Gates Guarin

Digital Journalist

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• ‘Outrageous’: Alberta motorists shocked by overnight gas price spike

  'A new normal' is how one industry analyst describes the more than 30 cents-per-litre overnight spike in gasoline prices in Calgary and Edmonton.

  Consumer

  Apr 29
• Edmonton city councillor hopes to revisit fare gates at LRT stations

  Edmonton city councillor Mike Elliott is open to revisiting the conversation of adding fare gates at some LRT stations, saying it could help with safety concerns and boost revenue.

  Canada

  Apr 23
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• Edmonton fans and businesses prepping for Oilers’ playoff run

  The countdown to the Edmonton Oilers' first playoff game is on, and businesses around the city are hard at work prepping for what they hope to be another long cup run.

  Sports

  Apr 17
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• Surplus school sites approved for affordable housing developments in north Edmonton

  Edmonton city council voted in favour to sell surplus school sites in the communities of Dunluce and Sifton Park for the purpose of building affordable housing units.

  Politics

  Apr 15
• Electric vehicle enthusiasm going up as gas price show little sign of coming down

  With no relief in sight for high gas and diesel prices, potential car buyers at Edmonton’s annual Auto Experience are taking a closer look at electric vehicles.

  Consumer

  Apr 9
• Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector

  The hospitality sector says the bill requiring employers to be registered and be licensed to hire foreign workers creates more barriers when the industry is already struggling.

  Consumer

  Apr 3
• Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization

  Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.

  Canada

  Mar 27
• Fix up or fork out: Edmonton to hike taxes on neglected business properties

  Under the new tax subclass targeting derelict commercial buildings, owners could see a jump in their taxes by up to 57 per cent if they don't fix up or demolish them.

  Canada

  Mar 26
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• Girl finds loaded handgun near pond in west Edmonton neighbourhood

  After the gun was found, Edmonton police obtained overnight security footage from March 8 in the Secord area, showing a man getting out of a white car while carrying a blue rag.

  Crime

  Mar 18
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• Recommendations made following review into Edmonton emergency room death

  The recommendations looked at vulnerabilities in the health-care system, such as prolonged wait times in the emergency department, overcrowding, and clinical decision support.

  Health

  Mar 12
• Saskatoon sees 84 suspected overdoses since Aug. 17

  The City of Saskatoon has been dealing with numerous drug overdoses this year. Another recent spike in the area — 84 cases since Aug. 17 — has organizations sounding the alarm.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2025
• Jury makes recommendations following coroner’s inquest into Sask. boy’s death in care

  Upon conclusion of the coroner's inquest, the jury made four recommendations to the Eagle's Nest Youth Ranch group home where Brandon Schafer-Kovacs had been staying.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2025
• Saskatchewan parents step up to the plate amid Air Canada flight cancellations

  The lingering affects of the Air Canada strike are still being felt, but the parents of one Sask. baseball team stepped up to the plate to get their kids out east to compete.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2025
• Shaping Saskatoon’s future: City unveils 2026-2029 draft strategic plan

  Housing, homelessness, and community safety are Saskatoon city council's biggest priorities for the city as it begins to plan for the future leading up to the end of the decade.

  Canada

  Aug 18, 2025
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• Public Complaints Commission concludes investigation into Sask. Marshals conduct

  A Saskatchewan Marshals member has resigned after being placed on leave. This comes as a misconduct allegation investigation was concluded by the Public Complaints Commission.

  Crime

  Jul 25, 2025
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• Métis Nation-Saskatchewan declares wildfire state of emergency

  With areas like Beauval and Île-à-la-Crosse under escalating threat, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan has made the call to issue a state of emergency for several northern communities.

  Environment

  Jul 23, 2025
• ‘It’s a real threat’: Beauval, Lac La Plonge issue mandatory evacuations

  The northern village of Beauval has been under a voluntary evacuation with the ongoing wildfires, but with winds shifting the fires closer, that evacuation is now mandatory.

  Environment

  Jul 3, 2025
• Sprinkler system outside Saskatchewan cabin staves off wildfires

  James Irvine and Trudy Connor have taken measures to protect their home, utilizing a simple, yet effective sprinkler system that relies on water from the nearby lake.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2025
• Saskatchewan government extending life of coal-based power plants

  The minister responsible for SaskPower said the province has been working on the future of power generation, although these assets are on the list of federal government phase-outs.

  Environment

  Jun 19, 2025
• Northern Saskatchewan community welcomes wildfire evacuees back home

  Wildfire conditions are proving favourable for areas in the province and communities have lifted evacuation orders, allowing people to finally return after weeks away from home.

  Environment

  Jun 14, 2025
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• Saskatoon Folkfest to undergo changes for 2025 as pavilions decrease

  Saskatoon's Folkfest remains one of the city's flagship summer events. This year, attendees will notice the festival undergo a new look with the same rich experiences.

  Canada

  May 23, 2025
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• Saskatoon folk ensemble preserving Filipino culture through dance

  The Philippines is celebrated for its vibrant culture and rich heritage. In Saskatoon, the Kumintang Folk Dance Ensemble is bringing that heritage to life, one step at a time.

  Canada

  May 19, 2025
• Occupants safe after morning house fire in Saskatoon

  Four people are safe after a house fire broke out on Saskatoon's west side Monday, damaging two homes and several vehicles in the driveway.

  Fire

  May 19, 2025
• Low river water levels spark questions over Lake Diefenbaker capacity

  Questions are now coming to the surface about Lake Diefenbaker's capacity to support farming irrigation, as well as the supply of drinking water for 60 per cent of the province.

  Environment

  May 8, 2025
• Saskatchewan riverboat docked indefinitely due to low water levels, sand buildup

  The Prairie Lily is part of what makes Saskatoon shine, but it appears to be hitting choppy waters in what could be its final season on the South Saskatchewan river.

  Canada

  May 7, 2025