Saskatoon Latest News

• Sudden deaths, hazardous substance alert rattle Battlefords community

  A warning for Battlefords residents to not consume any unknown beverages or liquid substances was issued because of the safety risk to residents.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Composting project in Cowessess First Nation promotes sustainability

  A new composting project on Cowessess First Nation is taking the food cycle full circle by rapidly turning compost to soil, allowing the community to grow produce year-round

  Environment

  Mar 5
• Extended Sask. child care agreement to cause higher fees for some, say advocates

  Advocates say the Saskatchewan government's $10-a-day child care extension will leave some families paying more than others when it comes into effect.

  Canada

  Mar 5
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• Saskatchewan Roughriders seek someone who is energetic, keen to dress like rodent

  If you are young, energetic and willing to dress like a football-obsessed rodent, there may be a job for you with the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Prince Albert police investigating death of 3-year-old boy

  On March 3, Prince Albert police went to a residence in the 900 Block of 2nd Street East after receiving a call for a three-year-old boy who wasn't conscious or breathing.

  Crime

  Mar 5
• 5th annual Indigenous Business Gathering allows people to make connections

  The Indigenous Business Gathering in Prairieland Park promoted reconciliation and connection throughout Saskatchewan and beyond by allowing collaboration between businesses

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Different suspect now faces charges for Saskatoon’s 1st homicide of 2026

  Saskatoon police have charged a second person, 26-year-old Albert Scott, in connection with the city's first homicide of the year.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Gun report triggers Sask. high school hold and secure, 2 students arrested

  Two youths were arrested and three BB-style long guns seized after a firearm report near Greenall High School in Balgonie, Sask., RCMP say.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Saskatchewan professor praises roots, Greenland’s resilience following U.S. threats

  A University of Saskatchewan professor born in Greenland says threats from U.S. President Donald Trump cut deep earlier this year, but has faith in the resilience of her people.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Middle East escalation driving gas price hike in Saskatchewan

  As of Wednesday morning, most stations were averaging about 1.35 per regular litre in both Regina and Saskatoon, leaving the future prices unpredictable.

  Economy

  Mar 4
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• CUPE urges Saskatchewan government to take action as library workers face violence

  The Canadian Union of Public Employees said two libraries temporarily closed last year due to heightened drug use and violence nearby.

  Politics

  Mar 4
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• RCMP probing if multiple deaths are tied to ‘hazardous’ drink in Battlefords

  RCMP in Battlefords say its dealing with multiple sudden deaths in one week that could be tied to a "hazardous" drink circulating in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 4
• Gas prices highest in B.C., P.E.I. with oil costs ‘supercharged’ due to Iran war

  The five-day-old Iran war has 'supercharged' oil prices that Canadian motorists are already seeing reflected at the pumps, one analyst says.

  Consumer

  Mar 4
• Residential parking permit zones introduced to Nutana area

  Residents in the community petitioned for the program to manage parking congestion from hospitals, post-secondary educational facilities and commercial areas.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Green Shirt Day continues 8 years after Humboldt Broncos crash

  This April marks eight years since the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that claimed 16 lives, but the legacy of those involved remains strong.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Vonda fire department buys new truck with private funds, community donations

  Mayor Brenda Willman was supportive of providing the money, saying she's happy to see the community will continue to have the protection residents deserve.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Iran war oil price spike could cushion Alberta, Saskatchewan budgets

  Oil prices could mean higher prices for Canadians at the gas pump, but experts say that increase could help provincial budgets.

  Canada

  Mar 3
• Toronto convention centre could be piece of Ontario Place puzzle, Ford hints

  The premier has hinted he would like to rebuild Toronto's convention centre near Ontario Place, perhaps on the grounds of Exhibition Place.

  Politics

  Mar 3
• Fiery Saskatoon crash shuts down major roadway in city’s north end

  Saskatoon police are asking motorists to avoid a major roadway in the city's north end due to a fiery collision involving a semi-truck Tuesday morning.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• ‘Good for the economy’: Premier Moe praises Canada-India uranium trade deal

  Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is praising Canada's uranium deal with India, saying it is good for the province's economy as pulse tariffs persist.

  Canada

  Mar 2
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• South Bow plan to revive parts of Keystone XL faces significant hurdles

  South Bow's plans to revive the Keystone XL Pipeline would need Trump approval, better connections to existing U.S. pipeline network, say industry insiders.

  Economy

  Mar 2
• Saskatoon’s homeless population rises 30% in a year, new data shows

  The City of Saskatoon released the data for 2025 Monday and found that 1,931 individuals experienced homelessness last year, which is an increase from 1,499 individuals in 2024.

  Politics

  Mar 2
• ‘Blood moon’ visible across Canada overnight, early morning: NASA

  A lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth passes between the sun and the moon. When that happens, a gigantic shadow is cast across the lunar surface, creating the 'blood moon.'

  Canada

  Mar 2
• Saskatchewan legislative session returns with deficit budget looming

  Premier Scott Moe has said his Saskatchewan Party government plans to introduce a deficit budget, as well as pass various legislation it introduced last fall.

  Politics

  Mar 2
• Classroom violence still on the rise, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation says

  Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation president Samantha Becotte says lacking supports are not only for straining teachers but contributing to violent behaviors.

  Canada

  Mar 2