Saskatoon news

• Traffic Collison - Circle Drive/Millar Ave

  03-03-2026 14:31 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  The Saskatoon Police Service wants to advise that a collision involving a semi at Circle Dr/Millar Ave has blocked East and West bound lanes on Circle Dr. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until the scene can be cleared. 
  
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• RCMP probing if multiple deaths are tied to ‘hazardous’ drink in Battlefords

  04-03-2026 19:16 via globalnews.ca
  RCMP in Battlefords say its dealing with multiple sudden deaths in one week that could be tied to a "hazardous" drink circulating in the area.
  
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• Update - Additional Arrest - Homicide - 1700 Block 20th Street West

  04-03-2026 18:12 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A second male has been charged in connection to a February 3, 2026 homicide. A 26-year-old male is charged with Aggravated Assault and Manslaughter. He will appear in court this afternoon. (Court Info # 991331843).(Occurrence Number: 26-14884)
  
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• Man sentenced for hitting police vehicles in stolen Saskatoon work truck

  04-03-2026 17:44 via thestarphoenix.com
  A 33-year-old man who lead police on a chase across Saskatoon in a stolen work truck, driving through a park and hitting two police vehicles, has been sentenced to five years in prison. Read More
  
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• Gas prices highest in B.C., P.E.I. with oil costs ‘supercharged’ due to Iran war

  04-03-2026 17:32 via globalnews.ca
  The five-day-old Iran war has 'supercharged' oil prices that Canadian motorists are already seeing reflected at the pumps, one analyst says.
  
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• Evade Police/Impaired Driving - McPherson Ave, Preston Ave.

  04-03-2026 17:09 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 41 year old Saskatoon man is facing a number of charges following an incident in which a driver evaded Police overnight.At approximately 1:00 a.m., March 4, 2026, an officer on patrol spotted a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block of 8th Street East.  The officer then attempted a traffic stop of the black Chrysler 200 when it turned onto McPherson Avenue.  The driver was slow to pull over and when he did, a male and a female exited the vehicle and fled on foot.  The driver t
  
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• Evade Police/Impaired Driving - Millar Ave and 64th Street

  04-03-2026 16:40 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 34 year old Saskatoon man is facing charges following an incident in which a vehicle was reported to be driving into oncoming traffic.At approximately 10:30 p.m., March 3, 2026, Police began receiving reports that a red Ford F150 was driving dangerously in the area of Millar Avenue and 64th Street.  Upon arrival, officers located a man standing in the middle of the street, next to a vehicle matching the description.  He then got back into the vehicle and refused to comply as Pol
  
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• Low-income residential parking permit zones introduced to Nutana area

  04-03-2026 16:13 via globalnews.ca
  Residents in the community petitioned for the program to manage parking congestion from hospitals, post-secondary educational facilities and commercial areas.
  
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• Assault - 800 block Confederation Drive

  04-03-2026 15:41 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  A 27 year old woman has been charged following a report of an injured person last night.At approximately 10:30 p.m., March 3, 2026, Police were called to a residence in the 3000 block of Laurier Drive.  A 24 year old woman at the home reported being assaulted with a knife at a residence in the 800 block of Confederation Drive, before she fled the scene and sought assistance at the second location.  Officers were able to locate the 27 year old female suspect shortly after
  
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• 'Highly motivated' Huskies get second chance, seek back-to-back national titles

  04-03-2026 14:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  As disappointing as a conference playoff loss last month was for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies women's basketball team, the setback could serve as a "wake-up call" in their pursuit of program history, their head coach says. Read More
  
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• Green Shirt Day continues 8 years after Humboldt Broncos crash

  04-03-2026 13:35 via globalnews.ca
  This April marks eight years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives, but the legacy of those involved remains strong.
  
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• Five Saskatoon theatre productions to catch in March

  04-03-2026 13:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Saskatoon theatres offer shows for all ages, in a variety of interests. Whether you're looking for history, drama, or music, there's something for you to explore this month. Read More
  
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• Saskatoon politicians express concerns, but back Victoria Avenue bike lanes

  04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  City council's transportation committee voted in favour of a plan to add bike lanes on Victoria Avenue between Taylor Street and Ruth Street for $3.6 million. It would eliminate on-street parking.
  
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• Sask. company says it developed the largest, fastest film scanner on market

  04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  The company's owner, Greg Miller, developed the scanner through careful research and with the help of a German engineer he found online.
  
