor of criminology at the University of Regina, said a tactical unit is not required every day and that the cost gear and training could potentially reach millions of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-saskatchewan-marshals-service-is-creating-its-own-tactical-unit-does-it-need-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-saskatchewan-marshals-service-is-creating-its-own-tactical-unit-does-it-need-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does the Saskatchewan Marshals Service need its own tactical unit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amin Asfari, a professor of criminology at the University of Regina, said a tactical unit is not required every day and that the cost gear and training could potentially reach millions of dollars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/does-the-saskatchewan-marshals-service-need-its-own-tactical-unit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/does-the-saskatchewan-marshals-service-need-its-own-tactical-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina non-profit looks to empower youth through property revitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing Young Movers is a non-profit in Regina that is helping clean up North Central and giving youth a part in it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-non-profit-looks-to-empower-youth-through-property-revitalization/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-non-profit-looks-to-empower-youth-through-property-revitalization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal information stolen in data breach last year at Autism Services of Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of the hack, the organization properly notified the affected individuals and enhanced its IT security, says a report from Saskatchewan's Information and Privacy Commissioner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/personal-information-stolen-in-data-breach-last-year-at-autism-services-of-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/personal-information-stolen-in-data-breach-last-year-at-autism-services-of-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why elaborate (and expensive) dorm room decor reveals have taken over TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dorm room upgrades&mdash; and their reveals &mdash; are so popular online that there's a #DormTok hashtag where videos can get millions of views, some U.S. parents are willing to spend thousands of dollars to hire professional designers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-elaborate-and-expensive-dorm-room-decor-reveals-have-taken-over-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-elaborate-and-expensive-dorm-room-decor-reveals-have-taken-over-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does a possible trade deal mean for Sask.?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keith Willoughby, dean of the Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan, joins The 306 to talk about the latest on trade negotiations between the U.S. and Canada, and what it all might mean for Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/what-does-a-possible-trade-deal-mean-for-sask/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/what-does-a-possible-trade-deal-mean-for-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe talks after meeting with Carney on possible trade deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 306 hears from Premier Scott Moe after a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney about a possible trade deal with the U.S.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-talks-after-meeting-with-carney-on-possible-trade-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-scott-moe-talks-after-meeting-with-carney-on-possible-trade-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Public Safety Agency and 2 tribal councils sign MOU on wildfire co-ordination]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) and Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) have signed an agreement for collaboration on fighting wildfires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-public-safety-agency-and-2-tribal-councils-sign-mou-on-wildfire-co-ordination/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-public-safety-agency-and-2-tribal-councils-sign-mou-on-wildfire-co-ordination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Albert police confirm body found is that of missing teen Peyton Flett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Albert police say an autopsy has confirmed a body found Thursday is that of 14-year-old Peyton Flett, who was missing since June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prince-albert-police-confirm-body-found-is-that-of-missing-teen-peyton-flett/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prince-albert-police-confirm-body-found-is-that-of-missing-teen-peyton-flett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in egging of Saskatoon synagogue wants to make 'reparations' to Jewish community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jayden Clarke, 31, is charged with three counts of mischief after turning himself into police last week. Clarke's lawyer says the incident was fueled by alcohol and not hate for the Jewish community. Some in the Jewish community aren't convinced.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-charged-in-egging-of-saskatoon-synagogue-wants-to-make-reparations-to-jewish-community/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-charged-in-egging-of-saskatoon-synagogue-wants-to-make-reparations-to-jewish-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman who killed 2 in drunk driving crash in Saskatoon approved for day parole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Barry pleaded guilty to drinking and driving causing death following the crash near Saskatoon on Oct. 19, 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-who-killed-2-in-drunk-driving-crash-in-saskatoon-approved-for-day-parole/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-who-killed-2-in-drunk-driving-crash-in-saskatoon-approved-for-day-parole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assault with a Weapon - 1400 Block of Idylwyld Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police arrested one woman in relation to an incident involving a knife during a cab ride early this morning.On August 18, 2026 at approximately 12:40 a.m., police were called to the 1400 block of Idylwyld Drive North for a weapons call where it was reported that a male cab driver had a knife and attempted to stab a woman. Police also received a call for service that outlined a woman had pulled a knife on a cab driver.Arriving officers located a man and woman standing outside of a cab.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-with-a-weapon-1400-block-of-idylwyld-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-with-a-weapon-1400-block-of-idylwyld-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Generations of knowledge’ to be shared as SPSA enters MOU with First Nations councils]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildfire management in Saskatchewan will be informed by First Nations perspectives, as outlined in an MOU signed by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency and two nations, Tuesday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/generations-of-knowledge-to-be-shared-as-spsa-enters-mou-with-first-nations-councils/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/generations-of-knowledge-to-be-shared-as-spsa-enters-mou-with-first-nations-councils/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Employer charged with exploiting foreign worker at Swift Current Husky Travel Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The employer and a numbered company are facing eight charges under Saskatchewan's new, stiffer foreign worker protection laws.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/employer-charged-with-exploiting-foreign-worker-at-swift-current-husky-travel-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/employer-charged-with-exploiting-foreign-worker-at-swift-current-husky-travel-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teepee cover stolen 100 years ago finally being repatriated to Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teepee cover was stolen from Kawacatoose First Nation in 1926 and housed at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., for a century. It will now finally return to the original owner's descendants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/teepee-cover-stolen-100-years-ago-finally-being-repatriated-to-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/teepee-cover-stolen-100-years-ago-finally-being-repatriated-to-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Store accused of making staff pay to work for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan employer and company are facing charges for allegedly making two foreign workers pay to work for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/store-accused-of-making-staff-pay-to-work-for-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/store-accused-of-making-staff-pay-to-work-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iceland anti-whaling mission a success: activists]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan activist is adjusting to life on land after being detained on an anti-whaling protest boat off the coast of Iceland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/iceland-anti-whaling-mission-a-success-activists/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/iceland-anti-whaling-mission-a-success-activists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drunk driver who killed 2 in Sask. crash pre-approved for day parole]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Barry is serving a six-year sentence for drunk driving causing the deaths of Laura Hannah, 53, and Jamie Hannah, 20, and injuring her own two children, who were in the vehicle with her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/drunk-driver-who-killed-2-in-sask-crash-pre-approved-for-day-parole/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/drunk-driver-who-killed-2-in-sask-crash-pre-approved-for-day-parole/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Descendants seek displaced Treaty 6 band's recognition by Canadian government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Stoney Knoll First Nation &mdash; also known as the Young Chippewayan band &mdash; signed Treaty 6 then had its reserve land taken away by the federal government two decades later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/descendants-seek-displaced-treaty-6-bands-recognition-by-canadian-government/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/descendants-seek-displaced-treaty-6-bands-recognition-by-canadian-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he's pausing 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, hours before the levies were set to take effect at midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-says-hes-pausing-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-says-hes-pausing-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump pauses 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods for 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. President Donald Trump said he would pause the implementation of 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, hours before the levies were set to take effect at midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-pauses-50-per-cent-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Carney to speak Tuesday night ahead of midnight tariff deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney will speak to his American counterpart on Tuesday by phone to try and hammer out a deal to avoid new U.S. tariffs on some $30 billion in Canadian goods due to take effect just after midnight, sources told CBC News.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-carney-to-speak-tuesday-night-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-carney-to-speak-tuesday-night-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Carney speak ahead of midnight tariff deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke to his American counterpart on Tuesday by phone to try and hammer out a deal to avoid new U.S. tariffs on some $30 billion in Canadian goods due to take effect just after midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-carney-speak-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-carney-speak-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump, Carney speak about 'ongoing negotiations' ahead of midnight tariff deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday by phone to try and hammer out a deal to avoid new tariffs on some $30 billion in Canadian goods due to take effect just after midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-carney-speak-about-ongoing-negotiations-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-carney-speak-about-ongoing-negotiations-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian, U.S. negotiators expected to meet again ahead of midnight tariff deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian and American negotiators are expected to meet on Tuesday to try and hammer out a deal to avoid new U.S. tariffs on some $30 billion in Canadian goods due to take effect just after midnight.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-us-negotiators-expected-to-meet-again-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-us-negotiators-expected-to-meet-again-ahead-of-midnight-tariff-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man rescued from storm drain at Saskatoon dog park]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was rescued from a storm drain in Saskatoon Friday after he became trapped by a 'significant' amount of storm-water.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-rescued-from-storm-drain-at-saskatoon-dog-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-rescued-from-storm-drain-at-saskatoon-dog-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan RCMP searching for vehicle connected to Sandy Bay homicide probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers found the male and he was declared deceased at the scene. His death is considered suspicious, and the homicide unit is now investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-rcmp-searching-for-vehicle-connected-to-sandy-bay-homicide-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-rcmp-searching-for-vehicle-connected-to-sandy-bay-homicide-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recent cattle branding charges highlight role of Sask. RCMP's only livestock investigator]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 52-year-old man is facing charges after an investigation into fraudulently branded cattle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/recent-cattle-branding-charges-highlight-role-of-sask-rcmps-only-livestock-investigator/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/recent-cattle-branding-charges-highlight-role-of-sask-rcmps-only-livestock-investigator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxing champ, Korean War veteran Claude Petit dead at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Petit was a five-time Canadian Army heavyweight boxing champion and the only Canadian to win the British Army heavyweight title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boxing-champ-korean-war-veteran-claude-petit-dead-at-90/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boxing-champ-korean-war-veteran-claude-petit-dead-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Border collies compete to be top dog at national championship in Shaunavon, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 dogs from across North American are competing to win the Canadian Border Collie Association Championship at a local farm in southwest Saskatchewan. The event runs through Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/border-collies-compete-to-be-top-dog-at-national-championship-in-shaunavon-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/border-collies-compete-to-be-top-dog-at-national-championship-in-shaunavon-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[U.S. businessowners don't want to leave their Canadian suppliers, but 50% tariffs might leave them no choice]]></title><description><![CDATA[American entrepreneurs say sustained, 50 per cent tariffs would force them to make the choice they've been hoping to avoid for more than a year and a half: breaking away from longstanding, good-faith relationships with Canadian suppliers for the sake of their finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/us-businessowners-dont-want-to-leave-their-canadian-suppliers-but-50-tariffs-might-leave-them-no-choice/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/us-businessowners-dont-want-to-leave-their-canadian-suppliers-but-50-tariffs-might-leave-them-no-choice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. RCMP superintendent weighs in on crime statistics]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP Supt. Amber Clark joins The 306 to talk about Saskatchewan's crime rate being nearly double the national average and a sharp increase in violent offences over the last decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-superintendent-weighs-in-on-crime-statistics/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-superintendent-weighs-in-on-crime-statistics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Special Olympics athlete hits a gold-winning hole-in-one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan golfer hit his first ever hole-in-one at the National Special Olympics this Friday at the Medicine Hat Golf and Country Club.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-special-olympics-athlete-hits-a-gold-winning-hole-in-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-special-olympics-athlete-hits-a-gold-winning-hole-in-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update - Public Advisory: Cruise Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police Service has concluded its planned public safety and traffic enforcement activities following a busy weekend of events across the city.In advance of this year&rsquo;s events, the SPS conducted operational planning and shared public messaging to ensure drivers understanding of what to expect. Additional police resources were deployed throughout the weekend to support public safety, manage traffic and address unsafe driving behaviour.&ldquo;Cruise weekend and several other even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-public-advisory-cruise-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-public-advisory-cruise-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A happy little bear': Saskatoon zoo manager mourns death of grizzly Koda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park &amp; Zoo says Koda loved food and will be greatly missed by staff, visitors and his adopted brother Mistaya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-happy-little-bear-saskatoon-zoo-manager-mourns-death-of-grizzly-koda/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-happy-little-bear-saskatoon-zoo-manager-mourns-death-of-grizzly-koda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing - 900 Block of 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating following a reported stabbing on Saturday morning.On August 15, 2026 at around 9:45 a.m., police were called to the 900 block of 22nd Street West for an injured person call.Arriving officers located a 37-year-old man with injuries consistent with a stabbing. He was transported to hospital by paramedics for further medical treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.At this time, it is not known where the stabbing occurred.Police are continu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-900-block-of-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-900-block-of-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government misses treaty anniversary event]]></title><description><![CDATA[An Alberta chief called for more respect from the provincial government on Monday, after its Indigenous relations minister missed a marquee event commemorating the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-government-misses-treaty-anniversary-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan man sentenced to 10 years for sexually abusing child, filming it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nicholas Melnyk pleaded guilty to one count each of sexual interference, making child sexual abuse and exploitation material and possessing such material.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-sexually-abusing-child-filming-it/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-sentenced-to-10-years-for-sexually-abusing-child-filming-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Knife Seized - 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[A male youth is facing multiple weapons related charges in relation to a call for service involving a knife on Friday.At around 2:35 p.m. on August 14, 2026, police received a report of a male with a knife in his pocket in the area of 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South.Responding officers were able to locate a male matching the suspect description in the area of Pacific Avenue and 23rd Street where he was observed attempting to discard the knife. He was arrested without further incident and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-knife-seized-22nd-street-east-and-3rd-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-knife-seized-22nd-street-east-and-3rd-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon zoo’s beloved grizzly bear euthanized following a decline in health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Koda was humanely euthanized after 'careful consideration' when staff noticed a decline in his health, zoo officials said in a news release Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-zoos-beloved-grizzly-bear-euthanized-following-a-decline-in-health/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-zoos-beloved-grizzly-bear-euthanized-following-a-decline-in-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Marshals Service seeks snipers, special gear for new unit]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a bid request posted online late last month, the province says the marshals need the equipment for a special response unit.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-service-seeks-snipers-special-gear-for-new-unit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-service-seeks-snipers-special-gear-for-new-unit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Weapons Offence - 500 Block of Avenue X South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are facing charges following a weapons call resulting in various weapons being seized on Friday night.On August 14, 2026 at approximately 11:00 p.m., police were dispatched to a weapons complaint in the 500 block of Avenue X South. Call information outlined that a group of people wearing masks had discharged bear spray and that a male was being assaulted.Officers arrived on scene and located five people matching the suspect descriptions. All of them were arrested without further incid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-500-block-of-avenue-x-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-500-block-of-avenue-x-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon Berries secure first WCBL Championship with 2-game sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[After just three years in the league, the Saskatoon Berries took home the WCBL championship &mdash; and did so in front of a record-number crowd.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-berries-secure-first-wcbl-championship-with-2-game-sweep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 21:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-berries-secure-first-wcbl-championship-with-2-game-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan marshals seek snipers, special gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan is looking to buy some high-tech weaponry for its marshals police service, including sniper rifles, sound cannons and a thermal camera.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-seek-snipers-special-gear/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-marshals-seek-snipers-special-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 years after Taliban seized control, Afghan refugee reflects on new life in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farkhunda Hashimy moved to Saskatoon with her family in 2023, escaping the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. Decrees by the regime have restricted the rights and freedoms of Afghan women and girls, and stopped them from pursuing high education and careers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/5-years-after-taliban-seized-control-afghan-refugee-reflects-on-new-life-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/5-years-after-taliban-seized-control-afghan-refugee-reflects-on-new-life-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Bear Spray Seized - 100 Block of Gibson Bend]]></title><description><![CDATA[One male youth is facing charges following a weapons call over the weekend where bear spray was located and seized by police.At approximately 11:10 p.m. on August 14, 2026, police were called to a business in the 100 block of Gibson Bend for a weapons call where it was reported that a male walked in with a firearm.Upon arrival, officers located the male inside the business where he was arrested without further incident. The male was found to be in possession of a can of bear spray.As a result, t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-bear-spray-seized-100-block-of-gibson-bend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-bear-spray-seized-100-block-of-gibson-bend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is Australian beef the cheaper option in Canadian grocery stores?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian beef is on supermarket shelves across Saskatchewan now, and the prices are much lower than for Canadian beef.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-is-australian-beef-the-cheaper-option-in-canadian-grocery-stores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-is-australian-beef-the-cheaper-option-in-canadian-grocery-stores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I felt like a sitting duck': B.C. mother recounts harrowing escape from Sask. scaffolding collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claire Johnstone was loading her young son into her car when, all of a sudden, a scaffold came crashing down next to her car on Aug. 11. "It took me a second to realize that it was actually hitting the car," said Johnstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/i-felt-like-a-sitting-duck-bc-mother-recounts-harrowing-escape-from-sask-scaffolding-collapse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/i-felt-like-a-sitting-duck-bc-mother-recounts-harrowing-escape-from-sask-scaffolding-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where do Canada-U.S. trade negotiations stand? Here's a sector-by-sector breakdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada is continuing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. that will allow it to both avoid U.S. President Donald Trump's crippling tariff threat &mdash; set to come into effect on Wednesday &mdash; and get some additional relief on existing tariffs in key sectors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/where-do-canada-us-trade-negotiations-stand-heres-a-sector-by-sector-breakdown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/where-do-canada-us-trade-negotiations-stand-heres-a-sector-by-sector-breakdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian enriched uranium shipped to Canadian-owned Westinghouse in U.S.]]></title><description><![CDATA[While the Russian military attacks Ukraine's power infrastructure, Europe and the U.S. still depend on Russian nuclear fuel to power their electricity grids. Canadian-owned Westinghouse Electric is among the companies that receive low enriched uranium from Russia to fuel commercial nuclear reactors in the U.S., shipping data analyzed by the fifth estate shows.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/russian-enriched-uranium-shipped-to-canadian-owned-westinghouse-in-us/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/russian-enriched-uranium-shipped-to-canadian-owned-westinghouse-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Demand for Canadian citizenship certificates soaring, fuelled by Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Applications from people around the world seeking Canadian citizenship certificates have been rising rapidly, fuelled by thousands from the United States, CBC News has learned. So many people have applied following a change in the law that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says those who apply today could have to wait more than two years for a decision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/demand-for-canadian-citizenship-certificates-soaring-fuelled-by-americans/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/demand-for-canadian-citizenship-certificates-soaring-fuelled-by-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon Berries lift WCBL title for 1st time in franchise history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steve Hildebrand, president of the Saskatoon Berries, joins The 306 to talk about winning the Western Canadian Baseball League for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-berries-lift-wcbl-title-for-1st-time-in-franchise-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-berries-lift-wcbl-title-for-1st-time-in-franchise-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders' winning momentum halted by Hamilton Tiger-Cats comeback]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hamilton Tiger-Cats beat the Roughriders 26-19, breaking their losing streak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughriders-winning-momentum-halted-by-hamilton-tiger-cats-comeback/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughriders-winning-momentum-halted-by-hamilton-tiger-cats-comeback/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP ask public to watch for vehicle linked to fatal shooting in Sandy Bay, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP ask for the public's assistance after a fatal shooting in Sandy Bay that left one man dead. Police say suspects fled in a dark coloured van or SUV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rcmp-ask-public-to-watch-for-vehicle-linked-to-fatal-shooting-in-sandy-bay-sask/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rcmp-ask-public-to-watch-for-vehicle-linked-to-fatal-shooting-in-sandy-bay-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon Folkfest pared down from recent years but still draws a crowd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prairieland Park played host to the Saskatoon Folkfest over the weekend. Although scaled down from past years as a citywide event, organizers say the 2026 edition was a success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-folkfest-pared-down-from-recent-years-but-still-draws-a-crowd/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-folkfest-pared-down-from-recent-years-but-still-draws-a-crowd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Statistics Canada numbers show Canadians becoming less accepting of gender diversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say confusion, fear and politicians using gender diverse people as scapegoats could be behind the shifting attitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/statistics-canada-numbers-show-canadians-becoming-less-accepting-of-gender-diversity/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/statistics-canada-numbers-show-canadians-becoming-less-accepting-of-gender-diversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. has the lowest acceptance of gender diversity among all provinces: Statistics Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts say confusion, fear and politicians using gender diverse people as scapegoats could be behind the shifting attitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-has-the-lowest-acceptance-of-gender-diversity-among-all-provinces-statistics-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-has-the-lowest-acceptance-of-gender-diversity-among-all-provinces-statistics-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tiny, beautiful species are going missing from restored forests and wetlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[A regrown forest can look tall, lush and green. Restored wetlands can buzz with insects and flutter with birds. But scientists looking more closely are finding that some of their smallest inhabitants &mdash; mosses, lichens and algae &mdash; are still missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tiny-beautiful-species-are-going-missing-from-restored-forests-and-wetlands/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tiny-beautiful-species-are-going-missing-from-restored-forests-and-wetlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Letting go of prized possessions can be tough. Let the professionals help, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[For people downsizing, choosing what to keep and what to get rid of can be the hardest part of the transition. Some older adults hire agencies to help them sell their possessions to people who will appreciate them. Some say they find it difficult to part ways with items that are attached to so many emotions and memories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/letting-go-of-prized-possessions-can-be-tough-let-the-professionals-help-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/letting-go-of-prized-possessions-can-be-tough-let-the-professionals-help-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheatfall, Ford help Tiger-Cats beat Roughriders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keric Wheatfall wanted to do something special on Saturday night, helping Hamilton break out of a slump and defeat the visiting Saskatchewan Roughriders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wheatfall-ford-help-tiger-cats-beat-roughriders/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wheatfall-ford-help-tiger-cats-beat-roughriders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth generation of Swift Current, Sask. track family joins Huskies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carter and Jackson Tuplin are following a family tradition by joining the University of Saskatchewan track and field team. Their family history in the sport goes all the way back to 1948.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fourth-generation-of-swift-current-sask-track-family-joins-huskies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fourth-generation-of-swift-current-sask-track-family-joins-huskies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why more clothes donated to charity are going in the garbage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charity thrift stores are being inundated with clothing donations, and the international market for used textiles is in flux, resulting in more and more garments heading to the dumpster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-more-clothes-donated-to-charity-are-going-in-the-garbage/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-more-clothes-donated-to-charity-are-going-in-the-garbage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instead of making hydrogen, this Sask. company is drilling for it]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatchewan company is drilling for hydrogen to prove it can be extracted from the ground at a commercial scale. Max Power says that could lead to greener, cheaper hydrogen for decarbonizing industry and transportation. Here's what you need to know about the development of natural hydrogen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/instead-of-making-hydrogen-this-sask-company-is-drilling-for-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/instead-of-making-hydrogen-this-sask-company-is-drilling-for-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How AI grief bots are allowing people to commune with the dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[It may seem like something ripped directly from an episode of Black Mirror, but generative AI and large language models are now being used to conjure up the dead, using the massive digital footprints many of us leave behind when we die.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-ai-grief-bots-are-allowing-people-to-commune-with-the-dead/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-ai-grief-bots-are-allowing-people-to-commune-with-the-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon Berries head to WCBL championship series for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Berries won their way into the WCBL championship series against the Sylvan Lake Gulls for the first time, after 3 years in the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-berries-head-to-wcbl-championship-series-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-berries-head-to-wcbl-championship-series-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon woman volunteers to clean benches downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[While downtown businesses advocate removing dirty benches, one Saskatoon volunteer spends her free time caring for them for the whole community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-woman-volunteers-to-clean-benches-downtown/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-woman-volunteers-to-clean-benches-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal denied for Saskatoon home that exceeds size limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-storey home on University Drive, which has been assessed at a value of $1.6 million, exceeds the maximum allowable height of 8.5 metres for homes in established neighbourhoods by 1.4 metres. It is also wider than allowed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-denied-for-saskatoon-home-that-exceeds-size-limits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-denied-for-saskatoon-home-that-exceeds-size-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal denied for $1.6M Saskatoon home that exceeds size limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three-storey home on University Drive, which has been assessed at a value of $1.6 million, exceeds the maximum allowable height of 8.5 metres for homes in established neighbourhoods by 1.4 metres. It is also wider than allowed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-denied-for-16m-saskatoon-home-that-exceeds-size-limits/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-denied-for-16m-saskatoon-home-that-exceeds-size-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon students will return to class on time despite high school blaze, board]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students of a Saskatoon high school that was damaged by a fire last week will return to class on Sept. 2, but the school board says it will be a 'unique situation.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-students-will-return-to-class-on-time-despite-high-school-blaze-board/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-students-will-return-to-class-on-time-despite-high-school-blaze-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan eatery owner pleads guilty to charging employee to work for them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guac Mexi Grill in Moose Jaw was investigated for requiring a foreign worker to pay $12,000 between August 2023 and February 2024 to keep their job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-eatery-owner-pleads-guilty-to-charging-employee-to-work-for-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-eatery-owner-pleads-guilty-to-charging-employee-to-work-for-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan man charged after eggs thrown at Saskatoon faith-based organization]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 31-year-old Saskatchewan man has been charged after eggs were thrown at a Saskatoon faith-based organization and several vehicles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-charged-after-eggs-thrown-at-saskatoon-faith-based-organization/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-charged-after-eggs-thrown-at-saskatoon-faith-based-organization/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dundurn, Sask., man charged with mischief in egging of Saskatoon synagogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police say they charged a 31-year-old man from Dundurn, Sask., with three counts of mischief in connection with an Aug. 1 vandalism incident at Congregation Agudas Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dundurn-sask-man-charged-with-mischief-in-egging-of-saskatoon-synagogue-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dundurn-sask-man-charged-with-mischief-in-egging-of-saskatoon-synagogue-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dundurn, Sask. man charged with mischief in egging of Saskatoon synagogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police say they charged a 31-year-old man from Dundurn, Sask. with three counts of mischief in connection with an Aug. 1 vandalism incident at Congregation Agudas Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dundurn-sask-man-charged-with-mischief-in-egging-of-saskatoon-synagogue/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dundurn-sask-man-charged-with-mischief-in-egging-of-saskatoon-synagogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found during search for missing Prince Albert teen Peyton Flett]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Albert police say a body was found in the 300 block of 40th Street East Thursday during a search for missing 14-year-old Peyton Flett. They're working with the coroner to determine the person's identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-found-during-search-for-missing-prince-albert-teen-peyton-flett/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-found-during-search-for-missing-prince-albert-teen-peyton-flett/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Milanovich knows why Riders’ Harris thrives at 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scott Milanovich isn't the least bit surprised to see Trevor Harris still playing at a very high level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/milanovich-knows-why-riders-harris-thrives-at-40/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/milanovich-knows-why-riders-harris-thrives-at-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional Info: Update: Mischief Incident - Faith-Based Organization - 700 Block McKinnon Ave S]]></title><description><![CDATA[Court Info # 991348284]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/additional-info-update-mischief-incident-faith-based-organization-700-block-mckinnon-ave-s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/additional-info-update-mischief-incident-faith-based-organization-700-block-mckinnon-ave-s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Mischief Incident - Faith-Based Organization - 700 Block McKinnon Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man has been identified and charged following an investigation into eggs being thrown at a building and vehicles associated to a faith-based organization.Through investigation and with public assistance, the suspect was identified as a 31-year-old man from Dundurn, SK. Following his identification, arrangements were made for him to turn himself in to the Saskatoon Police Service Headquarters on August 13, 2026 where he was charged with three counts of Mischief Under $5,000 and later released]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-mischief-incident-faith-based-organization-700-block-mckinnon-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-mischief-incident-faith-based-organization-700-block-mckinnon-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Students will return to class at Saskatoon school damaged by fire, school board says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A week after the fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School, the school board says it has a better picture of the extent of the damage. It says details on what students can expect when they return to class will be shared next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-will-return-to-class-at-saskatoon-school-damaged-by-fire-school-board-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/students-will-return-to-class-at-saskatoon-school-damaged-by-fire-school-board-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather returns to Sask. while people are still recovering from July storms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall has hit the southeast of the province. Environment Canada recommends taking precautions as more rain is expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/severe-weather-returns-to-sask-while-people-are-still-recovering-from-july-storms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/severe-weather-returns-to-sask-while-people-are-still-recovering-from-july-storms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather returns to Sask: here's what you should know]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall has hit the southeast of the province. Environment Canada asks residents to take precautions as more rain is expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/severe-weather-returns-to-sask-heres-what-you-should-know/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/severe-weather-returns-to-sask-heres-what-you-should-know/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon neighbour grateful to 7-year-old who raised alarm over fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Connie Seibel says she doesn't know how much worse a fire in the house next door would have been if a seven-year-old down the block hadn't acted so quickly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-neighbour-grateful-to-7-year-old-who-raised-alarm-over-fire/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-neighbour-grateful-to-7-year-old-who-raised-alarm-over-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. still has American alcohol for sale, but fewer people are buying it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada may be prepared to lift provincial bans on U.S. booze in exchange for tariff relief, but in Saskatchewan, one of two provinces that didn't ban it, sales have dropped dramatically anyway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-still-has-american-alcohol-for-sale-but-fewer-people-are-buying-it/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-still-has-american-alcohol-for-sale-but-fewer-people-are-buying-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6. Here's how to mark the event in Sask. and Alberta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty No. 6 is a historic milestone with commemorations, reenactments and events across much of Alberta and Saskatchewan. We&rsquo;re sharing a few of the many events taking place across this area to mark the anniversary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/its-the-150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-heres-how-to-mark-the-event-in-sask-and-alberta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/its-the-150th-anniversary-of-treaty-6-heres-how-to-mark-the-event-in-sask-and-alberta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Junior Boys Championship of golf swings into Regina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Canadian Junior Boys Championship began at Wascana Country Club on Aug. 11th and plays through till Friday, Aug. 14th.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/national-junior-boys-championship-of-golf-swings-into-regina/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/national-junior-boys-championship-of-golf-swings-into-regina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal tailgating is setting the tone for football in Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans who were able to get their hands on a permit brought food, games, drinks and excitement to the stadium grounds for some pre-game excitement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/legal-tailgating-is-setting-the-tone-for-football-in-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/legal-tailgating-is-setting-the-tone-for-football-in-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legal CFL tailgating is setting the tone for football in Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans who were able to get their hands on a permit brought food, games, drinks and excitement to the stadium grounds for some pre-game excitement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/legal-cfl-tailgating-is-setting-the-tone-for-football-in-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 03:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/legal-cfl-tailgating-is-setting-the-tone-for-football-in-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Like a dream’: Saskatoon’s Jordan Carroll looks ahead after double Commonwealth win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll says he is preparing for the upcoming gymnastics world championships following his two wins at the Commonwealth Games earlier this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/like-a-dream-saskatoons-jordan-carroll-looks-ahead-after-double-commonwealth-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/like-a-dream-saskatoons-jordan-carroll-looks-ahead-after-double-commonwealth-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Prince Albert fined $130,000 for workplace safety violation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city pleaded guilty in connection with a July 2024 incident in which two concrete blocks fell onto a worker from a dump truck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-of-prince-albert-fined-130000-for-workplace-safety-violation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-of-prince-albert-fined-130000-for-workplace-safety-violation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Company convicted of charging foreign worker for employment at Sask. restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company is the first to be convicted under provincial foreign worker protection legislation that has since been beefed up with heavier fines. It was ordered to repay the $12,000 it charged a worker for keeping their job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/company-convicted-of-charging-foreign-worker-for-employment-at-sask-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/company-convicted-of-charging-foreign-worker-for-employment-at-sask-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Collision - 7th Street East and Preston Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have cleared the scene of a three-vehicle collision that occurred at the intersection of 7th Street East and Preston Avenue South&nbsp;earlier this afternoon. Traffic restrictions that were put in place have since been removed. Members of the public are thanked for their accommodation of the closures.(Occurrence Number: 26-116709)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-collision-7th-street-east-and-preston-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-collision-7th-street-east-and-preston-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NexGen breaks ground on major uranium mine in northern Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The company estimates the $2.2 billion mine could produce up to a fifth of the current global supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nexgen-breaks-ground-on-major-uranium-mine-in-northern-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nexgen-breaks-ground-on-major-uranium-mine-in-northern-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Advisory: Collision - 7th Street East and Preston Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are currently at the scene of a collision at 7th Street East and Preston Avenue South.Shortly after 2:00 p.m. today, August 13, 2026, police were called to a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of 7th Street East and Preston Avenue South. One man has been transported to hospital by paramedics for treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.Traffic restrictions are in place in all directions and the intersection has been closed as the Collision Analyst Unit c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-advisory-collision-7th-street-east-and-preston-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-advisory-collision-7th-street-east-and-preston-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Private clinic Grifols says it's pausing all plasma collection in Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[A for-profit plasma donation company says it's temporarily shutting down collection at all its Canadian clinics amid public scrutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/private-clinic-grifols-says-its-pausing-all-plasma-collection-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/private-clinic-grifols-says-its-pausing-all-plasma-collection-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Polytech grad sees biofuel potential in unwanted algae from lakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Denhyn Holowatuk started a business that clears unwanted mats of algae from southern Saskatchewan lakes. He's testing a fermentation process that converts it into renewable fuel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-polytech-grad-sees-biofuel-potential-in-unwanted-algae-from-lakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-polytech-grad-sees-biofuel-potential-in-unwanted-algae-from-lakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating Saskatoon's 9th homicide of 2026 after finding dead man in apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon patrol officers discovered a dead man while responding to a welfare check at a west-side apartment on Aug. 11, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigating-saskatoons-9th-homicide-of-2026-after-finding-dead-man-in-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigating-saskatoons-9th-homicide-of-2026-after-finding-dead-man-in-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating Saskatoon's 9th homicide after finding dead man in apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon patrol officers discovered a dead man while responding to a welfare check at a west-side apartment on Aug. 11, 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigating-saskatoons-9th-homicide-after-finding-dead-man-in-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigating-saskatoons-9th-homicide-after-finding-dead-man-in-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assault P.O. - 400 Block Central Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man has been arrested following an assault on a police officer.At around 7:30 a.m. on August 10, 2026, an officer conducting traffic control during an investigation in the 400 block of Central Avenue attempted to prevent a vehicle from continuing down an alley. The driver did not follow the officer&rsquo;s direction and proceeded to accelerate towards the officer; striking the Constable with the vehicle&rsquo;s side mirror before fleeing.Through continued investigation, the driver was identi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-po-400-block-central-avenue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-po-400-block-central-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Point Firearm - 21st Street East and 3rd Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman was arrested following a report of a firearm being pointed at a group of people.At around 12:30 a.m. on August 13, 2026, police were called to the area of 21st Street East and 3rd Avenue South for a weapons investigation; it was reported that a woman had pointed a firearm at a group of people. Upon arrival, witnesses identified the woman to officers and she was arrested without incident. A search of her property located an imitation firearm.As a result, the 36-year-old Saskatoon woman]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-point-firearm-21st-street-east-and-3rd-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-point-firearm-21st-street-east-and-3rd-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CORRECTION: Homicide - 2300 Block 17th Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victim in this homicide was a 27-year-old man; not 25 as previously reported.