Downtown hoopla: Saskatoon intersection turns mobile basketball arena for weekend tourney

by Guy Quenneville

People in downtown Saskatoon began noticing the giant bleachers parked in the middle of the street, at the corner of 4th Avenue and 21st Street, earlier this week.

Sask. farmers say drought conditions worst in decades

by Alicia Bridges

Saskatchewan farmers say drought conditions in some parts of the province are the worst they have seen in decades and today’s higher operating costs will make it harder to bounce back.

'He's a different runner': Ahtahkakoop sprinter hoping to repeat double gold at Indigenous Games

by Creeden Martell

For Landon Sasakamoose, a sprinter from the Ahtahkakoop First Nation, his goal is not just to win races — but also to prove he is the best.

No smoking on sidewalks, roads or parking lots at Regina's Evraz Place

There will be no smoking allowed in public spaces at Evraz Place, including parking lots for Rider tailgating.

'Still a borrower's world': What this week's rate hike means for your finances

by Jacqueline Hansen

Personal finance expert Kerry Taylor answers viewer questions about what the Bank of Canada's interest rate hike means for them in a CBC News Facebook Live.

Prince Albert abduction suspect has charges upgraded to aggravated sexual assault

by Stephanie Taylor

Jared John Charles, also identified as Jarrod John Charles, is facing nine charges related to the alleged abduction of a Prince Albert girl.

Stonebridge fire engulfs under-construction apartment, causes $400K in damages

by Bridget Yard

Residents on Veltkamp Crescent were evacuated from their homes Friday morning after a fire broke out at a nearby building under construction.

Man killed in stolen vehicle crash was more than a gang member, say family, friends

by Charles Hamilton

In the weeks since her son's death, Agatha Eaglechief has seen the torrent of hate online.

Province issues fire ban in Sask. provincial parks

People can still use self-contained fire pits and portable gas-heating devices, and barbecues at the park's discretion.

Famous dress brings out hundreds of Marilyn Monroe fans to Save-On-Foods opening

About 400 people lined up to see a champagne coloured gown from one of Hollywood’s most recognizable style icons, Marilyn Monroe, is driving hundreds of fans to the grand opening of Saskatoon’s first Save-On-Foods.

5 arrested after vehicle crashes on Circle Drive in Saskatoon

Police arrested five people after a suspect vehicle crashed on the 300 block of Circle Drive in the early hours of Friday morning.

Indigenous leaders to boycott Monday's meeting with premiers

Three Indigenous groups will boycott the meeting with Canada's premiers on Monday because they believe their groups should be included as equal partners at the Council of the Federation meeting, which starts on Tuesday.

In Depth Demand for primo office space bolstering 2 (maybe 3) big new Saskatoon towers

by Guy Quenneville

There's enough demand for new high-end office space in downtown Saskatoon to justify the oncoming construction of two sizeable new office towers, say builders and observers of the downtown real estate scene.

5 snowmobiles, trailer stolen from Saskatoon dealership

RCMP are asking for the public's help for information in a robbery at a motor sports dealership just outside of Saskatoon.

Building confidence through music: Girls Rock Camp underway in Saskatoon

Girls Rock Camp began this week in Saskatoon. The camp focuses on building self-esteem through both music and non-music workshops.

Law Society ruling details links between North Battleford lawyer and convicted fraudster Allan Moen

by Dan Zakreski

A North Battleford lawyer tied to convicted fraudster Allan Moen will stay suspended until the end of the year.

The Marilyn Monroe dress? Check by the plums at Saskatoon's new Save-on-Foods

by Guy Quenneville

Too lazy to do groceries Friday morning? Well, what if we told you a dress worn by the Hollywood starlet will be on display while you roam the aisles?

Alcohol restrictions in La Ronge need community buy-in: addictions expert

An addictions expert in Saskatchewan says community buy-in is needed in order to make alcohol strategies work.

Beach-friendly wheelchairs available at Sask. parks this summer

Accessible wheelchairs are being made available to beach-goers in Saskatchewan this summer.

Keep it cool: How Taste of Saskatchewan meets food-safety standards

by Bridget Yard

For 22 years, Taste of Saskatchewan has been serving up meals to hungry Saskatoon customers in the midsummer heat — without any health code violations.

'Locking down the alcohol cabinet' in La Ronge won't work: addictions worker

by Charles Hamilton

Closing bars early and shutting down liquor outlets on month-end paydays is not the solution to alcohol abuse in La Ronge, Sask., according to a local addictions worker.

Sask. has 1,000 fewer job vacancies than a year ago

The number of job vacancies in Saskatchewan is down by more than 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2017, year over year — the biggest decline in Canada.

PM sidesteps calls to reboot inquiry into missing, murdered Indigenous women and girls

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is giving no indication he is willing to intervene in the independent inquiry his government launched to examine the issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.

'Hoping for rain': Hot, dry weather stresses Sask. crops

by Kendall Latimer

Some parts of the province have seen less than 100 mm of moisture since April.

49 proposed rules for restricting liquor sales in La Ronge include no alcohol on cheque days

by Guy Quenneville

People are debating proposed rules to restrict alcohol sales in the small northern community of La Ronge, including a ban on selling liquor on days people receive government cheques.

