New U of S researcher appointed to U.S. panel on water risks amid climate change

A University of Saskatchewan hydrologist appointed to a U.S. panel on the future of water resources says Hurricane Harvey was a wake-up call for Canada’s southern neighbours.

Judge sentences Leslie Black to 16 years after brutal attack on Marlene Bird

A judge sentenced Leslie Black to 16 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to brutally attacking Marlene Bird and leaving her a double amputee.

City of Saskatoon to start permanently patching potholes in the cold

The City of Saskatoon is introducing new technology to be able to patch potholes in the winter.

U of S security officers add naloxone kits to tool belts

by Bridget Yard

Protective services staff at the University of Saskatchewan are carrying a new tool they hope never to use. The potentially life-saving medication naloxone can reverse the effects of an overdose and has become the standard treatment for fentanyl overdoses.

TCU Place workers say 'Dream on' to idea of 0% wage increases

by Guy Quenneville

More than one union group asking for wage increases as city forecasts $10.9M budget shortfall

All Pelican Narrows fire evacuees should now be home, says province

The province provided its final briefing on the wildfire situation in Northern Saskatchewan Thursday.

$20M from province will help U of S College of Medicine keep its accreditation: dean

by Guy Quenneville

The money is specifically meant to cover costs meant to help with the ongoing review of the college's accreditation.

'I have difficulty with the hero thing:' Jeff Bauman on Boston Marathon bombing film Stronger

by Alice Hopton

How does it feel to have Jake Gyllenhaal play you in a major Hollywood movie? 'It was surreal,' says Jeff Bauman, the real-life inspiration for Stronger, a biographical drama about his recovery after losing his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

Andrew Scheer calls environment minister to apologize for MP's sexist 'Barbie' tweet

by Mia Rabson

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has personally apologized to Environment Minister Catherine McKenna for a Tory MP's remark referring to her as "climate Barbie."

Saskatoon business owners protest federal tax changes

Roughly 100 business owners carried placards and marched through downtown Saskatoon Thursday.

Tricky traffic: New SGI handbook aims to tame the zipper merge

by Alex Johnson

Zipper merge lanes are multiplying in Saskatchewan and SGI is trying to help residents learn how to navigate them.

CBC Investigates Sask. government considered buying high-priced farmland near GTH from Regina developer — before he owned it

by Geoff Leo

Confidential emails reveal key players in the notorious "GTH land deal" were working on yet another deal just as the first controversial transaction was concluding in December 2013.

'There is a light': Perinatal loss common but not in conversation

by Kendall Latimer

Jennifer McKnight was 24 weeks pregnant when she lost her son last December. Now, she's spearheading a project that aims to support people affected by perinatal loss, encourage healthy grieving processes, and raise awareness.

71-year-old man dead in Saskatoon collision

Police say a 71-year-old man died Wednesday night after getting hit by a truck at 23rd Street and Avenue T North.

Missing and murdered inquiry commissioners to review police conduct and 'investigate the investigations'

by John Paul Tasker

The chief commissioner of the inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls says she has assembled a team of forensic investigators who are reviewing the activity of some Canadian police forces.

'It felt like you were on a boat': Sask. resident survives massive Mexican quake

Regina resident Livia Castellanos had just arrived at Mexico City's airport when the 7.1 magnitude quake struck on Tuesday.

Saskatoon had bulk of province's police misconduct investigations in 2016

by Guy Quenneville

In 2016, investigations were completed into the conduct of 121 police officers in Saskatoon, Regina, Prince Albert, Moose Jaw and Estevan.

Sask. SPCA aims to help victims of domestic violence by helping their pets

by Stefani Langenegger

The Saskatchewan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is bringing people together in Regina to discuss the link between animal abuse and victims of domestic violence.

Axes, machetes, steak knives: sharp weapons common factor leading to Sask. police Taserings

by Guy Quenneville

Sharp weapons were seen and even pointed toward officers before 10 out of the 24 Taserings recorded by police officers in Saskatoon, Regina, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert in 2016, according to the Saskatchewan Police Commission.

RCMP investigation into GTH nearing completion

by Alex Soloducha

The Saskatchewan RCMP is wrapping up its investigation into land transactions at the GTH.

World-class track facility, 6 other recreation proposals, could be in Saskatoon's future

by Bridget Yard

Seven community groups attended a special city council meeting Wednesday to ask for the support of council for their recreational projects.

Saskatoon real estate market to outperform other Canadian cities: report

by Jennifer Quesnel

Real estate investors should consider Saskatoon a safe place to park their money in the years to come, according to the Real Estate Investment Network.

Mayor Charlie Clark heard concerns about Dundonald pond as councillor but can't confirm they related to safety

by Bridget Yard

Saskatoon mayor Charlie Clark heard concerns about the Dundonald storm pond as a city councillor over the past decade, but can't confirm they focused on safety.

Fewer Saskatoon drivers ticketed means less money for the city

by Guy Quenneville

The city is downgrading its traffic revenue forecast by $300,000 in light of increased compliance.

PotashCorp temporarily cutting production at Sask. potash mines to balance output

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. says it's temporarily cutting production at two mines to balance its overall output.

Crown alleges Johnathan Keenatch died in drug rip-off gone bad

A Saskatoon jury is hearing the details of Johnathan Keenatch's final hours. The Crown alleges that he died during a drug rip-off that went bad.

Gerry Ritz apologizes for calling environment minister 'climate Barbie'

Saskatchewan MP Gerry Ritz has apologized for calling Environment Minister Catherine McKenna a "climate Barbie" on social media Tuesday night.

People think Premier Brad Wall stepping down for negative reasons, poll suggests

According to a new poll, a majority of people asked think Premier Brad Wall is getting out of politics to avoid the fallout from bad decisions making.

Saskatoon's north bridge name deadline nears

The deadline is drawing close for citizens of Saskatoon to forward their ideas to name the new North Commuter Parkway.

Provincial fire ban lifted

Late season campers in Saskatchewan will be happy to learn that they’ll be able to warm themselves by the fire once again.

Alta. government defends constitutionality of brewery program following legal challenge by Saskatoon company

The Alberta government argued for the constitutionality of its craft beer program in court Tuesday following legal challenges by out-of-province breweries.