(Occurrence Number: 26-115502)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/correction-homicide-2300-block-17th-street-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/correction-homicide-2300-block-17th-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police investigate homicide after man found dead at apartment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police Service said its major crime section is investigating after a 27-year-old man was found dead at an apartment in the 2300 block of 17th Street West.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-investigate-homicide-after-man-found-dead-at-apartment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-investigate-homicide-after-man-found-dead-at-apartment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide - 2300 Block 17th St W]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating the city's ninth homicide after a man was found deceased in an apartment&nbsp;on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;At approximately 7:30 a.m., August 11, 2026, patrol officers responded to a welfare check at&nbsp;an apartment in the 2300 block of 17th Street West. A 25-year man&nbsp;was located deceased, and an autopsy conducted yesterday determined the manner of death to be homicide.&nbsp;The SPS Major Crime Section is investigating and&nbsp;ask anyone with information on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/homicide-2300-block-17th-st-w/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/homicide-2300-block-17th-st-w/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Métis Nation of Saskatchewan mourns death of former leader Louis Gardiner]]></title><description><![CDATA[A social media post says Louis Gardiner served as a provincial treasurer, Northern Region 3 regional representative and local president for the M&eacute;tis Nation of&nbsp;Saskatchewan.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mtis-nation-of-saskatchewan-mourns-death-of-former-leader-louis-gardiner/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mtis-nation-of-saskatchewan-mourns-death-of-former-leader-louis-gardiner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy of rural life drives expansion of Sask. farm homes for people with intellectual disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chores, recreation and socializing are at the centre of the Farm in the Dell group homes in rural Saskatchewan. Residents find a sense of purpose in tending gardens and farm animals. With steady demand for group home care and programs, Farm in the Dell expanded to a second location in Biggar, Sask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/joy-of-rural-life-drives-expansion-of-sask-farm-homes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/joy-of-rural-life-drives-expansion-of-sask-farm-homes-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Making a dent: Sask. auto body shops try to keep up with storm damage repairs]]></title><description><![CDATA[SGI reported over 16,000 storm-related auto claims this year. A Regina auto body shop says that means longer wait times for vehicle repairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/making-a-dent-sask-auto-body-shops-try-to-keep-up-with-storm-damage-repairs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/making-a-dent-sask-auto-body-shops-try-to-keep-up-with-storm-damage-repairs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Canadian youths died from injuries during e-scooter, e-bike use in 2025: report]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors say the provinces and territories have a "patchwork" of rules surrounding what age youth can use the devices, but injuries and deaths are happening to youth of all ages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/10-canadian-youths-died-from-injuries-during-e-scooter-e-bike-use-in-2025-report/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/10-canadian-youths-died-from-injuries-during-e-scooter-e-bike-use-in-2025-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Babies and toddlers are sweltering in some daycares. Should there be mandatory AC?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days and daycares are getting hotter. And a growing number of parents, educators, and health and legal advocates are lobbying formaximum indoor temperature at daycares, likely 26 C, akin to standards adopted for long-term care facilities in Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/babies-and-toddlers-are-sweltering-in-some-daycares-should-there-be-mandatory-ac/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/babies-and-toddlers-are-sweltering-in-some-daycares-should-there-be-mandatory-ac/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon considers expanding no-smoking buffer zone outside buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Pshebylo, executive director of the Riversdale Business Improvement District, joins The 306 to talk about Saskatoon considering expanding the no-smoking buffer zone from 3 metres to 10 metres.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-considers-expanding-no-smoking-buffer-zone-outside-buildings/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-considers-expanding-no-smoking-buffer-zone-outside-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McIntosh takes silver in women's 200m freestyle; Tierney wins 100m backstroke gold at Pan Pacs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto's Summer McIntosh opened her race schedule at the Pan Pacific swimming championships Wednesday night with a second-place finish outdoors in the women's 200-metre freestyle in Irvine, Calif.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mcintosh-takes-silver-in-womens-200m-freestyle-tierney-wins-100m-backstroke-gold-at-pan-pacs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mcintosh-takes-silver-in-womens-200m-freestyle-tierney-wins-100m-backstroke-gold-at-pan-pacs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon councillors uphold funding behind controversial $297K art installation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Support for a controversial art installation was on full display Wednesday, where city councillors upheld a policy to fund art projects integrated in capital projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-councillors-uphold-funding-behind-controversial-297k-art-installation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-councillors-uphold-funding-behind-controversial-297k-art-installation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rural family's hunt for Sask. hospital bed ends with $1,300 ambulance bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Haynes family from Biggar, Sask., says they tried without success to get their three-year-old son admitted to hospital in North Battleford, Swift Current and Saskatoon. They're frustrated that a 235-kilometre ambulance ride to Prince Albert left them with a $1,300 bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rural-familys-hunt-for-sask-hospital-bed-ends-with-1300-ambulance-bill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rural-familys-hunt-for-sask-hospital-bed-ends-with-1300-ambulance-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Make us whole again,' says mom searching for 14-year-old missing from Prince Albert, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city police major crimes unit is actively investigating the disappearance of Peyton Flett, who was last seen in Prince Albert between June 16 and 17.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/make-us-whole-again-says-mom-searching-for-14-year-old-missing-from-prince-albert-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/make-us-whole-again-says-mom-searching-for-14-year-old-missing-from-prince-albert-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughrider Alex Hale taking it one kick at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highs and lows of being a kicker are tough, but it's not something Saskatchewan Roughriders kicker Alex Hale has an issue with.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughrider-alex-hale-taking-it-one-kick-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughrider-alex-hale-taking-it-one-kick-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STARS touches down on streets of Warman, Sask., twice in 1 day]]></title><description><![CDATA[STARS Air Ambulance responded to two separate medical calls in Warman on Tuesday, with the fire department clearing landing zones on city streets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stars-touches-down-on-streets-of-warman-sask-twice-in-1-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stars-touches-down-on-streets-of-warman-sask-twice-in-1-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘We just want to hold you again,’ says mom of missing girl in Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Prince Albert Police Service and family of Peyton Flett, a missing teenage girl, are urging anyone with information regarding her disappearance to contact police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/we-just-want-to-hold-you-again-says-mom-of-missing-girl-in-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/we-just-want-to-hold-you-again-says-mom-of-missing-girl-in-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rankin’s rushing dip coincides with fewer carries]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a very simple explanation for Justin Rankin's rushing struggles of late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rankins-rushing-dip-coincides-with-fewer-carries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rankins-rushing-dip-coincides-with-fewer-carries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan set for peak night of stargazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skies over Saskatchewan are going to be lively Wednesday night, and astronomers will have their eyes up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-set-for-peak-night-of-stargazing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-set-for-peak-night-of-stargazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. set for peak night of stargazing as Perseid meteor shower promises to light up the sky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skies over Saskatchewan are going to be lively Wednesday night, and astronomers will have their eyes up.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-set-for-peak-night-of-stargazing-as-perseid-meteor-shower-promises-to-light-up-the-sky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-set-for-peak-night-of-stargazing-as-perseid-meteor-shower-promises-to-light-up-the-sky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. RCMP charge 52-year-old with fraud, altering cattle brand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accused man is scheduled to make his first appearance in court next month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-charge-52-year-old-with-fraud-altering-cattle-brand/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-charge-52-year-old-with-fraud-altering-cattle-brand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey Canada suspensions remain for four players on 2018 junior team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five members of Canada's 2018 world junior team were found to have breached Hockey Canada's code of conduct, with four remaining suspended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hockey-canada-suspensions-remain-for-four-players-on-2018-junior-team/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hockey-canada-suspensions-remain-for-four-players-on-2018-junior-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman faces murder charges in connection to deaths of 2 people in Regina: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman will also face the courts for charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded, prohibited firearm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-faces-murder-charges-in-connection-to-deaths-of-2-people-in-regina-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-faces-murder-charges-in-connection-to-deaths-of-2-people-in-regina-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 women facing murder charges in connection to 2 deaths in Regina: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 19-year-old suspect will also face the courts for charges of unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a loaded, prohibited firearm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-women-facing-murder-charges-in-connection-to-2-deaths-in-regina-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-women-facing-murder-charges-in-connection-to-2-deaths-in-regina-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert delayed for hours? Here’s what your ticket actually guarantees]]></title><description><![CDATA[A concert ticket guarantees entry, but what about the show time? After major delays like Ne-Yo and Akon in Calgary and a four-hour wait for Jay-Z in New York, fans are pulling back the curtain on what rights concertgoers actually hold.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/concert-delayed-for-hours-heres-what-your-ticket-actually-guarantees/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/concert-delayed-for-hours-heres-what-your-ticket-actually-guarantees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second person charged in Regina double homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rose Sparvier, 42, and Patricia Stevenson, 19, are charged with second-degree murder after the bodies were found Tuesday morning in the 1100 block of Elphinstone Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/second-person-charged-in-regina-double-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/second-person-charged-in-regina-double-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patricia Stevenson, 19, charged in Regina double homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stevenson is charged with second-degree murder after the bodies were found Tuesday morning in the 1100 block of Elphinstone Street.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/patricia-stevenson-19-charged-in-regina-double-homicide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/patricia-stevenson-19-charged-in-regina-double-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear encounters in Canada: What's been happening and how can you reduce the risks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expert says encounters between people and black bears can increase when there is less food available or when a bear's habitat is disrupted. Here's what you need to know about reducing the risks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-encounters-in-canada-whats-been-happening-and-how-can-you-reduce-the-risks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-encounters-in-canada-whats-been-happening-and-how-can-you-reduce-the-risks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Calgary Flames coming home to QR Calgary 770 AM radio]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Flames have a new radio broadcaster, following the signing of a five-year partnership for all home and away games to be aired on QR Calgary 770 AM.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/calgary-flames-coming-home-to-qr-calgary-770-am-radio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/calgary-flames-coming-home-to-qr-calgary-770-am-radio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quebec man who murdered 6 people dies in Saskatoon prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steeve Racine, 62, had been serving a life sentence since Aug. 30, 1991, and died Aug. 7 at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/quebec-man-who-murdered-6-people-dies-in-saskatoon-prison/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/quebec-man-who-murdered-6-people-dies-in-saskatoon-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon city committee squashes bid to cut some public art funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city committee voted 7-3 against Coun. Randy Donauer's attempt to cut the capital project public art funding program, but most councillors are pushing the city to do more to inform people about civic-funded artwork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-city-committee-squashes-bid-to-cut-some-public-art-funding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-city-committee-squashes-bid-to-cut-some-public-art-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. people push for Indigo Alert system after missing Calgary boy dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates say vulnerable people who disappear but are not abducted fall through the cracks of the Amber Alert system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-people-push-for-indigo-alert-system-after-missing-calgary-boy-dies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-people-push-for-indigo-alert-system-after-missing-calgary-boy-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. breast cancer survivors head to international dragon boat festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon team heads to France Wednesday for the festival. The sport is helpful for recovering and building strength after surgeries, but team members say they stay in the program because of the life-long connections between women with a shared story.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-breast-cancer-survivors-head-to-international-dragon-boat-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-breast-cancer-survivors-head-to-international-dragon-boat-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina police charge woman after break-ins at Mosaic Stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say 17 suites at Mosaic Stadium were entered between July 23 and Aug. 5. Small amounts of alcohol, soft drinks and snacks were taken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-charge-woman-after-break-ins-at-mosaic-stadium/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-charge-woman-after-break-ins-at-mosaic-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growing calls for Indigo Alert system in Sask. after death of missing boy in Calgary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates say vulnerable people who disappear but are not abducted fall through the cracks of the Amber Alert system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/growing-calls-for-indigo-alert-system-in-sask-after-death-of-missing-boy-in-calgary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/growing-calls-for-indigo-alert-system-in-sask-after-death-of-missing-boy-in-calgary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avalanche of support, some criticism on agenda of Saskatoon committee set to debate public art policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of people wrote to city councillors asking them to preserve a public art policy that is set to be debated by a committee in the wake of a new artwork rocking the city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/avalanche-of-support-some-criticism-on-agenda-of-saskatoon-committee-set-to-debate-public-art-policy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/avalanche-of-support-some-criticism-on-agenda-of-saskatoon-committee-set-to-debate-public-art-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Some residents push for referendum on Saskatoon entertainment district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Wood, a former CEO of what is now called SaskTel Centre, joins The 306 to talk about launching a website to gauge interest in a referendum for Saskatoon's $1.2-billion downtown entertainment district project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/some-residents-push-for-referendum-on-saskatoon-entertainment-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/some-residents-push-for-referendum-on-saskatoon-entertainment-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From last place to the post-season? Here's how the 2026 Blue Jays could pull it off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Toronto Blue Jays have played some scrappy baseball lately, as the team finds itself on the fringes of playoff contention with a quarter of the season to go. Statisticians and analysts say a playoff berth is still possible in the anemic American League. Here's how the Jays could go from last place to a wild-card spot.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-last-place-to-the-post-season-heres-how-the-2026-blue-jays-could-pull-it-off/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-last-place-to-the-post-season-heres-how-the-2026-blue-jays-could-pull-it-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon residents eyeing petition on downtown event centre project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community leaders and previous councillor hopefuls say they are launching a website to gauge interest before going through the official petition process in coming weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-eyeing-petition-on-downtown-event-centre-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-eyeing-petition-on-downtown-event-centre-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two men injured in downtown Regina work accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamilton Street in Regina was closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between 11th Avenue and 12th Avenue after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/two-men-injured-in-downtown-regina-work-accident/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/two-men-injured-in-downtown-regina-work-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. and B.C. researchers study use of psychedelics, harm reduction at music festivals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer music festivals have long been places where some people use psychedelics and other drugs. A research team is looking into how these spaces implement harm reduction and what can be learned from it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-and-bc-researchers-study-use-of-psychedelics-harm-reduction-at-music-festivals/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-and-bc-researchers-study-use-of-psychedelics-harm-reduction-at-music-festivals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine,’ CEO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kids Help Phone says the number of young people reaching out to the service overnight is increasing. It said it has seen a 24 per cent increase in&nbsp;overnight&nbsp;requests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Surge in overnight calls to Kids Help Phone ‘a canary in the coal mine’: CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Requests via text in the evening and overnight hours are 183 per cent higher than those received during the day, Kids Help Phone said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/surge-in-overnight-calls-to-kids-help-phone-a-canary-in-the-coal-mine-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Density denied: Saskatoon city hall nixes two small infill housing projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city hall stopped plans for two six-unit infill projects despite the city's push for greater density and the need for hundreds of new housing units to meet the year-end target to receive federal Housing Accelerator Fund money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/density-denied-saskatoon-city-hall-nixes-two-small-infill-housing-projects/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/density-denied-saskatoon-city-hall-nixes-two-small-infill-housing-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina police investigating after 2 found dead on Elphinstone Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regina police and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service are investigating after two people were found dead early Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-investigating-after-2-found-dead-on-elphinstone-street/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-investigating-after-2-found-dead-on-elphinstone-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Firearms Offence - 400 Block of Central Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old male youth has been arrested and faces numerous firearms related charges following a weapons call on Monday morning.On August 10, 2026 at around 7:10 a.m., police were dispatched to the 400 block of Central Avenue for a report of a male with a firearm.Arriving officers eventually located the male inside a residence where he was arrested without further incident shortly after. Police also located and seized a firearm from the room that the suspect was located in.As a result, the 15-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-firearms-offence-400-block-of-central-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-firearms-offence-400-block-of-central-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear Spray / Assault - 100 Block of Clancy Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police responded to a bear spray incident on Monday morning.At approximately 9:25 a.m. on August 10, 2026, police were called to the 100 block of Clancy Drive for a report of an injured person. Initial information outlined a man may have been the victim of a bear spray incident.Arriving officers located a 55-year-old man suffering from the effect of bear spray; he was treated by paramedics on scene. Through investigation, officers learned two unknown males approached the victim and ass]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-spray-assault-100-block-of-clancy-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-spray-assault-100-block-of-clancy-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, U.S. trade officials mapping out potential deal to pitch to Trump next week: sources]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and his American counterpart are aiming to present U.S. President Donald Trump a potential trade deal as early as Monday, CBC News has learned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-us-trade-officials-mapping-out-potential-deal-to-pitch-to-trump-next-week-sources/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-us-trade-officials-mapping-out-potential-deal-to-pitch-to-trump-next-week-sources/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. trade minister to meet U.S. counterpart for 3rd time in as many weeks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to meet with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at his office in Washington Tuesday, marking the third time in three weeks the pair have met face to face, LeBlanc's office confirmed Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-us-trade-minister-to-meet-us-counterpart-for-3rd-time-in-as-many-weeks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-us-trade-minister-to-meet-us-counterpart-for-3rd-time-in-as-many-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did Sask. pick coal to power its energy future for financial reasons, or political ones?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mayor of Estevan says the city projected it would lose a third of its population without coal. After the provincial government's reversal, it's now planning for a new subdivision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/did-sask-pick-coal-to-power-its-energy-future-for-financial-reasons-or-political-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/did-sask-pick-coal-to-power-its-energy-future-for-financial-reasons-or-political-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curtis Dagenais's truck is still in RCMP cold storage. The Crown says it's time to destroy it]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been 20 years since Curtis Dagenais murdered two Saskatchewan RCMP officers and injured a third, but later this month he will be back in court in Saskatoon. Why? It's about his truck.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/curtis-dagenaiss-truck-is-still-in-rcmp-cold-storage-the-crown-says-its-time-to-destroy-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/curtis-dagenaiss-truck-is-still-in-rcmp-cold-storage-the-crown-says-its-time-to-destroy-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Métis leader, residential school survivor Louis Gardiner remembered for decades of advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The loss of a M&eacute;tis leader, residential school survivor and advocate has sent shockwaves across Saskatchewan. Louis Gardiner, also known as "Big Lou," died suddenly over the weekend. Gardiner was a long-time leader of M&eacute;tis Nation&ndash;Saskatchewan (MN-S), which represents the province's M&eacute;tis citizens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mtis-leader-residential-school-survivor-louis-gardiner-remembered-for-decades-of-advocacy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mtis-leader-residential-school-survivor-louis-gardiner-remembered-for-decades-of-advocacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police deem Saskatoon high school fire ‘suspicious,’ launch investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police are assigning an arson investigator to look into the cause of a blaze that ripped through a construction portion of Bethlehem Catholic High School Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-deem-saskatoon-high-school-fire-suspicious-launch-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-deem-saskatoon-high-school-fire-suspicious-launch-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ceremony in Saskatoon remembers lives lost in Iranian protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A remembrance ceremony was held in Saskatoon Sunday to remember the loss of lives and freedom in Iran. Associations say more awareness needs to be spread in Canada about the IRGC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ceremony-in-saskatoon-remembers-lives-lost-in-iranian-protests/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ceremony-in-saskatoon-remembers-lives-lost-in-iranian-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My jaw just dropped': Costumes at Miss Universe Canada pageant spark response from former winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ashley Callingbull spoke out after two Miss Universe Canada contestants were involved in what she called cultural appropriation during the costume portion of the pageant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/my-jaw-just-dropped-costumes-at-miss-universe-canada-pageant-spark-response-from-former-winner/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/my-jaw-just-dropped-costumes-at-miss-universe-canada-pageant-spark-response-from-former-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Crime Reduction Team Investigation - Drugs, Weapons, Car, Cash Seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was arrested following an investigation by the Crime Reduction Team.Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on August 6, 2026, members of the Crime Reduction Team, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, conducted enforcement action in a drug trafficking investigation with the arrest of a man in the 300 block of Tait Crescent. Following his arrest, search warrants were executed at a residence in the 300 block of Tait Crescent and on a vehicle resulting in the following evidentiary seizures;	L]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-crime-reduction-team-investigation-drugs-weapons-car-cash-seized/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-crime-reduction-team-investigation-drugs-weapons-car-cash-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon high school fire considered 'suspicious,' police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An arson investigator is probing the two-alarm blaze that significantly damaged parts of a Saskatoon high school on Friday, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-high-school-fire-considered-suspicious-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-high-school-fire-considered-suspicious-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Closure of Regina dry cleaner after 80 years 'a sign of the times,' says longtime staffer]]></title><description><![CDATA["When I started here in '88, I think there were 23 dry cleaners in Regina, and now after we go down, I think there's four left," says Chris Thorsteinson, whose father bought Bregg Cleaners, Tailors &amp; Furriers 38 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/closure-of-regina-dry-cleaner-after-80-years-a-sign-of-the-times-says-longtime-staffer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/closure-of-regina-dry-cleaner-after-80-years-a-sign-of-the-times-says-longtime-staffer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heated Rivalry Season 2 cast announcement sparks criticism from some fans over body diversity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crave has confirmed the casting of Justice Smith and Charlie Gillespie for the characters of Harris and Troy in Season 2 of Heated Rivalry, sparking some criticism among fans who were hoping to see more book-accurate body diversity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heated-rivalry-season-2-cast-announcement-sparks-criticism-from-some-fans-over-body-diversity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heated-rivalry-season-2-cast-announcement-sparks-criticism-from-some-fans-over-body-diversity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winning $44M Saskatchewan lottery ticket sold outside of Regina and Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The luck of the lottery draw has chosen someone who bought a ticket outside of Regina or Saskatoon to win Saturday's Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw, worth $44-milllion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/winning-44m-saskatchewan-lottery-ticket-sold-outside-of-regina-and-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/winning-44m-saskatchewan-lottery-ticket-sold-outside-of-regina-and-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man from Red Pheasant Cree Nation sentenced for child sex offences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blaisen Nicotine, 27, pleaded guilty to touching two young people for a sexual purpose and distributing child pornography.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-from-red-pheasant-cree-nation-sentenced-for-child-sex-offences/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-from-red-pheasant-cree-nation-sentenced-for-child-sex-offences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[School Fire Investigation - 100 Block of Bowlt Crescent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating in relation to a suspicious fire at a Saskatoon school late Friday night.On August 7, 2026 at approximately 10:30 p.m., police received multiple calls regarding a school that was on fire in the 100 block of Bowlt Crescent.Members of the Saskatoon Police Service arrived on scene alongside the Saskatoon Fire Department and observed smoke and flames coming from the school. The Saskatoon Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire.At this time, the fire is believ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/school-fire-investigation-100-block-of-bowlt-crescent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/school-fire-investigation-100-block-of-bowlt-crescent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggravated Assault - 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating in relation to a stabbing on Friday afternoon.On August 7, 2026 at approximately 2:10 p.m., police were called to the area of 22nd Street East and 3rd Avenue South for a report of an injured person. Initial information outlined that a woman that was on a City of Saskatoon Transit bus had been stabbed and the suspect had fled the scene.Arriving officers located a 28-year-old woman with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-22nd-street-east-and-3rd-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-22nd-street-east-and-3rd-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kindness of strangers turns wildfire travel nightmare into 'special gift' for 90-year-old]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kindness of strangers helped transform what could have been a travel nightmare into a birthday one Saskatoon woman won't soon forget.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kindness-of-strangers-turns-wildfire-travel-nightmare-into-special-gift-for-90-year-old/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kindness-of-strangers-turns-wildfire-travel-nightmare-into-special-gift-for-90-year-old/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Porch geese trend taking off in Regina]]></title><description><![CDATA[The trend is sparking creativity and a way for people to connect &mdash; no matter the distance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/porch-geese-trend-taking-off-in-regina/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/porch-geese-trend-taking-off-in-regina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe weather drives record-breaking insurance claims in Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extreme winds in June caused the most insured loss of any event recorded in the province &mdash; $240 million &mdash; followed by the northern wildfires last summer. Higher losses can lead to higher premiums, and Canada should take more preventative measures, an expert says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/severe-weather-drives-record-breaking-insurance-claims-in-sask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/severe-weather-drives-record-breaking-insurance-claims-in-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock the vote: Saskatoon council set to debate public art funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Coun. Randy Donauer acknowledges that the controversy over spending $297,400 on three artificial rocks prompted him to seek a vote on ending the public art funding portion built into some capital projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rock-the-vote-saskatoon-council-set-to-debate-public-art-funding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rock-the-vote-saskatoon-council-set-to-debate-public-art-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina renaming Armour Road to LaFayette Road to celebrate prominent city family]]></title><description><![CDATA[The LaFayette family were among the first Black settlers in Saskatchewan. They first arrived in Regina in 1906 and will have a street in the city's northwest named after them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-renaming-armour-road-to-lafayette-road-to-celebrate-prominent-city-family/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-renaming-armour-road-to-lafayette-road-to-celebrate-prominent-city-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. poet and playwright Ken Mitchell dies at age 85]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ken Mitchell was a published author of both novels and poetry, a playwright and a professor at the University of Regina&rsquo;s English department, where he taught creative writing. Mitchell helped create the Saskatchewan Writers' Guild, paving the way for the province's literary community. Those who knew him say it will be a huge loss.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-poet-and-playwright-ken-mitchell-dies-at-age-85/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-poet-and-playwright-ken-mitchell-dies-at-age-85/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan auto parts business falls victim to growing credit card scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A business in Assiniboia, Sask., is fell victim to a widespread credit card scam the RCMP says is targeting transportation equipment companies across Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-auto-parts-business-falls-victim-to-growing-credit-card-scam/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-auto-parts-business-falls-victim-to-growing-credit-card-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Collision at Highway 16 And Boychuk Dr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Saskatoon Police Collision Analyst Unit have completed their work at the scene of the Highway 16 &amp; Boychuk Drive&nbsp;collision.Traffic restrictions have been lifted.The single-vehicle collision claimed the life of the sole occupant of a westbound pickup; the family of the 27-year-old Saskatoon man has been notified. His name will not be released.(Occurrence Number: 26-114484)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-collision-at-highway-16-and-boychuk-dr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-collision-at-highway-16-and-boychuk-dr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal Saskatoon overpass crash ends in flames]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fatal single-vehicle collision in Saskatoon early Sunday morning at the overpass near Highway 16 and Boychuk Drive left one man dead after the vehicle was consumed by fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fatal-saskatoon-overpass-crash-ends-in-flames/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fatal-saskatoon-overpass-crash-ends-in-flames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 dead after vehicle hits Saskatoon overpass, bursts into flames: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Saskatoon firefighters arrived they said they found a single vehicle had crashed into the overpass and it was fully engulfed in fire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/1-dead-after-vehicle-hits-saskatoon-overpass-bursts-into-flames-police/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/1-dead-after-vehicle-hits-saskatoon-overpass-bursts-into-flames-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina Pats' Schultz, Pue score twice in Canada's 8-1 rout of U.S. at Hlinka Gretzky Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brock England, Maddox Schultz and Liam Pue each scored twice, the power play went 3-for-5, and Canada whipped the United States 8-1 to win the Hlinka Gretzky Cup on Saturday in Edmonton.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-pats-schultz-pue-score-twice-in-canadas-8-1-rout-of-us-at-hlinka-gretzky-cup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-pats-schultz-pue-score-twice-in-canadas-8-1-rout-of-us-at-hlinka-gretzky-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan water skiier rides golden momentum into nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[14-year-old Dylan Wall of Lac Pelletier, Sask., won gold medals at both provincials and the Western Canadian Championship. He now heads to Ontario to represent Saskatchewan at nationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-water-skiier-rides-golden-momentum-into-nationals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-water-skiier-rides-golden-momentum-into-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan water skier rides golden momentum into nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[14-year-old Dylan Wall of Lac Pelletier, Sask., won gold medals at both provincials and the Western Canadian Championship. He now heads to Ontario to represent Saskatchewan at nationals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-water-skier-rides-golden-momentum-into-nationals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-water-skier-rides-golden-momentum-into-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. horse gets 2nd chance at life after being rescued from frozen creek near Cochin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frosty the horse was rescued from a frozen Lehman Creek, near the resort village of Cochin. He came out alive, but with major injuries. Now, after long months of treatments and recovery, Frosty is thriving on his new farm with his new family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-horse-gets-2nd-chance-at-life-after-being-rescued-from-frozen-creek-near-cochin/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-horse-gets-2nd-chance-at-life-after-being-rescued-from-frozen-creek-near-cochin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 years later, Colten Boushie's family says stereotypes, mistruths still surround his death]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 years after Colten Boushie was shot and killed on a rural Saskatchewan farm, his family says there are few opportunities for healing. With every new article and social media post come hateful comments, often presented by people who are ignorant of the facts surrounding his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/10-years-later-colten-boushies-family-says-stereotypes-mistruths-still-surround-his-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/10-years-later-colten-boushies-family-says-stereotypes-mistruths-still-surround-his-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collision- Highway 16 and Boychuk Dr]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are currently on scene of a serious single-vehicle collision at Highway 16 and Boychuk Dr.Traffic restrictions are in place in the east and westbound lanes of Highway 16.&nbsp; Members of the motoring public are advised to find an alternate route through the area.&nbsp; &nbsp;The Collision Analyst Unit is continuing to investigate.&nbsp;&nbsp;(Occurrence Number 26-114484)&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/collision-highway-16-and-boychuk-dr/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 11:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/collision-highway-16-and-boychuk-dr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firefighters respond to blaze at Bethlehem Catholic High School in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School broke out just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday, damaging portable classrooms and other areas of the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/firefighters-respond-to-blaze-at-bethlehem-catholic-high-school-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/firefighters-respond-to-blaze-at-bethlehem-catholic-high-school-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire ignites at Saskatoon high school on Friday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon firefighters responded to a fire at Bethlehem Catholic High School at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday night. The fire has since been extinguished, but the school has significant damage to its portable classrooms, as well as smoke and water damage in other areas of the school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fire-ignites-at-saskatoon-high-school-on-friday-night/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fire-ignites-at-saskatoon-high-school-on-friday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders keep Redblacks' losing streak going with a 42-20 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Roughriders are keeping the Redblacks' losing streak going after Friday's win in Mosaic Stadium. The Riders won 42-20, even with a high number of injuries on the team. Quarterback Trevor Harris became the 12th quarterback in CFL history to break the 40,000-yard mark in career passing yards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-keep-redblacks-losing-streak-going-with-a-42-20-win/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-keep-redblacks-losing-streak-going-with-a-42-20-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sweet, sweet victory for chocolate makers with Saskatchewan ties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assiniboia, Sask. residents Tiffany Rose and her husband Robert Payant joined their friends in farming cocoa in Ecuador. Now, one of their company's chocolate bars has won an award for its unique taste of local ingredients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sweet-sweet-victory-for-chocolate-makers-with-saskatchewan-ties/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sweet-sweet-victory-for-chocolate-makers-with-saskatchewan-ties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan experiencing less-severe wildfire season compared with 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2025 wildfire season in Saskatchewan is one few people will soon forget. This year has been much less severe so far, and experts say that is because of more precipitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-experiencing-less-severe-wildfire-season-compared-with-2025/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-experiencing-less-severe-wildfire-season-compared-with-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders roll past winless Redblacks 42-20]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ottawa Redblacks are still searching for their first victory of the CFL season after a 42-20 loss to the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-roll-past-winless-redblacks-42-20/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 06:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-roll-past-winless-redblacks-42-20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan human trafficking case ‘sets a precedent,’ Crown says, with 2 found guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan human trafficking case finds two men guilty on charges of human trafficking and sexual assault after years in the court system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-human-trafficking-case-sets-a-precedent-crown-says-with-2-found-guilty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-human-trafficking-case-sets-a-precedent-crown-says-with-2-found-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Sask. restaurant operators convicted of trafficking woman from Bangladesh]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Saskatchewan men have been found guilty of human trafficking for exploiting a Bangladeshi woman who worked in their restaurants in Gull Lake, Tisdale and Elrose.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-sask-restaurant-operators-convicted-of-trafficking-woman-from-bangladesh/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-sask-restaurant-operators-convicted-of-trafficking-woman-from-bangladesh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie producers filed more than 4,000 crop insurance claims in stormy July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of storm-related crop insurance claims were filed in July as harvest season approaches, according to the Canadian Hail Crop Association.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prairie-producers-filed-more-than-4000-crop-insurance-claims-in-stormy-july/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prairie-producers-filed-more-than-4000-crop-insurance-claims-in-stormy-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New collaboration with Sask. First Nation uses drones to make digital land maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from Saskatchewan Polytechnic is working with Montreal Lake Cree Nation to gather geographical information for maps that can be used to protect the community and its resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-collaboration-with-sask-first-nation-uses-drones-to-make-digital-land-maps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-collaboration-with-sask-first-nation-uses-drones-to-make-digital-land-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New collaboration with a Cree Nation in Sask. uses drones to make digital land maps]]></title><description><![CDATA[A team from Saskatchewan Polytechnic is working with Montreal Lake Cree Nation to gather geographical information for maps that can be used to protect the community and its resources.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-collaboration-with-a-cree-nation-in-sask-uses-drones-to-make-digital-land-maps/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-collaboration-with-a-cree-nation-in-sask-uses-drones-to-make-digital-land-maps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B.C. family, police still searching for Travis Perlman, last seen a year ago in Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moose Jaw police say the circumstances around the disappearance of Travis Perlman are suspicious, and they believe people in the community have the information they need.