Saskatoon police treading ‘uncharted waters’ with 8th homicide in 2024
Just a few months into the year and Saskatoon has already seen eight homicides. Our Erick Bay has the story.
Global News at 5 Regina
Apr 17
Saskatoon police and fire report turns into call to report crimes
WATCH: A report centered around homelessness and crime presented to Saskatoon city council led to a broader discussion on the importance of reporting crime. Gates Guarin shares the details from the meeting.
Global News at 6 Saskatoon
Apr 10
Saskatoon police developing crime, calls for service report
Saskatoon Police Service is working with the fire department to develop a report on calls for service.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Mar 25
Saskatoon police dealing with historical homicides
Saskatoon police are continuously reviewing 34 historical homicide cases.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Feb 20
North-central Regina resident alarmed by police shooting
On Friday, a Regina resident commented on the Thursday night shooting incident involving police. He hopes the incident will prompt the community and city council to “clean the neighbourhood up.”
Apr 26
Saskatoon intersection closed following multi-vehicle collision
On Tuesday, Saskatoon police and emergency crews closed the intersection of College Drive and Wiggins Avenue due to a collision involving three SUVs and one sedan.
Apr 9
Saskatoon law clinic funding withdrawal poses political conflict question: executive director
On Wednesday, CLASSIC executive director Chantelle Johnson said, “There’s been mutterings that it’s because there’s discomfort that CLASSIC holds government systems accountable because it’s our job to advocate for people who experience poverty.”
Apr 3
Saskatoon Police Service discusses search for a new chief
Haye said they’ll be looking for a candidate that can communicate well, interacts with the community and is a leader in the organization.
Crime
Jan 29
Shaping Saskatchewan: Clive Weighill
Before he became chief coroner, Weighill retired from the Saskatoon Police Service in 2017.
Global News at 5 Regina
Feb 23
Teen boys charged with manslaughter after death of Saskatoon 12-year-old
Saskatoon police arrested and charged two teens with manslaughter after a 12-year-old boy died of serious injuries on Monday.
Global News at 5 Regina
Feb 22
Saskatoon investigators looking into ‘parental circumstances’ following death of 12-year old
On Thursday, Saskatoon Police Service deputy chief Cameron McBride said, “When we consider youth violent crime the parental circumstances are of interest, especially when a firearm was involved we ask how the firearm was accessible to the youth.”
Canada
Feb 22
Saskatoon Police retires 8 year k-9 veteran
After 8 years on the force, K-9 unit Brian has retired from Saskatoon Police Service.
Jan 14
Coun. Cynthia Block discusses crime stats report ahead of committee meeting
Saskatoon city councillor Cynthia Block spoke about a crime stats report being brought forward by police and fire. She spoke about some of the work already being developed in neighbourhoods as well as other measures she’d like to see.
Crime
Apr 5
Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners outlines goals for 2024
It’s the first time in the new year the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners are meeting. And with the new year, it’s a chance to present the goals the organization hopes to accomplish – and it’s a lengthy to-do list.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jan 25
Saskatoon mayor to retire from politics after 18 years
Saskatoon Mayor Charlie Clark said on Wednesday he’s decided to prioritize time with his family and “begin a new life chapter.” Clark dispelled rumours that he would consider running in provincial politics.
Canada
Jan 24
Myles Sanderson’s parole officer breaks down their relationship before mass stabbing rampage
A Saskatoon parole officer says a mass killer planned to turn himself in to Saskatoon police months before he killed 11 people in a stabbing rampage on James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon in 2022. Brooke Kruger has more.
Global News at 5 Regina
Jan 24
Investigators document scene of morning Circle Drive collision
Investigators with the Saskatoon police vehicle reconstruction unit were seen marking a section of Circle Drive on Monday where a collision involving a truck had occurred.
Canada
Dec 18, 2023
Police on scene of Saskatoon storefront crash
Paramedics, police, and a tow vehicle reported to the scene of a collision into a pharmacy’s front window on Thursday morning. No further information was available during the time of writing.
Canada
Dec 14, 2023
Saskatoon intersection closed following collision involving pedestrian
Saskatoon police were seen investigating the scene of a collision between pedestrian and a truck near the intersection of 8th Street East and Campbell Avenue on Wednesday.
Canada
Dec 13, 2023
Complex needs individuals taxing Saskatoon police resources
Roughly 30 percent of arrests made by police in Saskatoon are people intoxicated by drugs and or alcohol. That revelation was made at a recent board of police commissioners meeting.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Nov 21, 2023