Husky oil spill: 3 cities can go back to river water

Three Saskatchewan cities that had their water supplies disrupted by the Husky oil spill have been given the green light to draw water once again from the North Saskatchewan River and Codette reservoir.

New Former Saskatchewan Roughrider Tearrius George headed to domestic violence court

A former Saskatchewan Roughrider has pleaded guilty to assault and will now focus on treatment as his case is moved over to domestic violence court.

Saskatoon Transit workers vote to give union executive more power around job action

by David Shield

Workers at Saskatoon Transit have voted to give their union's executive the power to deliver a notice of job action to the employer.

Curtis Vey appeals conviction of conspiring to kill wife

by David Shield

A man found guilty of plotting to kill his wife and his lover's husband is appealing his conviction.

Don Atchison maintains lead in close mayoral race: poll

A Mainstreet Research/Postmedia poll is showing a tight race in this year's municipal election.

70 people laid off as Saskatoon Health Region looks to balance budget

In a release, the health region said meetings were held on Thursday with unionized staff who are being let go. Notices were sent to non-unionized employees.

Stranger Things in Saskatoon

Mr. Clarke, aka Randy Havens, likely won’t be the only science teacher at the Saskatoon Comic and Entertainment Expo this weekend - but he will be the most popular one.

Swift Current, Sask., mayor shocked Graham James granted full parole

The current mayor of Swift Current, Sask., hopes the outrage felt by some people about Graham James being given full parole will motivate them to do what they can to help victims of sexual assault.

Canadian Cancer Society says e-cigarette rates for Sask. teens a 'wake-up call'

Along with trying e-cigarettes, Sask. teens have a high rate for tobacco use.

Conservative leadership hopeful Brad Trost draws ire for same-sex marriage ad

A Saskatoon MP has attracted criticism after a Facebook ad defined marriage as "the union of one man one woman."

Sask. professor says young hockey players should be grouped by size and ability, not age

A researcher at the University of Saskatchewan says minor hockey teams should focus on the maturity, not the age of its players.

U of S lands top mind in food security

The University of Saskatchewan is the new home to one of the world’s most highly cited scientific researchers, working on issues of food security.

Witness says he supplied Josh Petrin with the guns that killed Lorry Santos

Day four of the Josh Petrin murder trial is hearing from the man who says he supplied the guns that killed Lorry Santos.

Graham James, convicted in junior hockey sex assaults, granted full parole

Former junior hockey coach and convicted sex offender Graham James is granted full parole during his appearance at a hearing in Laval, Que.

Two Saskatoon teens sentenced after massive salvage yard fire

Two teens have been sentenced after a massive fire destroyed a Saskatoon auto wrecking yard this spring.

Saskatoon shelter at capacity for cats

Right now, the shelter is accepting donations to adopt a cat, there is no set fee. Fostering a cat is also an option for people.

Witness describes accused killer Josh Petrin doling out cocaine and beatings

by Dan Zakreski

Jazmyne Night took the stand in the Josh Petrin murder trial and described life in the White Boy Posse around the time Lorry Santos was murdered.

'I'll get your tickets for you': Rider buys Labour Day Classic seats for 2 fans who couldn't afford them

by Dean Gutheil

Two Saskatchewan Roughrider fans were on the receiving end of a random act of kindness from Riders' defensive lineman Jonathan Newsome.

Canada Post workers forced to leave building after gas leak

Workers at a Saskatoon Canada Post were forced to leave their building after smelling natural gas this morning.

Lord's Prayer replaced by 'mindful moment' at Moose Jaw, Sask., school

Students at a public elementary school in Moose Jaw, Sask., now start the day with a quiet moment of reflection, rather than the Lord's Prayer.

Yann Martel wins $10K Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award

Yann Martel was awarded the Cheryl and Henry Kloppenburg Award, which honours a Saskatchewan writer for their body of work. The prize comes with $10,000 and a painting by artist Dorothy Knowles.

'People are kind of fed up': Tatiana Maslany explains why feminist voices are rising

The star of the clone thriller series Orphan Black, Tatiana Maslany, has been outspoken in interviews about sexism, body image and inequality in the entertainment industry.

Sask. doctors urge police officers to carry fentanyl antidote

Powdered fentanyl can be deadly, particularly when unsuspecting people inhale airborne particles. That's why the RCMP are now issuing Naloxone kits to every officer across Canada. Now doctors in Saskatchewan are urging municipal officers in Saskatoon and Regina to also consider carrying the kits.

Sask. ranks last among provinces in animal protection laws

Saskatchewan is 11th in Canada on a list ranking each province and territory's animal protection laws, making it last among the provinces.

Sask. not considering immobilizers to curb car thefts

by Tory Gillis

Manitoba's public insurance company says auto thefts reduced from around 30 per day in Winnipeg to 3-4 per day after a program requiring some drivers to install immobilizers was introduced.

Brad Wall to promote Sask. agriculture in China and South Korea

Premier Wall to leave for 11 days on trade mission to South Korea and China to promote Sask agriculture

Harvest or super-harvest moon? Astronomers debate Friday's lunar event

by Kalin Mitchell

On Friday, Canada will get a peek at the season's first harvest moon. It's been labelled by some a "super" harvest moon, which is causing some debate in astronomy circles.