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bc-family-police-still-searching-for-travis-perlman-last-seen-a-year-ago-in-sask/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bc-family-police-still-searching-for-travis-perlman-last-seen-a-year-ago-in-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cree-M&eacute;tis military historian seeks help reuniting late veteran's medals with his descendants]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cree-M&eacute;tis military historian is looking for the descendants of First World War veteran Frank Brimson Hartney to return long-lost military medals back to his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cree-meacutetis-military-historian-seeks-help-reuniting-late-veterans-medals-with-his-descendants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cree-meacutetis-military-historian-seeks-help-reuniting-late-veterans-medals-with-his-descendants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Changes coming to dangerous intersection in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Saskatoon is changing a dangerous intersection along Idylwyld Drive and 71st Street following another serious crash during a busy construction season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/changes-coming-to-dangerous-intersection-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/changes-coming-to-dangerous-intersection-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault / Theft of Vehicle - 100 Block Avenue O South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating after a man was assaulted and his vehicle was stolen yesterday afternoon.&nbsp;At approximately 2:00 p.m., on August 6, 2026, patrol responded to an assault and&nbsp;theft of a motor vehicle in a parking lot in the 100 block of Avenue O South. Upon arrival, they located the owner of the vehicle, a 54-year-old man, and found he had sustained physical injuries not believed to be life-threatening.A suspect description was not able to be obtained, however the stole]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-theft-of-vehicle-100-block-avenue-o-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-theft-of-vehicle-100-block-avenue-o-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People gather in Regina to call for more public housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates gathered where the complex used to be to demand solutions for empty housing units, and lack of care for existing ones. Displaced residents are still waiting for solutions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-gather-in-regina-to-call-for-more-public-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-gather-in-regina-to-call-for-more-public-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People demand more social housing in Regina as homeless encampment grows]]></title><description><![CDATA[The calls for more housing come from people displaced by fire and homeless people who are living in a growing encampment in Regina's Pepsi Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-demand-more-social-housing-in-regina-as-homeless-encampment-grows/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-demand-more-social-housing-in-regina-as-homeless-encampment-grows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive exchange of produce between Sask. and B.C. boosts variety for food banks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Vancouver Food Bank sent more than 13,000 kilograms of fresh veggies to Regina last week. Days later, Saskatchewan reciprocated with 22 pallets of dry goods produced in the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/massive-exchange-of-produce-between-sask-and-bc-boosts-variety-for-food-banks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/massive-exchange-of-produce-between-sask-and-bc-boosts-variety-for-food-banks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Affordable housing project in Saskatoon's Avalon neighbourhood scuttled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public opposition to a proposed affordable housing project helped convince the city to abandon a plan to rezone the site. But it appears the company behind the 25-unit building is poised to more than double that number with a new development north of downtown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/affordable-housing-project-in-saskatoons-avalon-neighbourhood-scuttled/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/affordable-housing-project-in-saskatoons-avalon-neighbourhood-scuttled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready for 'meteor Christmas' with an added bonus: a partial solar eclipse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every August we are treated to one of the best meteor showers of the year: the Perseids. But this year, during the day of the peak, much of Canada will also get a partial solar eclipse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/get-ready-for-meteor-christmas-with-an-added-bonus-a-partial-solar-eclipse/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/get-ready-for-meteor-christmas-with-an-added-bonus-a-partial-solar-eclipse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen driver involved in fiery Saskatoon crash awaits sentencing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The teen reportedly behind the wheel of a fiery crash on Idylwyld Drive in May is now awaiting sentencing as sentencing arguments close.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/teen-driver-involved-in-fiery-saskatoon-crash-awaits-sentencing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/teen-driver-involved-in-fiery-saskatoon-crash-awaits-sentencing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. woman among 3 killed in highway crash during transfer from Edmonton prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Correctional Service Canada (CSC) says two of its officers and a person the agency says was an offender have died as a result of a &ldquo;tragic accident during a transfer from Edmonton Institution for Women.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-woman-among-3-killed-in-highway-crash-during-transfer-from-edmonton-prison/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-woman-among-3-killed-in-highway-crash-during-transfer-from-edmonton-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 correctional officers, inmate killed in rural Alberta collision during transfer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two correctional officers and the female inmate they were transfering from the Edmonton Institution for Women were killed in a crash near Wainwright in eastern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-correctional-officers-inmate-killed-in-rural-alberta-collision-during-transfer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-correctional-officers-inmate-killed-in-rural-alberta-collision-during-transfer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth faces sentencing for fiery crash of stolen SUV in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[One day in May completely changed the life that an 82-year-old Saskatoon man had built for himself and his family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/youth-faces-sentencing-for-fiery-crash-of-stolen-suv-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/youth-faces-sentencing-for-fiery-crash-of-stolen-suv-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon 2026 Exhibition wraps up Thursday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families getting their last rides in Thursday night for the end of the Saskatoon Exhibition, organizers say the new amenities this year were a hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-2026-exhibition-wraps-up-thursday-night/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-2026-exhibition-wraps-up-thursday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[​Taxpayers federation questions $17K Sask. cabinet flights between Saskatoon and Regina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier Scott Moe and members of his cabinet flew on two private planes to Saskatoon for last year's SUMA convention and back to Regina the same day for a sitting of the legislature.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/taxpayers-federation-questions-17k-sask-cabinet-flights-between-saskatoon-and-regina/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/taxpayers-federation-questions-17k-sask-cabinet-flights-between-saskatoon-and-regina/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SaskPower disputes allegation that coal power was extended for AI data centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's NDP Opposition pointed to SaskPower's answers to questions from the province's rate review panel as proof the decision to double down on coal-fired generation was made to benefit the data centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskpower-disputes-allegation-that-coal-power-was-extended-for-ai-data-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskpower-disputes-allegation-that-coal-power-was-extended-for-ai-data-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Arrest / Charge Laid - Stabbing - 3rd Avenue and 23rd Street]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Saskatoon Police Service have arrested a woman in relation to a stabbing on a City of Saskatoon Transit bus in June.The 22-year-old woman was arrested on July 29, 2026 and has been charged with Assault with a Weapon.(Court Information Number: 991343302)(Occurrence Number: 26-81425)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-arrest-charge-laid-stabbing-3rd-avenue-and-23rd-street/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-arrest-charge-laid-stabbing-3rd-avenue-and-23rd-street/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon teen charged with 2nd-degree murder following April incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the mid-April death of a person in a Saskatoon apartment, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-teen-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-following-april-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-teen-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-following-april-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police charge 15-year-old with 2nd-degree murder after April incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teenager is facing a second-degree murder charge in connection with the mid-April death of a person in a Saskatoon apartment, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-charge-15-year-old-with-2nd-degree-murder-after-april-incident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-charge-15-year-old-with-2nd-degree-murder-after-april-incident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders wary of winless Redblacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders hope history doesn't repeat itself when the winless Ottawa Redblacks visit Mosaic Stadium on Friday.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-wary-of-winless-redblacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-wary-of-winless-redblacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen charged with murder in April death in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old is charged in connection with an April 15 death on Avenue W North, the city's fifth homicide of the year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/teen-charged-with-murder-in-april-death-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/teen-charged-with-murder-in-april-death-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Arrest - Homicide - 1100 Block Avenue W North]]></title><description><![CDATA[One person has been arrested in connection to the city&rsquo;s fifth homicide that occurred in April.Following continued investigation by members of the Major Crime Section, a 15-year-old individual was arrested on August 5, 2026 in connection to a homicide that occurred on the evening of April 15, 2026; they have been charged with Second Degree Murder as a result.(Court Information Number: 991347408)(Occurrence Number: 26-49046)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-arrest-homicide-1100-block-avenue-w-north/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-arrest-homicide-1100-block-avenue-w-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction worker killed in industrial accident: Saskatoon police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 41-year-old man died after being struck by a piece of heavy equipment in southeast Saskatoon on Wednesday afternoon, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/construction-worker-killed-in-industrial-accident-saskatoon-police/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/construction-worker-killed-in-industrial-accident-saskatoon-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon committee opts to defer bench debate until September 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposal to remove some park benches in downtown Saskatoon is sparking a lot of debate. Some business owners suggest removing them would address social disorder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-committee-opts-to-defer-bench-debate-until-september-2027/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-committee-opts-to-defer-bench-debate-until-september-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[41-year-old worker killed in Saskatoon construction accident]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction worker has died after being struck by a piece of heavy equipment at a construction site in Saskatoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/41-year-old-worker-killed-in-saskatoon-construction-accident/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/41-year-old-worker-killed-in-saskatoon-construction-accident/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Step into The Rider Room, a fan collection ranging from championship rings to 75-year-old bread]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lance Hackewich started collecting Saskatchewan Roughriders memorabilia as a kid. After the birth of his son, the collection grew beyond his wildest imagination to include the usual fan gear but also weird and quirky items like a 1951 loaf of bread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/step-into-the-rider-room-a-fan-collection-ranging-from-championship-rings-to-75-year-old-bread/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/step-into-the-rider-room-a-fan-collection-ranging-from-championship-rings-to-75-year-old-bread/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock 'n' roil: Some mock, others defend public art project that put 3 plastic boulders around Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern Erratics, Saskatoon's new $297,490 permanent public art installation, consists of three boulder-sized sculptures made of recycled plastic and placed throughout the city. Reviews are mixed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rock-n-roil-some-mock-others-defend-public-art-project-that-put-3-plastic-boulders-around-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rock-n-roil-some-mock-others-defend-public-art-project-that-put-3-plastic-boulders-around-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&#8203;Wheat Kings ranked as one of The Tragically Hip's best songs]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 years after the Kingston band's final concert, we look back at its storied catalogue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8203wheat-kings-ranked-as-one-of-the-tragically-hips-best-songs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8203wheat-kings-ranked-as-one-of-the-tragically-hips-best-songs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shell-shocked': Residents of Alberta town shaken by large white supremacist training meetup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Sons Canada, this country&rsquo;s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shell-shocked-residents-of-alberta-town-shaken-by-large-white-supremacist-training-meetup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large white supremacist meeting shakes residents of Alberta town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Sons Canada, this country&rsquo;s predominant white nationalist group, gathered this summer for their annual "nationals" event in a small Alberta town, a CBC News visual investigation has found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/large-white-supremacist-meeting-shakes-residents-of-alberta-town/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/large-white-supremacist-meeting-shakes-residents-of-alberta-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask.'s first PWHL champion brings the Walter Cup home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaitlin Willoughby is Saskatchewan's first PWHL champion after winning the Walter Cup Final with the Montreal Victoire. She brought the cup back to Prince Albert to celebrate with friends and family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sasks-first-pwhl-champion-brings-the-walter-cup-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sasks-first-pwhl-champion-brings-the-walter-cup-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Fatality - Industrial Accident - 3000 Block Meadows Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man has died following an industrial accident earlier this afternoon.Through investigation, it was determined that the man had been working on a construction site when he was struck by a piece of heavy equipment. The 41-year-old male victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Next of kin notifications have been completed and police will not be releasing the victim&rsquo;s name.The Saskatoon Police Service and Occupational Health and Safety are continuing to investigate.(Occurrence Number:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-fatality-industrial-accident-3000-block-meadows-parkway/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-fatality-industrial-accident-3000-block-meadows-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Saskatoon bench removals deferred for a year]]></title><description><![CDATA[A city council committee voted unanimously Wednesday to defer the temporary removal of 25 downtown benches recommended by the administration and business improvement district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/downtown-saskatoon-bench-removals-deferred-for-a-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/downtown-saskatoon-bench-removals-deferred-for-a-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trucking, transportation businesses cautioned of ‘large-scale fraud’: RCMP ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve businesses spanning across Saskatchewan told police they were scammed after people purchased goods with fraudulent credit cards over the phone, the RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trucking-transportation-businesses-cautioned-of-large-scale-fraud-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trucking-transportation-businesses-cautioned-of-large-scale-fraud-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Industrial Accident - 3000 Block Meadows Parkway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are currently at the scene of an industrial accident.Shortly before 2:00 p.m. on August 5, 2026, police were called to an industrial accident in the 3000 block of Meadows Parkway.Members of the public are asked to avoid the area as police and Occupational Health and Safety continue to investigate. An update will be provided when additional information is known.(Occurrence Number: 26-112392)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/industrial-accident-3000-block-meadows-parkway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/industrial-accident-3000-block-meadows-parkway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Collision - Highway 11 and 71st Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police have cleared the scene of a two-vehicle collision that occurred at Highway 11 and 71st Street East earlier this morning. Traffic restrictions that were put in place have since been removed. Members of the public are thanked for their accommodation of the closures.(Occurrence Number: 26-112162)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-collision-highway-11-and-71st-street-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-collision-highway-11-and-71st-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montreal Alouettes look to even the score versus Edmonton Elks]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Alouettes to get even when Montreal (7-1) hosts Edmonton (6-2) on Saturday afternoon at Molson Stadium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/montreal-alouettes-look-to-even-the-score-versus-edmonton-elks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als face Elks in showdown of CFL division leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a chance for Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes to get even.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/als-face-elks-in-showdown-of-cfl-division-leaders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/als-face-elks-in-showdown-of-cfl-division-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Treaty 6 and 7 women celebrate winning Miss Indigenous Canada titles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brooke Metchewais from Cold Lake First Nations in Alberta was recently crowned Miss Indigenous Canada 2026. Heather Wolf Ear from Siksika Nation was first runner-up and Miss Congeniality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/treaty-6-and-7-women-celebrate-winning-miss-indigenous-canada-titles/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/treaty-6-and-7-women-celebrate-winning-miss-indigenous-canada-titles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon-born artist one of many Canadian comedians at Edinburgh Fringe]]></title><description><![CDATA[With troublemaking monks and puppet nightmares, these duos head to the world's largest performing arts festival to prove good things come in pairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-born-artist-one-of-many-canadian-comedians-at-edinburgh-fringe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-born-artist-one-of-many-canadian-comedians-at-edinburgh-fringe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moose Jaw dog parks reopen after deaths, illnesses prompted 6-week closure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any items left at the dog parks may now be disposed of by staff performing regular maintenance, to reduce the potential for contamination of shared water sources, the city says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moose-jaw-dog-parks-reopen-after-deaths-illnesses-prompted-6-week-closure/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moose-jaw-dog-parks-reopen-after-deaths-illnesses-prompted-6-week-closure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police release photo, seek help identifying man who vandalized synagogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police released a photo from video surveillance showing the man who threw eggs at the synagogue on Saturday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-release-photo-seek-help-identifying-man-who-vandalized-synagogue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-release-photo-seek-help-identifying-man-who-vandalized-synagogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Saskatoon's crosswalk signals too short?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short signal times on some crosswalks can make them more difficult to navigate for children or people with mobility issues. An effort is underway to get the city to commit to changing that.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/are-saskatoons-crosswalk-signals-too-short/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/are-saskatoons-crosswalk-signals-too-short/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cystic fibrosis medication Alyftrek now covered by Sask. government]]></title><description><![CDATA[People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) in Saskatchewan now have a new medication that can be life-changing. CF is a genetic disease that damages the lungs and digestive system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cystic-fibrosis-medication-alyftrek-now-covered-by-sask-government/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cystic-fibrosis-medication-alyftrek-now-covered-by-sask-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Image of suspect in Saskatoon synagogue egging released by police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police in Saskatoon have released an image of a suspect in connection with vandalism at a place of worship. He is described as a man with shorter hair and a dark beard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/image-of-suspect-in-saskatoon-synagogue-egging-released-by-police/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/image-of-suspect-in-saskatoon-synagogue-egging-released-by-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mischief Incident - Faith-Based Organization - 700 Block of McKinnon Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating in relation to an incident where the building of a faith-based organization was vandalized over the weekend.On August 4, 2026, members of the Saskatoon Police Service attended to a faith-based organization in the 700 block of McKinnon Avenue South regarding an incident that had occurred over the weekend.Through initial investigation, officers learned a man had attended the building on August 1, 2026 at around 11:30 a.m. with a carton of eggs and proceeded to th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mischief-incident-faith-based-organization-700-block-of-mckinnon-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mischief-incident-faith-based-organization-700-block-of-mckinnon-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Advisory: Collision - Highway 11 and 71st Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are currently at the scene of a collision at Highway 11 and 71st Street East.Shortly after 8:00 a.m. this morning, August 5, 2026, police were called to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 11 and 71st Street East. One man has been transported to hospital with serious injuries.Traffic restrictions are in place in the east and westbound lanes of 71st Street East as well as on the Idylwyld Service Road. Members of the motoring public are advised to find an alternate route]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-advisory-collision-highway-11-and-71st-street-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-advisory-collision-highway-11-and-71st-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. senator Todd Lewis 'spent his life looking for the greater good,' friend says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Todd Lewis is being remembered as a true advocate in Canadian agriculture and a "salt of the earth" friend. He died on July 31.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-senator-todd-lewis-spent-his-life-looking-for-the-greater-good-friend-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-senator-todd-lewis-spent-his-life-looking-for-the-greater-good-friend-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. student's question led to Albert museum returning First Nation's artifacts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Alberta Museum is returning more than 17,000 artifacts collected north of Fort McMurray, Alta., to the Fort McKay First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-students-question-led-to-albert-museum-returning-first-nations-artifacts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-students-question-led-to-albert-museum-returning-first-nations-artifacts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and wounded 42 others overnight into Wednesday, Ukraine's state emergency service said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/russian-missile-and-drone-barrage-in-ukrainian-capital-region-kills-17/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/russian-missile-and-drone-barrage-in-ukrainian-capital-region-kills-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Struggling to get your kids to read a book? Here are some tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[New data suggests kids and teens today aren&rsquo;t reading for fun the way older generations did. What do young people lose when they don't spend time with a good book?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/struggling-to-get-your-kids-to-read-a-book-here-are-some-tips/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/struggling-to-get-your-kids-to-read-a-book-here-are-some-tips/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran Canadian broadcaster Lloyd Robertson dead at 92]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloyd Robertson, who delivered the news to Canadians in an authoritative and unflappable manner for more than 40 years as anchor for the flagship news programs of CTV and the CBC, has died. He was 92.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/veteran-canadian-broadcaster-lloyd-robertson-dead-at-92/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/veteran-canadian-broadcaster-lloyd-robertson-dead-at-92/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Regina mosque resumes broadcasting call to prayer after threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mosque in downtown Regina has resumed its weekly broadcast of the Muslim call to prayer after stopping due to backlash, including threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/downtown-regina-mosque-resumes-broadcasting-call-to-prayer-after-threats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/downtown-regina-mosque-resumes-broadcasting-call-to-prayer-after-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Close call at Saskatoon restaurant where car smashed through patio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Video from a surveillance camera shows a car nearly t-boning another vehicle driving past The Flats restaurant before it ploughs through the patio and crashes into the building.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/close-call-at-saskatoon-restaurant-where-car-smashed-through-patio/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/close-call-at-saskatoon-restaurant-where-car-smashed-through-patio/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suncor beats quarterly profit estimates on higher crude prices, refining margins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The profits continue to soar at Canada's biggest oil companies with Suncor Energy reporting Tuesday that it beat analysts profit estimates for the second quarter of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices-refining-margins/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/suncor-beats-quarterly-profit-estimates-on-higher-crude-prices-refining-margins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sewage pipeline at centre of latest rift between Saskatoon, Corman Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city politicians confront conditions from the Rural Municipality of Corman Park to proceed with a sewage pipeline that would carry biosolids to a handling facility outside city limits, part of a $93.4-million project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sewage-pipeline-at-centre-of-latest-rift-between-saskatoon-corman-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sewage-pipeline-at-centre-of-latest-rift-between-saskatoon-corman-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina's Co-Op refinery plans 500-bed work camp, echoing 2019 labour dispute]]></title><description><![CDATA[Negotiations over a new contract are ongoing. Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) previously used a camp during negotiations with unionized staff, including in the lead up to the 2019 lockout that lasted six months.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/reginas-co-op-refinery-plans-500-bed-work-camp-echoing-2019-labour-dispute/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/reginas-co-op-refinery-plans-500-bed-work-camp-echoing-2019-labour-dispute/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault - 100 Block of Haverstock Crescent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating following an incident where a 9-year-old was assaulted while playing soccer in a park over the weekend.On August 1, 2026 at around 7:15 p.m., police were called to the 100 block of Haverstock Crescent for a report of a man assaulting a youth at a playground.Arriving officers learned that three children were playing soccer in a park when a man joined them. Shortly after, the man approached one of the youth, A 9-year-old male, before the child got on his bike and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-100-block-of-haverstock-crescent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-100-block-of-haverstock-crescent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggravated Assault - 300 Block of 4th Avenue North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating after a man was taken to hospital in serious condition early Sunday morning.On August 2, 2026 at approximately 1:35 a.m., police were called to the 300 block of 4th Avenue North for a report of an unknown problem. Information outlined that there was an injured man in the alley.Officers arrived on scene and learned that the Saskatoon Fire Department was on scene and the injured man had been transported to hospital prior to police arrival with what were believed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-300-block-of-4th-avenue-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-300-block-of-4th-avenue-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina mosque’s call to prayer resumes after police reissue permit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Regina City&nbsp;Jamia Masjid received a permit from the RPS to play its Adhan, or call to prayer, on Friday before its Jummah prayer. It must reapply to do so weekly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-mosques-call-to-prayer-resumes-after-police-reissue-permit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-mosques-call-to-prayer-resumes-after-police-reissue-permit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina council reissues permit for mosque’s call to prayer on week-by-week basis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;Regina City&nbsp;Jamia Masjid received a permit from the RPS to play its Adhan, or call to prayer, on Friday before its Jummah prayer. It must reapply to do so weekly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-council-reissues-permit-for-mosques-call-to-prayer-on-week-by-week-basis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-council-reissues-permit-for-mosques-call-to-prayer-on-week-by-week-basis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Theft / Evade Police - 1700 Block of Preston Avenue North]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women were arrested over the weekend following a reported theft that led to an evade police incident.On August 1, 2026 at around 9:30 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1700 block of Preston Avenue North for a report of a woman who had stolen from a business. Call information stated the woman was in a vehicle in the parking lot.Upon police arrival, officers located the vehicle as it was beginning to leave. Officers activated their emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop, however, the dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-theft-evade-police-1700-block-of-preston-avenue-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-theft-evade-police-1700-block-of-preston-avenue-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon synagogue egged during Shabbat service, rabbi says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Congregation Agudas Israel Synagogue in Saskatoon was reportedly egged and vandalized during its Shabbat service last weekend, its rabbi said on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-synagogue-egged-during-shabbat-service-rabbi-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-synagogue-egged-during-shabbat-service-rabbi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Erratic Driving - Highway 5 and Highway 41]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been arrested and faces a number of charges in relation to an erratic driving incident on Monday.At approximately 1:45 p.m. on August 3, 2026, police were called to the area of Highway 5 and Highway 41 for a report of an erratic driver. It was reported to police that a vehicle was travelling on the wrong side of the road.As officers were responding, further updates came in stating the vehicle was at College Drive and Central Avenue. Police were able to locate the vehicle driving west]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-erratic-driving-highway-5-and-highway-41/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-erratic-driving-highway-5-and-highway-41/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big oil companies continue to post banner profits as fighting in Iran drives costs higher]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the world's biggest oil companies continue to record massive profits as fighting in Iran disrupts energy markets and sends oil and gasoline prices sharply higher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/big-oil-companies-continue-to-post-banner-profits-as-fighting-in-iran-drives-costs-higher/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/big-oil-companies-continue-to-post-banner-profits-as-fighting-in-iran-drives-costs-higher/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charge Laid - Impaired Driving / Motor Vehicle Collision - 1800 Block of McOrmond Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man is facing a charge for Refusal to Comply with a Demand following an incident where a vehicle was driven into the patio of a business on Sunday night.On August 2, 2026 at around 8:35 p.m., police were called to a business in the 1800 block of McOrmond Drive for a motor vehicle collision where a vehicle had driven through a patio and hit the building.Officers arrived on scene and observed the vehicle inside the patio. No one on the patio was physically injured as a result of the collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charge-laid-impaired-driving-motor-vehicle-collision-1800-block-of-mcormond-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charge-laid-impaired-driving-motor-vehicle-collision-1800-block-of-mcormond-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ottawa moves to list Alberta-backed West Coast pipeline as national interest project]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government has taken another step to designate a proposed oil pipeline from Alberta to the West Coast as a "national interest" project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ottawa-moves-to-list-alberta-backed-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ottawa-moves-to-list-alberta-backed-west-coast-pipeline-as-national-interest-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll aims for Olympics&#8203; after winning gold at Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Jordan Carroll, a gymnast originally from N.L., his second gold medal win at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games still doesn&rsquo;t feel real.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-jordan-carroll-aims-for-olympics8203-after-winning-gold-at-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-jordan-carroll-aims-for-olympics8203-after-winning-gold-at-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An inside look at Calgary’s Saskatchewan-themed pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[For more than 20 years, this Calgary eatery has been bringing a taste of Saskatchewan to the city and celebrating a love of the Roughriders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/an-inside-look-at-calgarys-saskatchewan-themed-pub/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/an-inside-look-at-calgarys-saskatchewan-themed-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon synagogue vandalized during prayer service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Jewish community is feeling uneasy after eggs were thrown at the Congregation Agudas Israel synagogue and vehicles outside it during Saturday's Shabbat service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-synagogue-vandalized-during-prayer-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-synagogue-vandalized-during-prayer-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts speak out on systematic failures in Saskatchewan legal aid access]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan legal aid service organizations are flagging justice system failures in access to affordable legal assistance amid spiking crime rates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/experts-speak-out-on-systematic-failures-in-saskatchewan-legal-aid-access/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/experts-speak-out-on-systematic-failures-in-saskatchewan-legal-aid-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French handbike champion inspires while training in Cadillac, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fred LaCroix of France went from life as a helicopter pilot to becoming a world champion handbike racer. He has made quite an impression over three summers in a small Saskatchewan village.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/french-handbike-champion-inspires-while-training-in-cadillac-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/french-handbike-champion-inspires-while-training-in-cadillac-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An independent Alberta's U.S. oil exports would mostly be piped through other provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada and separated Alberta could reach pipeline shipment deals. But there are no guarantees in trade talks, experts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/an-independent-albertas-us-oil-exports-would-mostly-be-piped-through-other-provinces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/an-independent-albertas-us-oil-exports-would-mostly-be-piped-through-other-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No spudnuts at the Saskatoon Ex, but the treat's sweet, starchy legacy lives on]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite the Saskatoon Exhibition's recent decision to stop featuring spudnuts, a popular potato-based doughnut, the treat remains a beloved staple among enthusiasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/no-spudnuts-at-the-saskatoon-ex-but-the-treats-sweet-starchy-legacy-lives-on/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/no-spudnuts-at-the-saskatoon-ex-but-the-treats-sweet-starchy-legacy-lives-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westjet strike ends, but not before travellers got stranded at Sask. airports]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) have reached a tentative deal, ending a strike &#8203;that has led to the cancellation &zwnj;of hundreds of flights, both sides said early Monday. Hundreds of flights were cancelled, leaving travellers in limbo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-strike-ends-but-not-before-travellers-got-stranded-at-sask-airports/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-strike-ends-but-not-before-travellers-got-stranded-at-sask-airports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Saskatchewan's threatened 'butcher bird' that impales its prey]]></title><description><![CDATA[The songbirds appear to be soft-feathered and pudgy. But when it&rsquo;s time to eat, they turn into ruthless killers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meet-saskatchewans-threatened-butcher-bird-that-impales-its-prey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meet-saskatchewans-threatened-butcher-bird-that-impales-its-prey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man fined $2,000 after painting a no parking zone around public crosswalk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek Cameron painted a white rectangle over the crosswalk and blue, white, and yellow triangles in front of the curb on either side of the crosswalk. For three days, the paint stayed on the street, then he found the city had sandblasted it off, and left him with the bill.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-fined-2000-after-painting-a-no-parking-zone-around-public-crosswalk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-fined-2000-after-painting-a-no-parking-zone-around-public-crosswalk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Relying on GPS for directions makes your brain lazy. Here's how to give it a workout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Getting lost is actually great exercise for your brain. As is putting limits on how much guidance you get from your mapping and GPS tools this summer, be it on a drive to the cottage or exploring a new city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/relying-on-gps-for-directions-makes-your-brain-lazy-heres-how-to-give-it-a-workout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/relying-on-gps-for-directions-makes-your-brain-lazy-heres-how-to-give-it-a-workout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As a paramedic, I responded to countless overdoses. Then my best friend died from one]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Cam Fenton's best friend died, it made him question how someone who was a support worker at a supervised injection site ended up as one of thousands of people who die of opioid overdoses every year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/as-a-paramedic-i-responded-to-countless-overdoses-then-my-best-friend-died-from-one/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/as-a-paramedic-i-responded-to-countless-overdoses-then-my-best-friend-died-from-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nation in Sask. creates new program to promote responsible pet ownership, find homes for strays]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation has established an animal wellness program to protect the community from roaming dogs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-nation-in-sask-creates-new-program-to-promote-responsible-pet-ownership-find-homes-for-strays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-nation-in-sask-creates-new-program-to-promote-responsible-pet-ownership-find-homes-for-strays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. government saves human-trafficking response program in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Government is stepping in to keep a police-run Human Trafficking Response Team (HTRT) running after the federal government's support agreement expired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-government-saves-human-trafficking-response-program-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-government-saves-human-trafficking-response-program-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flipping the script: USask research focuses on therapy dog’s perspective]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the Pawsitive Connections Lab at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Colleen Dell is flipping the script and uncovering how dogs feel while performing their therapy tasks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flipping-the-script-usask-research-focuses-on-therapy-dogs-perspective/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flipping-the-script-usask-research-focuses-on-therapy-dogs-perspective/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders beat the Elks in front of 31,757 fans in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders responded to last week's loss against the Edmonton Elks with a win, moving them into the sole position of second place in the CFL's West Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-beat-the-elks-in-front-of-31757-fans-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-beat-the-elks-in-front-of-31757-fans-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Steadfast champion': Sask. senator Todd Lewis dies at 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lewis' death was announced in the Senate Saturday afternoon. He's remembered as an advocate for Canadian agriculture and an unwavering voice for rural communities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/steadfast-champion-sask-senator-todd-lewis-dies-at-65/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/steadfast-champion-sask-senator-todd-lewis-dies-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at 65]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe also shared a message of condolences, saying Lewis was a community leader and advocate for his home province.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-senator-farmer-todd-lewis-dies-at-65/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-senator-farmer-todd-lewis-dies-at-65/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who fled Canada to avoid charges sentenced in Saskatoon for crimes against minors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earl Warren, 70, is going to jail after pleading guilty to sexual assault offences against three girls in Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-who-fled-canada-to-avoid-charges-sentenced-in-saskatoon-for-crimes-against-minors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-who-fled-canada-to-avoid-charges-sentenced-in-saskatoon-for-crimes-against-minors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City set to remove 25 benches in downtown Saskatoon for safety, sanitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council's planning, development and community services committee will consider on Wednesday a report on the planned removal of 25 benches at the request of the Downtown Saskatoon business improvement district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-set-to-remove-25-benches-in-downtown-saskatoon-for-safety-sanitation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-set-to-remove-25-benches-in-downtown-saskatoon-for-safety-sanitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stevens helps Riders edge West-leading Elks 28-26]]></title><description><![CDATA[Backup quarterback Tommy Stevens scored three touchdowns as the Saskatchewan Roughriders evened their season series with Edmonton, defeating the Elks 28-26 on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stevens-helps-riders-edge-west-leading-elks-28-26/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Train derailment in Regina rail yard under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A train derailment involving about 13 rail cars in Regina&rsquo;s rail yard Saturday morning caused no injuries and posed no risk to public safety, CPKC says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/train-derailment-in-regina-rail-yard-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/train-derailment-in-regina-rail-yard-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man faces over 20 break-and-enter charges related to string of storage unit incidents]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police say an investigation from its break and enter unit led to the arrest of a 45-year-old man. The man was charged with 22 counts of breaking and entering along with other charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-faces-over-20-break-and-enter-charges-related-to-string-of-storage-unit-incidents/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-faces-over-20-break-and-enter-charges-related-to-string-of-storage-unit-incidents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New HIV infections in Canada are rising. Advocates say years of progress are at risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data from the Public Health Agency of Canada said HIV infections in the country increased by 22.8 per cent. Advocates say previous momentum to eliminate HIV as a public health threat has slowed and warn about a resurgence of infections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-hiv-infections-in-canada-are-rising-advocates-say-years-of-progress-are-at-risk/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-hiv-infections-in-canada-are-rising-advocates-say-years-of-progress-are-at-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight cancellations mount as Sunday strike deadline approaches]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the flight attendants' strike deadline on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-flight-cancellations-mount-as-sunday-strike-deadline-approaches/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-flight-cancellations-mount-as-sunday-strike-deadline-approaches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet cancels 81 flights ahead of Sunday strike deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet announced early Saturday morning that 81 of the day's scheduled flights have been scrubbed ahead of the stike deadling on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-cancels-81-flights-ahead-of-sunday-strike-deadline/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-cancels-81-flights-ahead-of-sunday-strike-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flin Flon-area artists use paint to share stories of wildfire survival, northern mining history]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of Flin Flon artists are using paint and canvas to share stories the northern Manitoba community's mining history and the aftermath of 2025 wildfires, in exhibits being showcased across the Prairies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flin-flon-area-artists-use-paint-to-share-stories-of-wildfire-survival-northern-mining-history/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flin-flon-area-artists-use-paint-to-share-stories-of-wildfire-survival-northern-mining-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts offer tips to help keep pets safe as heat warnings persist]]></title><description><![CDATA[As heat warnings keep being issued across the province &mdash; and the country &mdash; this summer, it's not just humans who feel the effects and the risks of the rising temperatures.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/experts-offer-tips-to-help-keep-pets-safe-as-heat-warnings-persist/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/experts-offer-tips-to-help-keep-pets-safe-as-heat-warnings-persist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 teens charged with 2nd-degree murder of woman in Prince Albert, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two teenagers have been charged with second-degree murder after 27-year-old Daina Gauthier was fatally stabbed on Thursday in Prince Albert.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-teens-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-of-woman-in-prince-albert-sask/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-teens-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-of-woman-in-prince-albert-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blood donors needed as supply decreases across country, Canadian Blood Services says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the public are being encouraged to donate blood after the supply in the country has decreased by 20 per cent since early June, says Canadian Blood Services.