Video Girls watch instructor light hand on fire - for science

by Guy Quenneville

The DiscoverSTEM conference at University of Saskatchewan this weekend brought together 18 female Grade 7 and 8 students to Saskatoon to learn about different scientific fields.

Nearly 4,000 people take part in Saskatchewan Marathon

A mix of international and local runners picked up some hardware at the 39th Saskatchewan Marathon Sunday.

Election brings Sask. Métis Nation closer to restoring federal funding, says leadership

by Alicia Bridges

Métis people from across the province went to the polls on Saturday and cast their vote for a new president.

Who is Andrew Scheer? His rise from House Speaker to Conservative leader

by Stephanie Levitz

Andrew Scheer, a longtime Saskatchewan MP, former House Speaker and now the new leader of the federal Conservative Party, is no stranger to making political history.

SPCA says some Sask. domestic violence victims staying to protect their pets

by Alicia Bridges

Some domestic violence victims are staying in abusive homes because they fear for the safety of their pets if they leave, according to a study by the SPCA.

Fan experiences 20th Bryan Adams show at Regina's new Mosaic stadium

by Stephanie Taylor

Seeing Bryan Adams perform in Regina felt like an anniversary to Cory Kingsfield.

Drivers should watch out for Saskatchewan Marathon today

Thousands of runners are expected to hit the streets of Saskatoon this weekend for the Saskatchewan Marathon.

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer wins Conservative leadership

by Kathleen Harris

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, earning enough down-ballot support to overcome strong early numbers by presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier at the convention in Toronto.

Regina-born competitive runner one to watch at Saskatchewan marathon event

by Jennifer Geens

One of the hundreds of people competing in Saskatchewan Marathon events Sunday morning will be Regina-born Danielle Thiel, a national-level runner who will be racing in the half-marathon.

Become an organ donor now, urges Saskatoon awareness event

by Alicia Bridges

Monica Goulet has a good feeling this will be the year she gets a kidney transplant.

Union gives CN Rail 72-hour strike notice

by Stephanie Taylor

Teamsters Rail Conference has announced that members provided the bargaining committee with 98 per cent strike vote.

Video 1st-ever Saskatoon Sikh Parade was so busy it spurred a traffic advisory

Police estimated the first-ever Sikh parade in Saskatoon drew a crowd of 7,000 people, causing traffic delays in the Willowgrove and Evergreen areas on Saturday.

Cameco enters $2B deal with Ontario's Bruce Power

Saskatoon-based Cameco Corporation will be the exclusive provider of fuel for Ontario’s Bruce nuclear power generating station until 2030, the companies announced this week.

Elections Sask. suggests moving next provincial vote to spring 2021

Holding municipal elections and a provincial election within five days of each other in the fall of 2020 won't work, says Saskatchewan's chief electoral officer.

Let's dance: Saskatoon burlesque show pays tribute to icons lost in 2016

by Alicia Bridges

2016 was a difficult year for the performers from the Rosebud Burlesque Club in Saskatoon.

Teen attacked with machete near Broadway Bridge

Police are investigating after a male teen was assaulted with a machete near the Broadway Bridge in Saskatoon on Friday.

Live blog recap Andrew Scheer vows to support free speech after Conservative leadership win

Andrew Scheer is the new leader of the federal Conservative Party, in a stunning defeat of frontrunner Maxime Bernier on the 13th and final ballot. Read a recap of our live blog from Saturday.

Educator's advice to teachers: Shhh!

An official with Saskatoon Public Schools says if teachers want students to get more out of class lessons, they should talk less.

Voters ready for Métis Nation-Saskatchewan elections

Métis people from across the province are preparing to vote in a general election to be held Saturday.

5 things to watch for in today's Conservative leadership result

by Janyce McGregor

After a year of campaigning, it's mostly all over but the counting for the 13 candidates in the Conservative leadership race. As the final few votes are cast in person at the convention in Toronto and the tabulation machines are set to work, here's what to watch for when the results are revealed today at 5 p.m. ET.

Sask. provincial task force to address fentanyl, opioid deaths

by Alicia Bridges

A new provincial task force is being created to address fentanyl and opioid deaths in Saskatchewan.

2nd Sask. man in 1 year charged with making online threats against Justin Trudeau

RCMP arrested 34-year-old Derek Hurrell without incident on Wednesday evening during a traffic stop near Borden, Sask., after threats he had allegedly made against the prime minister had been flagged to authorities in March.

Court dismisses injunction on STC closure

A judge has dismissed an injunction that would stop the closure of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company.

U of S on axing Northern Governance centre: 'We can't turn away from reality'

The University of Saskatchewan says it's still committed to northern Indigenous programming, despite its decision to close the International Centre for Northern Governance and Development after a steep funding cut.

Saskatoon police say bomb threat in King George neighbourhood a false alarm

MLA Danielle Chartier told reporters that a threat had been called in from a pay phone near her office at 11th Street W. and Avenue L S.

