Frontier, Sask. to acclaim 24-year-old mayor

by Creeden Martell

The next mayor of Frontier, Sask. - a small village in southwest Saskatchewan - will be 24-year-old Brady Berg.

$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.

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.

2 dogs pulled from house fire on College Avenue

Emergency crews responded to a house fire on College Avenue in Regina Thursday where two dogs were pulled from the building.

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.

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.

Video Colter Wall's signature song launches English women's rugby team new identity

by Madeline Kotzer

Saskatchewan's Colter Wall has another international connection. This time, his music accompanies England Rugby's Red Roses in their introduction to the world.

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.

'We've lost everything': Regina Beach, Sask., homeowners desperate for support for slumping properties

by Adam Hunter

For the past two years life has been moving for James Misfeldt and his wife Betty Sellers, literally. Slumping and shifting ground has caused their Regina Beach home to slide in all directions.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meth, heroin, guns found in stolen truck in Regina

A Regina man is facing dozens of charges after police found him slumped over the steering wheel of a pickup truck — and then found all kinds of drugs and weapons.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

Henoc Muamba signs with Roughriders

by Glenn Reid

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

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.

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.

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.

Sask. researchers looking at troubling rise of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic resistance has been a hot topic this year and one that's getting a lot of focus by researchers in Saskatchewan.

Sask. government hoping to reach deal with Regina on new traffic signals

Saskatchewan's Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is hoping to reach a deal with the City of Regina to install new traffic signals at some dangerous intersections.

Corruption charge laid against Regina-area rural councillor Tim Probe

Police have charged a councillor with the rural municipality of Sherwood with municipal corruption and breach of trust.

Snow piling up around Saskatchewan

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

Hotel Saskatchewan unveils $12M renovation

Regina's oldest and best-known hotel has undergone a $12-million renewal.

Ignite! Festival in Regina celebrates invention and innovation

A festival in Regina hopes to kindle creativity and help a love of science and innovation catch fire in all those that attend.

Snow on highways creating slippery conditions around Sask.

A fall snowstorm has created wet, slushy and sometimes treacherous conditions across the province this morning.

Snow, wind knock out power in Saskatoon

Power has gone out in neighbourhoods across the city and roads are extremely slippery after a night of heavy snow and wind in Saskatoon.

Regina police searching for missing girl, 12

Regina police are searching for a missing girl, 12.

Cameco faces CRA in court over $2.2B tax bill

The world's largest publicly traded uranium company will clash in court this week with the Canadian Revenue Agency over a potential $2.2-billion tax bill.

Regina fire crews battle blaze east of Pasqua Hospital

Regina fire crews were battling a house fire east of Pasqua Hospital Wednesday morning and the house sustained major damage.

Wind power advocate questions Brad Wall's CO2 math

A proponent of wind power says Saskatchewan can afford to tax carbon emissions.

Sisters in Spirit vigil held in Regina

October 4 is a day when the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls are honoured in Canada. In Regina, a traditional pipe ceremony was held to pray for the families and the community affected by violence against women.

Conservative leadership hopeful Brad Trost questions Andrew Scheer about social conservatism

by Devin Heroux

Saskatchewan Member of Parliament and Conservative leader hopeful Brad Trost says his policies make him a true social conservative choice.

Sask. teacher becomes superhero, Auroraman

by Creeden Martell

Auroraman is just a regular guy, a father to 5 kids, a teacher in Englefeld, Sask. and lives in Humboldt, Sask. just like the man he is based on.

Canadian government claims residential school lawyer committed fraud over fees

The Canadian government says a law firm that represented thousands of residential school survivors should have to pay back legal fees because it inflated its billings.

Recap Edwin Encarnacion's walk-off homer sends Jays to ALDS

by Neil Davidson

Edwin Encarnacion slammed a three-run homer in the 11th inning to lift the Toronto Blue Jays to a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night in a drama-filled American League wild-card game.

Sask. man charged with murder in 2015 death of Pierre Kkailther

Saskatchewan RCMP have laid a second degree murder charge in connection with the suspicious death of a man in La Ronge, Sask., in April 2015.

'We're suffering': Regina event to help women's shelters worried about ticket sales

An event that raises money for women's shelters in Regina is hoping more people will step up to help.

Convicted murderer Roger Gillet found after 4 days on the loose

RCMP said Roger Joseph Gillet was arrested this morning at about 6:45 a.m. CST.

Riders in talks with 'ratio-breaker' Henoc Muamba

by Glenn Reid

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are on the verge of signing yet another NFL cut with CFL experience. After bringing in defensive lineman Willie Jefferson and receiver Jeff Fuller over the last week, the Riders confirmed they are now negotiating with linebacker Henoc Muamba.

6 Sask. cases under review by Innocence Canada as worldwide events mark wrongful convictions

by Eman Bare

Ron Dalton, co-president of Innocence Canada, was once found guilty of a crime that he did not commit. He now reviews cases of prisoners who are behind bars in Canada and might be innocent.

Ralph Goodale says carbon tax revenue will stay in Saskatchewan

Despite Premier Brad Wall’s claims that Ottawa’s carbon-pricing system will take money away from Saskatchewan families, Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale says that’s simply not true. Goodale spoke to reporters in Ottawa today to clarify the prime minister's announcement on Monday.

Donors don't like charity swag but it works, says Charity Intelligence Canada

Kate Bahen, managing director of Charity Intelligence Canada, says 48 per cent of people who receive trinkets from charities in the mail give back

Anti-drunk driving group wants code of conduct for Sask. politicians

MADD Canada is making recommendations to reduce impaired driving, after a meeting with ministers in the Saskatchewan government on Tuesday.