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/blood-donors-needed-as-supply-decreases-across-country-canadian-blood-services-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/blood-donors-needed-as-supply-decreases-across-country-canadian-blood-services-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan First Nation worried about community safety after vet clinic cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sturgeon Lake First Nation leaders say the loss of a planned spay and neuter clinic could cause community safety and access issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-first-nation-worried-about-community-safety-after-vet-clinic-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-first-nation-worried-about-community-safety-after-vet-clinic-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina home for seniors celebrates milestone anniversaries, birthdays]]></title><description><![CDATA["We loved each other, I mean we knew this as soon as we met on the Ball Diamond," said Harvey Peppler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-home-for-seniors-celebrates-milestone-anniversaries-birthdays/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-home-for-seniors-celebrates-milestone-anniversaries-birthdays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon fire crews searching river after reports of missing person, dog]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports of a person and dog in the river came in at 11:50 a.m. CST on Friday, said Saskatoon fire chief Doug Wegren.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-fire-crews-searching-river-after-reports-of-missing-person-dog/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-fire-crews-searching-river-after-reports-of-missing-person-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Saskatchewan River Search � Spadina Crescent East and Ravine Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police Service is investigating following a report of a person and dog in the river late Friday morning.At approximately 11:45 a.m. on July 31, 2026, police were called to the area of Spadina Crescent East and Ravine Drive for a report of an unknown problem. Initial call information outlined a person and a dog were seen in the river. No description could be provided at the time.Members of the Saskatoon Police Service responded and members of the Sasakatoon Fire Department and Corma]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/south-saskatchewan-river-search-spadina-crescent-east-and-ravine-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/south-saskatchewan-river-search-spadina-crescent-east-and-ravine-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rate review panel recommends approval of SGI's 3.75% rate hike]]></title><description><![CDATA[The panel is not recommending approval for a second 3.75 per cent increase set for June 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rate-review-panel-recommends-approval-of-sgis-375-rate-hike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rate-review-panel-recommends-approval-of-sgis-375-rate-hike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused of driving into building while impaired: Saskatoon police]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 36-year-old man is facing charges, including impaired driving, after he allegedly drove a vehicle into a building while avoiding approaching officers, Saskatoon police say.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-accused-of-driving-into-building-while-impaired-saskatoon-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-accused-of-driving-into-building-while-impaired-saskatoon-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameco and Brookfield-owned Westinghouse files for U.S. IPO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Westinghouse Electric Co., which is jointly owned by Cameco Corp. and Brookfield Renewable Partners, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering with U.S. regulators.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cameco-and-brookfield-owned-westinghouse-files-for-us-ipo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cameco-and-brookfield-owned-westinghouse-files-for-us-ipo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police investigating Pleasant Hill death as a homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a man who was found injured in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood later died in hospital, according to a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-investigating-pleasant-hill-death-as-a-homicide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-investigating-pleasant-hill-death-as-a-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine, collectible bear seized in Saskatoon drug bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators seized 2.1 kilograms of cocaine, $5,371.95 in cash, a collectable Be@rbrick Grateful Dead Dancing Bear, and drug packaging and other paraphernalia.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cocaine-collectible-bear-seized-in-saskatoon-drug-bust/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cocaine-collectible-bear-seized-in-saskatoon-drug-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[51 Charges Laid - Break and Enter Investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatoon man is facing a long list of charges relating to a string of break and enters which occurred primarily at storage units and locked compounds between November 2024 and October 2025.Members of the Saskatoon Police Service Break and Enter Unit have been investigating these incidents and as a result of that investigation, a 45-year-old man was arrested on July 28, 2026 at Saskatoon Provincial Correctional Centre.The 45-year-old man has been charged with:	Break and Enter (x22)	Wearing a D]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/51-charges-laid-break-and-enter-investigation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/51-charges-laid-break-and-enter-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet to begin parking planes ahead of possible strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet says it's still bargaining with flight attendants in hopes of a deal, but the company is beginning to keep planes on the ground as a necessary measure to protect travellers and their operations. In two internal emails from WestJet obtained by CBC News, the airline says it offered substantial wage increases and compensation for duties before and after flights to its flight attendants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-to-begin-parking-planes-ahead-of-possible-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Premier Moe went to D.C. for a funeral. He talked trade, too]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan NDP has called for Moe to pay back any taxpayer funds used on the trip. The provincial government says Moe was travelling as premier and conducted official Saskatchewan business.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-premier-moe-went-to-dc-for-a-funeral-he-talked-trade-too/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-premier-moe-went-to-dc-for-a-funeral-he-talked-trade-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Drug Trafficking Investigation - 200 Block Barrett St]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are facing charges following an investigation into drug trafficking&nbsp;by the Saskatoon Police Service Crime Reduction Team.Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on&nbsp;July 29, 2026, as a result of investigation, a&nbsp;22-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were taken into custody by members of the Tactical Support Unit in the 200 block of Barrett Street. Both were arrested and transported to SPS Detention.Investigators executed search warrants for a residence and vehicle, both located in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-drug-trafficking-investigation-200-block-barrett-st/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-drug-trafficking-investigation-200-block-barrett-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aboriginal to Indigenous: Leaders, advocates reflect on decades of state linguistic changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten years after the Government of Canada officially adopted the term "Indigenous" instead of "Aboriginal," discussions persist on what terms best describe First Nations, Inuit and M&eacute;tis.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aboriginal-to-indigenous-leaders-advocates-reflect-on-decades-of-state-linguistic-changes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aboriginal-to-indigenous-leaders-advocates-reflect-on-decades-of-state-linguistic-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada’s Enbridge postpones plans for second phase of Mainline oil pipeline expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enbridge announced Friday that it is postponing a 250 barrel per day expansion of its Mainline pipeline network used to transport Canadian crude oil to U.S. markets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-second-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-enbridge-postpones-plans-for-second-phase-of-mainline-oil-pipeline-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death of 24-year-old man marks Saskatoon's 8th homicide of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police say officers found an injured person Thursday evening in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood, and the man died in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/death-of-24-year-old-man-marks-saskatoons-8th-homicide-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/death-of-24-year-old-man-marks-saskatoons-8th-homicide-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homicide - 200 Block Ave V S]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating the city&rsquo;s 8th homicide.At 6:45 p.m. on July 30, 2026, patrol officers responded to a report of an injured person lying outside in the 200 block of Avenue V South. The victim, a 24-year-old man, was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.Members of the Saskatoon Police Major Crime and Forensic Identification Sections are continuing to investigate. An autopsy will be conducted on August 4, 2026.Anyone with information on this incident i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/homicide-200-block-ave-v-s/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/homicide-200-block-ave-v-s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Impaired Driving - 3900 Block 8th St E]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing&nbsp;charges following a report of impaired driving yesterday evening.At approximately 5:30 p.m.&nbsp;on July 30, 2026, patrol officers responded to a parking lot in the 3900 block of 8th Street East after receiving a report of a possible impaired driver. When police arrived and approached the vehicle, the driver accelerated and drove into a building.&nbsp;Upon his arrest, officers observed signs of impairment, however the driver refused to comply with a breath demand.&nbsp;The 3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-impaired-driving-3900-block-8th-st-e/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-impaired-driving-3900-block-8th-st-e/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These youth athletes faced tragedy and loss. James Smith Cree Nation offered them sports as a lifeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Smith Cree Nation prevention team is delivering healing and sports. 4 years after the James Smith tragedy, a young athlete is proving why sports matters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/these-youth-athletes-faced-tragedy-and-loss-james-smith-cree-nation-offered-them-sports-as-a-lifeline/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/these-youth-athletes-faced-tragedy-and-loss-james-smith-cree-nation-offered-them-sports-as-a-lifeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Non-profit says it had to cancel spay and neuter clinic in Sask. after regulator denied application]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canine Action Project says the Saskatchewan Veterinary Medical Association's practice standards committee denied its application for a temporary spay and neuter clinic in Sturgeon Lake First Nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/non-profit-says-it-had-to-cancel-spay-and-neuter-clinic-in-sask-after-regulator-denied-application/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/non-profit-says-it-had-to-cancel-spay-and-neuter-clinic-in-sask-after-regulator-denied-application/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloydminster non-profit responds to fatal overdose increase with naloxone training]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lloydminster has seen three confirmed drug toxicity deaths so far this year, according to the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. There were three reported deaths each in 2025 and 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lloydminster-non-profit-responds-to-fatal-overdose-increase-with-naloxone-training/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lloydminster-non-profit-responds-to-fatal-overdose-increase-with-naloxone-training/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City councils grapple with emails, presenters from outside voter base]]></title><description><![CDATA[One Regina city councillor said she receives hundreds of 'copy and paste' emails daily from people outside of the municipality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-councils-grapple-with-emails-presenters-from-outside-voter-base/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-councils-grapple-with-emails-presenters-from-outside-voter-base/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premiers tell Ottawa they 'urgently' want negotiations to begin on future of the RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's premiers are calling for more clarity from the federal government around the future of the RCMP and to start negotiations as soon as possible with those who plan on keeping the Mounties as their boots-on-the-ground police force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premiers-tell-ottawa-they-urgently-want-negotiations-to-begin-on-future-of-the-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premiers-tell-ottawa-they-urgently-want-negotiations-to-begin-on-future-of-the-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon councillor wants plan for keeping DEED funding promise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial endorsement of Saskatoon's proposed downtown event and entertainment district is good news to some. But one one city councillor wants a closer look at the numbers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-councillor-wants-plan-for-keeping-deed-funding-promise/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-councillor-wants-plan-for-keeping-deed-funding-promise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina Pats slash ticket prices for next season and hope it pays off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Regina Pats have announced new ticket options for the upcoming 2026-27 WHL season, with the hopes to fill up the barn on game days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-pats-slash-ticket-prices-for-next-season-and-hope-it-pays-off/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-pats-slash-ticket-prices-for-next-season-and-hope-it-pays-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chiefs call for accountability over RCMP use of force in Makwa Sahgaiehcan arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[An advocate for the Angus family and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations and Makwa Sahgaiehcan chief are calling for accountability from the Saskatchewan RCMP regarding the use of force in Monday's arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/chiefs-call-for-accountability-over-rcmp-use-of-force-in-makwa-sahgaiehcan-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/chiefs-call-for-accountability-over-rcmp-use-of-force-in-makwa-sahgaiehcan-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Appeal for bail denied for man accused of Saskatchewan highway shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of shooting and killing Tany Myers on Highway 39 in Saskatchewan had his appeal to be released on bail denied Thursday. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-for-bail-denied-for-man-accused-of-saskatchewan-highway-shooting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/appeal-for-bail-denied-for-man-accused-of-saskatchewan-highway-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon chamber applauds 'prudent' study, moratorium on data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council voted to study data centres, approved an increase in the budget for two new fire stations and could soon be reconsidering how much money the city pays for public art projects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-chamber-applauds-prudent-study-moratorium-on-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-chamber-applauds-prudent-study-moratorium-on-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Sask. judge rejects bail review for man accused in fatal Weyburn highway shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details from the decision by Saskatchewan Court of Appeal Chief Justice Robert Leurer cannot be published as a result of standard publication ban.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/top-sask-judge-rejects-bail-review-for-man-accused-in-fatal-weyburn-highway-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/top-sask-judge-rejects-bail-review-for-man-accused-in-fatal-weyburn-highway-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police watchdog investigating man's death in Turtleford, Sask., RCMP cells]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP say a man who was arrested in the Thunderchild First Nation on Wednesday died in police cells at the Turtleford, Sask., detachment later in the day. Now, the province's police watchdog is investigating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-watchdog-investigating-mans-death-in-turtleford-sask-rcmp-cells/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-watchdog-investigating-mans-death-in-turtleford-sask-rcmp-cells/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In-custody death of man at Saskatchewan RCMP detachment prompts watchdog probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 37-year-old man died at the Turtleford RCMP detachment after he was arrested Wednesday, the Saskatchewan RCMP said, adding that the death prompted a SIRT investigation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/in-custody-death-of-man-at-saskatchewan-rcmp-detachment-prompts-watchdog-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/in-custody-death-of-man-at-saskatchewan-rcmp-detachment-prompts-watchdog-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Etta Love wins weightlifting bronze at Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian weightlifters Xavier Lusignan and Etta Love won their first career Commonwealth Games medals on Thursday in Glasgow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-etta-love-wins-weightlifting-bronze-at-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-etta-love-wins-weightlifting-bronze-at-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assault / Evade Police - 800 Block Avenue O South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating following an assault&nbsp;last night.At around 11:15 p.m. on July 29, 2026, police were called to a report of an assault in progress in the 800 block of Avenue O South. It was reported that someone had been attacked with a machete. Upon arrival, officers located the male victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a machete attack. Through investigation, officers learned that a confrontation had occurred between parties known to one another result]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-evade-police-800-block-avenue-o-south/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-evade-police-800-block-avenue-o-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests - Weapons Investigation - 300 Block Avenue E South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested following a report of a person armed with a firearm.At around 1:30 a.m. on July 30, 2026, police were called to the 300 block of Avenue E South for a report of a person in possession of a firearm. Additional information provided to police indicated that a man had flashed a firearm that was tucked into his waistband. Responding officers located a man matching the suspect&rsquo;s description walking with a woman in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue D South. He was ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-weapons-investigation-300-block-avenue-e-south/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-weapons-investigation-300-block-avenue-e-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Evade Police - Dagnone Crescent and Brighton Gate]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was arrested following an evade police incident late last night.At around 11:50 p.m. on July 29, 2026, an officer patrolling in the area of Dagnone Crescent and Brighton Gate attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle. As the officer was conducting the traffic stop, the driver put the vehicle back into drive and fled at a high rate of speed. The driver evaded police for a short distance before colliding with city infrastructure in the area of McOrmond Drive and Stensrud Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-evade-police-dagnone-crescent-and-brighton-gate/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-evade-police-dagnone-crescent-and-brighton-gate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Magical' season as Hawaii's Hiromoto breaks WCBL records in Swift Current, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Hiromoto, a rookie third baseman from Honolulu, is the new WCBL single season home-run and RBI run king. He did it while feeling at home in an unlikely place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/magical-season-as-hawaiis-hiromoto-breaks-wcbl-records-in-swift-current-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/magical-season-as-hawaiis-hiromoto-breaks-wcbl-records-in-swift-current-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaked health care report shows Lloydminster services 'struggling to keep up': Sask. NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The report found Lloydminster&rsquo;s hospital is &ldquo;no longer adequate for the population it serves,&rdquo; primary care services are &ldquo;critically understaffed,&rdquo; and mental health and substance use supports in the community are &ldquo;notably lacking.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/leaked-health-care-report-shows-lloydminster-services-struggling-to-keep-up-sask-ndp/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/leaked-health-care-report-shows-lloydminster-services-struggling-to-keep-up-sask-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Saskatoon says it will keep cutting emissions with or without province's help]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Saskatoon says its new climate plan can keep emissions falling for the next 10 years and reach net zero by 2050.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-of-saskatoon-says-it-will-keep-cutting-emissions-with-or-without-provinces-help/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-of-saskatoon-says-it-will-keep-cutting-emissions-with-or-without-provinces-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kids' birthday parties are getting more expensive. Should guests help pay for them?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many argue you shouldn't throw a party if you can't afford it, while others defend the practice given costs for everything are skyrocketing. But when did the expectations for children's parties get so high?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kids-birthday-parties-are-getting-more-expensive-should-guests-help-pay-for-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/kids-birthday-parties-are-getting-more-expensive-should-guests-help-pay-for-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WestJet flight attendants' union serves 72-hour strike notice]]></title><description><![CDATA[The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued a 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/westjet-flight-attendants-union-serves-72-hour-strike-notice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations leaders, advocates raise concern over force in Saskatchewan RCMP arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[A viral video showing the arrest of 40-year-old woman in Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has advocates and leaders raising concerns, saying the use of force was 'unacceptable.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-nations-leaders-advocates-raise-concern-over-force-in-saskatchewan-rcmp-arrest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-nations-leaders-advocates-raise-concern-over-force-in-saskatchewan-rcmp-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CO poisoning isn't just a winter hazard. And a portable AC unit can increase the risk]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaskEnergy is urging the public to understand how their portable, wall-mounted and window-mounted air conditioning units work to help prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide from fuel-burning appliances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/co-poisoning-isnt-just-a-winter-hazard-and-a-portable-ac-unit-can-increase-the-risk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/co-poisoning-isnt-just-a-winter-hazard-and-a-portable-ac-unit-can-increase-the-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon enters national debate surrounding AI data centres]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like many Canadian cities, Saskatoon is considering whether large AI data centres have a place. Saskatoon city councillor Scott Ford wants administration to do the legwork.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-enters-national-debate-surrounding-ai-data-centres/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-enters-national-debate-surrounding-ai-data-centres/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Premier Moe faces criticism over taxpayer-funded Lindsey Graham funeral trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is facing criticism over his trip to Lindsey Graham's funeral, as the Opposition calls for an immediate breakdown of the visit's cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-moe-faces-criticism-over-taxpayer-funded-lindsey-graham-funeral-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/premier-moe-faces-criticism-over-taxpayer-funded-lindsey-graham-funeral-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moe faces criticism from the opposition over taxpayer-funded Lindsey Graham funeral trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is facing criticism over his trip to Lindsey Graham's funeral, as the Opposition calls for an immediate breakdown of the visit's cost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moe-faces-criticism-from-the-opposition-over-taxpayer-funded-lindsey-graham-funeral-trip/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moe-faces-criticism-from-the-opposition-over-taxpayer-funded-lindsey-graham-funeral-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City strips rule from new Saskatoon transit bylaw requiring young children to be accompanied]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council voted 7-4 Wednesday to remove a section from a transit bylaw requiring children under six to be supervised on buses after voting by the same margin last month against removing that text.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-strips-rule-from-new-saskatoon-transit-bylaw-requiring-young-children-to-be-accompanied/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-strips-rule-from-new-saskatoon-transit-bylaw-requiring-young-children-to-be-accompanied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators find body believed to be missing Calgary boy, Parker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searchers have found what they believe to be the remains of Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy who has been missing for just under two weeks, police revealed on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/investigators-find-body-believed-to-be-missing-calgary-boy-parker/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/investigators-find-body-believed-to-be-missing-calgary-boy-parker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents step up after roof blows off daycare in remote Sask. community]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a woman posted on Facebook about the damage to her daycare in Sandy Bay, Sask., several local men showed up to repair the rafters and cover the insulation with tarps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/residents-step-up-after-roof-blows-off-daycare-in-remote-sask-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/residents-step-up-after-roof-blows-off-daycare-in-remote-sask-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carbon monoxide still a threat in the summer, SaskEnergy says]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaskEnergy is reminding residents that carbon monoxide still poses a risk in the summer months and is advising people to be mindful of their portable air conditioners.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carbon-monoxide-still-a-threat-in-the-summer-saskenergy-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carbon-monoxide-still-a-threat-in-the-summer-saskenergy-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks look to sweep home-and-home series with defending champion Riders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game is important because a win would allow the Elks to clinch the season series and the tiebreaker should the teams finish the year tied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/elks-look-to-sweep-home-and-home-series-with-defending-champion-riders/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/elks-look-to-sweep-home-and-home-series-with-defending-champion-riders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elks host Riders to complete home-and-home series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cody Fajardo and the Edmonton Elks have a tough act to follow Saturday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/elks-host-riders-to-complete-home-and-home-series/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/elks-host-riders-to-complete-home-and-home-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Despite WestJet wind-down plans, a strike isn't a sure bet, but the clock is ticking]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet, Canada's second-largest airline, is preparing to wind down operations before its flight attendants strike or are locked out. But an agreement to gradually halt operations doesn't mean the company is guaranteed to go through a labour dispute, as negotiations between the union and the company continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/despite-westjet-wind-down-plans-a-strike-isnt-a-sure-bet-but-the-clock-is-ticking/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/despite-westjet-wind-down-plans-a-strike-isnt-a-sure-bet-but-the-clock-is-ticking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil prices jump again following renewed fighting in the Middle East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Oil prices were on the rise again Wednesday on news a brief ceasefire in fighting between the United States and Iran was shattered by renewed missile attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/oil-prices-jump-again-following-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/oil-prices-jump-again-following-renewed-fighting-in-the-middle-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest -  Assault - 300 Block 2nd Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was arrested following a stabbing early this morning.Shortly after 2:00 a.m. on July 29, 2026, a member of the Bike Unit patrolling downtown observed a confrontation between a small group of people in the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South. As the officer biked towards them, the group dispersed. Upon speaking to one of the involved persons, the officer learned the man had been stabbed by one of the people who had walked away. Additional officers arriving in the area located the suspect and ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-300-block-2nd-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-300-block-2nd-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nest drop-in centre enriches life for those with mental illness in Prince Albert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nest drop-in centre offers a place to create social connections and break the isolation often associated with cognitive disorders and mental health struggles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-nest-drop-in-centre-enriches-life-for-those-with-mental-illness-in-prince-albert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-nest-drop-in-centre-enriches-life-for-those-with-mental-illness-in-prince-albert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishing Lake, Sask., hit its highest level ever this summer and locals are worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite an emergency flood channel and other flood control measures, the high water level at Fishing Lake, Sask., is threatening cabins and homes. People there say they need more help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fishing-lake-sask-hit-its-highest-level-ever-this-summer-and-locals-are-worried/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fishing-lake-sask-hit-its-highest-level-ever-this-summer-and-locals-are-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan says health-care recruitment plan paying off, opposition questions results]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's health ministry says its recruitment campaign to attract international healthcare workers brought over 7,500 workers to the province over the last four years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-says-health-care-recruitment-plan-paying-off-opposition-questions-results/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-says-health-care-recruitment-plan-paying-off-opposition-questions-results/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visitors say elk encounters, tensions on the rise at Waskesiu]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not unusual to see wildlife in Waskesiu, Sask. For many visitors, it's part of the experience. But this year seems different.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/visitors-say-elk-encounters-tensions-on-the-rise-at-waskesiu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/visitors-say-elk-encounters-tensions-on-the-rise-at-waskesiu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon doctor among ER specialists reducing hours due to burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Brittany Ellis, a specialist in geriatric emergency medicine in Saskatoon, has reduced her workload by about half, as she says "systemwide defects and problems" continue to be unloaded onto emergency departments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-doctor-among-er-specialists-reducing-hours-due-to-burnout/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-doctor-among-er-specialists-reducing-hours-due-to-burnout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RCMP use of force against Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation woman questioned by family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's police oversight body is investigating an incident on Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation where an RCMP officer punched a woman several times in the face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rcmp-use-of-force-against-makwa-sahgaiehcan-first-nation-woman-questioned-by-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rcmp-use-of-force-against-makwa-sahgaiehcan-first-nation-woman-questioned-by-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile CT scanner to maintain diagnostic services at Saskatoon hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mobile CT scanner is coming to Saskatoon City Hospital to ensure the service remains available while a new, upgraded scanner is installed inside.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mobile-ct-scanner-to-maintain-diagnostic-services-at-saskatoon-hospital/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mobile-ct-scanner-to-maintain-diagnostic-services-at-saskatoon-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everything was amazing': Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll shares moment he won Commonwealth gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[20-year-old Saskatoon athlete says winning the gold medal in the pommel horse event was "so special."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/everything-was-amazing-saskatoons-jordan-carroll-shares-moment-he-won-commonwealth-gold/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/everything-was-amazing-saskatoons-jordan-carroll-shares-moment-he-won-commonwealth-gold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed cameras in Saskatchewan to return to ticketing soon, SGI says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan drivers' speeds will be tracked, once again, Saskatchewan Government Insurance said, adding that it has secured a new speed camera vendor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/speed-cameras-in-saskatchewan-to-return-to-ticketing-soon-sgi-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/speed-cameras-in-saskatchewan-to-return-to-ticketing-soon-sgi-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. speed cameras to come back online in August after being 'temporarily inactive']]></title><description><![CDATA[SGI says the existing grey boxes will be retired and new pole-mounted cameras will be installed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-speed-cameras-to-come-back-online-in-august-after-being-temporarily-inactive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-speed-cameras-to-come-back-online-in-august-after-being-temporarily-inactive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Weapons Offence - 100 Block of Ruth Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man is facing weapons related charges following an incident involving a pocket knife overnight.On July 28, 2026 at approximately 12:50 a.m., police were called to the 100 block of Ruth Street East for a weapons call where it was reported that a man was swinging a knife around.Officers arrived on scene and located a man matching the suspect description. He was arrested without further incident and a search of his person resulted in police locating a pocket knife.Through their investigation, off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-100-block-of-ruth-street-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-100-block-of-ruth-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbings - 2200 Block of 22nd Street West / Unit Block of Assiniboine Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Saskatoon Police Service responded to multiple stabbings last night.On July 27, 2026 at approximately 7:35 p.m., police were called to the 2200 block of 22nd Street West for an injured person call where it was reported that a man had been stabbed.Arriving officers located the 40-year-old man with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. He was treated by paramedics and transported to hospital for further medical treatment. The suspect fled the scene prior to police]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbings-2200-block-of-22nd-street-west-unit-block-of-assiniboine-drive/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbings-2200-block-of-22nd-street-west-unit-block-of-assiniboine-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promising crop gives Saskatchewan farmer reason to be optimistic]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lot of things have gone right this year for farmer Jared Haight. And although he's feeling optimistic with how his crop looks so far, there is still plenty of uncertainty ahead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/promising-crop-gives-saskatchewan-farmer-reason-to-be-optimistic/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/promising-crop-gives-saskatchewan-farmer-reason-to-be-optimistic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan asking Ottawa to back 3 event centre projects with funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is asking the federal government for financial support for three event centre projects across the province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-asking-ottawa-to-back-3-event-centre-projects-with-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-asking-ottawa-to-back-3-event-centre-projects-with-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling the bite: Saskatoon stores cleared out of bug spray]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mosquito numbers are on the rise, and people want to be protected against bites. But retail stores across Saskatoon are selling out of mosquito spray and imposing limits on how much people can buy due to a shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/feeling-the-bite-saskatoon-stores-cleared-out-of-bug-spray/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/feeling-the-bite-saskatoon-stores-cleared-out-of-bug-spray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As weeds bloom, Regina city council faces down budget cut consequences]]></title><description><![CDATA[The long grass and untrimmed weeds in Regina are the direct result of decisions made during city council's contentious 2026 budget cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/as-weeds-bloom-regina-city-council-faces-down-budget-cut-consequences/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/as-weeds-bloom-regina-city-council-faces-down-budget-cut-consequences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 women sue former Regina police officer who used internal records to pursue relationships with them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A former Regina police sergeant who was criminally convicted for using an internal police database to pursue intimate relationships with vulnerable women is now being sued by two of the women he deceived.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-women-sue-former-regina-police-officer-who-used-internal-records-to-pursue-relationships-with-them/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-women-sue-former-regina-police-officer-who-used-internal-records-to-pursue-relationships-with-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing Person Update Located]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 15 year-old subject of a missing persons investigation, Kali Montana, has been located and found to be safe.&nbsp;The Saskatoon Police Service would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/missing-person-update-located-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/missing-person-update-located-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Shock and disbelief’ as Morse, Sask., RCMP detachment burns down]]></title><description><![CDATA[There isn't much left of the RCMP detachment in Morse, Sask., after a hydrant failed during efforts to fight a fire on Sunday. Local farmers and Hutterite colonies offered support to finally extinguish the blaze.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shock-and-disbelief-as-morse-sask-rcmp-detachment-burns-down/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shock-and-disbelief-as-morse-sask-rcmp-detachment-burns-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province backs $1.2B Saskatoon arena district, pledges to match federal funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has written to the federal infrastructure minister to endorse three projects seeking federal infrastructure funding, including Saskatoon's $1.2-billion downtown arena district.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/province-backs-12b-saskatoon-arena-district-pledges-to-match-federal-funding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/province-backs-12b-saskatoon-arena-district-pledges-to-match-federal-funding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Saskatchewan RCMP detachment ‘destroyed’ by fire, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[A southern Saskatchewan police detachment was destroyed in a fire over the weekend, the Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/southern-saskatchewan-rcmp-detachment-destroyed-by-fire-police-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/southern-saskatchewan-rcmp-detachment-destroyed-by-fire-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme heat expected this week ahead of ‘big cooldown by Saskatchewan Day’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of the province, including Regina,&nbsp;are subject to yellow-level, moderate, heat warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada Monday with week-long heat expected.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/extreme-heat-expected-this-week-ahead-of-big-cooldown-by-saskatchewan-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/extreme-heat-expected-this-week-ahead-of-big-cooldown-by-saskatchewan-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tough season for Prairie beekeepers due to late spring, potential tariffs in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bee farmers in the Prairies are running into some major issues in the middle of honey production season, with tariff threats and weather delaying honey production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tough-season-for-prairie-beekeepers-due-to-late-spring-potential-tariffs-in-august/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tough-season-for-prairie-beekeepers-due-to-late-spring-potential-tariffs-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People voice concerns over AI data centre at rally in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The approved data centre in the RM of Sherwood, near Regina, is causing a stir across the province. Concerned Saskatoon residents are making their voices heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-voice-concerns-over-ai-data-centre-at-rally-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-voice-concerns-over-ai-data-centre-at-rally-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault - 21st Street West and Avenue M South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating in relation to an assault on Sunday evening.On July 26, 2026 at around 8:10 p.m., police were called to the area of 21st Street West and Avenue M South for an assault in progress.Upon police arrival, a 41-year-old woman was located with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with an assault. Police rendered first aid before paramedics arrived on scene and transported the woman to hospital for further medical treatment.Through investigation, off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-21st-street-west-and-avenue-m-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-21st-street-west-and-avenue-m-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ituna named Saskatchewan's most active community for 2nd year in a row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ituna has won the title of Saskatchewan's most active community for the second year in a row in the ParticipACTION Community Challenge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ituna-named-saskatchewans-most-active-community-for-2nd-year-in-a-row/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ituna-named-saskatchewans-most-active-community-for-2nd-year-in-a-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor’s weight-loss drug offer to Sask. body positive group insensitive: founder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Curvy Club is considering whether it will make a formal complaint with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/doctors-weight-loss-drug-offer-to-sask-body-positive-group-insensitive-founder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/doctors-weight-loss-drug-offer-to-sask-body-positive-group-insensitive-founder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TD report predicts ‘meaningful’ GDP boost from West Coast pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report from TD Economics predicts a new pipeline to the west coast would boost Alberta's GDP by 2 per cent and Canada's by .3 per cent. That's less than government forecasts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/td-report-predicts-meaningful-gdp-boost-from-west-coast-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boden Umpherville inquest comes to a close with jury recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The jury in a coroner's inquest has made several recommendations for the Prince Albert Police Service following the 2023 death of a Saskatchewan man during an arrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boden-umpherville-inquest-comes-to-a-close-with-jury-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boden-umpherville-inquest-comes-to-a-close-with-jury-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-risk sex offender to live in Regina neighbourhood, police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Paul Thorn is expected to live in Regina's Heritage neighbourhood, police said, cautioning that he 'poses a high risk for acts of sexual offending against female children.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/high-risk-sex-offender-to-live-in-regina-neighbourhood-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/high-risk-sex-offender-to-live-in-regina-neighbourhood-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Jordan Carroll captures gold in men's pommel horse at Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jordan Carroll of Canada captured gold in the men's pommel horse final, scoring an outstanding 15.000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-jordan-carroll-captures-gold-in-mens-pommel-horse-at-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-jordan-carroll-captures-gold-in-mens-pommel-horse-at-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Robbery - 100 Block of Primrose Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three people are facing charges following a robbery where a scooter was taken from a 13-year-old.On July 25, 2026 at approximately 8:00 p.m., police were called to the 100 block of Primrose Drive for a report of a robbery. It was reported that three people stole a 13-year-old&rsquo;s scooter.Arriving officers located three people matching the suspect descriptions with the scooter. All three were arrested shortly after without further incident and the scooter was returned to the victim.An 18-year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-100-block-of-primrose-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-100-block-of-primrose-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Dangerous Driving / Evade Police - Avenue P North and 23rd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested after an evade police incident leading to a successful K9 track early Sunday morning.On July 26, 2026 at around 1:35 a.m., officers observed a suspicious vehicle in the area of Avenue P North and 23rd Street West. The vehicle did not have lights on, was travelling below the posted speed limit and was observed to have significant damage to the front end.Officers had not yet initiated a traffic stop; however, the suspect vehicle began to drive away at a high rate of speed i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-dangerous-driving-evade-police-avenue-p-north-and-23rd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-dangerous-driving-evade-police-avenue-p-north-and-23rd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Regina youths riding e-bikes, e-scooters face nearly $4K in traffic fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three adolescents received nearly $4,000 in traffic tickets after police said they refused to stop for officers and rode e-dirt bikes and e-scooters at high speeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-regina-youths-riding-e-bikes-e-scooters-face-nearly-4k-in-traffic-fines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-regina-youths-riding-e-bikes-e-scooters-face-nearly-4k-in-traffic-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nykera Brown&rsquo;s mother doesn't want her case forgotten after Andrew Rosenfeldt's acquittal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brown died of a single gunshot wound at the apartment where she lived with Rosenfeldt on Nov. 15, 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nykera-brownrsquos-mother-doesnt-want-her-case-forgotten-after-andrew-rosenfeldts-acquittal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/nykera-brownrsquos-mother-doesnt-want-her-case-forgotten-after-andrew-rosenfeldts-acquittal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jade across the Rockies: New research on stone celt artifacts helps map Indigenous trade routes]]></title><description><![CDATA[New research analyzing jade artifacts, unearthed east of the Rocky Mountains, sheds light on vast Indigenous trade networks that once cut across pre-colonial Western Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/jade-across-the-rockies-new-research-on-stone-celt-artifacts-helps-map-indigenous-trade-routes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/jade-across-the-rockies-new-research-on-stone-celt-artifacts-helps-map-indigenous-trade-routes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[They lost their parents and sister in a crash. Now they're waiting by the bedside of the lone survivor]]></title><description><![CDATA[On July 20, Alfred Pratt was one of four people in an SUV that crashed on Highway 1 near Piapot, in southwest Saskatchewan, and is the only one who came out of it alive. The crash killed his mother, Carol, 49, and both of his grandparents &mdash; Judy, 72, and Jim, 75 &mdash; all of Estevan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/they-lost-their-parents-and-sister-in-a-crash-now-theyre-waiting-by-the-bedside-of-the-lone-survivor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/they-lost-their-parents-and-sister-in-a-crash-now-theyre-waiting-by-the-bedside-of-the-lone-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part of Wanuskewin Road to close due to pipeline construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wanuskewin Road will be fully closed north of 72nd Street starting the week of July 27 in Saskatoon. Construction crews will be putting in new pipelines as part of the Biosolids Pipeline Corridor Project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/part-of-wanuskewin-road-to-close-due-to-pipeline-construction/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/part-of-wanuskewin-road-to-close-due-to-pipeline-construction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In the age of AI, how do we teach young people to think critically?