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• Polar bears aren't hunting people, they're just out of ice: Scientists

  04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  "Nutritional stress does play a role. It's just that it doesn't appear to be the role that we thought it was, just driving bears en masse desperately into communities," said Douglas Clark, a professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability.
  
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• 3 athletes with Sask. connection headed to compete at 2026 Paralympic Games

  04-03-2026 12:00 via cbc.ca
  Three athletes with connections to Saskatchewan are among the world's best getting ready to compete at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Paralympic Games.
  
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• Why researchers say lowering Canada's radon limit could prevent more cases of lung cancer and save lives

  04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Could a lower threshold for radon levels in Canadian homes protect more people from getting lung cancer? Some researchers say Canada is overdue for an evidence-backed rethink in light of emerging research and rising risks.
  
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• Time running out in Canada for man who caused Humboldt Broncos bus crash

  04-03-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca
  Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the man responsible for the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, could be deported to India within weeks, leaving behind a wife and two children who are pleading with Canada to let him stay. At the same time, some families of the victims say Sidhu should have been removed from Canada years ago.
  
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• Sask. Polytechnic cuts more jobs, suspends program as budget pressure continues

  04-03-2026 03:08 via cbc.ca
  The fallout from Ottawa's decision to lower international student caps continues at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, which has cut 23 faculty positions and suspended its health information management program.
  
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• Vonda fire department buys new truck with private funds, community donations

  04-03-2026 02:57 via globalnews.ca
  Mayor Brenda Willman was supportive of providing the money, saying she's happy to see the community will continue to have the protection residents deserve.
  
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• Man gets 5 years for leading police on 'shocking' chase through Saskatoon

  04-03-2026 01:43 via cbc.ca
  Kaz Daigneault stole a work truck in southeast Saskatoon last summer and tore through residential streets, then led police on a chase through the downtown and back across the river before being pushed off the road at the Circle Drive off-ramp to Valley Road.
  
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• Battlefords RCMP issue warning about drinking unknown liquids after multiple deaths

  04-03-2026 01:11 via cbc.ca
  Police and the provincial coroner "are in the preliminary stages of determining whether or not the sudden deaths are related to this report," RCMP said in a news release on Tuesday.
  
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• Potentially hazardous beverage circulating in Battlefords area: RCMP

  04-03-2026 00:34 via thestarphoenix.com
  A consumable and potentially hazardous beverage reported in the Battlefords area is being investigated as a possible link to several sudden deaths over the past week, according to RCMP. Read More
  
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• Union urges Sask. to increase library supports after attacks on workers

  04-03-2026 00:25 via cbc.ca
  The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) says libraries across the province are doubling as shelters when they shouldn't be.
  
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• Iran war oil price spike could cushion Alberta, Saskatchewan budgets

  03-03-2026 23:58 via globalnews.ca
  Oil prices could mean higher prices for Canadians at the gas pump, but experts say that increase could help provincial budgets.
  
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• Sask. extends tuition relief program for Ukrainian post-secondary students who fled war

  03-03-2026 23:31 via cbc.ca
  The Saskatchewan government announced Thursday it has extended a tuition relief program for students who fled the war in Ukraine until to 2030.
  
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• Remai Modern's strict temperature monitoring requires boiler replacements

  03-03-2026 23:00 via thestarphoenix.com
  Remai Modern is replacing both of its boilers as part of a 10-year process to maintain its temperature and humidity levels. Read More
  
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• Update - Traffic Collision - Circle Drive / Millar Ave

  03-03-2026 21:38 via saskatoonpolice.ca
  Traffic restrictions have been lifted at the scene of an earlier collision involving a semi at Circle Drive and Millar Avenue. Initial investigation believes the driver experienced a medical event and no charges are anticipated. (Occurrence Number: 26-27916)
  
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• UPDATE: Traffic restrictions lifted after fiery semi crash on Circle Drive

  03-03-2026 20:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  Traffic restrictions were lifted Tuesday afternoon on Circle Drive after a semi-truck and trailer unit went up in flames after striking a light standard near Millar Avenue. Read More
  
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• Burning semi backs up Circle Drive in Saskatoon

  03-03-2026 20:30 via thestarphoenix.com
  A semi-truck and trailer unit went up in flames early Tuesday morning after striking a light standard on Circle Drive. Read More
  
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