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Talking trash: Saskatoon adopting pay-as-you-throw garbage program
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
People in Saskatoon react to a new garbage user fees set to be implemented in 2020. Some say it’s a good compromise, while others think the model stinks. Continue reading
Frontiersmen Trading Company’s spices putting Saskatoon on the map
Featured in the December issue of Canadian Living, Frontiersmen Trading Company is putting Saskatoon on the map for its spices. Continue reading
Antidepressant drug shortage could impact thousands in Saskatchewan
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
A shortage of bupropion, or Wellbutrin, could impact as many as 12,000 patients in Saskatchewan. Continue reading
5 fun facts about grizzly bear hibernation at Saskatoon zoo
Imagine skipping winter entirely and we’re not talking about taking a hot holiday, we’re talking grizzly bear hibernation at the Saskatoon zoo. Continue reading
Cannabis supply shortage predicted to improve by the new year
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Industry insiders say there’s been hurdles in keeping up with the initial demand for legal marijuana and it’s hard to say when the shortage will be over. Continue reading
Murder charge laid after body of pregnant woman found in Saskatoon house fire
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
The remains of Crystal Louise McFadyen, who was eight months pregnant, was found inside a home by Saskatoon firefighters. Continue reading
Sentencing arguments made in gang member Shaylin Sutherland-Kayseas’ murder case
A judge heard sentencing arguments in the case of Shaylin Sutherland-Kayseas, a Terror Squad member convicted of second-degree murder. Continue reading
Combating drugs inside Saskatchewan’s correctional centres
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Authorities say the war on drugs inside provincial correctional centres is a 24-7 battle as staff try to keep inmates staff. Continue reading
Sask. distributing safe inhalation supplies to drug users in an effort to reduce HIV
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Drug users will now have access to safer inhalation supplies, in an effort curb HIV rates in Saskatchewan which are the highest in the country. Continue reading
Massage therapist association calls for legislation in light of Donlevy sex assaults
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
The massage therapy industry is calling on the Saskatchewan government to introduce legislation in order to protect the public from future predators. Continue reading
Cancer patient concerned after Saskatoon left without any gynecologic oncologists
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
A Saskatchewan family feels blindsided after being told the doctors providing care for cancer patients in the gynecology oncology program in Saskatoon are leaving. Continue reading
City of Saskatoon working towards inclusive change rooms at leisure centres
Saskatoon leisure centres with designated men’s and women’s change rooms leave some transgender people with few options if they want more privacy. Continue reading
Program helps people diagnosed with early stage dementia connect with others
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Minds in Motion helps people diagnosed with early stage dementia stay active while connecting with others in a social setting. Continue reading
Prison watchdog issues scathing report into deadly riot at Saskatchewan Penitentiary
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
Correctional investigator Ivan Zinger said an investigation by Correctional Service Canada into a deadly riot at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary was “superficial and self-serving.” Continue reading
Perspectives on Saskatoon’s evolving opioid crisis
A group of stakeholders, who have been on the frontline, were brought together in Saskatoon in an attempt to make sense of the evolving opioid crisis. Continue reading