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How are we teaching critical thinking to students? Some want to see more explicit methods of guiding students from elementary through post-secondary to practise and build their critical thinking skills &mdash; and in spelling out why it's necessary.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/in-the-age-of-ai-how-do-we-teach-young-people-to-think-critically/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/in-the-age-of-ai-how-do-we-teach-young-people-to-think-critically/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1 in 10 emergency physicians leaving Canadian ERs, national survey suggests]]></title><description><![CDATA[One out of every 10 emergency physicians in Canada have left their specialty, while the vast majority of others are reducing their hours or taking time off to manage burnout. The findings, part of a study out Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, are based on a 2025 cross-country survey of hundreds of emergency medicine doctors.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/1-in-10-emergency-physicians-leaving-canadian-ers-national-survey-suggests/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/1-in-10-emergency-physicians-leaving-canadian-ers-national-survey-suggests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a scooter and a slogan made a Regina business go viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elle&rsquo;s Caf&eacute; has been visited by people from all over the world after its social media posts went viral this spring.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-a-scooter-and-a-slogan-made-a-regina-business-go-viral/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-a-scooter-and-a-slogan-made-a-regina-business-go-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a Regina ice cream shop became a worldwide sensation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Regina ice cream shop has become a global sensation after going viral online. Now, visitors from around the world are making the trip to Elle's Cafe for a sweet treat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-a-regina-ice-cream-shop-became-a-worldwide-sensation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-a-regina-ice-cream-shop-became-a-worldwide-sensation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snail-mail clubs deliver on the desire for physical letters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creative entrepreneurs are finding their way into people's hearts &mdash; and mailboxes &mdash; by offering snail-mail subscriptions. Creators, subscribers and academic experts alike say they're tapping into a desire to seek healthier relationships with technology and more personal, tangible &mdash; and tactile &mdash; ways of communicating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snail-mail-clubs-deliver-on-the-desire-for-physical-letters/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snail-mail-clubs-deliver-on-the-desire-for-physical-letters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada remains anti-nuke, but its potential path to the bomb is getting shorter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada's indigenous nuclear industry, homegrown tech, use of heavy-water reactors producing plutonium and tritium, and abundant domestic supply of uranium all position this country as a prime candidate for developing a nuclear weapon. The government now faces a big decision over whether to enrich uranium for use in new small modular reactors, the one missing piece before it can produce a modern, two-stage thermonuclear device.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-remains-anti-nuke-but-its-potential-path-to-the-bomb-is-getting-shorter/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-remains-anti-nuke-but-its-potential-path-to-the-bomb-is-getting-shorter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two cultures meet for healing ceremonies on Ahtakakoop Cree Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation hosted a spiritual gathering and cultural exchange with 10 Tibetan monks from Nepal this week, as a healing exercise for the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/two-cultures-meet-for-healing-ceremonies-on-ahtakakoop-cree-nation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/two-cultures-meet-for-healing-ceremonies-on-ahtakakoop-cree-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two cultures meet for healing ceremonies on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation hosted a spiritual gathering and cultural exchange with 10 Tibetan monks from Nepal this week, as a healing exercise for the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/two-cultures-meet-for-healing-ceremonies-on-ahtahkakoop-cree-nation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/two-cultures-meet-for-healing-ceremonies-on-ahtahkakoop-cree-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon residents sound off on continued closure of University Bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction on the University Bridge and College Drive started back in April. Since then, the project has seen delays. The city is giving no end date for the project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-sound-off-on-continued-closure-of-university-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-sound-off-on-continued-closure-of-university-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ongoing construction creates drama for Saskatoon Fringe Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials with the annual theatre event, which will feature 21 plays in three venues in the Nutana neighbourhood near Broadway Avenue, are bracing for a second-straight season when construction could adversely hinder the festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ongoing-construction-creates-drama-for-saskatoon-fringe-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ongoing-construction-creates-drama-for-saskatoon-fringe-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado warnings are rising faster than actual tornadoes. Is that a good thing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-warnings-are-rising-faster-than-actual-tornadoes-is-that-a-good-thing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-warnings-are-rising-faster-than-actual-tornadoes-is-that-a-good-thing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mushroom farmers concerned about U.S. tariffs, market shares]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Canadian mushroom farmers are raising concerns over how the latest American tariffs on the product could impact their sales on both sides of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mushroom-farmers-concerned-about-us-tariffs-market-shares/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mushroom-farmers-concerned-about-us-tariffs-market-shares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interprovincial booze rules may be easing, but other trade barriers still remain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though it will soon be easier for Canadians to buy alcohol from outside their home provinces, a litany of other barriers remain. Here's a look at some key issues that hinder the free flow of goods, services and labour between provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/interprovincial-booze-rules-may-be-easing-but-other-trade-barriers-still-remain/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/interprovincial-booze-rules-may-be-easing-but-other-trade-barriers-still-remain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Check out Canada's other Gordie Howe bridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gordie Howe International Bridge serving Windsor-Detroit may be making recent headlines, but residents of Saskatoon are more familiar with their city's Gordie Howe Bridge &mdash; which was built more than a decade ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/check-out-canadas-other-gordie-howe-bridge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/check-out-canadas-other-gordie-howe-bridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada's got a grocery competition problem. Are local food hubs the answer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carney government's national food security strategy aims to both empower farmers and reduce consolidation by pledging a 10-year, $1-billion fund to establish as many as 40 local food hubs across the country. While experts acknowledge the proposal could help wrest control from the large grocery chains, some doubt it will lower Canadians' food bills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-got-a-grocery-competition-problem-are-local-food-hubs-the-answer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadas-got-a-grocery-competition-problem-are-local-food-hubs-the-answer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Traffic Restrictions- Idylwyld Dr and 51 st]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic restrictions on Idylwyld Dr and 51st have now been lifted.(Occurrence Number: 26-105620)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-traffic-restrictions-idylwyld-dr-and-51-st/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-traffic-restrictions-idylwyld-dr-and-51-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mosquitoes are ‘bugging’ Saskatchewan, with numbers way up compared to past years]]></title><description><![CDATA[The mosquito count in Saskatchewan is showing huge numbers. Stores are selling out of bug spray, and some have put limits on how many bottles you can purchase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mosquitoes-are-bugging-saskatchewan-with-numbers-way-up-compared-to-past-years/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/mosquitoes-are-bugging-saskatchewan-with-numbers-way-up-compared-to-past-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘The right direction’: Saskatchewan applauds direct-to-consumer alcohol sale agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan is applauding the recent agreement between provinces to allow direct-to-consumer alcohol sales following decades of regulation, while calling for more deregulation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-right-direction-saskatchewan-applauds-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sale-agreement/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-right-direction-saskatchewan-applauds-direct-to-consumer-alcohol-sale-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon traffic snarled as city records 5th known overpass strike of 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[A semi hauling a grain bin struck a Saskatoon overpass Friday, marking the fifth overpass collision in the city this year and causing major traffic disruptions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-traffic-snarled-as-city-records-5th-known-overpass-strike-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-traffic-snarled-as-city-records-5th-known-overpass-strike-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not again: Semi-truck hauling tall load hits 51st Street overpass on Idylwyld]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police asked drivers to find other routes after the grain bin the truck was hauling was dislodged and became wedged, blocking a merge lane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/not-again-semi-truck-hauling-tall-load-hits-51st-street-overpass-on-idylwyld/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/not-again-semi-truck-hauling-tall-load-hits-51st-street-overpass-on-idylwyld/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming advocate blasts Saskatoon city hall over Harry Bailey delay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city hall announced Thursday that the Harry Bailey Aquatic Centre would not be reopening in the fall as planned, with the resumption now pushed to sometime in the winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/swimming-advocate-blasts-saskatoon-city-hall-over-harry-bailey-delay/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/swimming-advocate-blasts-saskatoon-city-hall-over-harry-bailey-delay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic Restrictions Idylwyld Dr and 51st St]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police members are at the scene of a collision where the driver of a semi-truck towing a trailer and grain bin southbound on Idylwyld Dr&nbsp;failed to heed the height restrictions of the 51st St overpass. The bin struck the overpass, was dislodged from the trailer, and is currently wedged, blocking the merge lane from westbound 51st St.While the through lanes of Idylwyld Dr are not affected directly by the grain bin, it's anticipated that extracting and re-loading it will severely ham]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-restrictions-idylwyld-dr-and-51st-st/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/traffic-restrictions-idylwyld-dr-and-51st-st/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Umpherville inquest jury now deliberating, may make recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[After four days of testimony from 19 witnesses, thejury at the coroner's inquest into the death of Boden Umpherville is now deliberating on what they heard about his arrest by Prince Albert police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/umpherville-inquest-jury-now-deliberating-may-make-recommendations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/umpherville-inquest-jury-now-deliberating-may-make-recommendations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest jury says manner of death 'undetermined,' recommends Prince Albert police wear body cameras]]></title><description><![CDATA[A coroner's inquest jury determined Boden Umpherville's death was ultimately caused by a lack of oxygen to his brain but couldn't say exactly how it happened.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-jury-says-manner-of-death-undetermined-recommends-prince-albert-police-wear-body-cameras/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-jury-says-manner-of-death-undetermined-recommends-prince-albert-police-wear-body-cameras/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Today was one of the worst days,’ friend says of inquest into death of Boden Umpherville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends and family of a man who died following an encounter with Prince Albert police officers say they have lost trust in the justice system during an inquest into his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/today-was-one-of-the-worst-days-friend-says-of-inquest-into-death-of-boden-umpherville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/today-was-one-of-the-worst-days-friend-says-of-inquest-into-death-of-boden-umpherville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Today was one of the worst days,’ friend says of inquest into death Boden Umpherville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends and family of a man who died following an encounter with Prince Albert police officers say they have lost trust in the justice system during an inquest into his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/today-was-one-of-the-worst-days-friend-says-of-inquest-into-death-boden-umpherville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/today-was-one-of-the-worst-days-friend-says-of-inquest-into-death-boden-umpherville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search underway for 3 men missing after foraging trip near La Ronge, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[La Ronge RCMP are asking for the public's help locating three men who went missing near Jayjay Lake, Sask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/search-underway-for-3-men-missing-after-foraging-trip-near-la-ronge-sask/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/search-underway-for-3-men-missing-after-foraging-trip-near-la-ronge-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 men who went missing near La Ronge, Sask., found safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan RCMP say 3 men who went missing earlier this week have been found safe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-men-who-went-missing-near-la-ronge-sask-found-safe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-men-who-went-missing-near-la-ronge-sask-found-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is the Moose Jaw AI data centre proposal dead, or just delayed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Government officials said this week that an AI data centre proposed for the Valley View site in Moose Jaw, Sask., will not go ahead. Some local residents fear they may not keep their word.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/is-the-moose-jaw-ai-data-centre-proposal-dead-or-just-delayed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/is-the-moose-jaw-ai-data-centre-proposal-dead-or-just-delayed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughrider fans pay tribute to player and man killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders fans held ballcaps in their hands, while some wiped away tears, as the team on Thursday honoured a player and another man killed in a highway crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughrider-fans-pay-tribute-to-player-and-man-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughrider-fans-pay-tribute-to-player-and-man-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migraine-related hospital visits spike during periods of wildfire smoke, Canadian study finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Health Canada research found a six per cent increase in headache-related hospital trips linked to particulate matter from wildfires, suggesting periods of smoke-filled air may precede severe headache episodes that require emergency care.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/migraine-related-hospital-visits-spike-during-periods-of-wildfire-smoke-canadian-study-finds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/migraine-related-hospital-visits-spike-during-periods-of-wildfire-smoke-canadian-study-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctors are using a regulatory gap to prescribe an unauthorized peptide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite Health Canada's warnings against the use of unauthorized peptides as a health and fitness shortcut, a CBC News investigation uncovered doctors using a regulatory loophole to prescribe one of the unproven products to patients.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/doctors-are-using-a-regulatory-gap-to-prescribe-an-unauthorized-peptide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/doctors-are-using-a-regulatory-gap-to-prescribe-an-unauthorized-peptide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farmers' interest in pesticide-spraying drones surges after regulation change]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Health Canada lifted its restrictions to allow drones to spray approved pesticides, some farmers say they're looking to get on board in the coming years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/farmers-interest-in-pesticide-spraying-drones-surges-after-regulation-change/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/farmers-interest-in-pesticide-spraying-drones-surges-after-regulation-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to win]]></title><description><![CDATA[A career night from quarterback Cody Fajardo and a clutch field goal from Vincent Blanchard has put the Edmonton Elks into the driver's seat of the CFL's West Division.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blanchard’s 57-yard field goal lifts Elks to 36- 34 win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vincent Blanchard kicked a 57-yard field goal on the final play of the game to lift the Edmonton Elks to an exciting 36-34 CFL victory over the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-36-34-win/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/blanchards-57-yard-field-goal-lifts-elks-to-36-34-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon traffic having trouble getting around with construction throughout city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction seems to be everywhere in the city. Now, with a delayed start to the construction season because of the late spring, some people are having a hard time getting around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-traffic-having-trouble-getting-around-with-construction-throughout-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-traffic-having-trouble-getting-around-with-construction-throughout-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest hears from doctor who treated Boden Umpherville before he died]]></title><description><![CDATA[Doctors in Saskatoon determined Boden Umpherville had "no hope for meaningful recovery" while treating him after a violent confrontation with Prince Albert police in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-hears-from-doctor-who-treated-boden-umpherville-before-he-died/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-hears-from-doctor-who-treated-boden-umpherville-before-he-died/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family of Roughrider killed in collision says he will be ‘missed beyond words’]]></title><description><![CDATA[The family of Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughrider who died last weekend, sent a statement expressing their grief for their loss, and that of Bhishma Rajyaguru, who also died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/family-of-roughrider-killed-in-collision-says-he-will-be-missed-beyond-words/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/family-of-roughrider-killed-in-collision-says-he-will-be-missed-beyond-words/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Martensville company, driver face charges in Saskatoon overpass strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[A construction company based in Martensville and the driver of a vehicle are facing bylaw charges for damaging city infrastructure in one of three overpass strikes in March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/martensville-company-driver-face-charges-in-saskatoon-overpass-strike/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/martensville-company-driver-face-charges-in-saskatoon-overpass-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan court upholds Joseph Yaremko’s dangerous offender status]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man found guilty of forcible confinement and sexual assault with a weapon will remain labelled a 'dangerous offender,' and will continue serving his indeterminate sentence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-court-upholds-joseph-yaremkos-dangerous-offender-status/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-court-upholds-joseph-yaremkos-dangerous-offender-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon firefighters respond to 90 overdoses in 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon is under an overdose alert as a dangerous batch of drugs circulates the city. Firefighters say responding to overdose calls has become the biggest part of their job.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-firefighters-respond-to-90-overdoses-in-3-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-firefighters-respond-to-90-overdoses-in-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Prolonged stretch of hot air,’ poor air quality advisories blanket the Prairies]]></title><description><![CDATA[With temperatures in the mid to low 30s C expected to blanket the Prairie provinces over the next few days, much the area is under both heat and air quality warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prolonged-stretch-of-hot-air-poor-air-quality-advisories-blanket-the-prairies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prolonged-stretch-of-hot-air-poor-air-quality-advisories-blanket-the-prairies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman charged with second-degree murder in Green Lake, Sask. homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP officers found 46-year old Michael Lafond outside a business on McIntosh Avenue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-green-lake-sask-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-charged-with-second-degree-murder-in-green-lake-sask-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After decades of delays, Saskatchewan's northwest M&eacute;tis land claim heads back to court]]></title><description><![CDATA[The northwest land claim was first filed in 1994 by a group of M&eacute;tis citizens, supported by the M&eacute;tis Nation&mdash;Saskatchewan and M&eacute;tis National Council.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/after-decades-of-delays-saskatchewans-northwest-meacutetis-land-claim-heads-back-to-court/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/after-decades-of-delays-saskatchewans-northwest-meacutetis-land-claim-heads-back-to-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Albert inquest hears from officers on use of force contributing to death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple officers testified to how a traffic stop escalated as an arrest attempt and use of force which contributed to 40-year-old Boden Umpherville's death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prince-albert-inquest-hears-from-officers-on-use-of-force-contributing-to-death/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prince-albert-inquest-hears-from-officers-on-use-of-force-contributing-to-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assault P.O. - Spadina Crescent East and 20th Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was arrested following an assault on a police officer yesterday evening.At around 7:30 p.m. on July 22, 2026, a member of the Bike Unit patrolling in the downtown area observed a man believed to be under the influence of an intoxicant interfering with a nearby business. Upon stopping and speaking with the man, he immediately became verbally and physically confrontational towards police; following a brief struggle, additional officers arrived on scene and the man was taken into custody.As]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-po-spadina-crescent-east-and-20th-street-east/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-po-spadina-crescent-east-and-20th-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assault - 1900 Block 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man was arrested following an assault early this morning.At around 3:45 a.m. on July 23, 2026, police were called to an apartment building in the 1900 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers located an injured woman near the front doors to the building. Further investigation determined that a domestic assault had occurred within one of the building&rsquo;s units. Officers then attended to the unit and arrested the suspect.&nbsp;As a result, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-1900-block-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assault-1900-block-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. RCMP raise alarm about skyrocketing highway fatality numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA["The month of July is not over yet and we have already surpassed last year&rsquo;s numbers," traffic safety inspector says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-raise-alarm-about-skyrocketing-highway-fatality-numbers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-raise-alarm-about-skyrocketing-highway-fatality-numbers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riversdale resilience: Saskatoon business district endures despite challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses committed to Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood are remaining optimistic despite the changes from some merchants located amid unrest caused by homelessness and addiction and concerns about safety.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riversdale-resilience-saskatoon-business-district-endures-despite-challenges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riversdale-resilience-saskatoon-business-district-endures-despite-challenges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friend says it 'means a lot' to see crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru honoured before Roughriders game]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured highway crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru, 22, before their home game against the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/friend-says-it-means-a-lot-to-see-crash-victim-bhishma-rajyaguru-honoured-before-roughriders-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/friend-says-it-means-a-lot-to-see-crash-victim-bhishma-rajyaguru-honoured-before-roughriders-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash victim being honoured before Roughriders game 'means a lot,' friend says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders will be honouring highway crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru, 22, before their home game against the Edmonton Elks on Thursday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/crash-victim-being-honoured-before-roughriders-game-means-a-lot-friend-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/crash-victim-being-honoured-before-roughriders-game-means-a-lot-friend-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughrider fans pay tribute to player, man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders fans held ballcaps in their hands, while some wiped away tears, as the team on Thursday honoured a player and another man killed in a highway crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughrider-fans-pay-tribute-to-player-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughrider-fans-pay-tribute-to-player-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughrider fans grapple with deaths ahead of game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Saskatchewan Roughriders fans are heading into Thursday's matchup against the Edmonton Elks with conflicting emotions, after a player and another man were killed in a highway crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughrider-fans-grapple-with-deaths-ahead-of-game/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughrider-fans-grapple-with-deaths-ahead-of-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why these 2 Miss Indigenous Canada delegates are running in this year's competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kiauna Cote and Ava Roe are two of the 20 First Nations and M&eacute;tis delegates from across Canada competing this month for the title of 2026 Miss Indigenous Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-these-2-miss-indigenous-canada-delegates-are-running-in-this-years-competition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-these-2-miss-indigenous-canada-delegates-are-running-in-this-years-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Albert police response under scrutiny on Day 3 of Boden Umpherville inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five Prince Albert police officers investigated and cleared of wrongdoing in Boden Umpherville's death testified at his coroner's inquest, detailing how a traffic stop turned into a violent confrontation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prince-albert-police-response-under-scrutiny-on-day-3-of-boden-umpherville-inquest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prince-albert-police-response-under-scrutiny-on-day-3-of-boden-umpherville-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ag in Motion returns to Saskatchewan with driverless tractors, drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[From driverless tractors to weather monitoring systems, Saskatchewan's Ag in Motion is displaying some of the latest ag-tech in the world this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ag-in-motion-returns-to-saskatchewan-with-driverless-tractors-drones/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ag-in-motion-returns-to-saskatchewan-with-driverless-tractors-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina hospitals still haven't cleaned up the hand-washing problem diagnosed in 2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Health Authority says hand hygiene is important for preventing hospital-acquired infections, but does not say why auditor's 2018 recommendations have yet to be fully implemented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-hospitals-still-havent-cleaned-up-the-hand-washing-problem-diagnosed-in-2018/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-hospitals-still-havent-cleaned-up-the-hand-washing-problem-diagnosed-in-2018/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan health-care workers’ union to vote on potential strike this fall]]></title><description><![CDATA[After years of bargaining, a union representing more than 14,000 health-care workers in Saskatchewan will vote on potential job action in September, CUPE Local 5430 says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-health-care-workers-union-to-vote-on-potential-strike-this-fall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-health-care-workers-union-to-vote-on-potential-strike-this-fall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assist Service de police de la Ville de Montr�al - Canada-Wide Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Warrant Enforcement Unit have arrested a 16-year-old male wanted by police in Montr&eacute;al, Quebec on a Canada-wide warrant.In April of 2026, the Service de police de la Ville de Montr&eacute;al contacted the Saskatoon Police Service to assist in locating a suspect in an armed residential break and enter in Montr&eacute;al; the suspect was believed to be in Saskatoon. Following numerous investigative efforts, members of the Warrant Enforcement Unit effected the arrest of the wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assist-service-de-police-de-la-ville-de-montral-canada-wide-warrant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assist-service-de-police-de-la-ville-de-montral-canada-wide-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders try to focus on football with Elks visiting following Dalke’s death]]></title><description><![CDATA[As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-try-to-focus-on-football-with-elks-visiting-following-dalkes-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-try-to-focus-on-football-with-elks-visiting-following-dalkes-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders try to focus on football after Dalke death]]></title><description><![CDATA[As they process their emotions over the recent death of teammate Jayden Dalke, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are still attempting to focus on Thursday's CFL game against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-try-to-focus-on-football-after-dalke-death/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-try-to-focus-on-football-after-dalke-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Als can clinch season series with win over Ticats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Davis Alexander and the Montreal Alouettes can really help themselves Sunday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/als-can-clinch-season-series-with-win-over-ticats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smoke levels rise across Sask., driven by wildfires]]></title><description><![CDATA["The levels are elevated, but not to the point where we have an alert out. So most people could do their normal activities," Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) meteorologist Janelle Gergely said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/smoke-levels-rise-across-sask-driven-by-wildfires/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/smoke-levels-rise-across-sask-driven-by-wildfires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stolen Vehicle/Evade Police - Avenue P and 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women and a man are facing charges following an incident in which the occupants of a stolen vehicle evaded police.At approximately 3:30 a.m., July 22, 2026, officers on patrol spotted a Jeep Cherokee that had been reported stolen.&nbsp; It was travelling in the area of 22nd Street and Avenue P.&nbsp; They attempted a traffic stop, however the suspects refused and fled, proceeding from the 22nd Street to 33rd Street areas.&nbsp; A tire deflation device was successfully deployed.&nbsp; Despite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stolen-vehicleevade-police-avenue-p-and-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stolen-vehicleevade-police-avenue-p-and-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest finds police use of force, drug use caused man’s death of Prince Albert man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's chief forensic pathologist&nbsp;found Boden Umpherville suffered a cardiac arrest due to drug use and a restricted airway while held down by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-finds-police-use-of-force-drug-use-caused-mans-death-of-prince-albert-man/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-finds-police-use-of-force-drug-use-caused-mans-death-of-prince-albert-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug overdose alert issued for Saskatoon after 90 calls in 3 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'escalation in cases and severity of intervention required'&nbsp;from Friday to Monday&nbsp;prompted the ministry to issue the advisory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/drug-overdose-alert-issued-for-saskatoon-after-90-calls-in-3-days/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/drug-overdose-alert-issued-for-saskatoon-after-90-calls-in-3-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing - 20th Street West and Avenue H South]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 20 year old man was transported to hospital following a stabbing overnight.At approximately 12:30 a.m., July 22, 2026, police were called regarding an injured male in the 500 block of 4th Avenue North.&nbsp; The victim&nbsp;reported being stabbed approximately an hour earlier, while in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue H South.&nbsp; He told officers that two women had approached him, demanded his bag and then stabbed him before fleeing.The victim did not have a description for the women]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-20th-street-west-and-avenue-h-south/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-20th-street-west-and-avenue-h-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions about data loom over Saskatoon homelessness action plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city council supports a homelessness action plan that includes about 50 actions aimed at addressing the crisis in the city and 22 key metrics to measure its progress.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/questions-about-data-loom-over-saskatoon-homelessness-action-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/questions-about-data-loom-over-saskatoon-homelessness-action-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta girls head to Depot in Regina for RCMP dream experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maya, 12, from Spruce Grove, Alta., and Haley, 11, from Edmonton were named co-commanding officers (co-COs) for a day on Monday. Alberta RCMP and the RCMP Depot Division in Regina facilitated the experience in collaboration with the Kids with Cancer Society.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-girls-head-to-depot-in-regina-for-rcmp-dream-experience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-girls-head-to-depot-in-regina-for-rcmp-dream-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fatal black bear attacks are extremely rare despite recent killings in Saskatchewan, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Though last week's fatal black bear attack that killed a Saskatchewan couple came just months after another death involving a bear in the province, experts say such fatal attacks are still extremely rare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fatal-black-bear-attacks-are-extremely-rare-despite-recent-killings-in-saskatchewan-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fatal-black-bear-attacks-are-extremely-rare-despite-recent-killings-in-saskatchewan-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru before their game Thursday night against the Edmonton Elks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-will-honour-crash-victim-bhishma-rajyaguru/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-will-honour-crash-victim-bhishma-rajyaguru/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. businesses, producers brace for new 50% U.S. tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian dairy products, molasses, alcohol, dog leashes and even hockey sticks are just some of the items targeted under U.S. President Donald Trump&rsquo;s new 50 per cent tariffs, set to go into effect on Aug. 19. Sask. business owners say Trump's threats are nothing new.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-businesses-producers-brace-for-new-50-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-businesses-producers-brace-for-new-50-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Stolen Vehicle - ASU Assist - Avenue P and 21st Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police Service Air Support Unit (ASU) played a key role in locating a stolen vehicle Monday afternoon.On July 20, 2026 at approximately 4:40 p.m., members of the ASU observed a vehicle which had been the subject of an erratic driving complaint in the area of Avenue P South and 21st Street West. ASU continued to monitor the vehicle and share updates with officers on the ground. Officers also learned the vehicle had previously been reported stolen.Officers conducted a high-risk traff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-stolen-vehicle-asu-assist-avenue-p-and-21st-street-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-stolen-vehicle-asu-assist-avenue-p-and-21st-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charged Laid - Stolen City of Saskatoon Truck - 35th Street East and Ontario Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man has been arrested following an incident where a City of Saskatoon truck was stolen and driven outside the city on Monday.On July 20, 2026 at approximately 2:25 p.m., police were called to the area of 36th Street East and Ontario Avenue for a report of a stolen vehicle in progress. Further updates outlined the stolen vehicle was a City of Saskatoon truck.Through investigation, officers were able to track the vehicle and found it was travelling westbound outside city limits on Beam Road. Mem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charged-laid-stolen-city-of-saskatoon-truck-35th-street-east-and-ontario-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charged-laid-stolen-city-of-saskatoon-truck-35th-street-east-and-ontario-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 premiers agree to lift interprovincial trade barriers on alcohol products]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under a new deal, the premiers say they are updating rules to allow more Canadian brewers and distillers to sell alcohol directly to Canadians outside of their home provinces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/9-premiers-agree-to-lift-interprovincial-trade-barriers-on-alcohol-products/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 dead after SUV collides with parked semi-truck on Saskatchewan highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police said an investigation determined a semi-truck was parked on the side of the highway when an SUV collided with it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-dead-after-suv-collides-with-parked-semi-truck-on-saskatchewan-highway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-dead-after-suv-collides-with-parked-semi-truck-on-saskatchewan-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests - Crime Reduction Team Investigation - Cash, Weapons, Drugs, Car Seized]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested following an investigation by the Crime Reduction Team.Shortly before 8:00 p.m. on July 16, 2026, members of the Crime Reduction Team, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Unit, conducted enforcement action in a drug trafficking investigation with the arrests of two people. Following these arrests, search warrants were executed at addresses in the 100 block of St. Paul&rsquo;s Place and 2800 block of Rusholme Road resulting in the following evidentiary seizures;	$]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-crime-reduction-team-investigation-cash-weapons-drugs-car-seized/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-crime-reduction-team-investigation-cash-weapons-drugs-car-seized/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of man killed in collision with Saskatchewan Roughrider to be returned to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online fundraiser for Bhishma Rajyaguru, who died in a car crash that also killed a Saskatchewan Roughrider player, has collected about $80,000 to send his body to India.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-of-man-killed-in-collision-with-saskatchewan-roughrider-to-be-returned-to-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-of-man-killed-in-collision-with-saskatchewan-roughrider-to-be-returned-to-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former PA police officer tells inquest he doesn't recall Umpherville saying, 'I can't breathe' during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan chief forensic pathologist Dr. Shaun Ladham also testified at the inquest on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-pa-police-officer-tells-inquest-he-doesnt-recall-umpherville-saying-i-cant-breathe-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-pa-police-officer-tells-inquest-he-doesnt-recall-umpherville-saying-i-cant-breathe-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day 2 of Umpherville coroner's inquest focuses on autopsy, injuries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan chief forensic pathologist Dr. Shaun Ladham testified at the inquest on Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/day-2-of-umpherville-coroners-inquest-focuses-on-autopsy-injuries/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/day-2-of-umpherville-coroners-inquest-focuses-on-autopsy-injuries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public inquest begins in death of Prince Albert man following police use of force]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traffic stop escalated to officers used tasers, batons and pepper spray on 40-year-old, Boden Umpherville, who later succumbed to his injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/public-inquest-begins-in-death-of-prince-albert-man-following-police-use-of-force/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/public-inquest-begins-in-death-of-prince-albert-man-following-police-use-of-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends, family mourn 22-year-old killed in wrong-way crash near Lumsden, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Friends and family are mourning Bhishma Rajyaguru, who &#8203;&#8203;d&#8203;ied&#8203; Saturday evening &#8203;after &#8203;Saskatchewan Roughrider&#8203; Jayden Dalke crashed into his vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/friends-family-mourn-22-year-old-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-near-lumsden-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/friends-family-mourn-22-year-old-killed-in-wrong-way-crash-near-lumsden-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Sask. artist's phone fell 2 km from a plane. They found it in a canola field in 'pristine' condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Cline and David Stanchuk say they were blown away when they were able to find the phone. They were even more surprised to find it undamaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-artists-phone-fell-2-km-from-a-plane-they-found-it-in-a-canola-field-in-pristine-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-artists-phone-fell-2-km-from-a-plane-they-found-it-in-a-canola-field-in-pristine-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Sask. artist's phone fell 1.1 km from a plane. They found it in a canola field in 'pristine' condition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heather Cline and David Stanchuk say they were blown away when they were able to find the phone. They were even more surprised to find it undamaged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-artists-phone-fell-11-km-from-a-plane-they-found-it-in-a-canola-field-in-pristine-condition/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-artists-phone-fell-11-km-from-a-plane-they-found-it-in-a-canola-field-in-pristine-condition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon’s University Bridge reopening postponed, adding $213K to repair costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon has postponed the reopening of its University Bridge due to construction delays, with more extensive repair work needed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-university-bridge-reopening-postponed-adding-213k-to-repair-costs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 02:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoons-university-bridge-reopening-postponed-adding-213k-to-repair-costs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing - 1900 Block of 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating an incident where two people were stabbed on Friday night.At approximately 10:45 p.m. on July 17, 2026, police were called to the 1900 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an injured person who had been stabbed.Police arrived on scene and located an injured man outside an apartment building. Shortly after, officers also located a woman with injuries consistent with a stabbing inside the residence. Both were transported to hospital with what were believed t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-1900-block-of-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-1900-block-of-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis, alcohol found in SUV of Saskatchewan Roughrider killed in fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders captain Jayden Dalke was driving on the wrong side of Highway 11 between Lumsden and Regina&nbsp;when he was involved in a fatal head-on collision.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-killed-in-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-killed-in-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cannabis, alcohol found in SUV of Saskatchewan Roughrider involved in fatal collision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead following a wrong-way collision on Highway 11 northwest of Regina. One of the drivers was Jayden Dalke, a Saskatchewan&nbsp;Roughrider.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-involved-in-fatal-collision/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cannabis-alcohol-found-in-suv-of-saskatchewan-roughrider-involved-in-fatal-collision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault on Security Officer Investigations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police responded to multiple incidents involving security officers being assaulted on Sunday.On July 19, 2026 at around 1:55 a.m., police were called to a business in the 200 block of 3rd Avenue North for a report of an injured person. Initial information stated a man had assaulted another man and that the victim was a security officer.Officers arrived on scene and located the security officer with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Police learned the suspect had f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-on-security-officer-investigations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/assault-on-security-officer-investigations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted for homicide at Pickering, Ont. casino arrested in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect connected to a 2023 homicide at a Pickering, Ont., casino was arrested last Wednesday in Saskatoon, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-wanted-for-homicide-at-pickering-ont-casino-arrested-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-wanted-for-homicide-at-pickering-ont-casino-arrested-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted for homicide at Ontario casino arrested in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A suspect connected to a 2023 homicide at a Pickering, Ont., casino was arrested last Wednesday in Saskatoon, according to police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-wanted-for-homicide-at-ontario-casino-arrested-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-wanted-for-homicide-at-ontario-casino-arrested-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Roughrider in fatal crash was driving on wrong side of highway: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving the wrong way on the highway with alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle before the crash that killed him and another man, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-highway-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-highway-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Roughrider in fatal crash was driving on wrong side of divided highway: RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Jayden Dalke was driving the wrong way on the highway with alcohol and cannabis in his vehicle before the crash that killed him and another man, RCMP say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-divided-highway-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-roughrider-in-fatal-crash-was-driving-on-wrong-side-of-divided-highway-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Robbery - 1500 Block of 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman has been arrested in relation to a robbery at a business on Saturday morning.At approximately 6:55 a.m. on July 18, 2026, officers were called to a business in the 1500 block of 22nd Street West for a report of a robbery. Initial information outlined that there was a woman with a machete inside the store attempting to steal merchandise.Arriving officers located and arrested a woman matching the suspect description without further incident.The 23-year-old woman has been charged with Robbe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-1500-block-of-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-1500-block-of-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta, Saskatchewan offer 'most compelling' case for U.S. oil supply: Hoekstra]]></title><description><![CDATA[U.S. needs to three to four million more barrels of oil per day over the next decade, and Canada can be one of the best places to get it, says Pete Hoekstra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-saskatchewan-offer-most-compelling-case-for-us-oil-supply-hoekstra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-saskatchewan-offer-most-compelling-case-for-us-oil-supply-hoekstra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Assist Durham Regional Police - Homicide / Canada-Wide Warrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant in connection to a homicide in Durham Region, Ontario has been arrested by the Saskatoon Police Service.Through coordinated investigation with the Durham Regional Police, members of the Saskatoon Police Service Criminal Intelligence and Street Crime&nbsp;Sections effected the arrest of a 20-year-old man wanted for second-degree murder in a 2023 homicide in Durham Region shortly after 6:00 p.m. on July 15, 2026 at an unrelated business in the 3000 block of Me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assist-durham-regional-police-homicide-canada-wide-warrant/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-assist-durham-regional-police-homicide-canada-wide-warrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tommy time: Saskatchewan Roughriders’ one-yard wonder]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the Saskatchewan Roughriders need one yard, they know who to turn to &mdash; big man Tommy Stevens. He has proven to be a large factor in the Riders' offensive success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tommy-time-saskatchewan-roughriders-one-yard-wonder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tommy-time-saskatchewan-roughriders-one-yard-wonder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inquest begins into death of man stunned, pepper sprayed and beaten during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The five-day public inquest into the death of Boden Umpherville begins at King's Bench Court in Prince Albert on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-begins-into-death-of-man-stunned-pepper-sprayed-and-beaten-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/inquest-begins-into-death-of-man-stunned-pepper-sprayed-and-beaten-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglican church wants to remove heritage shield for historic Saskatoon chapel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The distinctive white church was built in 1939 in Saskatoon's North Park neighbourhood after dedicated fundraising, but the Anglican church now says it can no longer care for the structure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/anglican-church-wants-to-remove-heritage-shield-for-historic-saskatoon-chapel/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/anglican-church-wants-to-remove-heritage-shield-for-historic-saskatoon-chapel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders’ captain Jayden Dalke dies in car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upon learning of the fatal car crash, the Saskatchewan Roughriders said their captain Jayden Dalke was a warrior whose teammates 'cared deeply for him and are heartbroken.'&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughriders-captain-jayden-dalke-dies-in-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughriders-captain-jayden-dalke-dies-in-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Game over’ for Sony’s physical video games, production set to end in 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sony, makers of PlayStation, is moving to digital gaming and will no longer make physical copies of games. One Sask. game store owner says the move will impact local gamers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/game-over-for-sonys-physical-video-games-production-set-to-end-in-2028/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/game-over-for-sonys-physical-video-games-production-set-to-end-in-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders linebacker and captain Jayden Dalke killed in crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders are mourning linebacker and team captain Jayden Dalke, who died in a car crash Saturday evening.<br />