Police arrest man after chase through downtown Saskatoon

Police in Saskatoon arrested a 33-year-old man early this morning after he led them on a pursuit that wound its way through downtown and all the way out to Valley Road.

Regulator OKs lower SaskEnergy bills, raises concern about capital spending

SaskEnergy gas bills are set to fall slightly in November, but the provincial regulator is worried about the Crown utility's rising capital spending and how that might affect future bills.

'Still triggers a lot of memories,' Métis residential school to be demolished in Île-à-la-Crosse

by Katie Raskina

A residential school in the the northern Saskatchewan village of Île-à-la-Crosse is set to be torn down in two weeks. Thousands of Métis children boarded at the school from the 1880s to the mid-1970s.

Saskatoon police find guns, drugs and woman in the attic after raid

Police in Saskatoon arrested two people and found guns and hard drugs in an east side home after executing a high-risk search warrant last night.

Judge reserves decision as Angela Nicholson appeals conviction of conspiring to kill husband

by David Shield

A woman found guilty of plotting to kill her husband and her lover's wife is appealing her conviction.

First Nations entrepreneur wants to change way society views Indigenous women

by David Shield

Devon Fiddler wanted to accomplish three things in her life: start a business, own a house and have a baby. By the age of 28, she's managed to have all three.

'We are heartbroken,' says manager of Saskatoon kennel where 14 dogs died

by Francois Biber

The manager of Playful Paws Pet Centre is apologizing after 14 dogs died when the room they were in overheated after staff at the Saskatoon kennel went home for the night.

Sask. mining suppliers pleased with PotashCorp-Agrium merger

Saskatchewan companies that sell goods to the mining industry see opportunity in the merger between PotashCorp and Agrium.

Soldiers of Odin Canada: Not the same as what's going on overseas

by Francois Biber

The Soldiers of Odin Canada may share the same name as an anti-refugee and anti-immigration group formed in Finland, but it claims its mission statement is anything but the same.

'I'm just doing something that I love' says 3 time CCMA winner Jess Moskaluke

Third time's the charm for Saskatchewan's Jess Moskaluke, who took home the award for female artist of the year for the third year running at the Canadian Country Music Association Awards over the weekend.

Bayer to buy Monsanto in $66B takeover

German drug and farm chemical maker Bayer AG says it has agreed to acquire seed and weed-killer company Monsanto in an all-cash deal valued at $66 billion.

Foster home shortage behind awareness campaign in Yorkton, Sask.

Saskatchewan Foster Families Association and the Ministry of Social Services are launching a campaign in Yorkton and area, where approved foster homes have declined by almost 50 per cent in the last four years, according to the government.

Producers cheer new rules for Sask. wine and spirits distilleries

by Adam Hunter

Saskatchewan's craft wine and spirit industry received a major boost from the province on Tuesday. The government increased production thresholds and introduced a graduated markup based on annual production.

Treaty 4 commemoration honours past, looks toward the future

Canada's governor general and First Nations leaders were in Fort Qu'Appelle, Sask., Tuesday to attend a meeting commemorating the signing of Treaty 4 142 years ago.

'Serious consequences' needed for abusive Blue Bombers fans, counsellor says

An attack by Blue Bomber fans on a boy they mistook for a Saskatchewan Roughriders supporter is disgraceful but not uncommon, says a counsellor for Sport Manitoba.

Saskatoon SPCA wants to see tougher laws for kennels

by David Shield

Saskatoon's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says Saskatchewan needs tougher laws when it comes to animals — especially when it comes to kennels.

Saskatoon's LGBT community speaking out after alleged attack

Saskatoon’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community is rallying to show support for a man who claims he was badly beaten last Friday at a bar in the city.

Western Development Museum launches cellphone scavenger hunt

A new digital scavenger hunt at the Western Development Museum in Saskatoon uses text messages to guide participants on the hunt for a horse-stealing bandit.

Union says potash merger 'surprisingly a good thing' for workers

by Dean Gutheil

The union representing Saskatchewan potash miners and maintenance workers says the PotashCorp-Agrium merger is good news for workers and it shouldn't adversely affect their jobs. The United Steelworkers is also happy about the head office remaining in Saskatoon.

Preliminary hearing set for accused in Colten Boushie murder trial

A preliminary hearing has been set for 54-year-old Gerald Stanley, the man charged in the death of Colten Boushie.

Pet owners considering legal action after 14 dogs die in Saskatoon kennel mishap

by Francois Biber

Fourteen Saskatoon pet owners whose dogs died over the weekend at a Saskatoon kennel are considering legal action against the business.

Andrew Scheer steps down as Conservative House leader to explore party leadership run

by Janyce McGregor

Andrew Scheer has resigned as Opposition House leader in order to explore a bid for leadership of the federal Conservative Party. Now that Peter MacKay is officially out of the race to succeed Stephen Harper, the top contenders are moving make their intentions known.

Farmers fear market power of Agrium-PotashCorp merger

Farm groups in Canada and the United States are sounding warning notes over the possibility of higher prices and less competition from the pending merger of Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan and Calgary-based Agrium Inc.