SASKATOON – We ring in the New Year in less than a month and as we start to reflect on the year that was, we have compiled a list of the top Saskatchewan stories of 2014.
We narrowed our list down to 12 and turned to you for help in selecting the top story of the year. Voting is now closed and we will start counting down the top five starting Dec. 27 on the Evening News.
Million dollar baby
Blue Cross has told the family it will not cover the bill due to a pre-existing medical condition, which has left the family considering its options including filing for bankruptcy.
Read more: Million-dollar baby: Hawaii vacation leaves Sask. parents with massive medical bill
Saskatoon Transit lockout
After a labour board ruling, city council voted to withdraw a second lockout notice Oct. 18. The two sides have yet to reach an agreement but continue to talk.
Read more: Saskatoon Transit lockout
Boy takes Saskatoon Transit bus on joyride
The incident raised a number of questions regarding policy.
Read more: Boy takes Saskatoon Transit bus on a joyride
Extreme weather
One tornado garnered attention across North America after it photobombed a couple’s wedding picture.
Read more: Saskatchewan weather
Could the UFC be on its way to Saskatchewan?
In 2015, it’s possible Saskatchewan could be the seventh but there are a few battles to be won first.
Read more: UFC coming to Saskatchewan?
TransformUS/Firing of U of S President
The firing of a professor captured attention across the country and led to the dismissal of the university’s president and the resignation of its provost.
Read more: TransformUS
Myles MacIntosh disappearance
Gregory Myles Macintosh, 28, was reported missing Feb. 2, 2014. While out celebrating his upcoming wedding, MacIntosh was kicked off of a pub crawl bus after getting into an altercation with a man who has now pleaded guilty to aggravated assault.
MacIntosh left the scene and fell through the ice of the South Saskatchewan River. His body was recovered several months later near Melfort.
Read more: Myles MacIntosh disappearance
22nd Street fatal crash
A two vehicle collision at 22nd Street and Avenue M sent shock and disbelief throughout the city. The crash, involving a stolen vehicle, killed 17 year olds James Haughey and Sarah Wensley.
A 21-year-old and a young offender have now been charged. The collision raised questions about stolen vehicles and police pursuits.
Read more: Two teens dead after stolen truck crashes in Saskatoon
Clair train derailment
Read more: Sask. village evacuated after CN train with dangerous goods derail
Smart meter fiasco
In the end, the CEO of SaskPower resigned and the province was given an $18-million credit.
Read more: Smart meter saga: a comprehensive timeline
David Woods murder conviction
Dorothy’s body was found in a culvert near Blackstrap Lake, nearly two months after she was reported missing. She had been wrapped in poly and bound with a rope.
Read more: David Woods murder conviction
Douglas Hales trial
Read more: Douglas Hales murder trial
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