The team announced his death in a statement Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-linebacker-and-captain-jayden-dalke-killed-in-crash/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 22:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-linebacker-and-captain-jayden-dalke-killed-in-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 dead in crash east of Lumsden Saturday night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lumsden Fire responded to the collision at around 9 p.m. Saturday, and found one vehicle in the centre meridian and another in the southbound ditch.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-dead-in-crash-east-of-lumsden-saturday-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-dead-in-crash-east-of-lumsden-saturday-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dies at 62]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher and two-time World Series champion Duane Ward has died at 62. The Blue Jays say Ward died of natural causes in Toronto.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/duane-ward-former-blue-jays-pitcher-world-series-champion-dies-at-62/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/duane-ward-former-blue-jays-pitcher-world-series-champion-dies-at-62/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Sask. man's death was ruled an accidental drowning, but his family still has questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[When RCMP got a call about an unmanned boat going in circles on Weyakwin Lake, officers didn't make the connection that it could mean a person was missing. Matthew Hamm's body was found in the lake the following spring. The RCMP's civilian watchdog says the officers' initial response was "wholly unacceptable," and Hamm's parents still have questions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-mans-death-was-ruled-an-accidental-drowning-but-his-family-still-has-questions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-mans-death-was-ruled-an-accidental-drowning-but-his-family-still-has-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide awake while your partner snores? Have you considered a 'sleep divorce'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts says good sleep is vital for your physical and mental health &mdash; and sleeping separately doesn&rsquo;t have to destroy the intimacy in your relationship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wide-awake-while-your-partner-snores-have-you-considered-a-sleep-divorce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wide-awake-while-your-partner-snores-have-you-considered-a-sleep-divorce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From algae to E.coli, Sask. offers beachgoers ways to check water conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's Healthy Beaches Program maintains a public map showing test results for blue-green algae and bacteria levels at the busiest public places for splashing around.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-algae-to-ecoli-sask-offers-beachgoers-ways-to-check-water-conditions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-algae-to-ecoli-sask-offers-beachgoers-ways-to-check-water-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boden Umpherville's family continues search for answers at coroner's inquest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family and friends have always disputed the investigation that cleared Prince Albert police of any wrongdoing. A public inquest starting Monday will determine the facts of the 40-year-old's death in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boden-umphervilles-family-continues-search-for-answers-at-coroners-inquest/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/boden-umphervilles-family-continues-search-for-answers-at-coroners-inquest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why travel insurance may not help you if there's a WestJet strike]]></title><description><![CDATA[WestJet travellers hoping to buy protection in case their travel plans are interrupted or delayed by a contract dispute may be out of luck, as travel insurance experts say policies purchased after potential strike dates are announced won't cover future work stoppages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-travel-insurance-may-not-help-you-if-theres-a-westjet-strike/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/why-travel-insurance-may-not-help-you-if-theres-a-westjet-strike/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian Head celebrates after research farms get reprieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) announced they had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) ensuring two research farms in the province that had been scheduled to close will now stay open.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/indian-head-celebrates-after-research-farms-get-reprieve/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/indian-head-celebrates-after-research-farms-get-reprieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local Regina mosque puts out survey for feedback on call to prayer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surveys were conducted throughout Friday in front of the mosque, with people sharing their opinions for and against]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/local-regina-mosque-puts-out-survey-for-feedback-on-call-to-prayer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/local-regina-mosque-puts-out-survey-for-feedback-on-call-to-prayer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina mosque surveys public after backlash to broadcast of call to prayer]]></title><description><![CDATA[M. Anisur Rahaman, the director of the Regina City Jamia Masjid mosque, said that many of the negative comments appeared to the result of misconceptions about the Muslim faith.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-mosque-surveys-public-after-backlash-to-broadcast-of-call-to-prayer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-mosque-surveys-public-after-backlash-to-broadcast-of-call-to-prayer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University of Saskatchewan veterinary medicine clinic reverses decision to stop treating wildlife patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[In early July, the University of Saskatchewan said it would pause wildlife treatment services at the Veterinary Medical Centre (VMC) while it conducted a review of its zoo, exotics and wildlife services program. That decision has now been reversed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/university-of-saskatchewan-veterinary-medicine-clinic-reverses-decision-to-stop-treating-wildlife-patients/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/university-of-saskatchewan-veterinary-medicine-clinic-reverses-decision-to-stop-treating-wildlife-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leveling Up: How Mistik Studios is putting Indigenous culture on the gaming map]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan&rsquo;s new Mistik Studios is giving a sneak peek of its very first project, aiming to bring Indigenous culture to the global gaming stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/leveling-up-how-mistik-studios-is-putting-indigenous-culture-on-the-gaming-map/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/leveling-up-how-mistik-studios-is-putting-indigenous-culture-on-the-gaming-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[University Bridge shutdown extended, no new opening date]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bridge closed in April for rehabilitation and the repair of an arch. At the time, it was slated to reopen for one-way traffic in each direction around mid-June.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/university-bridge-shutdown-extended-no-new-opening-date/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/university-bridge-shutdown-extended-no-new-opening-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Saskatchewan research farms to stay open as province enters MOU with Ottawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two federally run research farms in Saskatchewan that were expected to close are staying open after the government of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding with AAFC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-saskatchewan-research-farms-to-stay-open-as-province-enters-mou-with-ottawa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 22:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-saskatchewan-research-farms-to-stay-open-as-province-enters-mou-with-ottawa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina couple killed in bear attack at McTavish Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family members say Jay and Deb MacDonald are the two people killed by a bear at a lake north of La Ronge on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-mctavish-lake/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-couple-killed-in-bear-attack-at-mctavish-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[REMINDER: Public Advisory - Traffic Violation Scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police Service wishes to remind members of the public of an ongoing text message scam&nbsp;that falsely claims recipients have received a traffic violation. Do not click the link or make any payments to the associated&nbsp;website.&nbsp;These messages are fraudulent and should be ignored.If you have received a suspicious text message and suspect fraud but have not been victimized, contact the&nbsp;Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. If you have become the victim of fraud, contact your loca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/reminder-public-advisory-traffic-violation-scam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/reminder-public-advisory-traffic-violation-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June storms result in more than $1.1B in damages across Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[June storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, along with flooding in the Montreal area, caused more than $1.1 billion in insured damage, the Insurance Bureau of Canada says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/june-storms-result-in-more-than-11b-in-damages-across-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/june-storms-result-in-more-than-11b-in-damages-across-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bear kills 2 people in northern Saskatchewan, ministry confirms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people are dead after a bear attack in northern Saskatchewan, the province's Ministry of Community Safety confirmed in a news release.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-kills-2-people-in-northern-saskatchewan-ministry-confirms/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/bear-kills-2-people-in-northern-saskatchewan-ministry-confirms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests - Assault - 2200 Block 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people were arrested following a machete assault yesterday evening.At around 7:30 p.m. on July 16, 2026, police were called to a business in the 2200 block of 22nd Street West for a report of an assault. Upon arrival, officers learned that a security guard had been cut with a machete while escorting a group of people from the property. The suspects then fled the area. A short time later, police were called to a disturbance in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue Q South. Upon arrival, off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-assault-2200-block-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-assault-2200-block-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Sask. research farms slated to close will now stay open]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two research farm in Saskatchewan that had been slated for closure will remain open after Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Provincial Ministry of Agriculture signed a momorandum of understanding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-sask-research-farms-slated-to-close-will-now-stay-open/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-sask-research-farms-slated-to-close-will-now-stay-open/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfires, U.S. tariffs blamed for suspension of operations at Sask. sawmill]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carrier Forest Products Ltd., the company that owns the sawmill in the town of Big River, has told employees that economic conditions are forcing it to suspend operations 'indefinitely.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wildfires-us-tariffs-blamed-for-suspension-of-operations-at-sask-sawmill/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wildfires-us-tariffs-blamed-for-suspension-of-operations-at-sask-sawmill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christopher Nolan fans make 'Odyssey' to Regina to see new film in 70mm IMAX]]></title><description><![CDATA[The theatre at the Saskatchewan Science Centre is one of just 41 in the world that can show the movie on 70-millimetre IMAX film. Some moviegoers got tickets more than a year in advance. They say it was worth the wait.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/christopher-nolan-fans-make-odyssey-to-regina-to-see-new-film-in-70mm-imax/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/christopher-nolan-fans-make-odyssey-to-regina-to-see-new-film-in-70mm-imax/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Doctor, advocates in Lloydminster call on Alberta, Saskatchewan governments to publish report on health needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates and community leaders in Lloydminster are calling for the release of a report into the state of health care in the city, information they say is essential to address current service level gaps and to plan for future growth.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/doctor-advocates-in-lloydminster-call-on-alberta-saskatchewan-governments-to-publish-report-on-health-needs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/doctor-advocates-in-lloydminster-call-on-alberta-saskatchewan-governments-to-publish-report-on-health-needs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Province denies Saskatoon daycare licence, despite list of families waiting]]></title><description><![CDATA[In June, the province told Kinza Nisar there was not enough need for more home-based child care spaces in her area. Ten families had already reserved spots.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/province-denies-saskatoon-daycare-licence-despite-list-of-families-waiting/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/province-denies-saskatoon-daycare-licence-despite-list-of-families-waiting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate diversity at Moose Jaw's first Afro-Caribbean festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saturday's event in Crescent Park is a chance for people to learn more about the diversity in African and Caribbean cultures. Organizer Adeola Afolayan can't wait to share samples of Nigerian food.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/celebrate-diversity-at-moose-jaws-first-afro-caribbean-festival/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/celebrate-diversity-at-moose-jaws-first-afro-caribbean-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York is pausing new hyperscale data centres. Could the same happen in Canada?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More companies are looking to Canada to build out hyperscale data centres meant to power AI, launching a debate over whether the facilities are a net benefit for the country. Here's a look at whether provinces and territories here are considering their own moratoriums.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-york-is-pausing-new-hyperscale-data-centres-could-the-same-happen-in-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-york-is-pausing-new-hyperscale-data-centres-could-the-same-happen-in-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Ni&ntilde;o is here, and it&rsquo;s already looking like it could be 'mind-blowing']]></title><description><![CDATA[Temperatures in the El Ni&ntilde;o region in the Pacific Ocean are the warmest they've been on record at this time of year. And the peak is still months away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/el-nintildeo-is-here-and-itrsquos-already-looking-like-it-could-be-mind-blowing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Applicants for child care operator licences in Saskatchewan say they’re being denied]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition party says parents are having a hard time finding a daycare close to their home, and what doesn't help... childcare license applications are being denied.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/applicants-for-child-care-operator-licences-in-saskatchewan-say-theyre-being-denied/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/applicants-for-child-care-operator-licences-in-saskatchewan-say-theyre-being-denied/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First-ever Saskatchewan commodity showcase connects producers with global buyers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agricultural commodity buyers from more than a dozen countries are convening in Saskatoon to match with producers to diversify trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-ever-saskatchewan-commodity-showcase-connects-producers-with-global-buyers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-ever-saskatchewan-commodity-showcase-connects-producers-with-global-buyers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservation officers, RCMP investigating two wildlife-related deaths near La Ronge, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two deaths at McTavish Lake, north of La Ronge, are suspected to be wildlife-related, the Saskatchewan government says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/conservation-officers-rcmp-investigating-two-wildlife-related-deaths-near-la-ronge-sask/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/conservation-officers-rcmp-investigating-two-wildlife-related-deaths-near-la-ronge-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Optimism in La Loche, Sask., as construction starts on only hotel in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[Out-of-towners have had nowhere to stay in the northern village since its only hotel burned down years ago. That will change when the new hotel opens next year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/optimism-in-la-loche-sask-as-construction-starts-on-only-hotel-in-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/optimism-in-la-loche-sask-as-construction-starts-on-only-hotel-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. announces more money for flood recovery, other disasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The provincial government says its disaster assistance program will have higher maximum assistance rates for individuals and small businesses after 106 municipalities applied for financial support this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-announces-more-money-for-flood-recovery-other-disasters/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-announces-more-money-for-flood-recovery-other-disasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Saskatoon removing memorial tree stricken by Dutch elm disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Memorial Avenue of Trees at Woodlawn Cemetery has tested positive to Dutch Elm Disease (DED). The memorial tree will be removed immediatly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-of-saskatoon-removing-memorial-tree-stricken-by-dutch-elm-disease/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/city-of-saskatoon-removing-memorial-tree-stricken-by-dutch-elm-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan boosts disaster aid in response to storm-packed spring and summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Increased benefits are being put in place to help residents after stormy spring and summer seasons, the Saskatchewan government announced Thursday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-boosts-disaster-aid-in-response-to-storm-packed-spring-and-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-boosts-disaster-aid-in-response-to-storm-packed-spring-and-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina police charge man shot by officers after he allegedly pointed a crossbow at them]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 35-year-old man is charged with two counts of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon and one count of uttering threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-charge-man-shot-by-officers-after-he-allegedly-pointed-a-crossbow-at-them/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 22:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-charge-man-shot-by-officers-after-he-allegedly-pointed-a-crossbow-at-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial tree at Saskatoon cemetery to be cut down due to invasive disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tree on the Memorial Avenue of Trees at Saskatoon's Woodlawn Cemetery is&nbsp;being removed due to Dutch Elm Disease, the City of Saskatoon said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/memorial-tree-at-saskatoon-cemetery-to-be-cut-down-due-to-invasive-disease/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/memorial-tree-at-saskatoon-cemetery-to-be-cut-down-due-to-invasive-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prairie storms caused at least $728M in insured damage: Insurance Bureau of Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Insurance Bureau of Canada says severe June storms in Manitoba and Saskatchewan caused more than $728 million in insured damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prairie-storms-caused-at-least-728m-in-insured-damage-insurance-bureau-of-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/prairie-storms-caused-at-least-728m-in-insured-damage-insurance-bureau-of-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. man who housed 'Queen of Canada' cult leader to stand trial next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ricky Manz faces various charges, including assaulting a police officer, mischief and failing to comply with an undertaking and release order.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-man-who-housed-queen-of-canada-cult-leader-to-stand-trial-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-man-who-housed-queen-of-canada-cult-leader-to-stand-trial-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. RCMP request for media to get permission to publish details 'shocking,' journalism association says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan RCMP should rescind its request for media outlets to seek police permission before reporting details from crime scenes, says the Canadian Association of Journalists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-request-for-media-to-get-permission-to-publish-details-shocking-journalism-association-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-request-for-media-to-get-permission-to-publish-details-shocking-journalism-association-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melville, Sask., rallies around Mounties injured in shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[The effort to raise money for two RCMP officers injured in a shooting in Melville, Sask., last month continues unabated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/melville-sask-rallies-around-mounties-injured-in-shooting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/melville-sask-rallies-around-mounties-injured-in-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[After 43 years of service, customers say goodbye to beloved McDonald's employee]]></title><description><![CDATA[To celebrate 63-year-old Brenda Smith's retirement, staff at a Regina McDonald's restaurant threw her a party. Dozens of friends and longtime customers stopped by with flowers, gifts and good wishes for her next adventure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/after-43-years-of-service-customers-say-goodbye-to-beloved-mcdonalds-employee/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/after-43-years-of-service-customers-say-goodbye-to-beloved-mcdonalds-employee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Saskatchewan violinists named to country's most rigorous orchestral training program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three Saskatchewan violinists have been named to the National Youth Orchestra of Canada for this year &mdash; the largest group from the province to ever join the rigorous training program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-saskatchewan-violinists-named-to-countrys-most-rigorous-orchestral-training-program/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-saskatchewan-violinists-named-to-countrys-most-rigorous-orchestral-training-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Siemens expansion expected to bring 100 jobs to Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Siemens Canada is expanding its Saskatoon operations at Saskatchewan's research and technology park, expected to create 100 new jobs over the next two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/siemens-expansion-expected-to-bring-100-jobs-to-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/siemens-expansion-expected-to-bring-100-jobs-to-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding on Sask. First Nation was 'the worst I've ever seen,' former resident says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Temporary bridges now connect Cote First Nation to the surrounding area as the band's efforts to assess and repair flooded homes continue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flooding-on-sask-first-nation-was-the-worst-ive-ever-seen-former-resident-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flooding-on-sask-first-nation-was-the-worst-ive-ever-seen-former-resident-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Black Henbane, the highly toxic plant spreading around Lake Diefenbaker]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rural municipalities in Saskatchewan have raised the alarm about the presence of Black Henbane, which can cause serious injuries. We tell you what to do if you encounter one.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meet-black-henbane-the-highly-toxic-plant-spreading-around-lake-diefenbaker/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/meet-black-henbane-the-highly-toxic-plant-spreading-around-lake-diefenbaker/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cigar Lake uranium mine resumes production after temporary halt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operations at the Cigar Lake uranium mine have resumed after a nearly two-week halt in production.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cigar-lake-uranium-mine-resumes-production-after-temporary-halt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cigar-lake-uranium-mine-resumes-production-after-temporary-halt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family time, relaxation top the playbook for Saskatchewan Roughriders’ bye week]]></title><description><![CDATA[How that time is spent looks different for everyone inside the Riders' locker room. For some players, the priority is family.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/family-time-relaxation-top-the-playbook-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-bye-week/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/family-time-relaxation-top-the-playbook-for-saskatchewan-roughriders-bye-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search of forest, shoreline continues for barefoot woman missing near Churchill River in Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Searchers continue combing thick forest and the shoreline of the Churchill River, looking for Connie Wolverine, 44. She was last seen Sunday evening as a storm intensified near her uncle's cabin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/search-of-forest-shoreline-continues-for-barefoot-woman-missing-near-churchill-river-in-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/search-of-forest-shoreline-continues-for-barefoot-woman-missing-near-churchill-river-in-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman whose horses starved near North Battleford, Sask., prohibited from having animals for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ellen Haudeck was in court in North Battleford on Wednesday to learn her sentence after being convicted of criminally neglecting animals in her care. She received a four-month conditional sentence order followed by 20 months of probation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-whose-horses-starved-near-north-battleford-sask-prohibited-from-having-animals-for-life/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-whose-horses-starved-near-north-battleford-sask-prohibited-from-having-animals-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Additional Arrest - Bear Spray Assault - 1600 Block 20th Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police have arrested another person in relation&nbsp;to a bear spray incident at a gas station on May 14, 2026.The 36-year-old man has been charged with Assault with a Weapon (x2) and Mischief Over $5000.(Court Information Number: 991342868)(Occurrence Number: 26-65556)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-additional-arrest-bear-spray-assault-1600-block-20th-street-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-additional-arrest-bear-spray-assault-1600-block-20th-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Charges Laid - Bear Spray Incident - 1400 Block of 20th Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police have arrested a male youth in relation to a bear spray incident last month in the 1400 block of 20th Street West.The 16-year-old male has been charged with Assault with a Weapon.(Court Information Number: 991342853)(Occurrence Number: 26-81164)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-charges-laid-bear-spray-incident-1400-block-of-20th-street-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-charges-laid-bear-spray-incident-1400-block-of-20th-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Silent killer: Inside Regina’s battle against Dutch elm disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dutch elm disease is a growing concern in Regina, as the city faces a surge in infected trees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/silent-killer-inside-reginas-battle-against-dutch-elm-disease/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/silent-killer-inside-reginas-battle-against-dutch-elm-disease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grain to move through Port of Churchill for first time since 2020]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grain transportation will resume for the first time in years&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Port of Churchill on Friday, Arctic Gateway Group says.&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/grain-to-move-through-port-of-churchill-for-first-time-since-2020/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/grain-to-move-through-port-of-churchill-for-first-time-since-2020/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations chiefs vote to oppose Carney government's proposed major projects reforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assembly of First Nations chiefs unanimously resolved Wednesday to oppose the Carney government's proposed reforms aimed at streamlining major project development if those reforms weaken environmental protections or sidestep Indigenous rights.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-nations-chiefs-vote-to-oppose-carney-governments-proposed-major-projects-reforms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/first-nations-chiefs-vote-to-oppose-carney-governments-proposed-major-projects-reforms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan RCMP seek help locating missing 83-year-old woman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assiniboia RCMP are searching for Edith Goodtrack, an 83-year-old woman who went missing from Wood Mountain Lakota First Nation on July 14.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-rcmp-seek-help-locating-missing-83-year-old-woman/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-rcmp-seek-help-locating-missing-83-year-old-woman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lloydminster teams aim to connect homeless people with support, address social disorder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Lloydminster has launched two new programs to address homeless and social disorder, but some local organizations say it might not be enough to keep up with the growing demand for support.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lloydminster-teams-aim-to-connect-homeless-people-with-support-address-social-disorder/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lloydminster-teams-aim-to-connect-homeless-people-with-support-address-social-disorder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Strychnine use for gopher control officially begins in Alberta, Saskatchewan after delays]]></title><description><![CDATA[After significant delays, the window for strychnine use in Alberta and Saskatchewan is now open. Farmers can use the controversialrodenticide to control Richardson's ground squirrels &mdash; colloquially known as gophers &mdash; until Sept. 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/strychnine-use-for-gopher-control-officially-begins-in-alberta-saskatchewan-after-delays/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/strychnine-use-for-gopher-control-officially-begins-in-alberta-saskatchewan-after-delays/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's only veterinary college will stop treating wildlife indefinitely]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan is pausing its service for treating wild animals indefinitely, and one student is worried about what that means for the future of wildlife medicine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewans-only-veterinary-college-will-stop-treating-wildlife-indefinitely/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewans-only-veterinary-college-will-stop-treating-wildlife-indefinitely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fate uncertain for $1.6M Saskatoon home that defies size limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speakers at Saskatoon city hall Tuesday expressed sympathy for the owners of a million-dollar home found to have exceeded size regulations even as they argued against letting it remain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fate-uncertain-for-16m-saskatoon-home-that-defies-size-limits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fate-uncertain-for-16m-saskatoon-home-that-defies-size-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbirds thrill spectators during a special stop in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[After more than 50 years of thrilling audiences with their skilled maneuvers in the sky, the snowbirds are flying their final season with the classic Tutor jet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snowbirds-thrill-spectators-during-a-special-stop-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snowbirds-thrill-spectators-during-a-special-stop-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. Village of Aylsham declares state of emergency after 'unprecedented' windstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe windstorm has left significant damage over east Saskatchewan. Power outages over a wide area are being reported by residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-village-of-aylsham-declares-state-of-emergency-after-unprecedented-windstorm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-village-of-aylsham-declares-state-of-emergency-after-unprecedented-windstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aylsham, Sask., declares state of emergency after 'unprecedented' windstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[A severe windstorm has left significant damage over east Saskatchewan. Power outages over a wide area are being reported by residents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aylsham-sask-declares-state-of-emergency-after-unprecedented-windstorm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aylsham-sask-declares-state-of-emergency-after-unprecedented-windstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[North-central Saskatchewan continues cleanup efforts following weekend storm]]></title><description><![CDATA[SaskPower says around 50,000 customers lost power at some point during the weekend, marking the highest number of outages in a week seen over the past few years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/north-central-saskatchewan-continues-cleanup-efforts-following-weekend-storm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/north-central-saskatchewan-continues-cleanup-efforts-following-weekend-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Roughriders defence sends message in dominant win over Hamilton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders defence dominated their week 6 matchup against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, sending a message to the rest of the league.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughriders-defence-sends-message-in-dominant-win-over-hamilton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-roughriders-defence-sends-message-in-dominant-win-over-hamilton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rain, heat create 'perfect storm' for exploding mosquito numbers: Regina official]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Regina's traps caught 780 mosquitos in 11 weeks &mdash; and then almost 2,000 over the past two days]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rain-heat-create-perfect-storm-for-exploding-mosquito-numbers-regina-official/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rain-heat-create-perfect-storm-for-exploding-mosquito-numbers-regina-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How extreme heat and humidity fuels more dangerous storms — and tornadoes]]></title><description><![CDATA[As heat waves blanket parts of Canada, experts say the extreme heat and humidity can also 'fuel' severe thunderstorms &mdash; and even tornadoes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-extreme-heat-and-humidity-fuels-more-dangerous-storms-and-tornadoes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/how-extreme-heat-and-humidity-fuels-more-dangerous-storms-and-tornadoes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land of stormy skies: Sask. almost doubles its average tornado number]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan gets an average of 15 confirmed tornadoes in a typical year, but 27 have already been recorded in 2026, which is 'quite the outbreak,' an expert says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/land-of-stormy-skies-sask-almost-doubles-its-average-tornado-number/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/land-of-stormy-skies-sask-almost-doubles-its-average-tornado-number/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jeffrey Rath fought for First Nations. Now former clients are fighting him]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jeffrey Rath built a career winning settlements for First Nations. But court records show former clients are challenging the lawyer's fees, conduct and control of settlement funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/jeffrey-rath-fought-for-first-nations-now-former-clients-are-fighting-him/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/jeffrey-rath-fought-for-first-nations-now-former-clients-are-fighting-him/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. man ordered to pay over $150K for defaming RM administrator on Facebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former administrator of the RM of Pleasantdale says many people in her profession face daily harassment and she hopes her case sets a precedent. The man who defamed her didn't show up to trial, cited non-existent case law in court proceedings and told CBC he will keep posting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-man-ordered-to-pay-over-150k-for-defaming-rm-administrator-on-facebook/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-man-ordered-to-pay-over-150k-for-defaming-rm-administrator-on-facebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. community safety minister defends corrections system after 5 inmate release errors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Community Safety Minister Michael Weger says the mistakes are small compared with the successes of the ministry, while some experts point to greater systematic cracks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-community-safety-minister-defends-corrections-system-after-5-inmate-release-errors/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-community-safety-minister-defends-corrections-system-after-5-inmate-release-errors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon city hall tests food forests to address poverty, insecurity]]></title><description><![CDATA[City hall's experiment in two west-side parks is expected to bear fruit &mdash; literally &mdash; in two years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-city-hall-tests-food-forests-to-address-poverty-insecurity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-city-hall-tests-food-forests-to-address-poverty-insecurity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. group preserving cultural history one hooked rug at a time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Margaret Harrison wants to revive the popularity of the traditional craft of rug hooking. She remembers a time when people would make them at home to sell for extra cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-group-preserving-cultural-history-one-hooked-rug-at-a-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-group-preserving-cultural-history-one-hooked-rug-at-a-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$8K tab for documents on coal power refurbishment is 'a cover charge on accountability': Sask. NDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[The NDP says the public is paying for the report twice because it was commissioned by a Crown corporation and the $8,000 fee will be paid by the Official Opposition.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8k-tab-for-documents-on-coal-power-refurbishment-is-a-cover-charge-on-accountability-sask-ndp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/8k-tab-for-documents-on-coal-power-refurbishment-is-a-cover-charge-on-accountability-sask-ndp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan storm season close to breaking records as tornado totals rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[A potentially record-breaking summer storm season in Saskatchewan is showing no sign of letting up. Severe weather ripped through the province again over the weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-storm-season-close-to-breaking-records-as-tornado-totals-rise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-storm-season-close-to-breaking-records-as-tornado-totals-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildlife rehab centre warns of impact as University of Saskatchewan suspends services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wildlife advocates and students are raising concerns about the University of Saskatchewan veterinary college's decision to stop accepting wildlife at its clinic indefinitely.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wildlife-rehab-centre-warns-of-impact-as-university-of-saskatchewan-suspends-services/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wildlife-rehab-centre-warns-of-impact-as-university-of-saskatchewan-suspends-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. town cleans up after 'intense' weekend windstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Mark Powalinsky said the town of Kinistino, about 46 kilometres southeast of Prince Albert, turned out in force Sunday to respond to the damage caused by an intense storm on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-town-cleans-up-after-intense-weekend-windstorm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-town-cleans-up-after-intense-weekend-windstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan RCMP respond to 177 calls during Craven Country Thunder]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP&nbsp;had partnered with&nbsp;Saskatchewan&nbsp;Government Insurance&nbsp;to&nbsp;conduct traffic stops near the&nbsp;festival&nbsp;grounds in the village outside Regina.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-rcmp-respond-to-177-calls-during-craven-country-thunder/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-rcmp-respond-to-177-calls-during-craven-country-thunder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year after destructive wildfires, residents around Lac La Ronge 'more prepared' for new blazes]]></title><description><![CDATA[One year later, community members in the area are facing new fires &mdash; but one leader says they're more ready this time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-year-after-destructive-wildfires-residents-around-lac-la-ronge-more-prepared-for-new-blazes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-year-after-destructive-wildfires-residents-around-lac-la-ronge-more-prepared-for-new-blazes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independent investigative unit clears Moose Jaw police officer in fatal 2024 crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's independent police investigator has cleared the Moose Jaw Police Service of any wrongdoing in a high-speed crash that killed one man and left two others injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/independent-investigative-unit-clears-moose-jaw-police-officer-in-fatal-2024-crash/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/independent-investigative-unit-clears-moose-jaw-police-officer-in-fatal-2024-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Bear Spray Incident - 19th Street and Avenue P South]]></title><description><![CDATA[One male youth is facing numerous charges following a bear spray incident Friday night.On July 10, 2026 at around 8:30 p.m., police were called to the area of 19th Street and Avenue P South for a weapons call where it was reported that a male had bear spray.Officers arrived on scene and located a male matching the suspect description shortly after. He was arrested without further incident. Police searched the male during the arrest and located two cans of bear spray.Through their investigation,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-bear-spray-incident-19th-street-and-avenue-p-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-bear-spray-incident-19th-street-and-avenue-p-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman says 'heroes' saved her from sinking SUV in Sask. slough]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marjorie Flavel, 84, dozed off behind the wheel and veered into a slough on July 5. Her doors were locked. She can't swim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-says-heroes-saved-her-from-sinking-suv-in-sask-slough/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-says-heroes-saved-her-from-sinking-suv-in-sask-slough/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Regina police chief says firing was ‘unjustified and wholly disproportionate’]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a statement through his lawyer, former Regina police chief Farooq Sheikh says the process that led to his dismissal lacked fairness and due process.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-regina-police-chief-says-firing-was-unjustified-and-wholly-disproportionate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-regina-police-chief-says-firing-was-unjustified-and-wholly-disproportionate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Weapons Offence - 100 Block of Avenue T South]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman is facing a number of charges relating to a weapons offence on Sunday night.On July 12, 2026 at approximately 9:08 p.m., police received a call for service reporting that a woman was threatening people with a knife in the 100 block of Avenue T South.Arriving officers located a woman matching the suspect description a short distance away where she was arrested without further incident. A search of her person resulted in officers located two knives and a pool ball that was hooked to a ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-100-block-of-avenue-t-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-100-block-of-avenue-t-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. RCMP seek man in possible armed kidnapping near Loon Lake]]></title><description><![CDATA[RCMP are asking the public for information about the whereabouts of Kevin Ross Watt, 31, who is charged with one count of kidnapping with a firearm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-seek-man-in-possible-armed-kidnapping-near-loon-lake/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-rcmp-seek-man-in-possible-armed-kidnapping-near-loon-lake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Assault - 400 Block of Confederation Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman has been arrested following reports of an assault on a security guard outside a business over the weekend.At approximately 4:05 p.m. On July 10, 2026, police were called to the 400 block of Confederation Drive for a report of a security officer being assaulted by a woman.Arriving officers located the security officer, a 25-year-old woman, as well as the suspect, a 29-year-old woman. The suspect was arrested without further incident. Through their investigation, officers learned the vic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-assault-400-block-of-confederation-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-assault-400-block-of-confederation-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggravated Assault - 300 Block of Avenue T South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating after a man was located injured in an alley Sunday evening.At around 6:40 p.m. on July 12, 2026, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Avenue T South for a report of an injured person in an alley.Officers arrived on scene and located an injured 22-year-old man with what were believed to be serious but non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported the hospital by paramedics for further medical treatment.Police are continuing to investigate and anyone]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-300-block-of-avenue-t-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-300-block-of-avenue-t-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan sizzles: multiple temperature records set amid heat warnings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's weekend heatwave set some new records, but a meteorologist says cooler weather is on the way.