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• Saskatoon emergency downtown shelter approved, plans to open Monday

  Service providers said changes to income support, along with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, have led to more people experiencing homelessness.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
• Stakeholders talk challenges of crime, public perception, vacancies in downtown Saskatoon

  Improving Saskatoon's downtown could include changing perspectives around safety by finding services to better help people, and attracting more businesses.

  Canada

  Dec 9, 2021
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• Saskatoon to hold emergency meeting Thursday to discuss temporary emergency shelter

  An emergency Saskatoon city council meeting is being held at 8 a.m. Thursday to discuss approving the emergency shelter downtown.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
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• Winter hits Saskatchewan, but a relatively warm December predicted for the Prairies

  Saskatchewan has been spoiled this season, with relatively warm temperatures, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada, but the next few days will be colder.

  Weather

  Dec 6, 2021
• Former Prince Albert WHL, Huskies hockey player remembered as a ‘natural leader’ after death

  Matt Swaby, 34, passed away Friday in a 'tragic farming accident' according to a Facebook post from a family member; he's remembered as a 'natural leader' by his former team.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2021
• Fire department says smoke alarm tampering on the rise in Saskatoon

  The Saskatoon Fire Department said it's seeing more people tampering with smoke alarms, resulting in two fatalities and another near miss.

  Canada

  Nov 27, 2021
• Saskatoon dog owner looking for witnesses after pet killed in dog attack at off-leash park

  A Saskatoon dog owner said her dog was killed by two others at the Sutherland dog park; she's looking for witnesses, and to ensure the dogs never return to an off-leash park.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2021
• USask professor’s app lets online shoppers try on clothes virtually before buying

  A new app developed by a professor at the University of Saskatchewan creates a virtual dressing room for people to try on clothes without leaving the house.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2021
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• Saskatoon pushing people to shop local this holiday season

  The Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is pushing people to shop local this season with their Shop Local campaign to try and bring needed business to stores amid the pandemic.

  Canada

  Nov 16, 2021
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• Licensed Saskatchewan restaurants can now serve liquor for delivery or takeout

  The province said 900 restaurants with liquor permits across Saskatchewan can now serve a beer with a burger, whether it's takeout or delivery.

  Canada

  Nov 15, 2021
• Support for high-needs Saskatchewan Income Support clients increasing

  Support for Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) clients with complex challenges or at risk of homelessness is being increased, according to the provincial government.

  Canada

  Nov 12, 2021
• Proposed grant would give much-needed relief to Saskatoon curling, sports organizations

  A possible grant program from the city could be much needed relief for Saskatoon curling clubs and some other recreation and sports organizations.

  Canada

  Nov 10, 2021
• Temporary shelter necessary to help Saskatoon’s homeless, but long-term solutions needed: advocates

  The Saskatoon Tribal Council plans to open a shelter at the beginning of December. But first, the city needs to change current zoning bylaws so the shelter can open and operate.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• Peaceful demonstration at USask after Dr. Carrie Bourassa placed on administrative leave

  The university placed Dr. Carrie Bourassa on administrative leave earlier this week after she was the subject of a CBC investigation looked into her ancestry.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2021
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• City, Saskatoon Tribal Council addressing ‘homelessness crisis’ with outreach, temp shelter

  Saskatoon is in the midst of a "homelessness crisis" according to the Saskatoon Tribal Council; they and the city are working to get those experiencing homelessness shelter.

  Canada

  Nov 2, 2021
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• City one step closer to approving largest solar energy farm in Saskatoon

  On Monday, the environment, utilities and corporate services committee voted unanimously to recommend setting up the farm in the southwest portion of the city.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2021
• Dogs share the spirit of Halloween in Saskatoon costume party

  Both monetary and other donations were accepted like dog foods, leashes, dog beds and toys for the Saskatoon Dog Rescue.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2021
• Rapid testing kits being distributed at 18 chambers of commerce across Saskatchewan

  Eighteen chambers of commerce across the province, along with several businesses, began distributing rapid test kits this week and many have already run out.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
• Rallies call for changes to income assistance, say program putting more at risk of homelessness

  Rallies were held in Regina and Saskatoon, calling for changes to the new program, claiming it's putting more people at risk of being evicted.

  Canada

  Oct 27, 2021
• Supply chain issues, earlier holiday shopping could lead to empty shelves, higher prices: economist

  It isn't even Halloween yet, but many are already getting into the holiday spirit. However, eager early shoppers might have to wait as global supply chains continue to struggle.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2021
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• Saskatoon police investigating after alleged drink tampering

  In a tweet Tuesday, Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) said they have been called to three separate instances “in which individuals believed to have has their drinks tampered with.” 

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2021
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• Wearing a mask won’t affect children’s performance on the ice: USask study

  The study looked at the affect mask wearing had on youth between nine and fourteen playing hockey, and found it had no affect on their performance.

  Canada

  Oct 19, 2021
• Saskatchewan sending 6 intensive care patients to Ontario as ICU challenges continue

  Saskatchewan will be sending six intensive care patients to Ontario over the next three days.

  Health

  Oct 18, 2021
• Heavy smoke means Shoal Lake, Red Earth Cree Nation evacuees will have to wait longer to return

  Smoke from the late-season Bell fire near Hudson Bay, Sask. is still blowing into the communities, making the air quality unsafe for many people’s health.

  Canada

  Oct 15, 2021
• Parent, Sask. teachers call for more communication around COVID-19 in schools

  A mother in Warman, Sask., said school divisions and the province need to communicate more with parents and guardians around positive cases in classrooms.

  Canada

  Oct 12, 2021