Regina Police Major Crime Section has been called in to investigate a police involved shooting in Saskatoon. At 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Saskatoon Police were called to a domestic dispute which reportedly involved a man armed with a weapon in the 1100 block of Avenue W North. While police were attending the scene, shots were fired […]
Eight more people have been charged for breaching public health orders in connection to a protest held in Saskatoon on December 19th. Saskatoon Police issued a news release on the matter, saying the eight individuals were identified as “key participants” of the rally, and have the option to pay a $2,800 fine or appear in […]
The Parole Board of Canada is saying no to a request for full parole for a 54-year old woman who killed a Saskatoon family in 2016. On January 3, 2016, Jordan Van de Vorst, his wife and their two young children were killed when they were hit by a vehicle driven by Catherine McKay. McKay […]
A plant-based COVID-19 vaccine could become a reality next year. The CEO of Saskatoon-based ZYUS Life Sciences, Brent Zettl, says through their partnership with VIDO-Intervac on the University of Saskatchewan campus, pre-clinical trials on animals will begin early next year. The proteins in vaccines are usually animal-based, so this model would be unique. Zettl says […]
An investigation into drug trafficking by members of the Saskatchewan RCMP resulted in a significant drug seizure earlier this week in the province. Among the seized items were over 1,440 grams of suspected methamphetamine and over 270 grams of suspected fentanyl. Officers from the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit North (FSOC-N) were […]
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is expanding drive-thru testing hours in Regina and Saskatoon starting in the New Year when appropriate staff can be mobilized. REGINA – starting SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 2021: International Trade Centre at Evraz Place, Hall C, 1700 Elphinstone Street (11th Avenue entrance from Lewvan Drive on the west side of the complex) […]
When Canada takes to the ice at Rogers Place in Edmonton for the first game of the 2021 World Junior Hockey Championship, there will be three players representing Saskatchewan. Hockey Canada announced what 25 players will don the maple leaf at the tournament and on the list are Saskatoon’s Connor Zary, Prince Albert’s Braden Schneider […]
Statistics Canada says the unemployment rate fell 0.4 percent to 8.5 per cent in November. It was a continuation of the steady fall from the record high of 13.7 per cent in May. Statistics Canada also reports that the gains were mostly focused in full-time, offset somewhat by a decline in part-time positions. The number […]
A man is dead after a four-vehicle collision last night on Highway 7 between Delisle and Laura, southwest of Saskatoon. Warman RCMP along with Delisle firefighters and Saskatoon EMS responded to the accident at around 7:20 pm. A RCMP collision reconstructionist attended the scene, too. One man was declared dead at the scene, while a […]
Community organizations across the province are pushing the provincial government to reduce correctional centre populations affected by recent COVID-19 outbreaks. A joint letter sent to the Minister of Corrections and Policing, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General and the Head of Public Prosecutions requests “quick and drastic action to protect both inmates and staff […]
