3 masked men with machete involved in alleged home invasion

According to police, a woman said three men forced their way into the home and demanded narcotic medication.

Sask. art collections feature pieces from record-setting Group of Seven artist

Galleries in Saskatoon and Regina feature pieces from Lawren Harris.

Union says vacant social services jobs impacting northern Sask. communities

A union representing Saskatchewan social workers says it's worried a government hiring freeze will hurt communities and people in the north.

Inmate dies at Saskatoon's Regional Psychiatric Centre

A review will be launched into the death of 73-year-old Thomas Henry Settee, who had been serving an indeterminate sentence since March 1968.

Sick drivers prompt spike in Saskatoon Transit route cancellations

Dozens of departures were cancelled Thursday as Saskatoon Transit saw an increase in the number of drivers calling in sick.

'I guess it just slipped my mind': Carrot River liquor store loses permit because MLA owns shares

by Tory Gillis, Stefani Langenegger

Just a day after it was awarded, the Carrot River Inn is losing its permit to operate a liquor store. Turns out one of the shareholders in the inn is also the local Saskatchewan Party MLA, Fred Bradshaw.

New Regina clinic helps women facing miscarriage

A clinic at the Regina General Hospital provides timely assessments for pregnant women. The care setting is especially helpful for women facing complications, including miscarriages.

Off-sale robbed with handgun in early morning robbery

Police are searching for a 30-year-old man after an armed robbery early Thursday morning.

Family has Cree-only language rule at home

by David Shield

It's a rare day when you hear English spoken at Ira Horse's house.

Ranchers impacted by bovine TB quarantines to be compensated, agriculture minister says

Ottawa has announced compensation for cattle ranchers dealing with bovine tuberculosis in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Unions demand Postmedia executives reject $2.3 million in bonuses

Unions representing Canadian journalists want five Postmedia executives to reject bonuses totalling $2.275 million as the struggling newspaper chain continues reducing staff.

Holiday shoebox project collecting gifts for women in need

A project in the Bridge City is looking to encourage people to fill a shoebox with items that make women feel empowered and confident. This year, there is a focus on homeless Indigenous women.

Following flurry of harvesting, 95% of crop now in bin

Unseasonably warm weather in recent weeks has helped farmers get the harvest 95 per cent done, a Saskatchewan crop report says.

911 service for deaf people introduced in Sask.

"Text with 911" is for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.

Sask. child poverty rates among highest in Canada

A new report says Saskatchewan continues to have a serious problem with child poverty, especially on First Nations.

Kitten and puppy spike forces Saskatoon SPCA to seek change

by Danny Kerslake

The Saskatoon SPCA wants to shorten the amount of time that it is required to hold onto animals brought to the shelter before sending them off to a new home.

City hoping to sell old Saskatoon police station for $10.7M

The City of Saskatoon is hoping to sell the Saskatoon Police Service's former headquarters for $10.7 million.

Sick drivers prompt spike in Saskatoon Transit route cancellations

Dozens of departures were cancelled Thursday as Saskatoon Transit saw an increase in the number of drivers calling in sick.

Sask. MLAs to take wage freeze next year

by Stefani Langenegger

In the wake of this week's budget update, which revealed a billion dollar deficit, Saskatchewan politicians say they will agree to a wage freeze next year.

Changes to Saskatoon's proposed budget nudge back property tax increase

Saskatoon’s proposed property tax increase has been reduced — slightly.

Remains found southwest of Saskatoon ID'd as man missing since March

An autopsy has confirmed that the body found in the area of Swanson Sunday is of Barry Heimbecker, who was reported missing after last being seen the morning of March 20.

Man allegedly pulls gun on Prince Albert police, flees in stolen taxi

A Prince Albert, Sask., man faces numerous charges after someone allegedly pulled a gun on a police officer, then stole a taxi and and then led police on a pursuit through the city.

RCMP proposes to lay down arms to ease noise complaints

RCMP proposes to lay down arms at meeting held regarding weapons training east of Regina

Panel treats Saskatoon crowd to psychedelic night

People gathered at Saskatoon’s Underground Café to hear about how psychedelic medicine is a popular subject re-emerging in research.

