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 frustrating': Saskatoon bridal shop's locked doors, unanswered messages cause concern

by Victoria Dinh

The locked doors of Saskatoon bridal shop, The Dress, are causing concern among customers — but the owner says people will receive their orders.

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.

Saskatoon man dead after crash on Alberta highway

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

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.

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.

Sask. woman charged with human smuggling after 9 foreign nationals intercepted at Canada-U.S. border

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

'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.

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.

Shots fired in Saskatoon Inn hotel room

Saskatoon Police's Emergency Response Team was brought out to a well-known hotel Wednesday morning after shots were fired.

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.

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.

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.

2 teens charged after windows broken at Saskatoon schools

Two teenagers have been charged after two Saskatoon public schools were broken into Sunday night and early Monday morning.

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.

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.

Saskatoon police search for 2 suspects after home invasion

Police in Saskatoon are searching for two suspects after a residence in the Sutherland neighbourhood was the target of a home invasion.

Average price of Saskatoon home down slightly due to supply

According to Royal LePage, housing prices in Saskatoon have been relatively flat with a slight decrease in prices, but are up slightly in Regina.

'We were horrified': MVA trail expansion criticised by park enthusiast

by Victoria Dinh

Expansion to the Meewasin Valley Authority's walking path between Queen and Duke has some Saskatoon residents shaking their heads.

Saskatoon white water park group considering private sponsors, federal funding

The park would offer people a place to safely swim and paddle in the river. Mayor Charlie Clark is in favour of the project using private funding.

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.

La Ronge restaurant owner succumbs to injuries following armed robbery

The owner of Louisiana’s Bar-B-Que Restaurant in La Ronge has succumbed to his injuries following the armed robbery of his business on Saturday night.

Application deadline for standing within MMIW inquiry extended to May 1

The application deadline for standing and/or funding in the missing and murdered Indigenous women inquiry has been extended once more.

A 'significant erosion of rights': Sask. defence lawyer on proposed impaired driving laws

by Stefani Langenegger

A Regina lawyer says proposed impaired driving laws introduced by the federal government last week are a terrible "step backwards" for the rights of Canadians.

Swift Current man killed during hit-and-run in U.S.

Authorities in Great Falls, Mont. have identified a Swift Current, Sask. man as the victim of a fatal collision with a semi.

Alvin Naistus gets life for 2015 Saskatoon murder

Man found guilty in a fatal Saskatoon stabbing will spend at least 10 years in prison before he's eligible for parole.

Iconic beach front restaurant at Waskesiu Lake torn down

by Charles Hamilton

An iconic beach front restaurant at Waskesiu Lake was leveled over the weekend.

Graham DeLaet falls back in final round at RBC Heritage

by Pete Iacobelli

Canadian Graham DeLaet shot a 2-over-par 73 on Sunday at the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head Island, S.C., and finished in a tie for 6th place. The Weyburn, Sask., native entered the weekend as the co-leader and ended up at minus-10, three shots back of winner Wesley Bryan.

No plan for pot-conviction amnesty amid legalization move, Liberals say

by Jim Bronskill

The federal public safety minister says the plan to legalize recreational marijuana does not include a general amnesty for past pot convictions.

Video Sask. ranchers stunned as beaver herds 150 cattle

by David Shield

Rancher Adrienne Ivey may have heard of a beaver, but until now, had never seen a beaver herd. Cattle, that is.

Coroner's inquest scheduled in death of Shauna Wolf

The Ministry of Justice will be holding a coroner's inquest into the death of Shauna Wolf next month.