'We need to know about them': Newcomers experience Indigenous culture at Saskatoon showcase

by Bridget Yard

To celebrate "150 plus" years of diversity in Canada, the Saskatoon Open Doors Society hosted a showcase of cultures, introducing newcomers to Indigenous people and their history.

'It does not feel fair': Woman bitten by Saskatoon police dog says victims deserve compensation

by Jennifer Quesnel

A Saskatoon woman hopes two Regina victims of police dog bites will join her legal fight, as she presses police for compensation after being bitten.

Correctional Service Canada expands take-home naloxone kit program for inmates

by Stephanie Taylor

Federal inmates in Canada with a history of opioid addictions are being given access to free take-home naloxone kits upon release.

Indigenous Games continue to fortify mother-daughter bond

by Devin Heroux

Juleah Duesing just four medals away from doing exactly what she wrote down in a poem in Grade 2: winning as many North American Indigenous Games medals as her mother Reila Bird. If she does it, Bird will have the best seat at the event to watch it unfold in Toronto.

Restrictions on use of 'bank' term awkward, says credit union group

by Creeden Martell

New restrictions preventing credit unions from referring to their services as 'banking' creates confusion and unnecessary extra work, according to a group representing Saskatchewan's credit unions.

Video 'It's inexcusable:' Trainer weighs in on Regina police dogs biting bystanders

Barry Gay raises police dogs at Buena Vista Kennels nears Saskatoon and calls the recent incidents of canine team dogs biting innocent bystanders in Regina "inexcusable."

Prince Albert police say abducted 8-year-old girl found on farm near city

Police in Prince Albert, Sask., are giving more information today on the abduction of an eight-year-old girl last week.

Construction of World Trade Center Saskatoon expected to begin this fall

Construction on the World Trade Center Saskatoon is expected to begin this fall. The nine-storey office tower will be located on 22nd Street between Third and Fourth Avenues.

Indigenous women's group calls for resignation of all MMIWG commissioners

by Charles Hamilton

A leading advocate for families of missing and murdered Indigenous women says victim's families want the remaining commissioners for National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to resign.

Bigger than a blue whale: Giant crystallizer heads down highway

A crystallizer is being transported to the K+S potash mine near Bethune, Sask. The haul will take two days and travel on several different highways.

Video From golf balls to hammer strikes: SGI on the lookout for hail damage fraud

by Bridget Yard

Saskatchewan Government Insurance is circulating photo examples of fraudulent hail damage claims to auto body shops in Saskatoon in hopes of catching fraudsters taking advantage of the July 10 storm.

'What is going on?': Family members want to know what's happening to MMIWG inquiry

by Brandi Morin

Following the sudden resignation of Marilyn Poitras as commissioner of the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls on Tuesday, families are struggling to keep up with what they fear may be a breakdown within the commission.

Q&A; U of S player headed to FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

by Cory Coleman

Team Canada's women's basketball team leaves Wednesday for the FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in Italy. Two of the 12 players are from Saskatchewan.

Carbon pricing, pensions addressed by NDP leadership candidates at Saskatoon debate

by Peter Zimonjic

The four candidates vying to replace Tom Mulcair as the next leader of the federal New Democrats faced off in Saskatoon Tuesday exchanging blows over climate change and pensions.

'It's a mess': Saskatoon residents clean up basements after 1-in-25-year flood

by David Shield

Residents of a Saskatoon neighbourhood are dealing with basement flooding after torrential rainfall on Monday.

Of the companies taking over STC routes, only 1 providing service off Highway 11 so far

by Brandon Harder

There was a time when travellers could buy bus tickets from a Saskatchewan company to and from more than 200 communities around the province. Now that number has shrunk to under 10.

SOCIAL MEDIA What are Saskatchewan's hidden food gems?

by Peter Mills

Saskatchewan residents have a hunger for great, but lesser-known restaurants.

MMIWG inquiry needs 'reset' and 'restructuring' after resignation of Sask. commissioner: FSIN vice-chief

by Charles Hamilton

A Saskatchewan Indigenous leader says Marilyn Poitras's decision to resign from the national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls points to serious flaws in the current inquiry process.

SOCIAL MEDIA Torrential rain, golf ball-sized hail slams Sask. in major storm

Central and southern Saskatchewan witnessed some wild weather Monday night.

Student teachers at U of S call for paid practicums

Some students at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Education are calling on the university and the government to start paying them for the work placements that are required as part of the program.

U of S law professor Marilyn Poitras resigns as MMIWG commissioner

by Kathleen Harris

The long-awaited and problem-plagued inquiry into murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls will forge ahead as planned following the sudden resignation of one of its commissioners, says Indigenous and Northern Affairs Minister Carolyn Bennett.

SaskEnergy applies to raise natural gas delivery charge

SaskEnergy has applied to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for a delivery rate increase which would see a typical residential bill go up by $1.65 per month.

Video How much is too much?: Saskatchewan bars respond to SGI over-serving lawsuit

Bar owners and bartenders in the province could be held accountable for the actions of their customers after a precedent-setting lawsuit was filed in Saskatchewan last week.

SOCIAL MEDIA 'It looks like bullet holes': Hail damage, flooding in wake of Saskatoon storm

by Alicia Bridges

A storm pelted Saskatoon with hail Monday evening, leaving streets submerged and one home covered in holes.

Saskatchewan breaks summer power use record

The power grid registered a peak demand of 3,360 MW on Monday, beating the previous record of 3,331 MW.