A pilot program to help people reduce their risk of overdoses has been extended in both Regina and Saskatoon. Overdose Outreach Teams in the communities will continue for another six months to further develop the outreach process and expand the reach of the teams. The teams comprise a mental health and addictions counsellor from the […]
The bright lights of televised professional wrestling will return to the Queen City after a nearly 30-year absence when All Elite Wrestling (AEW) continues their Canadian tour with an episode of their new Saturday night show “Collision” at the Brandt Centre tonight. Michael Ball had a conversation with Tony Khan, the Owner and CEO […]
Saskatchewan’s ombudsman found that the Ministry of Education failed to investigate complaints against independent schools properly. In an Early Resolution Summary, the province’s ombudsman, Sharon Pratchler, found the Ministry “lacked reporting and investigation guidelines for addressing complaints related to registered independent schools.” Pratchler recommended that the Ministry of Education create and implement complaints handling policies […]
According to Statistics Canada, the inflation rate in the country declined from 4.4 percent in April to 3.4 percent last month, primarily due to a decrease in gas prices. However, the report reveals a significant increase in grocery prices, rising by nine percent compared to a year ago. Both economists and the Bank of Canada […]
Hockey Canada announced on Thursday that Ottawa will be the host city for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championships. Regina and Saskatoon were one of the competing bids to host the tournament. The Canadian Tire Centre, the home of the Ottawa Senators will be the primary site with TD Place hosting 17 tournament games, […]
The Saskatoon Police Service has laid charges in investigating historical assaults with faith-based affiliations. In 2021 and 2022, several reports were made to the police with allegations of an assault occurring historically. The victims and accused were known to one another through their affiliation with the Saskatoon faith-based institution. As a result of an investigation […]
The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) has charged a man with multiple child pornography and sexual assault offences. The ICE unit, along with the Prince Albert Police Child Protection Unit, executed a search warrant at a residence in Prince Albert. Several electronic devices were seized, resulting in 68-year-old Brain Campeau has been charged with […]
The Saskatchewan RCMP issued an alert regarding a dangerous person, and 15 minutes later cancelled that alert. The alert came following a shooting death in Saskatoon. At 7 am this morning officers responded to a report of a person shot – who later died in hospital. The Saskatoon Police Service is currently conducting an investigation […]
Saskatoon University MLA Jennifer Bowes announced that she will not seek re-election for the 2024 provincial general election. “It has been a great honour to serve the people of Saskatoon University,” said Bowes. “I want to sincerely thank my constituents for placing their trust in me and for allowing me the incredible privilege of advocating […]
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and the Saskatoon Teachers’ Association (STA) urge all partners to celebrate June as Price Month and ensure schools accept all students. The call comes after Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools apologized after its superintendent emailed elementary school principals telling them to keep students away from the Rainbow Tent at a children’s […]
