Pharmacists help with flu shots in Sask. — but at an added cost

by Kendall Latimer

This is the second year pharmacists in Saskatchewan have been able to administer flu vaccines, and it's helping ease the burden on public health officials.

Dog dead after break-in at Melfort, Sask., home

Several charges had been laid against a young man following a break-in in Melfort, Sask., that left a dog dead.

After dump of snow, cold weather on the way

Heavy snow blanketed parts of southern Saskatchewan Friday morning, leading to weather warnings and treacherous driving conditions in some areas.

Memorial unveiled on 30th anniversary of crash that killed 4 Swift Current hockey players

On Dec. 30, 1986, four players from the WHL team Swift Current Broncos — Trent Kresse, Scott Kruger, Chris Mantyka and Brent Ruff — died in a highway crash in Saskatchewan.

Ice quake shakes things up at Madge Lake, Sask.

Saskatchewan is home to sundogs, dust devils and other weird weather, but now people are talking about "ice quakes."

Prince Albert police seize homemade Taser during arrest

Prince Albert police arrested a man early Friday morning and found a homemade Taser.

3 Sask. residents named to Order of Canada

Harold Everett Chapman, and Irene and Leslie Dubé are among the 2017 members.

Economic downturn, slow rental market pushes Saskatchewan landlord to creditor protection

A group that owns hundreds of apartments in Saskatoon and Regina is in the red and has been granted creditor protection.

Saskatoon councillor confident Uber riding into province next year

by Brian Rodgers

Wheels are in motion at the provincial government level to possibly change the regulations that currently treat ride-hailing like taxi services.

Sask. Workers' comp rates paid by employers decline in 2017

With the New Year arriving, among the changes being rung in are new rates for Saskatchewan Workers' Compensation premiums.

3 charged after police search in Regina

Three people have been arrested and face gun and drug charges after an incident Thursday at a home in Regina.

Sookie the dog tries to chew off snare snapped around frozen leg but loses limb

by Dan Zakreski

Shannon Hamilton figured that Sookie was a goner when the great Pyrenees vanished from her acreage on Dec. 21. Then she heard a thump on her deck Christmas Eve.

Police believe there may be more victims in Sask. after man charged with trafficking women in Edmonton

An Edmonton man is facing human trafficking charges after two women were sold for sex and sexually assaulted. Omar Abdi Ahmed, 24 — also known as Jojo — is facing 18 charges, including receiving a financial or material benefit from sexual services, sexual assault and unlawful confinement.

Stricter impaired driving law aims to change drunk driving culture in Sask.

by Jennifer Graham

A Saskatchewan man whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver says new, tougher laws coming into force could reduce the number of impaired driving incidents.

Woman killed in rollover on Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation

A 34-year-old woman is dead after a vehicle rollover on the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation in the early hours of Friday morning.

Smudging in public schools: Reconciliation or religious act?

by Martha Troian

The question of whether smudging - burning a small amount of usually sage, cedar bough or sweetgrass - should be allowed in public schools is one that arose in Canada in 2016, even becoming the subject of a B.C. court case.

Man with hammer wanted in car-jacking, store robbery

Regina police are looking for a man with a hammer who's a suspect in a car-jacking and a store robbery.

'We have to address the underfunding in education': Wotherspoon

In a year-end interview with CBC, Wotherspoon said the Sask. Party government's mismanagement of the province's wallet is being felt by the most vulnerable.

Sask. man seriously injured in assault in Alberta; police arrest suspect

A Saskatchewan man is in custody and another is in hospital after an assault in Taber, Alta.

Opinion Who gets to speak on behalf of the Indigenous community?

by Jordan Wheeler

Let Joseph Boyden write about Indigenous stuff and all the power to him. But he shouldn’t be winning awards or seeking grants earmarked for Indigenous writers. And he shouldn’t be presented as an authority on Indigenous issues.

2017 can start with swim or jog at Regina facilities

After days of turkey, cookies and other forms of edible celebration, some Regina folks may be eager to hit the gym or pool to start off the new year. Well, the City of Regina has you covered.

Gasoline and diesel prices rising during holidays

Fuel prices are on the rise, with the average price of gasoline over a dollar per litre throughout the province.

Give federal health accord cash to First Nations, say chiefs

by Jason Warick

First Nations should get a direct injection of mental health money now if the provinces and federal government can't reach a deal, say chiefs.

Another Sask. bar tries to curb impaired driving by offering patrons a free ride home

Birmingham's Vodka and Ale House in Regina's east end is offering a ride service to its customers and it will be available year-round, says the owner.

Heavy snow expected as New Year's Eve approaches

Parts of Saskatchewan could be ringing in the new year with another big snowstorm.

Gravelbourg church destroyed by fire Wednesday

The St. Paul Lutheran Church in Gravelbourg, Sask. burned on Wednesday afternoon, sustaining significant damage.

How group fitness classes help you crush your new year's resolutions

Group fitness classes might be a good way to stay on track with your new year's resolutions, says one expert.

SEIU-West says premier should discuss cutting Sask. government jobs with union

The president of a union representing more than 13,000 government employees in Saskatchewan is disappointed the premier is talking about possibly cutting government jobs without reaching out to it first.

Regina police seeking missing 13-year-old

Regina police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old girl.

Former Estevan, Sask., police officer found guilty of assault

A former Estevan, Sask., police officer accused of pushing the face of a handcuffed man into the pavement several times has been convicted of common assault.

Soccer tournament aims to keep immigrant youth on good path

by Brad Bellegarde

A soccer tournament organized by the Regina Youth Immigrant Sports Development Centre is happening in Regina. Organizers want to use sports to keep youth off the streets and also provide a space to showcase the soccer players' talents.

​Lockdown lifted at Sask. prison after riot earlier this month

Things are slowly returning to normal at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary after a riot earlier this month left one inmate dead and eight more injured.

RCMP search Alberta and Saskatchewan for missing 5-year-old girl

Maskwacis RCMP say a five-year-old girl reported missing Dec. 23 has been located.

Brawl eliminates 2 star players from Saskatchewan Rush season opener

The Saskatchewan Rush will be missing two of its star players when it kicks off the new season.

Missing Sask. woman found safe in Ontario

A missing Saskatchewan woman has been found safe in Ontario, according to police and family.

Carrie Fisher charmed crowds at Saskatoon fan expo, host says

What you saw was what you got with Carrie Fisher, according to Tanner Zipchen.

Saskatchewanderer highlights province's must-sees after 45,000-km journey

After wandering all over the province, Neil Fisher's time as the Saskatchewanderer is coming to an end. As we head into the new year, Fisher reflects on the highlights from the past year.

Check your tickets, Saskatoon: $5M lottery prize still up for grabs

As 2016 draws to a close, there may be one or two Saskatchewan residents who are millionaires but don't know it.

Saskatoon police cruiser crashes at red light while responding to separate collision

A Saskatoon police cruiser crashed into a vehicle at a red light as it was responding to another crash that sent three teen girls to hospital Thursday morning.

Sask. Premier Brad Wall says work still needed in province's north

Premier Brad Wall said one of his proudest moments in 2016 was seeing Saskatchewan residents' response to the tragedy in La Loche, Sask. The premier said there's still work to be done to increase support for northern communities, and those in the communities have been tirelessly advocating for change.

Recruiting new Huskies football coach could prove difficult, says CIS member

by Jason Warick

It’s still unclear who made the decision to end the 33-year career of University of Saskatchewan Huskies football coach Brian Towriss.