Sask. scientists solve mystery and discover new insect species in canola crops
A newly discovered insect species isn’t believed to be harmful to canola crops but scientists say they will need to study it further. Continue reading
Sask. lawyer says manslaughter charges for overdose deaths will likely remain rare
While charges have been laid in one case, a Saskatoon lawyer says don’t expect to see a floodgate of manslaughter charges in connection to fatal overdoses. Continue reading
First fentanyl manslaughter charges in Sask. laid against accused drug dealers
For the first time in Saskatchewan, authorities have laid manslaughter charges in connection to a string of overdose deaths. Continue reading
Girl was not harmed: Sask. man sentenced to 31 months in jail for Amber Alert joy ride
Jonathan Gunville was sentenced in a North Battleford courtroom Wednesday for stealing an SUV with a six-year-old girl in the backseat last fall. Continue reading
Stomach bug making its rounds in Saskatchewan but nothing out of the norm
The stomach bug, more formally known as norovirus, is highly contagious and can’t be treated with antibiotics. Continue reading
Charge upgraded to 1st-degree murder in River Heights homicide
Blake Jeffrey Schreiner is now facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his common-law wife Tammy Brown. Continue reading
Saskatchewan ICE unit stats show 98% conviction rate of child predators
When it comes to tracking and taking down child predators, the Saskatchewan ICE unit is being regarded as one of the best in the country. Continue reading
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market searches for new venue after leaky roof dampens lease renewal
More than 100 vendors from the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market will be displaced unless they find a new venue by 2020. Continue reading
Environment Canada predicts cold weather will stick around in Saskatchewan
It’s hard to believe but some people enjoy these frigid conditions. In fact, Jay Brown is challenging others to explore what winter has to offer. Continue reading
Passenger’s experience at Saskatoon airport highlights need to arrive early
A Saskatoon airline passenger has filed a complaint after missing her flight at Skyxe. Continue reading
Common assault charge withdrawn against 2 Saskatoon police constables
Two Saskatoon police constables have now had an assault charge laid against them withdrawn, after they agreed to mediation in December. Continue reading
Joseph ‘David’ Caissie appeals 1st-degree murder conviction in Carol King’s death
With just two days to spare before his window to appeal ran out, Joseph “David” Caissie appealed his murder conviction in the death of Carol King. Continue reading
Accused of attempted murder, Mike Arcand takes stand in his own defence
Accused of attempted murder involving a shoot out with Saskatoon police, Mike Arcand takes the stand in his own defence, detailing the moments before his run-in with the law. Continue reading
Over 100 distressed animals rescued from Sask. animal shelter
A Saskatchewan woman who had more than 100 animals seized from her care filed an injunction to stop them from being adopted out while she awaits trial. Continue reading
St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation announces plans for new hospice centre in Saskatoon
A $20 million campaign was launched in Saskatoon on Wednesday for the first center of its kind in the city – a hospice to support patients through end-of-life care. Continue reading