Curbside recycling costs in Saskatoon to go up in 2020
‘Frozen 2’ features animation from Humboldt, Sask. artist
SHA employees may be included in whistleblower protections following ‘hush memo’
Medical bandages found after being stolen in front of Saskatoon family home
Newly formed class size and composition committee in Saskatchewan set to meet
Saskatchewan premier urges federal government to intervene in CN Rail strike
Your Saskatchewan: November 2019
A viewer submitted photo is featured daily in Your Saskatchewan on Global Saskatoon and Global Regina. Continue reading
U of R research team granted $3M to help dementia patients in rural Saskatchewan
A grant of $3 million has been awarded to a University of Regina (U of R) research team. Continue reading
Drake’s Pick 6ix restaurant closed: Management says flooding, landlord says unpaid rent
Jeff Darby, the restaurant’s operations manager, told Global News that Pick 6ix is “temporarily closed due to flooding that happened last week.” Continue reading
Nutrien to match donations up to $250K for 33 food banks in Saskatchewan
“This campaign really impacts Saskatchewan communities in a big way,” Food Banks of Saskatchewan executive director Laurie O’Connor said in a press release. Continue reading
Man dead after shots fired in northern Saskatchewan: RCMP
RCMP are investigating an incident of shots fired that occurred earlier Thursday in the Mikisiw residential area in Air Ronge, Sask. Continue reading
Brazil firefighter revives nearly dead kitten rescued from drainpipe
Incredible video footage shows a Sao Paolo firefighter giving a kitten CPR. Continue reading
How to budget for the Christmas season
Heading into this year’s holiday season, people should already be saving for next Christmas as recommended by Conexus Credit Union. Continue reading
200 Calgary jobs eliminated as Calgary Co-op switches food suppliers
Federated Co-operatives Limited says over 200 jobs will be eliminated in Calgary as a result of Calgary Co-op’s decision to source its groceries elsewhere. Continue reading
Going on vacation? Here’s how to prep your home
Some simple pre-departure tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming, experts say. Continue reading
Saskatchewan farmers busy trying to complete challenging harvest
Producers are hopeful that much of the remaining crop can be harvested prior to winter, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture. Continue reading
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban
Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa. Continue reading
Global Affairs finds no ‘credible’ evidence linking Saudi arms sales to human rights abuses
“There is no substantial risk that current Canadian exports of military equipment or other controlled items to KSA would result in any of the negative consequences,” the document reads. Continue reading
CN Rail strike enters 3rd day as talks continue with mediators
CN Rail Chief Executive JJ Ruest said in a statement on Thursday he regretted the impact the strike was having on customers and was committed to finding a solution. Continue reading
Wildlife trafficking fine for Loon Lake, Sask. man
Trafficking in wildlife charges were laid against Richard Weeseekase in September 2019. Continue reading
‘Days of Our Lives’ nearing renewal deal for Season 56, sources say
There will also be a digital series titled ‘Last Blast Reunion’ that brings back nine characters from the 2000 season. The series launches Nov. 29. Continue reading
Winnipeg police shoot man at West End 7-Eleven during armed robbery
A witness tells Global News Winnipeg police opened fire on a man during an apparent robbery. Continue reading
‘Popeye’ has 3 pounds of dead muscle removed after botched bodybuilding injections
It’s estimated that Kirill Tereshin injected three litres of petroleum jelly into each arm. Continue reading
Legault says Quebec has less than 5 days propane left due to CN strike, appeals to feds
Quebec Premier François Legault says a strike at Canadian National Railway Co. has left the province with fewer than five days before it runs out of propane. Continue reading
Mom fighting lewdness charges after stepkids see her topless at home
Tilli Buchanan allegedly told her stepchildren that “everybody should be fine with walking around their house or elsewhere with skin showing.” Continue reading
Victoria’s Secret 2019 fashion show officially cancelled
The company denies that the move is related to declining sales, but sales fell seven per cent in the latest quarter. Continue reading
Curbside recycling costs in Saskatoon to go up in 2020
The cost of curbside residential recycling in Saskatoon will increase by just under $2 a month to $7.38 monthly. Continue reading
Your Saskatchewan: November 2019
A viewer submitted photo is featured daily in Your Saskatchewan on Global Saskatoon and Global Regina. Continue reading
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation declares state of crisis after 3 recent suicides
“Chief Mitsuing and I both feel our staff are not ready or prepared to deal with the current level of crisis in the community,” the nation’s CEO and executive director, Barry Mitsuing Chalifoux, said in a statement. Continue reading