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-sizzles-multiple-temperature-records-set-amid-heat-warnings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-sizzles-multiple-temperature-records-set-amid-heat-warnings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weapons Offence - 500 Block of Idylwyld Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating following a reported weapons offence early Sunday morning.On July 12, 2026 at around 12:50 a.m., police were called to the 500 block of Idylwyld Drive North for a report of a weapons offence. Dispatch information outlined three people with guns and knives walked into a business before entering a suite.Arriving officers located a man who informed police that he had disarmed one of the suspects. Police then seized the CO2 style firearm. Officers cleared the suite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/weapons-offence-500-block-of-idylwyld-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/weapons-offence-500-block-of-idylwyld-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Robbery - 2400 Block of 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three male youth have been arrested and face charges relating to a robbery involving weapons late Friday afternoon.At approximately 5:15 p.m. on July 10, 2026, police were called to a business in the 2400 block of 22nd Street West for a report of a robbery involving a firearm, knife and bear spray.Officers arrived on scene and were able to view video surveillance and learned multiple youths entered the store and grabbed multiple bottles of alcohol off the shelf before attempting to leave without]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-2400-block-of-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-2400-block-of-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oppressive heat expected across 4 provinces, Environment Canada warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada heat warnings are in place from the southeastern corner of Saskatchewan to the western edges of Quebec.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/oppressive-heat-expected-across-4-provinces-environment-canada-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/oppressive-heat-expected-across-4-provinces-environment-canada-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat, humidity return to Ontario while Manitoba shatters temperature records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued heat warnings across the majority of Ontario as well as southern Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-humidity-return-to-ontario-while-manitoba-shatters-temperature-records/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-humidity-return-to-ontario-while-manitoba-shatters-temperature-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fourth generation taking over longstanding Prince Albert clothing store]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 40 years in the clothing business, Fred Matheson is planning his retirement, but the Prince Albert menswear store established in 1929 will stay in the family. Matheson's daughter and son-in-law plan to take ownership.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fourth-generation-taking-over-longstanding-prince-albert-clothing-store/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fourth-generation-taking-over-longstanding-prince-albert-clothing-store/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liberals continue court fight against First Nations drinking water rights, despite new bill]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Carney government continues to fight First Nations in court to deny Canada has any legal duty to ensure they have safe drinking water on reserve, even as the Liberals advance legislation aiming to do just that. This contradiction is drawing accusations of hypocrisy and demands for clarity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/liberals-continue-court-fight-against-first-nations-drinking-water-rights-despite-new-bill/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/liberals-continue-court-fight-against-first-nations-drinking-water-rights-despite-new-bill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riders roll past Ticats with strong second half]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to head coach Corey Mace, the football gods smiled upon the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-roll-past-ticats-with-strong-second-half/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/riders-roll-past-ticats-with-strong-second-half/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon resident paints crosswalk, takes pedestrian safety into own hands]]></title><description><![CDATA[Derek Cameron saw there was an issue with a crosswalk in his neighbourhood, so he grabbed some paint and took it upon himself to make it safer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-resident-paints-crosswalk-takes-pedestrian-safety-into-own-hands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-resident-paints-crosswalk-takes-pedestrian-safety-into-own-hands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbirds fly final hometown show before extended pause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifty-five years since their first-ever performance in Moose Jaw, the Snowbirds took to the sky Saturday before what could be an extended pause.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snowbirds-fly-final-hometown-show-before-extended-pause/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snowbirds-fly-final-hometown-show-before-extended-pause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More tornadoes recorded in Canada’s Prairies amid humid heat wave]]></title><description><![CDATA[A red tornado warning was issued by Environment Canada around 5:30 p.m. Saturday for the County of Vermilion River, Alta., but was cancelled roughly 30 minutes later.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/more-tornadoes-recorded-in-canadas-prairies-amid-humid-heat-wave/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/more-tornadoes-recorded-in-canadas-prairies-amid-humid-heat-wave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More heat and air quality warnings issued across Canada as baking temperatures continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heat warnings and air quality alerts from Environment Canada stretched on Sunday from Regina through Winnipeg, across northern and southern Ontario, and into Quebec.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/more-heat-and-air-quality-warnings-issued-across-canada-as-baking-temperatures-continue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/more-heat-and-air-quality-warnings-issued-across-canada-as-baking-temperatures-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Sask. man who did time for manslaughter is now accused of murder. The victim's daughter wants justice]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman is speaking out after her mom was killed in Moose Jaw, Sask., last December. Tiffani Ellert had been living with Todd Donaldson when she died. Donaldson, who was released from prison just 10 months earlier, is now charged with second-degree murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-man-who-did-time-for-manslaughter-is-now-accused-of-murder-the-victims-daughter-wants-justice/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-sask-man-who-did-time-for-manslaughter-is-now-accused-of-murder-the-victims-daughter-wants-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Home exchanges gaining popularity as Canadians look for cheaper ways to travel]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rising travel costs squeezing vacation budgets, more Canadians are trading keys. Global home exchange networks report a massive surge in Canadian members still looking to travel but save big on accommodations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/home-exchanges-gaining-popularity-as-canadians-look-for-cheaper-ways-to-travel/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/home-exchanges-gaining-popularity-as-canadians-look-for-cheaper-ways-to-travel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat warnings activate cooling plans, tornado threat near Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a heat warning grips southern Saskatchewan this weekend, cities of Saskatoon and Regina are rolling out their cooling strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-warnings-activate-cooling-plans-tornado-threat-near-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-warnings-activate-cooling-plans-tornado-threat-near-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnduff’s Carter Beck selected for Atlanta, making MLB draft history for Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Atlanta selected the outfielder 26th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday &mdash; the highest any Saskatchewan-born player has ever been picked, according to Baseball Sask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carnduffs-carter-beck-selected-for-atlanta-making-mlb-draft-history-for-sask/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 00:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carnduffs-carter-beck-selected-for-atlanta-making-mlb-draft-history-for-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dolegala, Ticats set to take on Roughriders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jake Dolegala isn't shying away from stepping into the starting quarterback role for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dolegala-ticats-set-to-take-on-roughriders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dolegala-ticats-set-to-take-on-roughriders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave fuels record-tying 10 tornadoes in Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ten tornadoes tied Saskatchewan's one-day record Friday as extreme heat fuelled severe storms, with Environment Canada warning more tornadoes are possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-wave-fuels-record-tying-10-tornadoes-in-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-wave-fuels-record-tying-10-tornadoes-in-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New gene technology could help Canadian canola cope with extreme weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-gene-technology-could-help-canadian-canola-cope-with-extreme-weather/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-gene-technology-could-help-canadian-canola-cope-with-extreme-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. roads could become more dangerous with speed cameras temporarily off, experts say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameras can deter drivers from speeding, experts say, leading to fewer crashes and safer roads.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-roads-could-become-more-dangerous-with-speed-cameras-temporarily-off-experts-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-roads-could-become-more-dangerous-with-speed-cameras-temporarily-off-experts-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Competitors ready for Saskatoon to host The Adapted Race this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspired by the Amazing Race, the event is specifically designed for people with physical disabilities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/competitors-ready-for-saskatoon-to-host-the-adapted-race-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/competitors-ready-for-saskatoon-to-host-the-adapted-race-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Soaring number of Alberta tornadoes blamed on ‘perfect concoction of ingredients’]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across the three prairie provinces there have been 48 tornadoes so far this year. The annual average is 34.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/soaring-number-of-alberta-tornadoes-blamed-on-perfect-concoction-of-ingredients/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/soaring-number-of-alberta-tornadoes-blamed-on-perfect-concoction-of-ingredients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan farm offers the opportunity to experience farm life]]></title><description><![CDATA['You never know what you're going to find when you come out to the farm,' says Fenek Farms owner and operator, Josef Buttigieg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-farm-offers-the-opportunity-to-experience-farm-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 04:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-farm-offers-the-opportunity-to-experience-farm-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPSA grounds 3 wildfire-fighting aircraft identified as same models in fatal N.W.T. crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three Turbo Commander 690 aircraft are known as bird dogs and are used to guide tankers and direct other air traffic over and near a wildfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/spsa-grounds-3-wildfire-fighting-aircraft-identified-as-same-models-in-fatal-nwt-crash/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/spsa-grounds-3-wildfire-fighting-aircraft-identified-as-same-models-in-fatal-nwt-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Snowbirds’ Tutor jets set for final hometown show in Moose Jaw]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday, the Snowbirds will take to the skies of their homebase in Moose Jaw, Sask., for one final time before the squadron's iconic fleet of Tutor jets is retired.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snowbirds-tutor-jets-set-for-final-hometown-show-in-moose-jaw/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/snowbirds-tutor-jets-set-for-final-hometown-show-in-moose-jaw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man found guilty of sexual assault at Regina gas station after using 'just joking' defence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judge Steven Schiefner ended his decision with a quote from another court case: "No consent means no touching; joking or not!"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-at-regina-gas-station-after-using-just-joking-defence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-found-guilty-of-sexual-assault-at-regina-gas-station-after-using-just-joking-defence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Denison Mines sign uranium project agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deal means Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation has dropped its court challenge and given formal consent for Denison's Wheeler River project on Treaty Ten territory in the Athabasca Basin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/peter-ballantyne-cree-nation-denison-mines-sign-uranium-project-agreement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/peter-ballantyne-cree-nation-denison-mines-sign-uranium-project-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man gets conditional sentence for Sask.-based immigration scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency found Balvir Singh provided false employment documents for people and charged them $40,000 for immigration sponsorship. His sentence includes a fine of $10,000.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-gets-conditional-sentence-for-sask-based-immigration-scam/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-gets-conditional-sentence-for-sask-based-immigration-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot in critical condition after crash near Weyburn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pilot of a sprayer plane that crashed and caught fire near Weyburn on Wednesday is fighting for his life, his sister-in-law says. His family has reached out to the community for help.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/pilot-in-critical-condition-after-crash-near-weyburn/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/pilot-in-critical-condition-after-crash-near-weyburn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon residents raising concerns about proposed parking permit increases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon's Varsity View neighbourhood residents want better alternatives to permit fee hikes tied to parking on their residential streets, claiming visitors misuse the program.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-raising-concerns-about-proposed-parking-permit-increases/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-residents-raising-concerns-about-proposed-parking-permit-increases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supreme Court restores minimum sentence for obtaining sexual services from a minor]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court of Canada has reinstated the mandatory minimum sentence for offenders who obtain or solicit sexual services from a minor in exchange for money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/supreme-court-restores-minimum-sentence-for-obtaining-sexual-services-from-a-minor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/supreme-court-restores-minimum-sentence-for-obtaining-sexual-services-from-a-minor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cody Chubey's murder trial set to continue in Melfort, Sask., in October]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers and the judge held a conference call Friday to set continuation dates of Oct. 7 to 9 for the trial of Cody Chubey, who is charged with the first-degree murder of his ex-partner Danielle Dobersheck in Melfort in March 2024.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cody-chubeys-murder-trial-set-to-continue-in-melfort-sask-in-october/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/cody-chubeys-murder-trial-set-to-continue-in-melfort-sask-in-october/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing - 1700 Block Preston Avenue North]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 15-year-old boy is facing charges following a report of a stabbing yesterdayAt approximately 10:00 pm on July 9, 2026, the Saskatoon Police responded to a report of a man who had been stabbed close to a business on the 1700 block of Preston Ave N.The 41-year-old victim was found on scene with non-life-threatening injuries.Responding officers searched the area for a suspect who was described to be wearing a blue hoodie, jeans, white shoes, blue/white hat and bag. Police quickly located a male m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-1700-block-preston-avenue-north/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-1700-block-preston-avenue-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[&Icirc;le-&agrave;-la-Crosse's greenhouse feeds students' stomachs and souls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A greenhouse built to feed the community is proving to be a win with the &Icirc;le-&agrave;-la-Crosse's high school's students, who spend time there planting and harvesting flowers and vegetables. It's been a labour of love for volunteer Clay Whitney, who's spent thousands of hours building up the space since he moved to the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/icircle-agrave-la-crosses-greenhouse-feeds-students-stomachs-and-souls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/icircle-agrave-la-crosses-greenhouse-feeds-students-stomachs-and-souls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moncton, N.B., woman says 2 of her dogs, 1 pregnant, died after visit to Moose Jaw dog park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Brunswick woman is suffering the loss of two of her beloved dogs and trying to get to the bottom of how they died following a visit to a Moose Jaw dog park last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moncton-nb-woman-says-2-of-her-dogs-1-pregnant-died-after-visit-to-moose-jaw-dog-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moncton-nb-woman-says-2-of-her-dogs-1-pregnant-died-after-visit-to-moose-jaw-dog-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It&rsquo;s awkward': Why Alberta's separation debate tends to live mostly online]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Drumheller, residents say local Facebook groups are full of angry banter, especially from a couple of hot-heads. But most of the time, people aren&rsquo;t talking about separatism face-to-face &mdash; not unless they&rsquo;re fairly certain the other person agrees with them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/itrsquos-awkward-why-albertas-separation-debate-tends-to-live-mostly-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/itrsquos-awkward-why-albertas-separation-debate-tends-to-live-mostly-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Completely devastated’ Moncton, N.B., dog owner says 2 of her dogs died following visit to Moose Jaw dog park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Brunswick woman is suffering the loss of two of her beloved dogs and trying to get to the bottom of how they died following a visit to a Moose Jaw dog park last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/completely-devastated-moncton-nb-dog-owner-says-2-of-her-dogs-died-following-visit-to-moose-jaw-dog-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/completely-devastated-moncton-nb-dog-owner-says-2-of-her-dogs-died-following-visit-to-moose-jaw-dog-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Completely devastated’ Moncton, N.B., dog owner says 2 of her dogs died after visit to Moose Jaw dog park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Brunswick woman is suffering the loss of two of her beloved dogs and trying to get to the bottom of how they died following a visit to a Moose Jaw dog park last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/completely-devastated-moncton-nb-dog-owner-says-2-of-her-dogs-died-after-visit-to-moose-jaw-dog-park/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/completely-devastated-moncton-nb-dog-owner-says-2-of-her-dogs-died-after-visit-to-moose-jaw-dog-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[StubHub's 'marketplace for fans' is run by a mass scalper, SEC filings reveal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A CBC investigation has found that behind StubHub&rsquo;s marketing claims that it is simply a "marketplace for fans to buy and sell tickets," the online ticket company is run by a mass scalper and helps to bankroll other large-scale resellers who use the platform.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stubhubs-marketplace-for-fans-is-run-by-a-mass-scalper-sec-filings-reveal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stubhubs-marketplace-for-fans-is-run-by-a-mass-scalper-sec-filings-reveal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rates of gun-related intimate partner violence rising: StatsCan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rates of intimate partner violence involving a firearm increased significantly between 2010 and 2024, according to new research released by Statistics Canada Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rates-of-gun-related-intimate-partner-violence-rising-statscan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rates-of-gun-related-intimate-partner-violence-rising-statscan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New permanent headstones honour 5 Swift Current veterans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last Post Fund verified the status of veterans whose graves were marked by wooden crosses. More than 150 will be replaced in Saskatchewan this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-permanent-headstones-honour-5-swift-current-veterans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-permanent-headstones-honour-5-swift-current-veterans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘His sacrifice is being appreciated’: 5 Swift Current veterans receive new permanent headstones]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Last Post Fund verified the status of veterans whose graves were marked by wooden crosses. More than 150 will be replaced in Saskatchewan this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/his-sacrifice-is-being-appreciated-5-swift-current-veterans-receive-new-permanent-headstones/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/his-sacrifice-is-being-appreciated-5-swift-current-veterans-receive-new-permanent-headstones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fewer, smaller wildfires in Sask. so far this year compared to 2025: SPSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan is having fewer, smaller wildfires than last year amid more favorable conditions, while the damages from flooding are still being assessed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fewer-smaller-wildfires-in-sask-so-far-this-year-compared-to-2025-spsa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/fewer-smaller-wildfires-in-sask-so-far-this-year-compared-to-2025-spsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clearwater River Dene Nation to implement checkpoint on Highway 955 starting in August]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Clearwater River Dene Nation in northern Saskatchewan says it will be stopping vehicles along Highway 955 running through its territory starting in August to monitor where mining exploration is occurring and who is conducting it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/clearwater-river-dene-nation-to-implement-checkpoint-on-highway-955-starting-in-august/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/clearwater-river-dene-nation-to-implement-checkpoint-on-highway-955-starting-in-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hockey legend Hayley Wickenheiser parts ways with Maple Leafs after 8 seasons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hayley Wickenheiser and the Toronto Maple Leafs are parting ways after the hockey legend spent eight seasons working in the NHL team's front office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hockey-legend-hayley-wickenheiser-parts-ways-with-maple-leafs-after-8-seasons/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hockey-legend-hayley-wickenheiser-parts-ways-with-maple-leafs-after-8-seasons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan restructuring income assistance program for those with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan residents receiving income assistance for disabilities will see changes to their benefits as of Sept. 1, the province says.&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-restructuring-income-assistance-program-for-those-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-restructuring-income-assistance-program-for-those-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police watchdog releases more details on man's death in RCMP custody near Kipling, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 58-year-old man had been described as 'intoxicated and belligerent,' and said he was short of breath before he was put in the back of a police cruiser and became unresponsive, SIRT says. He was later declared dead at the scene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-watchdog-releases-more-details-on-mans-death-in-rcmp-custody-near-kipling-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-watchdog-releases-more-details-on-mans-death-in-rcmp-custody-near-kipling-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young Elvis tribute singer brings home gold at B.C. festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesse Lamont, 23, has been preforming as an Elvis Presley tribute artist for the last 18 months and recently won gold at the 2026 Penticton Elvis Festival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/young-elvis-tribute-singer-brings-home-gold-at-bc-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/young-elvis-tribute-singer-brings-home-gold-at-bc-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. government moves to simplify income assistance program for people with disabilities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said the overly complex program will be streamlined to make it easier to administer and for clients to access benefits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-government-moves-to-simplify-income-assistance-program-for-people-with-disabilities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-government-moves-to-simplify-income-assistance-program-for-people-with-disabilities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stormy Saskatoon night leads to power outages, sparks fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parts of Saskatoon lost power following thunderstorms overnight on Wednesday that downed power lines. Saskatoon Light and Power said restoring power is its "top priority."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stormy-saskatoon-night-leads-to-power-outages-sparks-fires/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stormy-saskatoon-night-leads-to-power-outages-sparks-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minor injuries reported after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/minor-injuries-reported-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/minor-injuries-reported-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 people injured after tornado hits campground near Alberta-Saskatchewan border]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta RCMP are expected to provide an update Thursday afternoon after two tornadoes are reported to have touched down Wednesday evening in eastern Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/5-people-injured-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/5-people-injured-after-tornado-hits-campground-near-alberta-saskatchewan-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon sees downed power lines, broken trees after extreme wind and thunderstorm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon is still dealing with multiple power outages, home damages, fallen trees and the aftermath of electrical fires following last night's extreme winds and thunderstorms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-sees-downed-power-lines-broken-trees-after-extreme-wind-and-thunderstorm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-sees-downed-power-lines-broken-trees-after-extreme-wind-and-thunderstorm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sprayer plane crashes into power line, catches fire near Weyburn, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plane crashed into power lines southwest of Weyburn, Sask.,and the only person inside was been taken to hospital with serious injuries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sprayer-plane-crashes-into-power-line-catches-fire-near-weyburn-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sprayer-plane-crashes-into-power-line-catches-fire-near-weyburn-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave could push humidex to 45 in Manitoba, Saskatchewan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A prolonged heat wave is set to push temperatures into the mid-30s across southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba as wildfire smoke lingers in northern regions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-wave-could-push-humidex-to-45-in-manitoba-saskatchewan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heat-wave-could-push-humidex-to-45-in-manitoba-saskatchewan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Regina police chief appealing dismissal following misconduct investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Police Commission says there will be a hearing in September on Farooq Sheikh's termination.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-regina-police-chief-appealing-dismissal-following-misconduct-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/former-regina-police-chief-appealing-dismissal-following-misconduct-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shift to roadside penalties will 'decriminalize' impaired driving in Sask., lawyer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Criminal defence lawyer Ron Pich&eacute; says the province's plan to shift from criminal charges to roadside penalties won't deter drunk drivers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shift-to-roadside-penalties-will-decriminalize-impaired-driving-in-sask-lawyer-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shift-to-roadside-penalties-will-decriminalize-impaired-driving-in-sask-lawyer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm going to kill you one day': Friends, family say Danielle Dobersheck faced violence before homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/im-going-to-kill-you-one-day-friends-family-say-danielle-dobersheck-faced-violence-before-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/im-going-to-kill-you-one-day-friends-family-say-danielle-dobersheck-faced-violence-before-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends, family say Danielle Dobersheck faced threats, violence before homicide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/friends-family-say-danielle-dobersheck-faced-threats-violence-before-homicide/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/friends-family-say-danielle-dobersheck-faced-threats-violence-before-homicide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danielle Dobersheck faced threats, violence before homicide, say friends, family]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many of the details about the night Danielle Dobersheck died in a Melfort motel room have come out in court. But her family and friends say the story of what happened to her goes back much further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/danielle-dobersheck-faced-threats-violence-before-homicide-say-friends-family/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/danielle-dobersheck-faced-threats-violence-before-homicide-say-friends-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vicious storm in central Alberta results in 2 tornadoes, sends 3 people to hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP spokesperson Const. Sandra Geiger told CBC News that officers were called to the area around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a tornado.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/vicious-storm-in-central-alberta-results-in-2-tornadoes-sends-3-people-to-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/vicious-storm-in-central-alberta-results-in-2-tornadoes-sends-3-people-to-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Damage being assessed at evacuated campground in Alberta after RCMP say tornado touched down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP spokesperson Const. Sandra Geiger told CBC News that officers were called to the area around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a tornado.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/damage-being-assessed-at-evacuated-campground-in-alberta-after-rcmp-say-tornado-touched-down/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/damage-being-assessed-at-evacuated-campground-in-alberta-after-rcmp-say-tornado-touched-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 people taken to hospital, damage reported after RCMP say tornado touched down at Alberta campground]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alberta RCMP spokesperson Const. Sandra Geiger told CBC News that officers were called to the area around 8:30 p.m. after reports of a tornado.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-people-taken-to-hospital-damage-reported-after-rcmp-say-tornado-touched-down-at-alberta-campground/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/3-people-taken-to-hospital-damage-reported-after-rcmp-say-tornado-touched-down-at-alberta-campground/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's very sad': Good Spirit Lake beaches suffer significant flooding, eroded dunes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The water levels have been rising ever since May. But last week&rsquo;s downpour and flooding made an even bigger impact on the beaches, which are beloved by tourists and residents alike.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/its-very-sad-good-spirit-lake-beaches-suffer-significant-flooding-eroded-dunes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/its-very-sad-good-spirit-lake-beaches-suffer-significant-flooding-eroded-dunes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon-area farm reeling after hailstorm wipes out strawberry crops]]></title><description><![CDATA[A farm located minutes from Saskatoon says they are having to pivot following a hailstorm that decimated their berry crops days before opening weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-area-farm-reeling-after-hailstorm-wipes-out-strawberry-crops/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 03:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-area-farm-reeling-after-hailstorm-wipes-out-strawberry-crops/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man convicted of killing Misha Pavelick files appeal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man convicted of fatally stabbing Misha Pavelick, 19, at a party at a campground near Regina Beach in 2006 is appealing his conviction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-convicted-of-killing-misha-pavelick-files-appeal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-convicted-of-killing-misha-pavelick-files-appeal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan man convicted in 2006 death of Misha Pavelick appeals 7-year sentence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man convicted in the 2006 killing of Misha Pavelick is appealing the&nbsp;seven-year youth sentence he was handed by a Saskatchewan court last month, court documents say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-convicted-in-2006-death-of-misha-pavelick-appeals-7-year-sentence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-man-convicted-in-2006-death-of-misha-pavelick-appeals-7-year-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon store fined $7,000 for illegal bear spray sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon city hall announced the $7,000 fine Wednesday, saying a ruling was made June 30 in Saskatoon Bylaw Court imposing the penalty on the Shop and Go convenience store on 20th Street West in the Riversdale neighbourhood.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-store-fined-7000-for-illegal-bear-spray-sale/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-store-fined-7000-for-illegal-bear-spray-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Muddy conditions delay campground opening at Country Thunder Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campers can usually settle in a day before the gates at Country Thunder open. Not this year. Crews are working to clean up after the rainy weather.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/muddy-conditions-delay-campground-opening-at-country-thunder-sask/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/muddy-conditions-delay-campground-opening-at-country-thunder-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. farmers long for warmer days as crops suffer from severe weather]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers across southern Saskatchewan are seeing devastating crop losses due to hailstorms and flooding.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-farmers-long-for-warmer-days-as-crops-suffer-from-severe-weather/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-farmers-long-for-warmer-days-as-crops-suffer-from-severe-weather/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A year of hope lost in 15 minutes: Hail devastates Sask. strawberry farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hail tore through strawberry fields at Prairie Pathways, just outside of Saskatoon, last weekend. It shredded the strawberry crop down to the crown, according to the owner Dan Erlandson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-year-of-hope-lost-in-15-minutes-hail-devastates-sask-strawberry-farm/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-year-of-hope-lost-in-15-minutes-hail-devastates-sask-strawberry-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders visit Als chasing a third straight win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vernon Adams Jr. will have a tough act to follow Saturday night in Montreal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stampeders-visit-als-chasing-a-third-straight-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stampeders-visit-als-chasing-a-third-straight-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woman, 70, stabbed during attempted bag theft in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 26-year-old Saskatoon man is facing aggravated assault and robbery charges after police say a 70-year-old woman was stabbed during an attempted robbery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-70-stabbed-during-attempted-bag-theft-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/woman-70-stabbed-during-attempted-bag-theft-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan calls Northern Shield Energy Corridor pipeline positive news]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan shares its opinion on the proposed Alberta-Ontario pipeline through the Northern Shield Energy Corridor announced without Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-calls-northern-shield-energy-corridor-pipeline-positive-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-calls-northern-shield-energy-corridor-pipeline-positive-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Charges Laid - Aggravated Assault - 5th Avenue North and 24th Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police have arrested and charged a man with aggravated assault relating to the stabbing of a 70-year-old woman on Monday.On July 7, 2026 at around 2:45 p.m., police received a report relating to the stabbing of the 70-year-old woman the day prior. Call information outlined that the suspect was observed walking southbound on 4th Avenue.Responding officers located a male matching the suspect description in the area of 4th Avenue North between 23rd Street and 24th Street. He was arrested]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-charges-laid-aggravated-assault-5th-avenue-north-and-24th-street-east/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-charges-laid-aggravated-assault-5th-avenue-north-and-24th-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[She dreamed of being a scientist. Île-à-la-Crosse helped make her dream come true]]></title><description><![CDATA[Haley Burnouf says growing up in &Icirc;le-&agrave;-la-Crosse, Sask., inspired her to pursue a career in science and engineering. Her work at Saskatchewan Polytechnic was recognized with a Reconciliation in Action award, which she says is a testament to her family and community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/she-dreamed-of-being-a-scientist-le-la-crosse-helped-make-her-dream-come-true/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/she-dreamed-of-being-a-scientist-le-la-crosse-helped-make-her-dream-come-true/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From champs to jobbers, this pro wrestling toy collection is a stone cold stunner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Travis Beaudry of Saskatoon says the chance discovery of a Hulk Hogan toy at a garage sale ignited his passion for collecting professional wrestling figures. He now has one of the largest collections in Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-champs-to-jobbers-this-pro-wrestling-toy-collection-is-a-stone-cold-stunner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-champs-to-jobbers-this-pro-wrestling-toy-collection-is-a-stone-cold-stunner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown dream: Saskatoon still far below goal of 10,000 living in core]]></title><description><![CDATA[The growth of the Saskatoon region outpaces the national rate for urban areas, but the growth of downtown lags at less than a quarter of the national rate for urban downtowns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/downtown-dream-saskatoon-still-far-below-goal-of-10000-living-in-core/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/downtown-dream-saskatoon-still-far-below-goal-of-10000-living-in-core/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flag football creates opportunities for Saskatchewan’s female athletes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's flag football is on the rise, and Saskatchewan is at the forefront of it. With the game growing, so are the opportunities for Saskatchewan athletes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flag-football-creates-opportunities-for-saskatchewans-female-athletes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/flag-football-creates-opportunities-for-saskatchewans-female-athletes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guns, machetes and cellphones among items seized by northern Saskatchewan RCMP]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 30-year-old woman in northern Saskatchewan is facing a slew of weapons and drug-related charges, RCMP said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/guns-machetes-and-cellphones-among-items-seized-by-northern-saskatchewan-rcmp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/guns-machetes-and-cellphones-among-items-seized-by-northern-saskatchewan-rcmp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shooting - 1900 Block of 20th Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating in relation to a shooting that occurred early this morning.On July 7, 2026 at approximately 1:30 a.m. while on patrol, officers located an injured female in the 1900 block of 20th Street West.Through initial investigation, officers learned the woman was walking at an unknown location when she was approached by a group of people who assaulted her before discharging a firearm at her. The victim was transported to hospital with what were believed to be non-life-th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shooting-1900-block-of-20th-street-west/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/shooting-1900-block-of-20th-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon principal, student bombarded with messages after keffiyeh-inspired scarf incident at graduation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saskatoon principal removed a graduate&rsquo;s keffiyeh-inspired scarf on the stage at a high school graduation ceremony. The student, 18-year-old Shaimaa Al Jamous, says she wanted to show solidarity with Palestinians who can&rsquo;t access an education.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-principal-student-bombarded-with-messages-after-keffiyeh-inspired-scarf-incident-at-graduation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-principal-student-bombarded-with-messages-after-keffiyeh-inspired-scarf-incident-at-graduation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. correctional facilities have mistakenly released 5 inmates due to 'administrative errors' in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[In March, a 26-year-old inmate was mistakenly released in North Battleford due to an "administrative error." The public was notified three months later when the error was discovered. The inmate was one of five released from provincial correctional facilities due to administrative errors in the first half of 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-correctional-facilities-have-mistakenly-released-5-inmates-due-to-administrative-errors-in-2026/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-correctional-facilities-have-mistakenly-released-5-inmates-due-to-administrative-errors-in-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIRT investigating in-custody death after RCMP drunk driving arrest in southeast Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 58-year old man died in RCMP custody after being arrested for allegedly driving drunk near Kipling, Sask.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sirt-investigating-in-custody-death-after-rcmp-drunk-driving-arrest-in-southeast-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sirt-investigating-in-custody-death-after-rcmp-drunk-driving-arrest-in-southeast-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man who kept watch in Saskatoon parking lot during fatal shooting sentenced for manslaughter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Pambrun has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for keeping watch in a motel parking lot while Lawrence Opikokew went inside with a sawed-off rifle and fatally shot Matthew Brabant on May 17, 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-who-kept-watch-in-saskatoon-parking-lot-during-fatal-shooting-sentenced-for-manslaughter/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-who-kept-watch-in-saskatoon-parking-lot-during-fatal-shooting-sentenced-for-manslaughter/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police watchdog investigating after Saskatchewan man dies in back of RCMP vehicle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's police watchdog is investigating after a man had a medical episode and died in the backseat of an RCMP vehicle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-watchdog-investigating-after-saskatchewan-man-dies-in-back-of-rcmp-vehicle/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-watchdog-investigating-after-saskatchewan-man-dies-in-back-of-rcmp-vehicle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina police shoot suspect in non-fatal early morning ‘altercation’: RPS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man sustained 'serious, but non-life-threatening injuries' following a shooting involving Regina police early Tuesday morning, the RPS said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-shoot-suspect-in-non-fatal-early-morning-altercation-rps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-police-shoot-suspect-in-non-fatal-early-morning-altercation-rps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIRT investigating Regina police after officers shoot, injure man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The province's police watchdog is now investigating the circumstances around a non-fatal shooting Tuesday morning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sirt-investigating-regina-police-after-officers-shoot-injure-man/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sirt-investigating-regina-police-after-officers-shoot-injure-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aggravated Assault � 5th Avenue North and 24th Street East]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating after a 70-year-old woman was stabbed Monday afternoon.At approximately 2:15 p.m. on July 6, 2026, police were called to the intersection of 5th Avenue North and 24th Street East for a report of a stabbing. It was reported that a woman was stabbed by an unknown male who attempted to take her bag.Arriving officers located a 70-year-old woman being treated on scene by paramedics for what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing. She was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-5th-avenue-north-and-24th-street-east/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/aggravated-assault-5th-avenue-north-and-24th-street-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrest - Stabbing - 300 Block of Avenue M South]]></title><description><![CDATA[One woman was arrested following a stabbing Monday evening.On July 6, 2026 at around 8:45 p.m., police were dispatched to a report of an injured person in the 300 block of Avenue M South.Upon police arrival, officers located a 16-year-old female with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a stabbing. Just under an hour later, officers located a female matching the suspect description in the 300 block of Avenue C South where she was arrested without further inciden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-stabbing-300-block-of-avenue-m-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrest-stabbing-300-block-of-avenue-m-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Weapons Offence / Evade Police - 300 Block of Avenue C South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two women were arrested and face numerous firearms related charges following a weapons offence and evade police incident Friday night.At around 10:10 p.m. on July 3, 2026, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Avenue C South for a weapons offence where it was reported that a female pointed a firearm out the window of a vehicle.Responding officers located the suspect vehicle and a traffic stop was initiated in the area of 20th Street West and Avenue D South. The vehicle did not stop for poli]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-evade-police-300-block-of-avenue-c-south/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-weapons-offence-evade-police-300-block-of-avenue-c-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina legion launches digital collection with thousands of Sask. military photos, letters and documents]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Canadian Legion is commemorating 100 years by starting a new online digital collection.