Oil leak from train in Manitoba underscores need for pipelines, say supporters
Former Saskatoon teacher charged in historical sexual assault case
Province seeks solutions for proposed Trespass Act changes
Saskatoon man guilty of aggravated assault, unlawful confinement
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market searches for new venue after leaky roof dampens lease renewal
Climate change will likely have little impact on Sask. carbon tax case: expert
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Saskatchewan Rush snap 3-game losing streak with win over Vancouver Warriors
The Saskatchewan Rush snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday night with a 15-13 win over the Vancouver Warriors. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, February 16, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Gary Haden’s 27th goal of the season stood up as the winner as the Saskatoon Blades downed the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Flames seen erupting from manholes in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen
No injuries were reported from the fires, which forced the evacuation of a nearby theatre complex. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Zach Wytinck scored the winner at 3:06 of overtime as the Brandon Wheat Kings upset the league-leading Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Saskatchewan has highest proportion of children using food banks: report
The Saskatoon Food Bank said roughly 20,000 people use its services each month. Continue reading
WATCH: Diallo jumps over 7-foot Shaquille O’Neal to help win NBA’s Slam Dunk
Oklahoma City’s Hamidou Diallo soared over the seven-foot Shaquille O’Neal to help win the 2019 Slam Dunk competition. Continue reading
SaskPower announces 1st round of partner producers in renewable program
By David Baxter Reporter
SaskPower announced the first wave of approved projects under their Power Generation Partner Program, which includes 23 small solar projects. Continue reading
2 boys charged after Valentine’s Day shooting
Police determined at least two bullets made it inside an occupied house in Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill neighbourhood during a shooting. Continue reading
White House nudged Japanese PM Abe to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: report
Trump said on Friday that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave him “the most beautiful copy of a letter that he sent to the people who give out a thing called the Nobel Prize.” Continue reading
Brett Lauther, Naaman Roosevelt staying with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Brett Lauther and Naaman Roosevelt have re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders through the 2019 season. Continue reading
Recommendations made to tighten vendor-sponsored travel by Sask. gov’t employees
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he is committed to implementing the recommendations to tighten the code of conduct over vendor-sponsored travel. Continue reading
Activists says a still-active human rights case in N.L. speaks to the lasting homophobia in Canada
LGBTQ activists who championed the issue of same-sex marriage more than a decade ago say the case’s renewed life speaks to lingering homophobia in Canada. Continue reading
Saskatoon weather outlook: snowy start to Family Day long weekend
Snow kicks off Family Day long weekend as extreme cold finally slides out of Saskatoon’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Men fined for illegally selling walleye caught in Canoe Lake, Sask.
Saskatchewan conservation officers said they bought more than 200 walleye from two men that were caught in Canoe Lake, Sask. Continue reading
Aurora shooter was issued firearm permit after 1995 assault conviction
Gary Martin, who was killed in a shootout with officers Friday, ending his deadly rampage at the Henry Pratt Co. in Aurora, was issued a firearm owner’s identification card in January 2014 after a background check failed to show a 1995 aggravated assault conviction in Mississippi Continue reading
‘Zombie deer disease’ has spread to 2 provinces and 24 states
Chronic wasting disease belongs to a family of diseases called prion diseases, which includes the human form of “mad cow disease.” Continue reading
Sephora causes uproar after cancelling orders that used $88-off promo code
The beauty boutique has notified customers that online purchases using the promotional code have been cancelled, posts shared to Twitter on Saturday show. Continue reading
Canada’s new low-cost cell phone plans? ‘A joke,’ expert says
New, lower-cost data-only plans proposed by Bell, Rogers and Telus fall short, consumer advocates and industry researchers say. Continue reading
Brothers say Jussie Smollett paid them to carry out alleged attack: sources
On Saturday, Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi told CBS Chicago : “We can confirm that the information received from the individuals questioned by police earlier in the Empire case has in fact shifted the trajectory of the investigation.” Continue reading
‘This is a serious disease’: Why we should worry that measles is making a comeback
Measles is an incredibly contagious and potentially deadly disease. Continue reading
Saskatchewan Rush snap 3-game losing streak with win over Vancouver Warriors
The Saskatchewan Rush snapped their three-game losing streak Saturday night with a 15-13 win over the Vancouver Warriors. Continue reading
Oil leak from train in Manitoba underscores need for pipelines, say supporters
