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Saskatoon teachers' union head accused of misconduct for 50 Shades of Grey joke
By Brent BoskerSome people weren’t laughing when president of the Saskatoon Teachers Association (STA) made a joke about the deal teachers reached with the government last February.The remark John...
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Saskatoon Catholic schools going water bottle free
By Brent BoskerCatholic students in Saskatoon will no longer be able to buy a bottle of water at school.The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) is eliminating plastic bottled water from vending...
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VIDEO: Canada golden in Saskatoon at world softball championships
By Brent BoskerDevon McCullough said winning a gold medal in front of friends and family was one of the best feelings of his life.The Saskatoon pitcher shook off some early jitters to help Canada come...
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'Rescue rains' for northern Sask. not in forecast
By Brent BoskerProvincial fire officials said Tuesday they need significant, continuous rain over many days to turn around the fire situation in northern Saskatchewan.“Fire officials are correct. It’s...
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Saskatoon health region provides care to evacuees
By Brent BoskerThe unprecedented fire season is having an impact on health care in Saskatoon.The Saskatoon Health Region has put together a special team to provide health services for the nearly 2,800...
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'200-foot wall of fire': Sask. cabin owners save property
By Brent BoskerOne place where there is no miltary support is Nemeiben Lake, located 50 kilometres northwest of La Ronge. Cabin owners like Bill Elliot are basically on their own to save their...
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Tenant sleeping when lighting strikes Saskatoon home
By Brent BoskerThe thunderstorm that rolled through Saskatoon Wednesday morning produced quite the light show.But four people living in a Lorne Avenue home had a much closer encounter with it.Wayne...
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Soggy change in weather headed to northern fires
By Brent BoskerThe kind of rain that can ruin your weekend camping trip is on the way for parts of fire ravaged Saskatchewan which are desperate for moisture. “That’s quite a change from what we’ve...
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Touching care package lifts spirits for firefighters up north
By Brent BoskerSome volunteer firefighters in La Ronge got a nice pick-me-up this week from children in the Lloydminster area as a care package full of snacks and handwritten cards arrived on...
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Province braces for extended wildfire season with hot, dry weather predictions
By Brent BoskerWith the province still catching its breath from a brutal wildfire season, Mother Nature might not provide much relief for crews as summer winds down. Due to a stronger El-Nino system...
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Saskatoon police look to add more interpreters to bridge growing language gap
By Brent BoskerSaskatoon is growing and so too are the number of languages spoken in the city. It’s why the Saskatoon Police Service is looking to add more interpreters to its team. “We use so many...
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First frost arrives 3 weeks early province says
By Brent BoskerIt will be another day or so before we know the impact the first frost of the year had on crops in Saskatchewan. Several places were touched by freezing temperatures this past weekend....
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U.S. fire smoke prompts air quality advisories in Saskatchewan
By Brent BoskerA month ago we were dealing with smoke from wildfires in Saskatchewan today smoke from the U.S. pacific northwest has drifted into Saskatchewan. The haze prompted Environment Canada to...
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Corman Park defends fire protection after resident saddled with massive bill
By Brent BoskerNot having the right home insurance coverage in a fire saddled a Corman Park couple with a massive bill and has reignited the discussion about fire protection in the vast municipality....
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Bats testing positive for rabies near Saskatoon
By Brent BoskerPet owners north of Saskatoon are being warned to protect their animals against rabies after a string of cases involving bats. Norsask Veterinary Group which has clinics in Warman and...
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Gordie Howe recovering well following last year's stroke
By Lasia Kretzel, Brent BoskerAs Canadians gear up for the NHL pre-season, Saskatoon’s own Mr. Hockey is recovering nicely after suffering a stroke last year.Gordie Howe, 87, received stem cell...
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Historic Saskatoon Club prepares for major transformation
By Brent BoskerOne of Saskatoon’s oldest running clubs is about to undergo a major transformation. Originally established as a gentleman’s club in 1907, the Saskatoon Club is in the preliminary stages...
View ArticleSaskatoon mom walking to bring awareness for young cancer survivors
By Brent BoskerAs families reflect on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a Saskatoon mother is helping raise awareness about the harsh realities of children who survive the disease. Carolyn Anderson's...
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Saskatoon pot dispensary will not close doors despite cease-and-desist letter
By Brent BoskerThe owner of a pot dispensary shop in downtown Saskatoon will keep his business open despite receiving an order to shut it down.A letter from Health Canada states the Saskatchewan...
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Transit union ‘optimistic’ a year after lockout
By Brent BoskerExactly one year ago, thousands of Saskatoon Transit users were left scrambling for a new ride when bus service came to a screeching halt.The city's transit lockout would drag on for...
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