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Cold front to bring strong winds and snow squalls, drivers advised to postpone travel
Blowing snow and snow squalls are threatening safe driving conditions this afternoon across the southern half of the province. Environment Canada Meteorologist Danielle Desjardins says if you don't have to drive anywhere, it's best to stay home. The cold front is bringing strong winds to west-central Saskatchewan first...
4h ago
Insurance Bureau of Canada lobbying for a national flood insurance program
The high number and severity of weather-related events leading to damage and the soaring cost of construction is leading to pressure on the insurance industry to raise home insurance premiums. IBC's National Director of Climate Change Advocacy, Jason Clark, notes that last year was the costliest year in Canada's histor...
6h ago
Cameco CEO pans the idea of Canada retaliating in the event of U.S. tariffs
The President and CEO of Cameco says the tit for tat with tariffs doesn't get anybody anywhere. Tim Gitzel spoke at the CIBC Western Institution Investor Conference on Thursday and was asked about the effect any tariffs would have on Cameco. He answered that Cameco has been through this before with President Trump, in ...
11h ago
NDP calls for Provincial Auditor investigation regarding Lumsden addictions recovery centre
The Saskatchewan NDP are calling for an investigation by the Provincial Auditor following a statement from a former employee at a Lumsden addictions recovery centre. Mandy Challis was the Admissions Coordinator at Willowview Recovery Centre in Lumsden, which is operated by an out-of-province organization called EHN Can...
Jan 23, 2025
Saskatoon's priority streets to be fully cleared by mid-February
Snow has been removed from 70 per cent of Saskatoon's priority streets according to a release from the city. It's expected that priority streets will be completely cleared by mid-February, barring any significant equipment breakdowns, unforeseeable circumstances, or bad weather. Delays could manifest if another snow ev...
45m ago
Four individuals arrested following report of gunshot in Northside, one suspect bites police officer
Four adults from Montreal Lake have been arrested following the report of a firearm discharge early this morning. At 12:15 a.m., Prince Albert RCMP were called to a business in Northside, Saskatchewan, and determined that a man had discharged a firearm towards a vehicle. No injuries were reported by the occupants to po...
46m ago
Saskatoon man arrested after cab driver sprayed with bear mace
Saskatoon Police have arrested a 25-year-old man after a can of bear spray was pulled on a cab driver this morning. At around 1:00 a.m., police were called to the 3700 block of Diefenbaker Drive for a report of a man breaking the windows on a cab. Upon arrival, officers found out that a cab driver had picked up a man a...
2h ago
Accidental mixture of chlorine and muriatic acid sends two to hospital
Two people were transported to hospital following an incident in downtown Saskatoon, which chlorine and muriatic acid were accidentally mixed together at a building at Spadina Crescent and 21st Street, which is right around where the Bessborough Hotel is. Just after noon, the Saskatoon Fire Department received the repo...
3h ago
Prince Albert Grand Council donates moose meat
The Prince Albert Grand Council has donated freshly harvested and packaged moose meat to the Prince Albert Food Bank. The moose meat was acquired during what PAGC describes as a traditional hunting trip to the Porcupine Forest near Hudson's Bay. The hunting party included Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte, alongside the head...
4h ago
Vehicle shot at in Prince Albert Friday
Prince Albert Police are investigating after a firearm was discharged at a vehicle Friday morning. Arriving officers to 28th Street East and Dunn Drive observed a bullet that appeared to have struck the rear driver side door of the vehicle. Police say this was around 6:40 a.m. when the victim was sitting in his vehicle...
4h ago
Suspect in break and enter believed linked to two other incidents
A suspect in a break-in to a vehicle on January 5th is believed to be linked to two other incidents. Over the lunch hour on January 5 police responded to a break and enter to a vehicle that was in progress. This was in the 400 block 22nd Street West and officers spotted a man walking in the area who matched the suspect...
4h ago
Saskatchewan second among provinces for gains in retail trade
Retail trade sales in Saskatchewan reached $2.2 billion in 2024, up 5.1 per cent from last year. A news release from the province says Statistics Canada shows that this jump in percentage ranks second among the provinces. Saskatchewan displays other signs of economic success according to Stars Can, including exports to...
6h ago
Missing Fort Qu'Appelle woman found
A 57-year-old Fort Qu'Appelle woman reported missing on January 23rd, who was last seen on December 20th has been located. RCMP say Catherine Cyr is safe.
17h ago
Propane heater explodes, setting Watrous dog groomer on fire
Warning: The images below may be graphic to some viewers. A routine maintenance check on her portable trailer quickly turned into a life-or-death situation for an entrepreneur from Watrous. Sarah Vanthuyne is the owner of Renowned Mobile Dog Groomer. On Sunday morning, she went into her trailer to do some cleaning and...
Jan 23, 2025
Provincial government says school divisions will develop changeroom policies, NDP questions priorities
All Saskatchewan school divisions are required to develop and implement a changeroom policy according to a release from the provincial government this morning (Thurs). The release states that the policy will be used by school staff when dealing with situations such as student safety and privacy, and it must be made pub...
Jan 23, 2025
Texting your emergency to 911 could be a reality by 2030 in Saskatoon
By the end of the decade, Saskatoon residents could have the ability to contact 911 dispatchers via text message and video call. At today's Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Executive Director Michelle Arscott stated that this kind of technology is important for those who are deaf and unable to make a phone call a...
Jan 23, 2025
Saskatoon man arrested and charged following drug trafficking investigation
A drug trafficking investigation in Saskatoon has ended with the Saskatoon Police Service Crime Reduction Team arresting one man from Saskatoon. The 33-year-old man faces charges relating to drugs and possession of the proceeds of crime. According to a Saskatoon Police Service news release, around 6:45 p.m. Wednesday n...
Jan 23, 2025
Three arrested and two charged in stabbing of Prince Albert cab driver
A stabbing early Thursday morning in Prince Albert left a man suffering from non-life-threatening injuries while the Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) arrested three people, two of whom are facing charges, in connection to the incident. A PAPS news release says that around 1:30 a.m. on January 23, officers were sent ...
Jan 23, 2025
Think tank ranks fiscal performance of Canada's premiers
Right-wing think tank the Fraser Institute has ranked the fiscal performance of provincial political leaders in Canada with Alberta's Danielle Smith ranking highest among sitting premiers for fiscal management. The study noted that Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe has one of the lowest corporate tax rates but oversaw t...
Jan 23, 2025