Man found dead in home after police fired shots in tense standoff

Saskatoon police chief says at least two officers fired shots inside a home on Avenue Q N. Man suspected to have barricaded himself inside was found dead.

$25,000 reward for information on missing Yorkton teen

The family of a Yorkton teenager, who has been missing since April of this year, has announced they have reached their fundraising goal and are offering a $25,000 reward for the safe return of Mekayla Bali.

'Open the doors': The Lighthouse opens emergency shelter despite program cuts

by David Shield

After 17 centimetres of snow and wind descended on the city, The Lighthouse made the decision to allow about a dozen people into its emergency shelter program.

Sask. harvest 80% done as snow arrives

Thursday’s crop report indicated harvest is slightly behind the five-year average of 86 per cent combined.

Regina's Hany Al Moliya joins Prime Minister's Youth Council

Before coming to Regina, the 23-year-old helped Syrian refugees living in camps in Lebanon while working for UNICEF.

Who got the most snow?

Snow totals have topped 40 centimetres in some Saskatchewan areas as the first big storm of the season winds down.

Recap Marco Estrada, Toronto Blue Jays crush Texas Rangers in ALDS Game 1

Marco Estrada delivered a masterful performance for the Toronto Blue Jays, while the team's big hitters got the better of the Texas Rangers' ace early en route to a big win on Thursday.

CHEP to offer weekly food market after grocery store closes in food desert

One of Saskatoon’s most notorious food deserts is getting some nutritious relief in the form of a once-a-week, small-scale market with fresh fruit and vegetables.

Murder suspect Lajray Gordon previously arrested on drug and assault charges in September

by Dan Zakreski

The man charged with Saskatoon's 8th homicide of 2016 previously had a run-in with police in September.

New mortgage rules could negatively impact Saskatchewan, says mortgage broker

A new qualifying rate for mortgages will be applied across the board on Oct. 17 in response to the housing markets in Vancouver and Toronto. Todd Kristoff, mortgage broker, explains the impact on Saskatchewan.

Photos Saskatchewan's first snowfall stuns province

by Madeline Kotzer

Snow slammed Saskatchewan during the first week of Oct. 2016 and the province came together on social media to share photos; console one another.

Organization works to dispel myths about hiring blind, visually impaired

The Canadian National Institute for the Blind is asking employers to put misconceptions aside about hiring those who are visually impaired with a new campaign called EmployAbility.

RCMP provide update on missing Mekayla Bali case

Saskatchewan RCMP are updating the public on efforts to find Mekayla Bali, the Yorkton teenager who's been missing for six months.

Saskatoon police continue search for jail escapee Travis Funk

Saskatoon police are continuing their search for a 34-year-old man who escaped from jail a week and a half ago.

New Saskatoon surgical suite to help stroke, internal bleeding patients

A new surgical suite at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital (RUH) will help patients suffering from strokes, aneurysms, internal bleeding and cancer.

Kelley Moore leads new poll in Saskatoon mayoral election

A new Mainstreet Research/Postmedia poll shows Kelley Moore has pulled ahead of her competitors in the race to become Saskatoon's mayor.

Mounties offer apology and $100M compensation for harassment, sexual abuse against female members

by Kathleen Harris

The RCMP delivered a formal apology and is offering $100 million to compensate female employees who were sexually abused and harassed on the job.

Pizza robberies continue to plague Saskatoon delivery drivers

A string of robberies involving pizza delivery drivers is continuing in Saskatoon.

3 semis jackknife on Sask. highways as treacherous conditions continue

At least three jackknifed semi-trucks were on Saskatchewan highways early Thursday morning as treacherous driving conditions continued.

Baloney Meter: Will carbon tax really 'siphon' $2.5 billion from Saskatchewan?

by Lee Berthiaume

The Baloney Meter examines the level of accuracy in statements made by politicians. Today it looks at claims made by Saskatchewan politicians about the "disastrous" effects of a carbon-pricing scheme on the province.

Bruce McCulloch shares 'odd' world view with Saskatoon audience

Bruce McCulloch is back doing one of his favourite things, as the comedian stopped in Saskatoon Wednesday night to perform his one-man show.

Lighthouse doorway makes cold bed during snowstorm

The Lighthouse has had to turn people away due to funding change.

'We're just an idea': New political party seeks middle ground in Saskatchewan

A new political entity, called the Living Sky Party, is set to enter the electoral arena.

Andrew Scheer aligns with Brad Wall on carbon pricing, slams Ralph Goodale

Andrew Scheer, critical of 'unilateral ultimatum' on carbon pricing, wants Ralph Goodale to quit the Liberal caucus in Ottawa.

Henoc Muamba signs with Roughriders

by Glenn Reid

Highly-coveted Canadian linebacker to make debut Friday night in Ottawa

Canadian volleyball veteran Gavin Schmitt officially retires from national team

Canadian men's volleyball star Gavin Schmitt has announced his retirement from the national team after helping the country to a quarter-final berth at the Olympic Games.

Saskatoon man, 25, charged after police seize fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, guns

A Saskatoon man is facing charges after police seized guns and drugs, including hundreds of fentanyl pills, from a vehicle.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic program gives women crash course in trades

by Courtney Markewich

The hands-on workshop gives women a chance to try their skills at welding, automotive servicing, carpentry, electrical, machining and plumbing.

Saskatoon job fair looks to connect newcomers to new jobs

Although the job fair targeted newcomers to Saskatoon, Wednesday’s job fair was open to the public.

Chilly day for a dunk tank in Regina

Community-minded students at a Regina business school were undeterred by snow flurries Wednesday and participated in a dunk tank game to raise money for a local charity.

'Rowdy' Roddy by name, but not always by nature

Colt and his sister Ariel Toombs have written a book about growing up with the Saskatoon-born pro wrestling villain, who "was always very good at getting people to hate him."

Rosetown crime reports show break and enters, thefts

​The RCMP have provided the media with crime reports from the area surrounding Rosetown, Sask. Last month, farmers said they were carrying rifles because they feared for their safety.

2nd-degree murder charge laid in Saskatoon's 8th homicide of the year

Saskatoon police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with a June homicide.

Snow piling up around Saskatchewan

It may not last, but Saskatchewan's first blast of wintry weather has hit the province hard.

Cockroaches found in Saskatoon hospital break room

Over the past three weeks, workers at Saskatoon's Royal University Hospital and a pest management company have managed to find six cockroaches in a hospital break room.