Sask. needs to address its crime problem: policy analyst

Dale Eisler, a policy analyst at the U of S, says Saskatchewan should stop ignoring a 'critical economic and social issue': its crime rate.

'It's to bring back our culture': First Nations schools collaborate to create on-the-land learning

by Rachel Zelniker

First Nations schools across southern Saskatchewan are collaborating on new ways to engage students outside of the classroom and on the land.

Culture shock 'hit me really hard,' boxer says: Stories of racial discrimination in Saskatchewan

by Brad Bellegarde

In 1993 a 13-year-old Moses B. Alli arrived in Regina with his parents and siblings from Sudan. It was a far cry from the war zone he had left, but he says it was also an environment where he experienced racial discrimination.

Nixing Safe Third Country agreement could reduce refugee smugglers, advocate says

Canada's hypothetical withdrawal from the Safe Third Country agreement would benefit refugees attempting to seek asylum in Canada, says one advocate.

Regina woman charged with human smuggling after 9 asylum seekers intercepted at border

​A Regina woman is facing charges after a four-month investigation into human smuggling.

'I felt like I can't touch anything — he's watching me': Stories of racial discrimination in Saskatchewan

by Brad Bellegarde

Sabrina Cote-Brooks, an arts and crafts vendor, tells CBC Radio about her experience with racism in Saskatchewan, as part of an ongoing series on the matter.

'I did not beat up anyone': Tweet from former Roughrider Justin Cox's account denies assault

Former Roughrider Justin Cox has denied assaulting anyone — hours after his arrest and subsequent apology for involvement in the alleged incident.

Sask. man sick and tired of litter, vows to clean up province

Kamao Cappo says it feels like a slap in the face when he sees garbage and litter strewn across the province.

Photos of suspects released in death of La Ronge restaurateur Simon Grant

RCMP have released pictures of suspects in the death of La Ronge restaurateur Simon Grant.

Man and youth in custody after Regina SWAT call

One man and one youth are in custody following a SWAT call in Regina on Wednesday.

Sask. mental health funding a start but more support needed, say social worker and chief

by Charles Hamilton

The federal government is announcing new money aimed at bolstering mental health supports in Saskatchewan's north, but an advocate says more still needs to be done.

Regina cuts 21 programs and services for $1.4M in savings

Twenty-one programs and services have been cut as the city of Regina looks for ways to alleviate its $10.3-million funding shortfall.

4 circuit courts being closed in Saskatchewan: justice critic

The NDP justice critic in Saskatchewan says circuit courts in four communities are being closed by the provincial government.

Saskatoon man dead after crash on Alberta highway

A 20-year-old man from Saskatoon is dead after a collision west of Oyen, Alta.

Scalpers trying to capitalize on Pats playoff success

Single tickets to Game 7 of the Regina Pats' WHL playoff game on Monday were being sold for $100 by ticket resellers. The Pats say there's very little they can do.

'I didn't really know I was a First Nation person': Stories of racial discrimination in Saskatchewan

by Brad Bellegarde

In Grade 2, Clark Assoon travelled to Regina with his school for a track meet. That's when racial discrimination became a part of his life.

Sask. author Cassi Smith receives the 2017 RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award

Saskatchewan writer Cassi Smith is the 2017 recipient of the RBC Taylor Emerging Writer Award.

U of S uses agent of sloth to find out how active we are

by Danny Kerslake

A new University of Saskatchewan study asks people in Saskatoon, Regina and Moose Jaw to track their physical activity year-round through their smartphones.

More information released after Regina pedestrian dies on Ring Road

Police are releasing some more information about a fatal collision on Regina's Ring Road last week.

Kamsack man found guilty of illegal hunting, fined $1,200

Robert Severight was found guilty of two charges under the Saskatchewan Wildlife Act: Using a searchlight to hunt and hunting within 500 metres of a residence.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic bomb threat linked to suspicious package investigation: Saskatoon police

Saskatoon police say they believe a bomb threat at a post-secondary school is part of an ongoing investigation into several suspicious packages reported in the city.

Saskatoon parents share experiences with U.S. talent agency criticized for audition process

by Alicia Bridges

Saskatoon parents are sharing their experiences with the U.S. talent company Undiscovered Talent Group, including two families who say they will pay to register their children despite online criticism about the audition process last month.

Your taxes are now going up 6.5%, Regina

Regina city council has voted to increase the mill rate another 2.5 points to 6.49 per cent; some programs proposed to be cut have been saved.

Sask. Roman Catholic priest sexual assault charge stayed

A sexual assault charge against a Saskatchewan priest who serves Roman Catholic parishes in Goodsoil, Loon Lake and Pierceland was stayed during his trial this week in Meadow Lake.

83-year-old man sent to hospital after scooter and Hummer collide in Regina

An elderly man is being treated for minor injuries in hospital in Regina after his scooter was struck at a downtown intersection.

Saskatoon clinic's patient info held for ransom by hackers

A cyberattack against a private Saskatoon sports rehab clinic has raised questions about how private clinics in Saskatchewan should handle personal information.

New health research centre to focus on Indigenous, mental health issues

by Charles Hamilton

Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott says a new "patient-focused" research centre in Saskatchewan could help close the health gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians.

32 fentanyl pills seized by Prince Albert police

Prince Albert police seized 32 fentanyl pills and a small amount of methamphetamine on Monday.

Sask. nurse stunned by fundraising response after $26K raised to pay fine

Nurse Carolyn Strom, from Prince Albert, Sask., says a national online fundraising campaign has left her completely amazed after enough money was raised to cover a fine she received for complaining about her grandfather's care.

Former Saskatoon police chief wants Stonechild inquiry findings reviewed

A former Saskatoon police chief wants a federal court judge to review what he says are new findings around the 1990 death of Neil Stonechild.

'Culture shock when I first came here': Stories of racial discrimination in Saskatchewan

by Brad Bellegarde

A U.S. transplant from a Saskatchewan First Nation said discrimination is such a common occurrence here, many people don't even notice it.

'I have no freedom': Regina women share horrific stalking stories

Sixteen women who were all victims of stalking in Regina have poured out their terrifying experiences for a new study.

Regina Pats advance to WHL eastern conference finals in 5-1 victory over Swift Current Broncos

The Regina Pats have defeated the Swift Current Broncos four games to three, after initially trailing in the series three games to one.

Man pleads guilty to impaired driving in 2014 death of boy, 11

Gordon Morris Crain has pleaded guilty to a charge of drug-impaired driving causing death. Crain was arrested after the vehicle he was driving allegedly struck 11-year-old Jared Bear.