Saskatoon Latest News

• ‘Find the problem’: Saskatoon overdose crisis cripples the community

  Saskatoon has faced an alarming increase in overdoses over the last month, but how are the city and province addressing the issue?

  Canada

  3 hours
• U.S. plan to restore Russian fertilizer market funds Ukrainian death: Premier Moe

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the plan by the United States to restore Russia's access to sell fertilizer in the world market is "extremely disturbing."

  Canada

  4 hours
• Saskatchewan government introduces bill to apply sales tax on vaping products

  The Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.

  Canada

  5 hours
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• Saskatchewan reverses ban of U.S. alcohol products that are produced in Canada

  The Saskatchewan government is walking back part of its decision to stop purchasing all American-branded alcohol products in response to U.S. tariffs.

  Canada

  5 hours
• Explosion rocks Regina’s Co-op Refinery Tuesday morning

  An explosion at Regina's Co-op Refinery Complex early Tuesday sent part of the site into flames.

  Fire

  Mar 25
• ‘Choose wisely’: Candidates begin election campaign in Saskatchewan

  The federal election has been called, and now Saskatchewan candidates are hitting the doorsteps campaigning while local leaders make their priorities known.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• Saskatoon Public Library temporarily closes 2 locations over overdose concerns

  With an overdose crisis looming over Saskatoon, the Frances Morrison Central and Dr. Freda Ahenakew libraries have closed their doors until April 13th.

  Canada

  Mar 24
• What Saskatchewan voters can expect during the federal election campaign

  With the federal election officially announced, Saskatchewan voters looking to candidates for 'policy and perspectives' may instead see attack ads, says one political expert.

  Politics

  Mar 23
• American booze — made in Canada — amongst those leaving Sask. store shelves

  Even though they are made in Canada, beers like Bud Light and Coors Light and hard seltzers such as Vizzy and White Claw will not be available at liquor stores in Saskatchewan.

  Consumer

  Mar 21
• RCMP investigating man’s suspicious death on First Nation in Saskatchewan

  RCMP say they're investigating a suspicious death of a man on a First Nation in southeastern Saskatchewan.

  Crime

  Mar 21
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• Frustrations grow over new Saskatchewan health care budget

  This week the Saskatchewan 2025-26 budget promised an over $8 billion investment in health care. But not everyone in the health sector is happy with the number.

  Health

  Mar 21
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• How Pokémon cards are becoming an ‘evolving’ market in Saskatchewan

  People are constantly looking for a new investment and for some in Saskatchewan, now is the perfect time to get their hands on some new Pokémon cards.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• China’s tariffs on Canada are in place. What are they targeting?

  China has imposed a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal, as well as peas, plus a 25 per cent duty on seafood and pork, all of which began Thursday.

  Economy

  Mar 21
• Saskatoon population growth sees increased collision risk

  Year over year, the number of traffic tickets issued by the Saskatoon police are down while fatal and non-fatal collisions are up significantly.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Saskatchewan lawmakers spar over Trump tariff response in legislature

  The NDP say the Saskatchewan government has gone soft in their response to the U.S. trade war.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Former Humboldt Bronco raises awareness about mental health ahead of crash anniversary

  Former Humboldt Bronco turned mental health advocate, Tyler Smith, took to the stage on Thursday to talk about mental health awareness and work on reducing stigma.

  Health

  Mar 20
• Saskatoon safe consumption site temporarily closed as staff battle ‘trauma’

  Prairie Harm Reduction said the trauma from responding to overdoses every day is becoming too much and staff need time to recover.

  Canada

  Mar 20
• Measles is spreading across Canada. A look at the affected areas

  Measles is surging across Canada, alarming health officials as new cases emerge in the Prairies, possibly signaling the westward spread of Ontario's outbreak.

  Health

  Mar 20
• Saskatchewan schools grateful for extra funding in 2025 budget

  In the Saskatchewan provincial budget announced on Wednesday the education sector will be receiving an overall budget of $3.5 billion.

  Economy

  Mar 19
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• Sask. 2025 budget is ‘profoundly disappointing,’ nurses union says

  The 2025 Saskatchewan budget is working to improve health care throughout the province by increasing access, hiring new professionals and creating new programs.

  Health

  Mar 19
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• Safety, education and healthcare: Highlights of the 2025 Sask. budget

  The Saskatchewan Party government tabled its 2025-26 budget on Wednesday with priorities on safety, education and healthcare and a balanced budget.

  Economy

  Mar 19
• Prairie canola producers brace for 100% tariffs from China

  The tariffs are a response to Canada's 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25 per cent tax on aluminum and steel products.

  Economy

  Mar 19
• Sask. projects $12M budget surplus amid tariff concerns

  Saskatchewan’s government says it will ride a strong economy to a projected razor-thin surplus in next year’s budget, but looming tariffs could cause some problems with the budget.

  Economy

  Mar 19
• Saskatchewan’s spring sitting kicks off Wednesday with provincial budget

  The Saskatchewan government prepares to return to the legislative assembly. Kicking off the spring sitting with releasing the provincial budget amidst the looming U.S. tariffs.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• Dinsmore Composite School tackles food scarcity in rural Saskatchewan

  Students at Dinsmore Composite School, an hour and a half southwest of Saskatoon, have built their own hydroponic garden tower to grow produce year-round.

  Environment

  Mar 18