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Clark decries ‘politics of fear,’ says Norris slate would cause ‘political gridlock’ at Saskatoon council
“If you spend your campaign trying to undermine your future colleagues, you can make whatever promises you want,” Clark said. “But good luck getting them to vote for any of your proposals if you make it to the other side.”
Friday dinner, forum for Saskatoon mayoral candidates an early test of COVID-era campaigning
“That’s the wildcard,” candidate Cary Tarasoff says of the dinner. “If the supper wasn’t included, I’d go. It just doesn’t pass my sniff test.”
U.S. company develops composite image of dead Saskatoon baby’s mother based on DNA
Saskatoon police are hoping a composite image may help identify the mother of a baby girl found dead in a dumpster last fall.
Almost 900 Sask. students consent to voluntary COVID-19 testing in schools
Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, Dr. Saqib Shahab, says from what he’s heard the testing process “went fairly smoothly.”
COVID-19 prevention one of many benefits of ‘Mother Nature’s beautiful ventilation system,’ says Sask. teacher
With an increasing number of students testing positive for COVID-19, a Saskatoon teacher has one piece of advice: get outside.
Saskatoon Police Service releases draft 2021 budget of $115M
Police Chief Troy Cooper said the force hopes to double the number of Police and Crisis Team (PACT) members to four from two.
Students switch to online learning on Fishing Lake First Nation after COVID-19 alert in region
Contact tracing for COVID-19 in east-central Saskatchewan has led a First Nation to switch to online learning for the time being.
Woman who reported human remains in Saskatoon house fears they were her missing nephew’s
Laura Jean Witchekan is terrified that human remains discovered in a boarded-up house at 427 Avenue G S. are those of her missing nephew, Thomas Eagleson.
2 more Saskatoon schools report COVID-19 cases
The Saskatchewan Health Authority confirmed COVID-19 cases at St. Mark School and Bethlehem Catholic High School on Wednesday.
Police investigating homicide after human remains found at Saskatoon home
The coroner and the major crimes unit are investigating but haven’t yet determined the victim’s identity.
Saskatoon Tribal Council to be lead agency for downtown safety pilot project
Saskatoon city council has voted in favour of starting a new pilot project designed to address homelessness and safety issues downtown and headed by the Saskatoon Tribal Council.
Mark Zielke says he’s still working as an ‘advocate for justice,’ despite Saskatoon court order prohibiting it
Last year, a Saskatoon Court of Queen’s Bench judge ordered Zielke to stop representing people on legal matters, as he does not have a law degree.
Blake Schreiner murder trial takes unscheduled break until November
Events inside and outside the courtroom have forced a delay in Blake Schreiner’s first-degree murder trial in Saskatoon.
Man involved in high-profile Saskatoon drug case misses sentencing after apparent drug overdose
A B.C man missed his sentencing Monday in a high-profile Saskatoon drug case because of an apparent drug overdose.
Three Saskatoon schools report COVID-19 cases this week
Two more schools in Saskatoon have sent messages home to parents, confirming there have been positive COVID-19 case in their buildings.
Three Saskatoon schools report COVID-19 cases
“With 180,000 students that are returning to school this past week and next week, there will be cases from time to time,” Premier Scott Moe says.
A history of Saskatoon tax increases, and why some mayoral contenders say enough is enough
Rob Norris says he won’t support property tax increases above one per cent, while former mayor Don Atchison says he won’t vote for any increases.
2 men sentenced in Saskatoon trial after 4 deaths from cocaine mixed with fentanyl
Justice Richard Danyliuk condemned convicted drug trafficker Shervin Beeharry as a “merchant of death.”
Killer’s journals written in custody focus of Crown cross-examination at Saskatoon murder trial
Cross-examination at the Blake Schreiner murder trial focused on journals he kept before and after fatally stabbing Tammy Brown.
Parishioners from Saskatoon’s Third Avenue United Church ask city for money to secure building
A group of people dedicated to preserving a historic church in downtown Saskatoon say they need help to keep the building intact.
People with addictions weigh in on why Sask. overdose deaths are at record high
As of the first week of September, the number of overdoses confirmed (40) and suspected (190) by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service is the highest on record for the province.
Drug users, advocates weigh in on why Sask. overdose deaths are at record high
As of the first week of September, the number of overdoses confirmed (40) and suspected (190) by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service is the highest on record for the province.
Moose Jaw Fire Department saves trapped fawn
The Moose Jaw Fire Department had a different kind of rescue call on Saturday morning when it was brought in to help a fawn that had fallen into a crack.
COVID-19 case confirmed at Holy Cross High School in Saskatoon
A case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in someone who works or studies at a Saskatoon high school.
Saskatoon firefighters battle dangerous blaze in Pleasant Hill Sunday night
Hazards on the scene of the fire at the Triple Crown Metals building including arcing power lines and on-site propane tanks.
Police investigating after 67-year-old cyclist hit by car
The woman was taken to hospital by Medavie Health Services West for injuries police say are not considered life-threatening.
Small explosion reported at Jim Pattison Children’s hospital
According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the facility at around 2 a.m. after a man tried to smoke while he was receiving oxygen.
Some parents still ‘on the fence’ about voluntary in-school testing
Donna Schell says one of the reasons she’s hesitant is because the province has been unable to reach its goal of 4,000 tests a day in a sustainable fashion. The Saskatchewan Health Authority said it could handle a single day of 3,000 to 4,000 tests, but does not have the capacity to sustain that level for a prolonged period.
Extensive damage, but no injuries in Saskatoon apartment fire
Several people were rescued by firefighters called to the 2000 block of 20th Street W. on Friday night.