Bumpy road to love: How a Kindersley-area bride turned her troubled wedding around

Brandy Richardson booked a Dominican Republic destination wedding with T & T Travel of Kindersley, Sask. The company's owner is now facing a fraud charge after Richardson and others complained about unbooked trips.

Saskatoon city councillors to debate firepit bylaw

The Saskatoon Fire Department says firepits on private property in the city are not "a fire safety problem" for the department but do carry certain health risks for some people inhaling wood smoke.

Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence in Saskatoon gets another $4.5M from feds

The $37.5-million facility announced in 2015, will conduct research to improve beef quality, food safety, productivity and environmental sustainability.

Voters ready for Métis Nation-Saskatchewan elections

Métis people from across the province are preparing to vote in a general election to be held Saturday.

Prairieland Park says proposed chairlift would give birds-eye view of Saskatoon Ex

It may not be a monorail, but Prairieland Park is hoping a new attraction will become a big hit at the fair.

Residential school survivors should decide fate of documents: FSIN

by Jason Warick

Residential school survivors must be consulted further before any decisions are made about their testimony and records, says the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations.

Police ask for help in finding 36-year-old Sabrina Roy

Police are for helping finding a woman who they say may be in a vulnerable state.

CBC Radio's morning shows top rating charts in Saskatchewan

People in Saskatchewan are listening to CBC Radio's morning programs more than any other station this spring. Thank you, Saskatchewan!

Sask. Party would 'most likely' lose election if held today: pollster

A new poll suggests the Saskatchewan NDP has taken a nine-point lead in voter support over the governing Saskatchewan Party.

Warman RCMP investigate possible child abduction

RCMP in Warman are investigating a possible child abduction after two reports came in Tuesday evening: one of a 12-year-old boy wandering down a road, then a call about that same child missing from a playground.

'He didn't just take one life': Girlfriend of man killed over $16 tab hoping for guilty plea, long sentence

by Charles Hamilton

Saskatoon's Zachary Straughan died last September after a fight broke out at a bowling alley in Winkler, Man.

Families of missing, murdered women urge critics to get behind national inquiry

by Kirsty Kirkup

Bernie Williams says she and other indigenous women have already been to hell and back — and now is not the time to give up on a national public inquiry they've spent decades fighting for.

Extra! Extra! USA Today declares Saskatoon top tourist destination … so far

Not only is Saskatoon among the nominees in USA Today's Readers' Choice 2017 "Best Destination in Canada" voting — it's currently in the top spot.

30-year-old inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary dies in custody

Correctional Service Canada is reporting that a 30-year-old inmate died in custody Wednesday night at Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election 'pivotal' for Métis people, province

by Creeden Martell

The first Métis Nation-Saskatchewan election since September 2012 falls on Saturday.

Low-income, Indigenous families feel weight of child benefit reviews

by Jennifer Quesnel

Low-income and Indigenous families in Saskatoon say tax agency workers are tone-deaf when requiring proof of eligibility for the universal child-care benefit.

University of Saskatchewan offering buyouts to deal provincial budget cuts

The University of Saskatchewan is offering voluntary buyouts to its administrative staff to help cope with provincial budget cuts.

Fate of residential school records in hands of Supreme Court

by Jason Warick

The fate of more than 35,000 residential school records is now in the hands of the Supreme Court of Canada.

Impaired driver charged for hitting man after Saskatoon stabbing

Police were called to a chaotic scene at a restaurant drive-thru in the Pleasant Hill neighbourhood Wednesday night.

NDP says GTH deal with Brightenview smacks of 'desperation' in light of revelations about company

by Geoff Leo

A Saskatchewan NDP member says it appears the Global Transportation Hub signed on a tenant “without due diligence,” which she says shows “desperation.”

SaskPower working to restore power in parts of province

SaskPower has tweeted out that parts of the province without power will have power restored Thursday morning.

Video How the Sask. government partnered with company linked to businessman who was wanted by China for fraud

by Geoff Leo

CBC's iTeam has learned that the Saskatchewan government has partnered with a company that is linked to a man who's been wanted by the Chinese government for fraud.

Saskatoon canine unit nabs man after stolen-vehicle chase

A Saskatoon police dog tracked down a suspect who allegedly ran from a stolen vehicle early Wednesday morning following a police chase.

​University of Saskatchewan says provincial cut means closure of research centre

The University of Saskatchewan says it has to close a research centre because funding was cut in the provincial budget.

CBC Investigates Dundurn, GTH megamalls developer closely affiliated to firm accused of ripping off would-be immigrants

Earlier this month, Brightenview Development International held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Regina to unveil its latest ambition — another wholesale mall. It is the same company behind the now-stalled Dundurn megamall near Saskatoon and a similar delayed project in Ontario. This time, Brightenview wants to build a facility at the Saskatchewan government-owned Global Transportation Hub. Brightenview was closely affiliated with an immigration firm that has shattered the dreams of Chinese families hoping to come to Canada. Now, some are wondering why the province would partner with Brightenview given that history.