Gordon Oakes Redbear Student Centre set to open in New Year
By Brent BoskerThe smell of sweet grass was fresh Tuesday as the newly minted Gordon Oakes Redbear Student Centre was blessed ahead of its opening in the new year.The 20,000 square foot centre at the...
View ArticleOwner of roaming bison comes forward
By Brent BoskerSomeone has finally stepped forward and claimed a herd of bison roaming free near Tisdale. "Our suspicions were right. They came from outside the municipality. We confirmed that...
View ArticleSaskatoon Boxing Day shoppers brave cold for holiday deals
By Brent BoskerDespite minus-25 temperatures, the lure of a good deal was just too good to pass up for Boxing Day shoppers. In Saskatoon, about 50 people packed on the layers and waited in line...
View ArticleYear in Review: La Ronge mayor reflects on devastating summer wildfire season
By Brent BoskerThe man who lead La Ronge through last summer's devastating fire season said at one point he didn't know if there would be a community to come back to."There was some emotional times,"...
View ArticleRCMP lay new charges as friends remember fatal crash victims
By Brent BoskerThe woman accused of killing a family of four in a horrific crash on Sunday now faces an additional charge of impaired driving causing death.Catherine Loye McKay, 49, originally faced...
View ArticleFeds estimate 2,250 Canadian Vets depend on homeless shelters
By Brent BoskerFor what's believed to be the first time, the federal government has estimated how many of Canada's homeless are former soldiers — but the department that compiled the report warns the...
View ArticleFSIN Chief draws on personal tragedy to help end drunk driving
By Brent BoskerThe recent tragedy involving a family killed by a suspected drunk driver north of Saskatoon is something the FSIN's top Chief is all too familiar with.Bobby Cameron was 11-years-old when...
View ArticlePregnant moms warned about travel to Mexico because of Zika virus
By Brent BoskerPublic health officials in Canada warn pregnant women to avoid traveling to Mexico, Caribbean and South America. That's because of the Zika virus. The tropical disease carried from...
View ArticleWarmer air brings freezing rain risk to big chunk of province
By Brent BoskerThe next 24 hours could get very slick on Saskatchewan roadsEnvironment Canada has issued a special weather statement. The advisory covers the entire southern half of the province with...
View ArticleFirst Nations finalize merger with Saskatoon fabricator
By Brent BoskerA Saskatoon steel fabricator and two Saskatchewan First Nations have joined forces.Today the Peter Ballantyne (PBCN) Cree Nation, the English River First Nation and JNE Welding finalized...
View ArticleMétis leaders come to agreement to restore funding, normalize operations
By Brent BoskerThere is optimism after two divided factions of the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan (MN-S) finalized an agreement to bring stability and credibility back to the organization. "I think this...
View ArticleSask. business groups bend the ear of politicians on Parliament Hill
By Brent BoskerRepresentatives from Saskatchewan's business community are in Ottawa today to shine a spotlight on the province's contributions to the Canadian economy.A contingent of 10 business...
View ArticleMen who give a damn raise $7k for YWCA Crisis Shelter
By Lasia Kretzel, Brent BoskerA group of men who 'give a damn' came together Monday to donate to a worthy cause in Saskatoon.Armed with $100 cheques, 70 men participated in the first 100 Men Who Give A...
View ArticleLabour board rules on transit dispute
By Brent BoskerA provincial labour board has sided with the City of Saskatoon in their dispute with the union representing transit workers.The labour board ruled on Wednesday the city will not have to...
View ArticleLeap Year babies break out birthday candles
By Brent BoskerIt's just an extra day on the calendar for most people, but for Leap Year babies, a Feb. 29 birthday celebration only comes around every four years.Raenell Dawn from Oregon is part of...
View ArticleSREDA looks to land Saskatoon Berry on Gordon Ramsay menu
By Brent BoskerThe Saskatoon berry is well-known across Canada, but Saskatoon's economic development group is trying to give the berry global exposure. Alex Fallon, president and CEO of the Saskatoon...
View ArticleEnglish chef considers Saskatoon Berry as permanent menu item
By Brent BoskerA Saskatoon group promoting local business and products overseas is hoping the Saskatoon Berry will one day be part of the culinary creations of a top English chef.Alex Fallon, president...
View ArticleMethadone theft concerns Saskatoon physician
By Brent BoskerA Saskatoon physician is concerned stolen methadone from a local pharmacy could end in the wrong hands and result in a tragedy. Saskatoon police issued an alert after a 1-litre bottle of...
View ArticleSaskatoon women mark International Women's Day
By Brent Bosker The plight and achievements of women are being marked around the world as part of International Women's Day.The Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations Women's Commission commemorated...
View ArticleAccused killer proclaims innocence in suicide letter to lawyer
By Brent BoskerA man charged in a 2014 Saskatoon murder case set out to prove his innocence when he wrote two letters before taking his own life, according to his now former lawyer .John MacAulay was...
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