Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, Jan. 18

Kindergarten open houses, next steps for the proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District, and Albert seeks a home in Adopt a Pet.

Here’s your morning rewind for the Thursday, Jan. 18, edition of Global News Morning Saskatoon.

Kindergarten open houses at Saskatoon Public Schools

Kindergarten open houses are underway ahead of the 2024-25 school year.

We learn more about different programming options with Saskatoon Public Schools in Family Matters.

3:31 Kindergarten open houses at Saskatoon Public Schools

Next steps for the proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District

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A discussion at a recent Saskatoon city committee meeting for the proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District looked at a mandate that any operator would be required to implement a living wage.

As well, some major milestones are upcoming on the planning for a new arena, including public consultations.

Ward 1 Saskatoon Coun. Darren Hill has the latest on the discussion on the proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District in this interview with Chris Carr.

4:30 Next steps for the proposed Downtown Event and Entertainment District

Saskatoon SPCA seeks a home for Albert

Albert is a three-year-old Husky in search of a new place to call home.

Jemma Omidian from the Saskatoon SPCA also has some winter safety tips for pets in the cold weather.

3:46 Saskatoon SPCA seeks a home for Albert

Saskatoon’s top headlines: Thursday, Jan. 18 

Chris Carr has Saskatoon’s top headlines for Thursday, Jan. 18.

1:33 Saskatoon’s top headlines: Thursday, Jan. 18