Confrontation at Regina hotel was wrong, but union wins nothing

by John Weidlich

A confrontation involving union members and management at the Best Western Seven Oaks hotel in Regina has been deemed an unfair labour practice, but the favourable ruling, for the union, comes after workers decertified.

Sask. post-secondary facing $9.3M in funding cuts

Saskatchewan’s universities are figuring out how to handle a budget cut with just a few months left in their fiscal years.

140 potash layoffs not the end of bleak news, says U of S professor

by Jason Warick

PotashCorp announced layoffs to 100 permanent workers and 40 temporary workers Wednesday. Most will lose their job in February; 350 workers will continue to work at the mine. There will be temporary layoffs at other mines in the new year as well as the company decreases production.

Additional charges laid against Gerald Stanley, accused in Colten Boushie killing

Gerald Stanley, the man charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of Colten Boushie, is now facing additional charges.

Bus disruptions rattling some Saskatoon riders

by Danny Kerslake

The latest job action in the ongoing dispute between public transit workers and the City of Saskatoon has made taking the bus unreliable.

La Ronge, Sask., students tackle Tragically Hip in music video

According to teacher Colin Jolly, his band class is Ahead by a Century.

Fentanyl linked to 2 suspected fatal overdoses in Regina

Regina police are warning about the dangers of fentanyl after two suspected fatal overdoses.

Question period tweets from CBC's Stefani Langenegger for Nov. 23

It's another question period at the provincial legislature and CBC reporter Stefani Langenegger is tweeting the latest.

Saskatchewan homicides up 79% last year, StatsCan says

Saskatchewan had the highest homicide rate of all provinces last year, while Regina and Saskatoon topped the city list of per capita homicides.

Metal detective uncovers bits of Saskatoon's history

For the past three years, Yasha Rassi has been actively finding treasures with his metal detector, from bottle caps to lost jewelry to antique toys. His latest find was his biggest: A historical street sign from 1912.

Buyer found for old Saskatoon police station, new office tower possible

After more than three years, a buyer has been found for the former Saskatoon police station.

Locations, owners announced for 50 private liquor stores

by Tory Gillis

Fourteen of the successful proposals come from co-operatives, nine from Sobeys, and six selected owners are Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority employees affected by the privatization of stores.

Icy roads lead to bicycle vs. car accident

A woman was sent to hospital after a collision between a bicycle and a car Wednesday morning.

Saskatoon police flooded with missing person reports

by Jason Warick

Saskatoon police have fielded 1,389 of these calls in the past six months. Some of these cases involve criminal activity, but most involve runaway youth.

Saskatchewan Crescent E. reopens after massive slumping

After months of being closed, Saskatchewan Crescent East near 16th Street has been fully reopened.

Careful on those highways: Slippery on the east, foggy on the west

Some Saskatchewan drivers are getting reacquainted with the perils of winter driving this morning.

Hotel employees 'disciplined' after lesbian couple turned away

A lesbian couple who say they were discriminated against at a Saskatoon hotel earlier this month have decided not to go ahead with a human rights complaint.

Sask. community up in arms over RCMP assault rifle training

Stone Pointe RCMP assault rifle training has upset some residents of a nearby community who feel the noise is disruptive and needs to stop.

Sask. now projects $1B deficit for 2016-17

A mid-year financial update released Tuesday shows deficit much higher than the $434 million projected in the spring.

Saskatoon man dead after rollover near Punnichy

Emergency responders found the passenger of the vehicle — a 42-year-old man from Saskatoon — dead at the scene.

Saskatoon coalition hopes to house 150 homeless people by 2019

A coalition of homelessness organizations have gathered to create a unified plan to fight homelessness.

Saskatoon's John Early recalls tales of travel and intrigue in new book

John Early travelled the world for a decade. He is releasing a book detailing the hijinks and shenanigans that ensued.

A&W; responds to Premier Brad Wall's Twitter beef

by Kevin O'Connor

A bun fight is underway between Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall and the A&W; hamburger chain.

Bull disrupts rush hour traffic in Regina

Regina had its own running of the bull on Tuesday morning — right on a busy street during rush hour.

Student honoured for fight against word 'retarded'

by Danny Kerslake

Last year, Max Liu led a campaign on the University of Saskatchewan campus called Spread the Word to End the Word. It asked students to offer a pledge to stop using the word "retarded."