A leak from a derailed train carrying oil in western Manitoba has been contained, the railway said Saturday, but some pipeline supporters say the incident highlights the risks involved in moving oil by rail. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, February 16, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – Gary Haden’s 27th goal of the season stood up as the winner as the Saskatoon Blades downed the Lethbridge Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Rally against Bill C-69 in Saskatchewan draws Conservative leaders
The premiers of Saskatchewan and New Brunswick joined Conservative leader Andrew Scheer on a panel of speakers at the event held to draw attention to legislation that would overhaul how major energy projects are reviewed. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, February 15, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Zach Wytinck scored the winner at 3:06 of overtime as the Brandon Wheat Kings upset the league-leading Prince Albert Raiders 5-4 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Saskatoon Farmers’ Market searches for new venue after leaky roof dampens lease renewal
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
More than 100 vendors from the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market will be displaced unless they find a new venue by 2020. Continue reading
Saskatchewan has highest proportion of children using food banks: report
The Saskatoon Food Bank said roughly 20,000 people use its services each month. Continue reading
Saskatoon man guilty of aggravated assault, unlawful confinement
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
On Friday, a judge found Matthew Gamble guilty of aggravated assault and unlawful confinement. Continue reading
Province seeks solutions for proposed Trespass Act changes
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Environment Minister Dustic Duncan says the province will seek public input to bridge the gap between hunters and rural landowners. Continue reading
Climate change will likely have little impact on Sask. carbon tax case: expert
By David Baxter Reporter
A professor specializing in constitutional law says climate change will likely not play into the final decision on Saskatchewan’s carbon tax reference case. Continue reading
SaskPower announces 1st round of partner producers in renewable program
By David Baxter Reporter
SaskPower announced the first wave of approved projects under their Power Generation Partner Program, which includes 23 small solar projects. Continue reading
2 boys charged after Valentine’s Day shooting
Police determined at least two bullets made it inside an occupied house in Saskatoon’s Pleasant Hill neighbourhood during a shooting. Continue reading
Former Saskatoon teacher charged in historical sexual assault case
A 79-year-old former Saskatoon teacher is facing another indecent assault charge in a second historical sexual assault investigation. Continue reading
Brett Lauther, Naaman Roosevelt staying with Saskatchewan Roughriders
Brett Lauther and Naaman Roosevelt have re-signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders through the 2019 season. Continue reading
Recommendations made to tighten vendor-sponsored travel by Sask. gov’t employees
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said he is committed to implementing the recommendations to tighten the code of conduct over vendor-sponsored travel. Continue reading
Saskatoon weather outlook: snowy start to Family Day long weekend
Snow kicks off Family Day long weekend as extreme cold finally slides out of Saskatoon’s weather forecast. Continue reading
Men fined for illegally selling walleye caught in Canoe Lake, Sask.
Saskatchewan conservation officers said they bought more than 200 walleye from two men that were caught in Canoe Lake, Sask. Continue reading
Extreme cold warning ended in Saskatchewan
An extreme cold warning for most of southern and central Saskatchewan has now ended. Continue reading
Amid an opioid crisis, Canadians back ‘compulsory treatment,’ poll shows. But does it work?
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
When it comes to decriminalizing all drugs, Canadians aren’t quite there yet, says the executive director of the Angus Reid Institute. Continue reading
Your Saskatchewan: February 2019
Global Saskatoon and Global Regina feature a viewer submitted photo for Your Saskatchewan daily on Global News Morning, Global News at 6 and Global News at 10. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Thursday, February 14, 2019
MOOSE JAW, Sask. – Vince Loschiavo scored twice and Todd Scott made 31 saves as the Edmonton Oil Kings edged the Moose Jaw Warriors 3-2 on Thursday night in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Environment Canada predicts cold weather will stick around in Saskatchewan
By Meaghan Craig Reporter
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
HIV prenatal care home in Saskatoon aims to keep mothers and babies together
By Rebekah Lesko Reporter
Sanctum 1.5 is focused on the health of HIV-positive mothers to prevent vertical transmission, while addressing social factors that lead to child apprehension. Continue reading
$12M for renovations at Fond du Lac Airport in northern Saskatchewan
The Canadian government is providing funding to help ensure safety and reliability of operations at the Fond du Lac Airport in northern Saskatchewan. Continue reading
Roof repairs cancel search to lease Saskatoon Farmers’ Market building
The City of Saskatoon has cancelled a request for proposals for the lease to operate the Saskatoon Farmers’ Market building. Continue reading
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