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-legion-launches-digital-collection-with-thousands-of-sask-military-photos-letters-and-documents/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-legion-launches-digital-collection-with-thousands-of-sask-military-photos-letters-and-documents/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parks Canada asks public to help stop invasive mussels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parks Canada says the public's help is needed to stop the spread of aquatic invasive species. Invasive mussels, with microscopic larvae, pose the biggest threat to lakes and streams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/parks-canada-asks-public-to-help-stop-invasive-mussels/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/parks-canada-asks-public-to-help-stop-invasive-mussels/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A wet June in Saskatchewan delays Saskatoon berry season, helping haskaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farmers and experts are noticing a slight delay in the ripening of Saskatoon berries, while other crops thrive from the notably wet conditions of the previous month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-wet-june-in-saskatchewan-delays-saskatoon-berry-season-helping-haskaps/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-wet-june-in-saskatchewan-delays-saskatoon-berry-season-helping-haskaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPSA reports 17 local emergency declarations after heavy rains and flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Harrison, SPSA's manager of emergency service officers, said the agency gets in touch with communities as quickly as it can after an emergency declaration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/spsa-reports-17-local-emergency-declarations-after-heavy-rains-and-flooding/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/spsa-reports-17-local-emergency-declarations-after-heavy-rains-and-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPS Community BBQ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police Service is reminding residents that we are hosting our SPS community BBQ tomorrow.The BBQ will take place on July 7, 2026 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Ontario Avenue beside the police station. It will include various public safety displays, live entertainment, and even a dunk tank where those in attendance can look to make a splash by dunking a police officer in support of the Special Olympics.Tours of the SPS Headquarters building will also be offered, at three diffe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sps-community-bbq/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sps-community-bbq/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Far as the eye can see’: Saskatchewan communities clean up after floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Weger, Saskatchewan's community safety minister, says he visited flooded areas over the weekend and saw people removing soaked carpets and couches from their homes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/far-as-the-eye-can-see-saskatchewan-communities-clean-up-after-floods/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/far-as-the-eye-can-see-saskatchewan-communities-clean-up-after-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hailstorm floods streets, basements in Swift Current, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The hail in Swift Current, Sask., on Sunday night wasn't large, but there was a lot of it. The storm caused all sorts of problems for residents and motorists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hailstorm-floods-streets-basements-in-swift-current-sask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 21:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/hailstorm-floods-streets-basements-in-swift-current-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Saskatchewan River’s high flows dislodge buoys, prompt water rescues]]></title><description><![CDATA[People&nbsp;and pets&nbsp;are&nbsp;being&nbsp;advised&nbsp;by City of Saskatoon officials&nbsp;to stay&nbsp;off&nbsp;the river&nbsp;and avoid its edge&nbsp;due to 'fast-moving water, unstable banks, and submerged hazards.']]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/south-saskatchewan-rivers-high-flows-dislodge-buoys-prompt-water-rescues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/south-saskatchewan-rivers-high-flows-dislodge-buoys-prompt-water-rescues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police warn residents about traffic violation text scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[A text scam is circulating in Saskatoon. It falsely claims the recipient has been summoned to court for a traffic violation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-warn-residents-about-traffic-violation-text-scam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-warn-residents-about-traffic-violation-text-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests - Robbery - 400 Block of Confederation Drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two male youths are facing charges following a robbery at a business early Sunday morning.At approximately 12:55 a.m. on July 5, 2026, police were called to the 400 block of Confederation Drive for a report of a robbery in progress in which two males had broken into a business and fled with merchandise.Arriving officers observed two broken glass doors at the entrance of the business. Officers were able to view video surveillance and obtain descriptions of the suspects.Shortly after, two males wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-robbery-400-block-of-confederation-drive/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-robbery-400-block-of-confederation-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario, Alberta push to advance 3,300 km east-west oil pipeline]]></title><description><![CDATA[The plan follows an agreement signed between Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan to explore an east-west energy corridor and railway.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ontario-alberta-push-to-advance-3300-km-east-west-oil-pipeline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ontario-alberta-push-to-advance-3300-km-east-west-oil-pipeline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charges Laid - Robbery - 400 Block of 2nd Avenue South]]></title><description><![CDATA[A male youth has been arrested and faces charges in relation to a robbery late Saturday night.On July 4, 2026 at around 11:30 p.m., police were called to the 400 block of 2nd Avenue South for a report of an unknown problem. It was reported that a female was being assaulted by someone with a metal pipe.Police arrived on scene and located an 18-year-old woman with what were believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. She was transported to hospital for further medical treatment. Through investig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-400-block-of-2nd-avenue-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/charges-laid-robbery-400-block-of-2nd-avenue-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ford, Smith unveil plan for new ‘Northern Shield’ oil pipeline between Alberta and Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[The premiers of Alberta and Ontario unveiled a proposed 3,300 km pipeline to transport oil from Western Canada to refineries in Southern Ontario.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ford-smith-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ford-smith-unveil-plan-for-new-northern-shield-oil-pipeline-between-alberta-and-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There's clearly a demand': Sask. union says many more midwife positions needed]]></title><description><![CDATA[A union that represents over 30 professions in the province says there is a major need for more midwife positions in Saskatchewan. There are currently 16 provincially funded midwife positions and five federally funded positions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/theres-clearly-a-demand-sask-union-says-many-more-midwife-positions-needed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/theres-clearly-a-demand-sask-union-says-many-more-midwife-positions-needed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan village celebrates new beginning without ‘Queen of Canada’ cult]]></title><description><![CDATA[Richmound, Sask., held a street party on Saturday to celebrate starting over after two years living with the Kingdom of Canada cult. They marked the occasion by announcing a year-round greenhouse project.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-village-celebrates-new-beginning-without-queen-of-canada-cult/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-village-celebrates-new-beginning-without-queen-of-canada-cult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Increased river flow damages buoys, prompting warnings and a rescue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Fire Department was called to the South Saskatchewan River for a water rescue at around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/increased-river-flow-damages-buoys-prompting-warnings-and-a-rescue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/increased-river-flow-damages-buoys-prompting-warnings-and-a-rescue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado alerts send Sask. community into basement and storm chaser on the hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second night in a row, more than 100 people, with kids and pets, hunkered down into the basement of a community hall as red tornado warnings lit up their phones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-alerts-send-sask-community-into-basement-and-storm-chaser-on-the-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-alerts-send-sask-community-into-basement-and-storm-chaser-on-the-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon World Cup watch party draws thousands for Canada’s historic game]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Canada lost their round of 16 matchup with Morocco, Canadian fans are still proud of the team getting further than ever before.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-world-cup-watch-party-draws-thousands-for-canadas-historic-game/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-world-cup-watch-party-draws-thousands-for-canadas-historic-game/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lily beetles infest Saskatchewan gardens, forcing people to rip out whole plants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lily leaf beetles are creating quite the mess among Lily owners across Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lily-beetles-infest-saskatchewan-gardens-forcing-people-to-rip-out-whole-plants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/lily-beetles-infest-saskatchewan-gardens-forcing-people-to-rip-out-whole-plants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Legacy of recovery: Generations honour founder's journey with Sask. rehabilitation facility]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prairie Sky Recovery Centre in Leipzig, Sask., has been helping people since 2008. The purpose of the place has been passed down from generation to generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/legacy-of-recovery-generations-honour-founders-journey-with-sask-rehabilitation-facility/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/legacy-of-recovery-generations-honour-founders-journey-with-sask-rehabilitation-facility/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there any merit to the advice to ‘sleep on it?’ New research suggests our dreams may help problem-solve]]></title><description><![CDATA[A pair of recent studies by dream researchers suggest that the age-old advice may in fact be grounded in science.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/is-there-any-merit-to-the-advice-to-sleep-on-it-new-research-suggests-our-dreams-may-help-problem-solve/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/is-there-any-merit-to-the-advice-to-sleep-on-it-new-research-suggests-our-dreams-may-help-problem-solve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon shows up as Canada’s World Cup run ends in pride and sorrow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Canada lost 3-0 to Morocco and was eliminated from the World Cup. But people were there to support and cheer for their country, and they were happy to see the team make it so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-shows-up-as-canadas-world-cup-run-ends-in-pride-and-sorrow/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-shows-up-as-canadas-world-cup-run-ends-in-pride-and-sorrow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian men's historic World Cup run ends, but achievements can't be overshadowed by loss to Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock &mdash; and the hearts of Canada's World Cup team and its millions of fans &mdash; to lead Morocco to a 3-0victory and end a historic tournament for Canada's men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-mens-historic-world-cup-run-ends-but-achievements-cant-be-overshadowed-by-loss-to-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-mens-historic-world-cup-run-ends-but-achievements-cant-be-overshadowed-by-loss-to-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canadian men's historic World Cup run ends as Morocco wins Round of 16 match, 3-0]]></title><description><![CDATA[Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock &mdash; and the hearts of Canada's World Cup team and its millions of fans &mdash; to lead Morocco to a 3-0victory and end a historic tournament for Canada's men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-mens-historic-world-cup-run-ends-as-morocco-wins-round-of-16-match-3-0/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canadian-mens-historic-world-cup-run-ends-as-morocco-wins-round-of-16-match-3-0/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update - Public Advisory, Traffic Violation Scam]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatoon Police continues to&nbsp;receive&nbsp;a high volume of calls regarding a text message scam that falsely claims recipients have received a traffic violation. These messages are fraudulent and should be ignored.&nbsp;(Occurrence Number: 26-92032)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-public-advisory-traffic-violation-scam/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-public-advisory-traffic-violation-scam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roughriders’ defence defuses Redblacks’ drive]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was hardly the start Ryan Dinwiddie envisioned when he took over as head coach and general manager of the Ottawa Redblacks, now facing an 0-4 record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-defence-defuses-redblacks-drive/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/roughriders-defence-defuses-redblacks-drive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New owl exhibit lands at Royal Saskatchewan Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new display was inspired by a wave of online interest in the birds, says the museum's director of research and collections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-owl-exhibit-lands-at-royal-saskatchewan-museum/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/new-owl-exhibit-lands-at-royal-saskatchewan-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entertainment or abuse? A closer look at the divisive world of wild pony racing]]></title><description><![CDATA[An animal welfare activist in southern Saskatchewan says wild pony racing events traumatize the animals. The humans involved in the rodeo sport disagree.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/entertainment-or-abuse-a-closer-look-at-the-divisive-world-of-wild-pony-racing/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/entertainment-or-abuse-a-closer-look-at-the-divisive-world-of-wild-pony-racing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feeling sticker shock over Canadian beef? Here's why &mdash; and what's being done about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do beef prices keep going up, and when can Canadians expect relief? CBC's The House spoke to experts across the Canadian meat industry about the ongoing issue and measures the federal government is pitching to address the problem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/feeling-sticker-shock-over-canadian-beef-heres-why-mdash-and-whats-being-done-about-it/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/feeling-sticker-shock-over-canadian-beef-heres-why-mdash-and-whats-being-done-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man accused in fatal Weyburn highway shooting challenges bail decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man accused of fatally shooting Tanya Myers while she rode in the passenger seat of her friend's SUV on a highway near Weyburn in 2025 is asking Saskatchewan's highest court to grant him bail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-accused-in-fatal-weyburn-highway-shooting-challenges-bail-decision/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/man-accused-in-fatal-weyburn-highway-shooting-challenges-bail-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon teen wants apology after school removed her keffiyeh-inspired scarf during grad ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[A video of the incident at Centennial Collegiate's June 23 graduation ceremony has been viewed 16.5 million times and the school says its principal has been the target of abuse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-teen-wants-apology-after-school-removed-her-keffiyeh-inspired-scarf-during-grad-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-teen-wants-apology-after-school-removed-her-keffiyeh-inspired-scarf-during-grad-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan startups turning to AI to start businesses, accelerate growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local tech startups based in Saskatoon say artificial intelligence is helping them develop and scale their businesses much faster than imagined.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-startups-turning-to-ai-to-start-businesses-accelerate-growth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-startups-turning-to-ai-to-start-businesses-accelerate-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado reportedly touches down near village of Edam, Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A tornado was spotted on the ground near the Saskatchewan village of Edam, Environment and Climate Change Canada reported Friday amid a flurry of weather warnings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-reportedly-touches-down-near-village-of-edam-sask/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/tornado-reportedly-touches-down-near-village-of-edam-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firearms Related Response - 400 block Avenue T South]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are continuing to investigate a report of people in a park carrying firearms.&nbsp;&nbsp;At approximately 11:30 a.m., July 3, 2026, officers were called to the 400 block of Avenue T South.&nbsp; While on-scene conducting their investigation, a large dog broke free from its owner and charged at officers and began lunging and attempting to bite.&nbsp; After several attempts to de-escalate the situation, a conducted energy weapon was deployed but had no effect.&nbsp; The dog contin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/firearms-related-response-400-block-avenue-t-south/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/firearms-related-response-400-block-avenue-t-south/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation strikes deal to support uranium mine, drop lawsuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Cree nation in northern Saskatchewan has entered an agreement with a company looking to mine in the Athabasca area for uranium.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/peter-ballantyne-cree-nation-strikes-deal-to-support-uranium-mine-drop-lawsuit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/peter-ballantyne-cree-nation-strikes-deal-to-support-uranium-mine-drop-lawsuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found, search over for jetskier who went over weir in South Sask. River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family far from Saskatoon is in mourning, after the search ended for&nbsp;a man who went over the weir and under the water while jetsking on Saskatoon&rsquo;s South Saskatchewan River. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-found-search-over-for-jetskier-who-went-over-weir-in-south-sask-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-found-search-over-for-jetskier-who-went-over-weir-in-south-sask-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body found, search ends for jetskier who went over weir in South Sask. River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family far from Saskatoon is in mourning, after the search ended for&nbsp;a man who went over the weir and under the water while jetsking on Saskatoon&rsquo;s South Saskatchewan River. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-found-search-ends-for-jetskier-who-went-over-weir-in-south-sask-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-found-search-ends-for-jetskier-who-went-over-weir-in-south-sask-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Possible tornado, storms caused more damage Thursday night in west-central Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Climate Change Canada says the severe weather is far from over as crop growth drives more moisture into the air.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/possible-tornado-storms-caused-more-damage-thursday-night-in-west-central-sask/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/possible-tornado-storms-caused-more-damage-thursday-night-in-west-central-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body recovered from South Sask. River believed to be missing jet-skier: police]]></title><description><![CDATA[The body of&nbsp;the jet-skier who went missing in Saskatoon&rsquo;s South Saskatchewan River may have been recovered on Thursday, Saskatoon police said in a news release. &nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-recovered-from-south-sask-river-believed-to-be-missing-jet-skier-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/body-recovered-from-south-sask-river-believed-to-be-missing-jet-skier-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing watercraft rider likely found in South Sask. River near Warman]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say they may have found the body of the missing watercraft rider who was seen struggling upstream of Saskatoon's weir two weeks ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/missing-watercraft-rider-likely-found-in-south-sask-river-near-warman/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/missing-watercraft-rider-likely-found-in-south-sask-river-near-warman/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing - Avenue E North and 27th Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 28 year old woman is receiving treatment in hospital following a stabbing which occurred early yesterday.At approximately 5:40 a.m., July 2, 2026, police were called to Avenue E North and 27th Street West to an unknown problem.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located an injured woman.&nbsp; She was transported to hospital with what are believed to be a non life-threatening injury.Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.&nbsp;&nbsp;(O]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-avenue-e-north-and-27th-street-west/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-avenue-e-north-and-27th-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update - Deceased Male Located - South Saskatchewan River]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police can provide an update on the search for a missing jet ski rider.On July 2, 2026, a deceased male was located in the RM of Corman Park near the Clarkboro Ferry.&nbsp; Pending confirmation with dental records, the Saskatoon Police Service has tentatively identified the male as 32 year old Adan Vargas Salvador.&nbsp; His family has been notified and the SPS Missing Persons Unit continues to be in contact with them.&nbsp;&nbsp;The SPS would like to thank our partner agencies who too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-deceased-male-located-south-saskatchewan-river/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-deceased-male-located-south-saskatchewan-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's 'full steam ahead' for Agribition, as Brandt announces construction of new building]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandt Sports &amp; Entertainment is going to build a brand new building in Regina's REAL district that it says will be ready for this year's Agribition in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/its-full-steam-ahead-for-agribition-as-brandt-announces-construction-of-new-building/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/its-full-steam-ahead-for-agribition-as-brandt-announces-construction-of-new-building/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Unpredictable’ South Saskatchewan River prompts warning in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Saskatoon says the river is 'very unpredictable' and that dangerously fast currents and an unstable bottom create additional hazards.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/unpredictable-south-saskatchewan-river-prompts-warning-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/unpredictable-south-saskatchewan-river-prompts-warning-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speed cameras temporarily inactive as SGI transitions to new vendor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan Government Insurance&nbsp;has a need for speed cameras after its vendor prematurely bolted. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/speed-cameras-temporarily-inactive-as-sgi-transitions-to-new-vendor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/speed-cameras-temporarily-inactive-as-sgi-transitions-to-new-vendor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 2 tornadoes reported in southwest Saskatchewan: Environment Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two tornadoes have been reported in southern Saskatchewan after thunderstorms were seen moving across the area, though it appears only one may have caused damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/at-least-2-tornadoes-reported-in-southwest-saskatchewan-environment-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/at-least-2-tornadoes-reported-in-southwest-saskatchewan-environment-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 2 tornadoes reported in Saskatchewan: Environment Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two tornadoes have been reported in southern Saskatchewan after thunderstorms were seen moving across the area, though it appears only one may have caused damage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/at-least-2-tornadoes-reported-in-saskatchewan-environment-canada/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/at-least-2-tornadoes-reported-in-saskatchewan-environment-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operations at Cigar Lake uranium mine, McClean Lake mill, suspended because of issue with sulfuric acid plant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operations at Cameco's Cigar Lake uranium mine and Orano's McClean Lake mill are expected to be suspended for about two weeks while Orano works to get the mill's sulfuric acid plant back online.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/operations-at-cigar-lake-uranium-mine-mcclean-lake-mill-suspended-because-of-issue-with-sulfuric-acid-plant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/operations-at-cigar-lake-uranium-mine-mcclean-lake-mill-suspended-because-of-issue-with-sulfuric-acid-plant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moose Jaw spa shows how cities, First Nations can help each other prosper: FNUniv business lecturer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The First Nation acquired Temple Gardens, Moose Jaw's famous spa, in 2022. Now, it has reopened the spa after a renovation and acquired naming rights for the local arena, now known as the Temple Gardens Centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moose-jaw-spa-shows-how-cities-first-nations-can-help-each-other-prosper-fnuniv-business-lecturer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/moose-jaw-spa-shows-how-cities-first-nations-can-help-each-other-prosper-fnuniv-business-lecturer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore local history: Five things to do this weekend in Saskatoon, July 3-5]]></title><description><![CDATA[Indoor and outdoor events around the city this weekend include historic and cultural activities, nature exploration and a celebration, offering entertainment and local-history education for all ages. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/explore-local-history-five-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-saskatoon-july-3-5/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/explore-local-history-five-things-to-do-this-weekend-in-saskatoon-july-3-5/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People warned to keep away from faster-flowing river in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Meewasin Valley Authority issued a warning Thursday afternoon as the provincial Water Security Agency plans to release more water from the spillway at the Gardiner Dam in response to high rainfall in Alberta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-warned-to-keep-away-from-faster-flowing-river-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/people-warned-to-keep-away-from-faster-flowing-river-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 Sask. communities under emergencies due to flooding: SPSA]]></title><description><![CDATA[The SPSA says it's in contact with all affected communities and providing staff and equipment such as pumps, hoses and sandbags. Nine vulnerable people have been evacuated from Cote First Nation near the border with Manitoba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/13-sask-communities-under-emergencies-due-to-flooding-spsa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/13-sask-communities-under-emergencies-due-to-flooding-spsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Riders vault with Rob Vanstone]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a long, storied past and nobody knows more about it than Saskatchewan Roughriders historian Rob Vanstone.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-riders-vault-with-rob-vanstone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/the-riders-vault-with-rob-vanstone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regina man falls short of tree-planting record, but says he's proud of what he accomplished]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenny Chaplin broke the world record for most trees planted in a day in 2001. He held the title for 20 years. This week, he tried to reclaim it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-man-falls-short-of-tree-planting-record-but-says-hes-proud-of-what-he-accomplished/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/regina-man-falls-short-of-tree-planting-record-but-says-hes-proud-of-what-he-accomplished/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[13 Sask. communities in states of emergency after storms drop 275 mm of rain over 10 days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thirteen communities in Saskatchewan have declared local states of emergencies, 11 of which have been declared in recent days following heavy rainfall, the SPSA said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/13-sask-communities-in-states-of-emergency-after-storms-drop-275-mm-of-rain-over-10-days/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/13-sask-communities-in-states-of-emergency-after-storms-drop-275-mm-of-rain-over-10-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders sign receiver Ajou Ajou, who was released by Roughriders]]></title><description><![CDATA[The CFL suspended Ajou on April 16 for the pre-season and for six regular-season games for violating its gender-based violence and harassment policy. The Saskatchewan Roughriders released him that same day.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stampeders-sign-receiver-ajou-ajou-who-was-released-by-roughriders/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stampeders-sign-receiver-ajou-ajou-who-was-released-by-roughriders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stabbing - 1600 block 22nd Street West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred this morning.At approximately 11:15 a.m., July 2, 2026, police were called to the 1600 block of 22nd Street West where a person was reportedly injured.&nbsp; Upon arrival, officers located a 29 year old woman on the sidewalk, suffering from what appeared to be stab wounds.&nbsp; She was transported to hospital with serious injuries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anyone with information is asked to contact the SPS at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-1600-block-22nd-street-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stabbing-1600-block-22nd-street-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CCMA Awards performances will have distinct Saskatchewan sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Half of the first wave of performers recently announced for the 2026 Canadian Country Music Association Awards are Saskatchewan homegrown. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ccma-awards-performances-will-have-distinct-saskatchewan-sound/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ccma-awards-performances-will-have-distinct-saskatchewan-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakout Sask. bull-riding star hoping to come out on top at Calgary Stampede]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatchewan's Grady Young was a 19-year-old breakout star at the 2025 Calgary Stampede in bull-riding. Now 20, he stands atop the Canadian standings as he heads into his sophomore Stampede appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/breakout-sask-bull-riding-star-hoping-to-come-out-on-top-at-calgary-stampede/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/breakout-sask-bull-riding-star-hoping-to-come-out-on-top-at-calgary-stampede/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan lowers breast cancer screening age to 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July 1, a referral is no longer needed to book a screening mammogram through the BreastCheck program after the age of 40, according to a news release from the provincial government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-lowers-breast-cancer-screening-age-to-40/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-lowers-breast-cancer-screening-age-to-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sask. lowers breast cancer screening age to 40; advocates say it's about time]]></title><description><![CDATA[As of July 1, a referral is no longer needed to book a screening mammogram through the BreastCheck program after the age of 40, according to a news release from the provincial government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-lowers-breast-cancer-screening-age-to-40-advocates-say-its-about-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/sask-lowers-breast-cancer-screening-age-to-40-advocates-say-its-about-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attempted Robbery - 600 Block Spadina Crescent]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 33 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges following an attempted robbery this week.At approximately 1:00 p.m., June 30, 2026, police received a call about a robbery in progress in the 600 block of Spadina Crescent.A male victim reported that he had been sitting on a park bench when he was approached by an unknown man who demanded his phone and threatened him with a hatchet.&nbsp; The victim was able to flee and call police.&nbsp; Upon arrival officers were able to locate the suspect.He is no]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/attempted-robbery-600-block-spadina-crescent/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/attempted-robbery-600-block-spadina-crescent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As screen time rises, summer camps offer important physical, mental benefits for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the start of the summer and kids' camps are getting ready to open their doors. Experts say youth aren't getting enough playtime and are spending too much time on screens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/as-screen-time-rises-summer-camps-offer-important-physical-mental-benefits-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/as-screen-time-rises-summer-camps-offer-important-physical-mental-benefits-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update - Standoff - 2500 Block Melrose Ave.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 43 year old woman is facing charges following an eight hour standoff on June 30, 2026.The woman was taken into custody at a home in the 2500 block of Melrose Avenue by members of the Police and Crisis Team (PACT) with assistance from members of the Tactical Support Unit and Crisis Negotiation Team.&nbsp; The woman had been wanted on outstanding criminal code warrants.She was released from police custody on an undertaking for admission to hospital under The Mental Health Services Act.&nbsp;&nbs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-standoff-2500-block-melrose-ave/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/update-standoff-2500-block-melrose-ave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A community in photos: Looking back at June 2026 in Saskatoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[June saw some picture-worthy moments around Saskatoon and Saskatchewan, from summer events and the start of the Roughriders season to the 10th annual Rock Your Roots Walk for Reconciliation. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-community-in-photos-looking-back-at-june-2026-in-saskatoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/a-community-in-photos-looking-back-at-june-2026-in-saskatoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon celebrates its 159th Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new poll shows most Canadians are very proud of their country, and although Canada has had a rough history, the Indigenous community is also proud for the most part.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-celebrates-its-159th-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-celebrates-its-159th-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wheelchair basketball took Reid Richard around the world. Now, he’s coaching the next generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reid Richard was born without tibia bones in his lower legs. His parents faced a tough decision: inserting metal rods into his legs or amputation. They ultimately chose amputation. Eventually, Richard discovered wheelchair basketball and went on to play at an elite level. Now he's coaching the next generation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wheelchair-basketball-took-reid-richard-around-the-world-now-hes-coaching-the-next-generation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/wheelchair-basketball-took-reid-richard-around-the-world-now-hes-coaching-the-next-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon shop offers churros with a side of charity to support Venezuelan earthquake relief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Sure O's Churro store in Lawson Heights Mall will donate its net sales on Thursday to non-profits providing direct aid to Venezuelan earthquake victims. Venezuelan authorities confirmed that more than 1,700 people have died due to two earthquakes on June 24.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-shop-offers-churros-with-a-side-of-charity-to-support-venezuelan-earthquake-relief/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-shop-offers-churros-with-a-side-of-charity-to-support-venezuelan-earthquake-relief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't miss these five festivals in Saskatoon in July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Festival season has returned to Saskatoon, with a wide variety of events to see and attend for all ages and interests. Here are five festivals you won't want to miss this month: Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dont-miss-these-five-festivals-in-saskatoon-in-july/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dont-miss-these-five-festivals-in-saskatoon-in-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Circle Drive Bridge opens in Saskatoon in 1983]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/circle-drive-bridge-opens-in-saskatoon-in-1983/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/circle-drive-bridge-opens-in-saskatoon-in-1983/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alberta government to announce details for West Coast pipeline proposal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Alberta government is expected to announce details on Thursday regarding its proposal to build a new oil pipeline stretching to the West Coast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-government-to-announce-details-for-west-coast-pipeline-proposal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/alberta-government-to-announce-details-for-west-coast-pipeline-proposal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump isn't extending CUSMA trade deal, so what happens now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration surprised no one with its long-expected announcement Wednesday that the U.S. would not join Canada and Mexico in extending the free trade deal between the three countries. Where things go from here, however, is anyone's guess.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-isnt-extending-cusma-trade-deal-so-what-happens-now/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/trump-isnt-extending-cusma-trade-deal-so-what-happens-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall washes out roads, floods towns in east-central Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Extensive flooding from heavy rainfall has destroyed highways, damaged homes and turned fields swamps in east-central Saskatchewan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heavy-rainfall-washes-out-roads-floods-towns-in-east-central-sask/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/heavy-rainfall-washes-out-roads-floods-towns-in-east-central-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stampeders confirm signing of receiver Ajou]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Calgary Stampeders have confirmed the team has signed receiver Ajou Ajou.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stampeders-confirm-signing-of-receiver-ajou/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/stampeders-confirm-signing-of-receiver-ajou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigating death of baby girl from Prince Albert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major crimes and forensic identification officers are investigating the death of a two-month-old girl who died in hospital after being reported unconscious at a home earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigating-death-of-baby-girl-from-prince-albert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/police-investigating-death-of-baby-girl-from-prince-albert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2-month-old girl from Prince Albert dies in Saskatoon hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-month old infant girl was taken to hospital earlier this month after being reported unconscious. On June 30, she died in hospital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-month-old-girl-from-prince-albert-dies-in-saskatoon-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/2-month-old-girl-from-prince-albert-dies-in-saskatoon-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in several provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-several-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-several-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day heat wave prompts warnings in multiple provinces]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the heat wave is expected to continue across parts of the country into the weekend, people are reminded to take action to protect themselves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-multiple-provinces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-day-heat-wave-prompts-warnings-in-multiple-provinces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ticats’ Bo Levi Mitchell on a nice roll of late]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bo Levi Mitchell has been on a nice roll of late.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ticats-bo-levi-mitchell-on-a-nice-roll-of-late/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/ticats-bo-levi-mitchell-on-a-nice-roll-of-late/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan businesses still feeling interprovincial trade barriers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has found some changes came from the initial push to foster internal Canadian business, but some deadlines are being missed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-businesses-still-feeling-interprovincial-trade-barriers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-businesses-still-feeling-interprovincial-trade-barriers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dry Supply offers non-alcoholic drinks of all varieties on Broadway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Businesses and non-profit organizations regularly open and move in Saskatoon. Today the StarPhoenix spoke with James Kramer and Harrison Hall, who open Dry Supply on Broadway Avenue on July 1. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dry-supply-offers-non-alcoholic-drinks-of-all-varieties-on-broadway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/dry-supply-offers-non-alcoholic-drinks-of-all-varieties-on-broadway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rains welcome after years of drought for southwest Saskatchewan farmers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavier rainfalls this spring and summer have helped farms ravaged by years of drought conditions, but producers are still concerned about commodity prices and issues with crop insurance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rains-welcome-after-years-of-drought-for-southwest-saskatchewan-farmers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/rains-welcome-after-years-of-drought-for-southwest-saskatchewan-farmers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Opposition continues to rally against changes as Sask.'s new daycare funding model comes into effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes to the child-care funding model in Saskatchewan have taken effect as of July 1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/opposition-continues-to-rally-against-changes-as-sasks-new-daycare-funding-model-comes-into-effect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/opposition-continues-to-rally-against-changes-as-sasks-new-daycare-funding-model-comes-into-effect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I walked across Canada and it changed what I thought I knew about it]]></title><description><![CDATA[For most of her life, Sonya Richmond's understanding of Canada came from maps, media and flying quickly between major landmarks. That changed when she spent years walking across the country on the Trans Canada Trail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/i-walked-across-canada-and-it-changed-what-i-thought-i-knew-about-it/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/i-walked-across-canada-and-it-changed-what-i-thought-i-knew-about-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Tamil to Cree to Mandarin, these stand-up comedians are using their mother tongue to land punchlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Across Canada, a growing number of comedians are turning to their mother tongues on stage &mdash; not just as a stylistic choice, but as a way to tell more honest stories, reclaim histories shaped by migration and colonialism, and introduce audiences to perspectives not often heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-tamil-to-cree-to-mandarin-these-stand-up-comedians-are-using-their-mother-tongue-to-land-punchlines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/from-tamil-to-cree-to-mandarin-these-stand-up-comedians-are-using-their-mother-tongue-to-land-punchlines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carney says Trudeau-era climate plan was 'too expensive' and 'divisive']]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister Mark Carney echoed critics of the previous Liberal government's climate plan in a video posted on Tuesday, saying the plan he inherited was too expensive and divisive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-says-trudeau-era-climate-plan-was-too-expensive-and-divisive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/carney-says-trudeau-era-climate-plan-was-too-expensive-and-divisive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Saskatchewan communities declare states of emergency due to flooding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy rainfall throughout east-central Saskatchewan has impacted highways and left some community roads impassable. Keeseecoose First Nation has declared a state of emergency and several communities are encouraging people to use as little water as possible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/eastern-saskatchewan-communities-declare-states-of-emergency-due-to-flooding/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/eastern-saskatchewan-communities-declare-states-of-emergency-due-to-flooding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon man pleads guilty to inciting hatred via antisemitic posts online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brandon Taylor Moose has pleaded guilty to publicly inciting hatred against Jewish people. He is scheduled to return to court in September for sentencing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-man-pleads-guilty-to-inciting-hatred-via-antisemitic-posts-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-man-pleads-guilty-to-inciting-hatred-via-antisemitic-posts-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan posts $947M deficit for 2025-26 after predicting surplus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Saskatchewan Party government reported a deficit of $947 million for 2025-26, a difference of $959 million from the $12-million surplus forecast in the budget that was tabled last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-posts-947m-deficit-for-2025-26-after-predicting-surplus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-posts-947m-deficit-for-2025-26-after-predicting-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests - Evade Police / Firearm Recovered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four people were arrested following an evade police incident that resulted in police recovering a firearm.Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on June 29, 2026, officers patrolling in the area of 8th Street East and Ewart Avenue observed a vehicle being driven erratically. Upon attempting a traffic stop, the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed and police disengaged. Further investigation determined that this same vehicle had been reported multiple times earlier in the day for erratic driving. Officers late]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-evade-police-firearm-recovered/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/arrests-evade-police-firearm-recovered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatoon police engaged in standoff, asking drivers to avoid block of Melrose Avenue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon police officers are engaging in a standoff with a woman on 2500 block of Melrose Avenue and are asking drivers to avoid the area. &nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-engaged-in-standoff-asking-drivers-to-avoid-block-of-melrose-avenue/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatoon-police-engaged-in-standoff-asking-drivers-to-avoid-block-of-melrose-avenue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Standoff - 2500 block Melrose Ave.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the SPS Tactical Support Unit and the Crisis Negotiation Team are at the scene of a standoff this afternoon.Just before 9:00 a.m., June 30, 2026, Police attempted to serve a warrant of arrest on an occupant of a home in the 2500 block of Melrose Avenue.&nbsp; The female subject has since refused to cooperate with officers and has remained inside the home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Motorists are asked to avoid the immediate area.&nbsp;(Occurrence Number: 26-92440)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/standoff-2500-block-melrose-ave/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/standoff-2500-block-melrose-ave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Insanity': Bus riders share experiences as city works to improve safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saskatoon has been working to make public transit safer. While some measures are brand new or haven't been fully implemented yet, bus riders make sure to let the city know about problems they see right now. Read More]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/insanity-bus-riders-share-experiences-as-city-works-to-improve-safety/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 22:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/insanity-bus-riders-share-experiences-as-city-works-to-improve-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day celebrations may see drizzle as major system makes way out of Sask.]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Canada's 159th birthday comes, Saskatchewan's red and white celebrations may get a little damp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-day-celebrations-may-see-drizzle-as-major-system-makes-way-out-of-sask/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/canada-day-celebrations-may-see-drizzle-as-major-system-makes-way-out-of-sask/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saskatchewan conditions ‘favourable’ for fighting wildfires, SPSA says]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are 56 wildfires actively burning in Saskatchewan. Of those, 41 began in the last week, the province&rsquo;s safety agency told reporters in a news conference Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-conditions-favourable-for-fighting-wildfires-spsa-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/saskatoon/saskatchewan-conditions-favourable-for-fighting-wildfires-spsa-says/</guid></item></channel></rss>