U of R research team granted $3M to help dementia patients in rural Saskatchewan
A grant of $3 million has been awarded to a University of Regina (U of R) research team. Continue reading
‘Frozen 2’ features animation from Humboldt, Sask. artist
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Working out of Disney Studios, Andrew Ford provided character animation for Princess Anna of Arendelle in “Frozen 2.” Continue reading
Nutrien to match donations up to $250K for 33 food banks in Saskatchewan
“This campaign really impacts Saskatchewan communities in a big way,” Food Banks of Saskatchewan executive director Laurie O’Connor said in a press release. Continue reading
Medical bandages found after being stolen in front of Saskatoon family home
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Saskatoon toddler has a rare medical condition known as epidermolysis bullosa, also known as butterfly skin. Continue reading
Newly formed class size and composition committee in Saskatchewan set to meet
By David Baxter Reporter
The eight member committee is made of four ministry representatives, one from the Saskatchewan School Boards’ Association and three members at large. Continue reading
Man dead after shots fired in northern Saskatchewan: RCMP
RCMP are investigating an incident of shots fired that occurred earlier Thursday in the Mikisiw residential area in Air Ronge, Sask. Continue reading
SHA employees may be included in whistleblower protections following ‘hush memo’
By David Baxter Reporter
Following a call from the opposition, the health minister will look into extending whistleblower protection to Saskatchewan Health Authority employees. Continue reading
How to budget for the Christmas season
Heading into this year’s holiday season, people should already be saving for next Christmas as recommended by Conexus Credit Union. Continue reading
Saskatchewan premier urges federal government to intervene in CN Rail strike
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is calling on the federal government to look at back-to-work legislation or binding arbitration in the CN strike. Continue reading
200 Calgary jobs eliminated as Calgary Co-op switches food suppliers
Federated Co-operatives Limited says over 200 jobs will be eliminated in Calgary as a result of Calgary Co-op’s decision to source its groceries elsewhere. Continue reading
Saskatchewan farmers busy trying to complete challenging harvest
Producers are hopeful that much of the remaining crop can be harvested prior to winter, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture. Continue reading
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban
Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa. Continue reading
CN Rail strike enters 3rd day as talks continue with mediators
CN Rail Chief Executive JJ Ruest said in a statement on Thursday he regretted the impact the strike was having on customers and was committed to finding a solution. Continue reading
Wildlife trafficking fine for Loon Lake, Sask. man
Trafficking in wildlife charges were laid against Richard Weeseekase in September 2019. Continue reading
Saskatoon Blades drop first game on U.S. road trip
The Spokane Chiefs downed the Saskatoon Blades 5-1 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, November 20, 2019
RED DEER, Alta. – Evan Herman scored one goal and set up two more and Boston Bilous stopped 24 shots to lead the Prince Albert Raiders to a 7-1 victory over the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday in the Western Hockey League. Continue reading
Break-in suspect who escaped from Prince Albert, Sask. hospital arrested
RCMP said they have arrested Courtney Sinclair, who escaped custody while at Prince Albert’s Victoria Hospital. Continue reading
SHA executive member disputes characterization of ‘hush memo’
By David Baxter Reporter
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s chief medical officer said physicians are allowed to raise concerns, and a controversial memo is about privacy concerns. Continue reading
2 Saskatchewan cities ranked in Canada’s most dangerous places
By Kyle Benning Digital Broadcast Journalist
Two Saskatchewan cities are in the top five of this year’s list of Maclean’s magazine for most dangerous places in the country. Continue reading
Cross off the distracted driver on your Christmas list with hands-free tech
By Connor O’Donovan Digital Broadcast Journalist
Global News spoke to SGI about what constitutes distracted driving, and ways to legally and safely use devices in a vehicle. Continue reading
‘I’ve always said it’s not about the people that are in the cabinet’: Moe focused on cabinet decisions
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he offered specific congratulations to the new deputy prime minister, and is interested in Winnipeg MP Jim Carr’s new role. Continue reading
Crucial medical supplies for toddler stolen from Saskatoon home
A family was shocked to find out $5,100 worth of medical supplies, which are needed to treat their toddler’s rare condition, were stolen from their Saskatoon home. Continue reading
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